VT, that sounds like a thorough and well-designed plan, and congratulations on the new house and managing the move so well. The things you take with you will be of use and you won't be tripping over all of the excess. It's too easy for most people to load up everything and say they'll do a garage sale once they get moved in and figure out what they don't have room for. By then, it's too late, the stuff is already in the house.

A food journal is an excellent idea, and I envy you that large kitchen.