Home Buddies: This massive group actually originated as an Instagram account called Nobi Home. Frances Lim Cabatuando, a full-time copywriter and blogger, put up this account to record her home improvement journey. One fateful day in September 2020, she launched a Facebook group as an avenue to play the “Minimalism” game with her friends. This game involved decluttering for 30 days, and the person who got rid of most stuff wins.
Over time, members of the group gradually became closer to one another and formed a community. The group was likened to a barangay, where Cabatuando was referred to as the ‘mayora’ and her moderators were called the ‘tanods’. Meanwhile, the members address each other as ‘kapitbahays‘ or neighbors. “We’re all just buddies here—kapitbahays, friends—so anyone is free to share and speak up. It doesn’t matter how your house looks, or how much your budget is, as long as you’re interested in improving your home, the group is your safe space,” said Frances.
“We are fostering a community na tayo-tayo ‘yung magtutulungan because tayo-tayo ‘yung may kailangan. That’s the culture that we want to have in the group,” the mayora further explained.
Speaking of culture, subgroups later emerged in the group as the members increased exponentially. One of the most popular were #TeamPuti who are fans of IKEA-style minimalism, #TeamKahoy who are fans of wooden interiors, and #TeamNative refers to those who love to integrate native materials in their homes.
Team Puti is for those who love to keep things minimalist, clean but still very stylish. What are the appliances that they may have and best for them, check out this 10 appliances for our #TeamPuti:
1. Air fryer
They're convenient, simple to use, and a comparatively "healthier" alternative to deep-frying dishes in a pot or skillet. To ensure safety in your kitchen, make sure you pick one with an auto shut-off option. They create a nice "fried" finish that your oven range can't compete with, as well as, reheating results that blow away the average microwave. Plus, an air fryer requires only a small amount of oil to make foods crispy with a fraction of the calories and fat of traditional cooking methods, like deep frying.
2. 3-in-1 Breakfast Maker
Make cooking breakfast easier with this cute but useful appliance that has a coffee maker, an oven toaster, and a frying pan. These are perfect for homes with small spaces since it can already hold three appliances in one. This is the perfect compact appliance for dorms, offices, RV's, studios or wherever space is limited. You can brew a fresh cup of coffee, toast a croissant and fry up an egg all at once.
3. Cookware Set
The perfect cookware for Team Kahoy and Team Puti, these non-stick pans are the perfect addition to a minimalist kitchen with its white base and wooden design handle. If you're just building your cookware set at home, these two are also good beginner pans that are aesthetic yet useful.
4. Korean-inspired rice cooker
If you're planning to upgrade your good ol' traditional kaldero to a rice cooker, you might want to get the Korean-inspired ones. Not only do they look aesthetically pleasing in your kitchen, but they also have different feature selections depending on what you will cook on the rice cooker. Yup, it can also cook other meals such as porridge, steamed meals, and soup, among others! Definitely sulit and perfect for cooking your next snack when watching Korean Dramas.
5. Mini electric oven
Want to try baking but not yet ready to commit to huge electric ovens? Mini ovens are your best bet since they offer the same feature without taking too much space. Their small liter capacity is also good for beginner bakers who only want to try small batches when baking. Just look for durable ones with several heating functions to control the heat when cooking or baking.
6. Built-In Vacuum Sealers
Nothing is truly preserved in its healthiest form unless it is vacuum sealed. Before 2021, the average homeowner had to rely on expensive tech to vacuum seal their food, otherwise it was a luxury they had to do without.
Now, you can enjoy this health practice with new built-in vacuum sealers, which can be built into your cabinetry or appliance space. Some new brands allow you to seal to almost absolute zero, significantly slowing down the aging and degrading process. This helps you keep food fresh for longer while you enjoy keeping up with your healthy food trends.
7. Smart refrigerator
also known as internet refrigerator, is a refrigerator which is able to communicate with the internet. This kind of refrigerator is often equipped to determine itself whenever a food item needs to be replenished.
8. Built-in filtered water dispenser
Ideal for busy family life or the entertainer. Conveniently located in many areas of the home, such as the kitchen, mudroom, living space, or why not the master bedroom? This self-serve design allows for delicious, filtered, refreshing water to be available to you without having to walk into another room each time. Plus, an automatic built-in bonus feature is that you will be saving all those plastic disposable bottles going to waste.
9. Automatic Touchless Soap Dispenser
No need to touch the soap bottle ever again: Just put your hand under the sensor and this handy gadget dispenses the soap for you. It may not require an internet connection, but it will prevent bacteria from spreading all over your kitchen.
10. Food Cycler
This automatic composter reduces food waste, mess, and odor to break down food to a tenth of its original volume in just a few hours. With it's compact size, you can fit it just about anywhere in your kitchen. It even has a quiet cycle.
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