Hi, I’m Yukari! My husband, Aric, a talented chef, and I are on a mission to bring people together through the magic of cooking. We want to build a virtual cooking community where we share budget-friendly meal prep tips, host fun challenges, and teach classes beyond recipes—we tell stories of love, life, and even the lessons we learn from our fur babies. Yes, our Bernese Mountain Dog, Senna, the Dish Pit Pup, and our Ginger cat, Ka-En, the Sous Chef Kitten, are part of the journey too! We believe food is more than just fuel—it’s about connection, culture, and creativity. If you enjoy heartwarming stories, engaging Q&As, and cooking made simple, we’d love to have you in our community.🔪🍲 Join us to cook, laugh, and share the love—one meal at a time.
🦃 Thanksgiving Stress? We’ve Got a Live Rescue Hotline!
🦃 SPECIAL EDITION:
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Hello Reader, It's Yukari!
Quick heads up!
If Thanksgiving already feels like it’s sneaking up on you… We’ve got you!
This Sunday, 11/23 at 5:00 pm, Aric and I are hosting a FREE live Thanksgiving Cooking Rescue Hotline, and you’re invited! 🙌
Bring your questions.
Bring your panic.
Bring the “Wait… How long does a turkey take again?” moment.
We’ll walk you through it, calmly, simply, and with zero judgment.
Your kitchen stress stops here.
📍 Join the Live Q&A This Sunday!
Just click the link below to grab your spot ⬇️
👉 [Register NOW for the Free Thanksgiving Hotline]
Prefer the easy way?
Hit reply to this email with your question!
We’ll cover as many as we can.
And don’t worry if you see this late!
The Q&A will be recorded.
If you reply with your question anytime before or after the event, we’ll make sure the recording includes the answer!
(or we’ll send the answer directly to you).
✨ What You Can Ask Us
- “When do I put the turkey in?”
- “How do I fix gluey mashed potatoes?”
- “Is my oven lying to me?”
- “What do I do if everything is done at different times?”
- “Help… my gravy is sad.”
- Literally anything that feels confusing or stressful.
🎁 Bonus for You
Everyone who joins will get our Thanksgiving Timing Prep Sheet, the same guide that helps you plan backward, prep calmly, and hit the table on time.
🧡 Why We’re Doing This
Because cooking during the holidays shouldn’t feel like a test you didn’t study for.
Our community is all about simple, smart, real-life support, especially when you need it most.
See you Sunday at 5! 🥳
Thank you for being the Kitchen and for helping us build this cozy little corner of the internet. 🧡
With flavor, calm, and teamwork,
Yukari & Aric
🐶🐱(Senna + Ka-En, who believe they are the actual chefs of this household)
Yukari Bianchi
Hi, I’m Yukari! My husband, Aric, a talented chef, and I are on a mission to bring people together through the magic of cooking. We want to build a virtual cooking community where we share budget-friendly meal prep tips, host fun challenges, and teach classes beyond recipes—we tell stories of love, life, and even the lessons we learn from our fur babies. Yes, our Bernese Mountain Dog, Senna, the Dish Pit Pup, and our Ginger cat, Ka-En, the Sous Chef Kitten, are part of the journey too! We believe food is more than just fuel—it’s about connection, culture, and creativity. If you enjoy heartwarming stories, engaging Q&As, and cooking made simple, we’d love to have you in our community.🔪🍲 Join us to cook, laugh, and share the love—one meal at a time.
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