Ordinary notebooks are prone to collecting stains, smudges and tears; this vegan leather-bound notebook is anything but ordinary. Its pages are made from ultra-thin sheets of limestone—yes, limestone—which means they’re waterproof, greaseproof and virtually indestructible. If you spill coffee, red sauce, wine or even pure butter on a page, you can easily wipe it away with paper towels or a damp cloth; the pages won’t stain or take on damage. With 144 perforated pages that alternate between ruled and plain, you’ll have plenty of room to jot down recipe ideas, shopping lists, prep tasks and anything else you need to remember. Other design features we appreciate: a conversion chart in the back for easy reference, the dual satin ribbons for bookmarking and the elasticized loop that holds a Sharpie or pen. It also has a back pocket and a lay-flat design that won’t flop off your counter. Over 100 Michelin-starred chefs across the world had a hand in the journal’s testing process, and we think the results speak for themselves. Available in Red or Black.