Hedley & Bennett

I was worried the miso-coloured cover might be too muted, but it's such a warm, calming shade for a daily log. The lay-flat binding is a game-changer for jotting down recipes quickly without the spine cracking.

The paper is thick enough that my ink doesn't bleed through, which I really appreciate for my detailed tasting notes. The miso cover adds a nice pop of color on my kitchen shelf, and the lay-flat binding makes it easy to write while I'm cooking.

I record my fermentation ratios in here and the paper holds up well to kitchen splashes. The miso-colored cover looks exactly like the soup and always makes me smile.

The pages lie perfectly flat when opened, which makes copying recipes from my old stained cards a breeze. I already filled five pages with family favorites and the miso cover is such a nice, subtle touch.

I was hesitant about a notebook for recipe keeping, but the Miso cover is just the right shade of warm yellow to brighten my kitchen counter. The paper is thick enough that my fountain pen doesn't bleed through, and the pre-printed sections for ingredients and prep time keep me organized. This thing will definitely see a lot of use.