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5 Year Blog Anniversary & Kitchen Favorites Giveaway (Closed)

5 Kitchen Favorites & Giveaway

To celebrate my 5 years of blogging with my readers, I picked 5 things that I absolutely love in my kitchen and give them to 5 readers (1 item per person)!

Here are my top 5 favorite items in the kitchen!

1. Instant Pot IP-DUO60 7-in-1 Programmable Pressure Cooker

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You probably knew this was coming, didn’t you?  Yes, I love Instant Pot that I can BOTH slow cook and pressure cook (brilliant, right?).  I was lucky to receive this gift from the company, but I am NOT being sponsored by them to talk about their product at all on my blog.

I enjoy using it a couple of times a week, and I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to eat home cooked meal at the end of your busy day.  If you don’t have enough time to stay around in the kitchen to prep and cook a meal, this is the perfect tool for you.   I have several Instant Pot recipes on my blog, and will continue to add more!

MY LATEST RECIPES

2. Season with Spice Matcha Green Tea Powder and East Asian Spice Kit

Season With Spice | 5 Favorite Things in My Kitchen | JustOneCookbook.com

As I mentioned before in this blog post, my friends at Season with Spice have an amazing collection of delicious spices I use daily.  Their East Asian Spice Kit is a great starter kit for Asian cooking!

They also carry other culinary ingredients like Matcha Green Tea Powder.  I really enjoy making Matcha Green Tea Latte (or Iced Green Tea Latte) using their refined green tea powder everyday.

A lot of my readers have become a big fan of their spices and recipes, so do check their site to browse more!

3. The Food Lab – Better Home Cooking Through Science by Kenji Lopez-Alt 

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I’ve been reading Kenji’s James Beard Award-nominated column The Food Lab on Serious Eats for sometime.  So I was super excited about reading his first book, The Food Lab, which was published in fall 2015.

It’s a thick, heavy cookbook with collection of science-based tips, explanations, techniques, and recipes for the home cook.  I’m still reading the beginning of this book, but so far I love it!  If you ever wonder about all the science behind cooking, you will love this book!

4. GIR: Get It Right Ultimate Spatula (11″)

GIR: Get It Right Ultimate Spatula | 5 Favorite Things in My Kitchen | JustOneCookbook.com

Have you broken a few spatulas in the past?  I had, and I wish I bought this Get It Right’s silicone spatula long time ago.  It comes in various colors and it’s very durable (yet flexible!).  It makes your folding, mixing, scraping, and stirring job easier and fun!  I love good utensils that I can trust!

5. Fox Run Stainless Steel Magic Whisk

Fox Run Stainless Steel Magic Whisk | 5 Favorite Things in My Kitchen | JustOneCookbook.com

Speaking of trustworthy utensils, I’ve been using this Fox Run Stainless steel Magic Whisk for YEARS and I’m still madly in love with it.

I love using this flat whisk for mixing eggs, sauces, or any ingredients that do not have enough depth for a regular big whisk to whisk in a mixing bowl.  It’s simply great for any whisking job!  The winner will receive 2 whisks.

How To Enter

IMPORTANT RULE:

  • Your email entry has to match with your email address that receives my Email Newsletter (Subscribe now).
  • This giveaway closes on Sunday, January 31st, 2016 at 12 p.m. PST and is open to participants worldwide (everyone!).
  • Five (5) winners will be selected via Random.org and contacted via email, so please include a valid email address in the email address entry box (please double check your spelling!).
  • If the winner lives outside of the U.S. where I can’t ship the item via Amazon, I’ll send her/him an Amazon gift card of the equal value of the winning item (or cash via Paypal).
  • The winners are required to respond within 72 hours to claim the prize.

Tip: The comments on this page will get longer, so use the “scroll up” button (see below) on the right side of the screen to scroll up to leave another comment!

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1. Required to Enter: Subscribe to my FREE newsletter and leave a comment (Ticket 1). 

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2. Please let me know what you would like to see on my blog in 2016 (Ticket 2). 

3. Subscribe to my YouTube channel and leave a new comment (Ticket 3).

4. Like my Facebook page and leave a new comment (Ticket 4).

5. Follow my Instagram and leave a comment (Ticket 5).

You will have a total of 5 tickets for your chance to win!  Good luck!

Full Disclosure: This giveaway is sponsored by yours truly.

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Thank you so much for participating this giveaway!  The winners are…

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Congratulations  Andrea D (#349), Christine B (#557), Eleen (#1204), Camille (#164), and Jessica B (#708)!  I’ll email you shortly….

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    • Tom Andersen

      I love all your recipes!
      You have allowed me an entire new menu
      Thank You Mrs. JOC!!!
      Thanks Namiko

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  35. Charlotte

    I am a email newsletter subscriber! Congratulations in your 5 year journey, it’s great that your hard work is being viewed and appreciated worldwide 🙂

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  36. Sarah W

    Honestly I can’t think of anything to suggest for your blog this year. You already do such and amazing job for us so I guess just please keep doing what you already do, please!

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  39. Courtney Young

    I would love to see even more recipes and tips for the instant pot! Also, I live alone and I appreciate your recipes that are quick, easy, and I’m able to easily reduce the amount of ingredients got just one person. So please continue to do such great work!

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  48. Irene Gee

    I’m already a subscriber to your newsletter since this past December. Hope this entry requirement doesn’t cause a duplicate.

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  49. Genus

    For this new year… I look forward to read even more recipes from the traditional as well as modern japanese kitchen, more vegetarian would be awesome but not necessary… And any kind of information about japanese culture, art and literature… and maybe some deep going look on japanese tea culture? Love your blog anyway!!!

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  65. Sara

    Hi Nami!
    Congratulations for your 5 year blog anniversary! I really love your blog and I hope your blog will last long! 🙂 Your recipes are always very clear and easy to follow.
    In 2016 I would like to see the melonpan recipe! 🙂 It’s one food commonly mentioned in the manga I read and I’m really curious about it… So I really hope to see the recipe on your blog soon! 😉
    Have a nice day

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  72. Patti

    Ticket #1: I’m already a subscriber to your newsletter. Congrats on your 5 year anniversary. I think I’ve been following you for most of that time. Keep up the good work!

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  74. patti

    Ticket #2: I would like to see more of your delicious recipes and techniques used. I enjoyed reading your travel blogs, too.

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  76. patti

    I just subscribed to your You Tube channel. I enjoy watching your videos to see your technique when cooking.

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  108. Vicky

    I would really enjoy more main dishes (chicken) or typical main dishes served at Japanese restaurants so I could serve it at home. Thank you for the giveaway!

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  112. Leo Döhl

    I’m subscribed to your Newsletter.

    Just as a note, I think I will only do 3 entries because I can’t really think of anything that I would like to see on your blog. You have developed on what you do through your blog very impressively and are very proactive with everything that goes around it. And for me, I’m still learning a lot about Japan that it’s slightly harder to say what I might want to learn more about from your country and culture 😉

    Thank you for all your commitment! We all appreciate it!

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  121. William

    Hello! Subscribed!

    Also, I would like to see more recipes on desserts and noodles. Maybe have international receipes mixed with Japanese touch?

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  122. Britta Eisermann

    Like your recipes so much, easy to do even with no original ingredients. Greetings from Germany. 🙂

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  123. Carol

    Hi Nami!

    I’m already a subscriber to your lovely newsletter!

    I would love to see more matcha-related recipes but most of all just any new recipe you have!

    Carol 🙂

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    • Carol

      I’m also already a subscriber to your YT channel and I can’t believe I never liked your FB page until today!

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  128. Alina

    Thanks for an aweome giveaway Nami!

    I’d like to see more vegetarian recipes and side dishes in your blog… and less American recipes 🙂

    Subscribed to Instagram (dhmkhkk) and Facebook 🙂

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  130. Andrea huyn

    I would love to see more easy to do recipes, like 5 items under 10 minutes to make kind of thing. And I also love to see more of how your organize your beautiful kitchen!

    Thank you for the opportunity to win your favorite things!

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  132. Carol

    I just realised you mentioned ‘new comment’ for each so here’s the one where I say I’m already a subscriber on your YT channel! 🙂

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  133. Carol

    And this is the one where I shamefully admit I only just realised that I never liked your FB page until NOW ><

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  135. Carol

    I would love to see more matcha-related recipes, easy-to-cook dishes and ANY dessert recipes because anything you decide to post is usually simple enough to be recreated by this amateur baker here 🙂

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  144. Lynn montgomery

    Just joined your newsletter a week ago. Love the simple, easy recipes…learning how to cook Japanese style and doing a macrobiotic diet. Thanks for all your help!

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  146. Jeannette

    Thank you for arranging such a lovely giveaway. For 2016, I would love if you are able to provide more information on wagashi. Most wagashi books are written in Japanese and not translated to English. There is also not much detailed information on the internet. Would love it if you can share more about this amazing Japanese confectionary artform!

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  149. Lena

    Congrats on the five years of blogging ^^

    I don’t really know what I want to see in the future but perhaps more desserts/sweets and recipes with ingredients that are easy to get?

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  157. Amy

    Hi Nami! I would like to see on your blog:
    ume pasta
    natto pasta
    natto anything
    green tea mochi
    more pressure cooker recipes

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  163. Camille

    And finally, your blog is really awesome so don’t change anything! I love desserts so I will just say keep posting plenty of sweet things please 🙂

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  165. Linda in Aus

    I would love to see some more bento box videos and ideas, and a tour of your china collection.
    Any thing you do is great Nami.
    I already subscribe to your newsletter and follow you on youtube and instsgram

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  178. Elsa

    Hello Namiko-Sensei!
    Thank you for the giveaway! 🙂
    I would love to see more matcha-inspiree recipes on JOC. I’ve tried and loved all your previus ones!
    I’m following you on Insta and Youtube as “Londonhare”
    Xxx

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  194. Hi, I love exotic food and above all else Asian food and in general Asian culture.
    I discovered your blog recently but it is already became a must for me 🙂

    I hope that during the 2016 you will continue as you are doing with the blog

    Have a good weekend
    Andrea

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  195. Allan Arima

    Love your so-easy-to-understand “How-To Videos”. I’m a better
    cook because of these videos.
    Thank you!

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  197. Hi, I love Exotic food, above all else Asian food and in general Asian culture.

    I discovered your blog recently but it is already became a must for me 🙂

    I hope that during the 2016 your will continue to blog as you are doing now.

    Have a good weekend,
    Andrea

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  199. Michael

    I’d like to see:
    1) more healthy versions of the fried food on your blog
    2) move voice over on your videos
    3) more of you in front of the video instead of just your hands! I enjoyed seeing you in giving little introduction and closing comments in your videos.

    (Ticket 2).

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  201. C Brown

    I enjoy your newsletters. Might I reccomend a trip to Western Japan on your next visit? The Shinkansen now goes directly to Itoigawa from Tokyo. It is a beautiful city nestled between the mountains and the Sea of Japan. The food is as delightful as it is diverse. The Geopark is als a great place to visit with kids!

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  205. Anthony Hart-Jones

    2) I’d like to see some of the gluten-free ideas you mentioned. The rice-based dishes (and soba, if you use 100% buckwheat noodles) have been a great start, but I was curious about the ideas you mentioned a few months back.

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  208. Morgane

    In 2016 I’d love to see more desserts to fulfill my sugar addiction XD
    I’m particularly interested in traditional Japanese desserts (using matcha, anko, dango…) similar to the anmitsu or matcha zenzai you’ve already posted!

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  215. Henning C-F

    Thank you for a great 2015 of Japanese cooking. Dropping by to see your instructions for cooking rice in a rice cooker. Managed to bring one with me on my recent Japan trip.

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  216. Richard Takatani

    I look forward to your emails and enjoy cooking the recipes you post. I especially enjoyed the pressure cooking recipes that help reduce the cooking time.

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  217. I love your website! I’ve made quite a few of your recipes and have greatly enjoyed them. I’ve been learning to cook Japanese food for a few years now and write a blog about my culinary journey, WashokuDay.com. I have recommended several of your recipes there. Everything I have made from your site comes out perfectly and is easy enough for every level! Thank you very much for all your hard work.

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  219. Bonnie Balu

    I’ve liked your Facebook page!

    I’ve followed you on Instagram!

    Coming back from my honeymoon in Japan, I’ve recently become obsessed with packing bento boxes for my lunch, so I would like to see more bento box recipes! I am also vegan, and I really appreciate your vast amount of vegan friendly and vegan option recipes you post. Thanks so much! It’s made my withdrawal from Japan that much easier!

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  220. Henning C-F

    For 2016: Ideas on how to make bentos in combination with “leftovers” surplus of other meals. Or how to get bento variety with manageable effort. Or how long can bento ingredients be stored.

    Problem (at least how my mindset is currently): it seems as though there is enormous prep time for a bento if I want more than three elements. It’s hard to justify it when only one person is eating and I don’t want to eat the same bento for three days.

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  221. Happy Five Year Anniversary!! I love your Japanese cooking site and have really enjoyed reading your blog, too. Tell Mr. JOC he does an amazing job! You two are a great team!

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  224. Lynn

    I would like to see more recipes using the Instant Pot. I’m planning to get one and would love to see more ideas on how to use it. Thank You for the chance to win one. Happy New Year!

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  230. Wendy

    Love your blog! The recipes are easy to follow because of your gorgeous photos and videos. Just wanted you to know that the hard work you put into this is appreciated.

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  232. Victoria

    I find the true value of your blog is the techniques and nibbits of secrets to recipes imparted in your short videos. For example, I perfected my miso soup after watching your video! Who knew to boil the konbu for just a few minutes! Other recipes found instructions include boiling without warning not to boil it for very long!

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  235. Lu

    Nami,

    I love all your recipes! I was wondering if you would be so kind and post the recipe of Japanese milk bread for 2016?

    Thank you!

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  238. Thida

    I already am subscribed to your mailing list.I want to see some episode of useful utensil or tips in cooking and baking too besides the recipes. Thanks.

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  242. Victoria

    I love the Kewpie dressing served on salads at Japanese restaurants. The dressing I recently tasted at a fast food Japanese eatery has a “wow” factor that I haven’t been able to identify or replicate. Would you please share your recipe?

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  246. Elizabeth

    I’m already a newsletter subscriber, Nami. So glad you decided to share your recipes with the online world! 🙂

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  247. Ivy

    I would like to see more recipes for japanese dishes as well as healthier alternatives to those that require deep frying.

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  248. Maggie C

    On your blog, I would love to see more recipes that only requires a few ingredients (for those who are always on the go.)

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  255. Ava

    I want to see more of your Japan trips. Hubby and I are finally taking the plunge, we hope to visit Oct-Nov this year! So I’m gonna be bugging my Japanese friends for tips and itinerary recommendations.

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  262. Kim Connelly

    Thanks for a very informative newsletter! I was able to find the Japanese Curry Spice I was looking for through Season with Spice!

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  268. Beth

    In 2016, I’d like to learn how to make tonkotsu, pork-base ramen, from scratch!
    Thanks for your lovely blog 🙂

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  269. Samantha

    I absolutely love your recipes, especially when you do them on YouTube. It makes them more simple to understand. That would be my wish for more Youtube videos of your delicious recipes.

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  272. Happy 5 years of blogging, Nami! I am so glad I discovered your blog and it has been a wonderful resource for Japanese recipes and I’ve learned so much. I can’t believe I hadn’t been a subscriber to your newsletter! All fixed now. Here’s to many more years of blogging and lots of success to you ahead!!

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  277. Elizabeth

    I love your posts, always something interesting, such delicious food and beautiful photography!! I have suggested your FB to many of my friends 🙂 Congrats on the 5 year mark, I know you will have many more! I have no suggestions really, except maybe some more cultural posts.

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  279. Al G

    2. Please let me know what you would like to see on my blog in 2016 (Ticket 2). :

    Any recipies with yama (mountain potato – or as Dan Quayle says “potatoe”). I see it in my Asian grocery, I’ve had yama kakke & yama imo, but wonder if it is eaten cooked as well.

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  282. Yumi

    Hi Nami! Congratulations on your anniversary! I look forward to the next five years of recipes with you! 🙂

    I subscribe to your newsletter and Youtube channel. I look forward to your recipes in 2016, especially any special event/holiday-specific ones!

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  283. Danielle

    Love all those everyday japanese recipes and like to see more of them. Maybe some recipes with more easily found ingredients as I don’t have access to a japanese market.

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  288. Sandy Huang

    I already am a subscriber to your newsletter! I love your recipes and cooking tips, especially your step by step cooking instructions on YouTube 🙂

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  289. Hi Nami! I love your posts. I follow you on Twitter, Instagram and I am following some of your boards on Pinterest. I liked your Face book page quite a while ago. Do you have a Shrimp or Chicken Dumpling recipe that you can share? More Dessert Recipes would be great! Thanks!! Keep up the great work and Congratulations on 5 Years!!

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  290. Doreen Lamoureux

    I love finding new healthy recipes and new products I haven’t heard of before. Those are my most loves in your blog.

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  291. Tania LoNero

    For 2016 I would like to know how to make something with sea grapes. I saw a friend in her video eating them in Okinawa and wondered if there is a simple dish to make with those?

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  294. Jasmine Sparks

    I’m signed up to your newsletter and I like your page on Facebook. I look forward to some more exciting recipes this year!

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  295. Tania LoNero

    I liked your Facebook and follow you. Thank you for all the great cooking of Japan that you share with us!

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  297. SHAUNA

    Hi Nami! I already subscribe to the newsletter (and I LOVE reading it and trying the new recipes. Thanks for keeping the blog going to this long – Happy Anniversary!

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  302. Tania LoNero

    Again Congratulations on 5 years. You are a great cook and an awesome mom. Here is to hoping many,many more years to come and maybe more of your kids helping you cook. I would like to know what their favorite things are to eat that you make for them ect.
    Because then I would know more of what to make for my nieces and nephews. Arigato!

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  303. SHAUNA

    I would like to see… Well, every single recipe I was going to ask you to add is already here, so I will ask a quick question about the Mapo Tofu recipe that’s here. I heard from a Japanese acquaintance that the Chinese/Taiwanese version of this dish is different from the Japanese version, so I wondered which version your recipe is. If there is a true difference between the two, I’d like to see the other version added if possible, I really like the dish and I’d be curious to try both versions!

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  316. AJ

    Happy 5 year blog anniversary Nami! Keep it up! I am always excited what new recipe you will you share with us next.

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  323. Lisa Rubin

    Ideas for 2016; recipes with mackerel, more fun party food like your temari sushi, more ways to use dashi every day, variations of chawanmushi, different ideas for ginkgo and kamaboko….!

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  326. Art

    Hi Nami! I love all your recipes you’ve shared with us in the past. For 2016 I’d like to see more recipes that are really fast. Putting in a full day of work and then coming home to prepare dinner, a lot of people don’t have the time or energy for anything elaborate. So recipes that don’t need a ton of forethought/prepping but still are fast and delicious would be very welcome!

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  335. C. Rodriguez

    I am already a subscriber! Love your recipes, maybe more baked goods or breads? I have subscribed to you channel on YouTube too.

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  337. Natsuko

    I already subscribe to your newsletter. I purchased the Fox Run S.S magic whisk and love using it (gave 3 for Christmas gifts to friend & family). Enjoy all of your food blogs and videos.

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  338. Jenny Ma

    I already am a subscriber to your
    Ticket 1: newsletter
    Ticket 2: fried food recipe please ????
    Ticket 3: YouTube subscriber
    Ticket 4: Facebook page like
    Ticket 5: Instagram follower

    Happy 5 year anniversary ????????????????????????????

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  340. diane

    Already subscribed to newletter, you tube and facebook pages. I would love to win…especially would love an instapot.

    I really appreciate the more simple recipes, I am not an expert cook and I am gluten free. I can now enjoy some of my favorite asian foods gluten free when I learn how to make them

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  341. Ana Johnson

    I already follow you on Instagram and FB. Love your recipes! Would love to see more Japanese traditional desserts, anything! Thank you!

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  342. Tan Bee Hoon

    I hope you can make more bento video so I can prepare bento for my girl to bring to school.
    I already LIKE your page on Facebook ,follow your Instagram and subscribe your you-tube channel. ????????????

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  343. Susan P

    Although I have been following your blog for sometime, I never checked out Season with Spice until now. I’ve been looking for Sumac and I see they sell it in powder form. I will definitely order some. Thanks for the giveaway and congrats on 5 years!

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  348. Andrea D.

    I would love to see more recipes like you have because they inspire me. Thanks for the chance to enter.

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  350. I just returned from a wonderful vacation in Japan – my first time! I fell in love with the people, the scenery, the history and of course, the food. I found your site by searching for Japanese recipes when I got home (to Winnipeg, Manitoba). I look forward to following you and trying new recipes.
    Keep up the great work.

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  352. Nina

    I found your website yesterday and am loving everything so far (still have lots to view though)! I would love to see more of the types of food Japanese people enjoy during their big celebrations. Also more pressure cooker recipes. 🙂

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  354. Candy Kawamura

    Love your site and your recipes. Would like you to tell us how to buy Japanese ingredients and cookware from Japan that we can’t get here in US…preferably online.

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  360. KN

    Love your posts! I’m already a subscriber to your newsletter (that’s how I heard about your giveaway) 🙂

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  361. Cheryl

    Would love to see more simple Japanese desserts that we could make! Would be great if it were naturally dairy free! ^^

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  364. Cheryl

    I’m subscribed to your YouTube page. Not sure if I’m supposed to comment here or on the YouTube page?

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  366. Keith Daniels

    Thanks for the lovely giveaway. I found your blog a couple of weeks ago while researching pressure cooking recipes. I made your beef curry recipe and it was a hit (I didn’t cook it in a pressure cooker). I can’t wait to try more of your recipes. Please do add more pressure cooking recipes..

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  370. Katheryn C

    I love waking up and checking my email to see something new on your blog! I think what I would really love to see is a dessert thing that maybe doesn’t use red bean paste? Or a way to make things that generally have red bean paste but this time what we can switch the paste out with? Thanks for always being so lovely!!!

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  380. Casey

    I would like to see inspiration for making simple healthy lunch options or dinners that make good leftovers because I am not cooking for many people.

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  383. Laura

    I would like some recipes for side dishes with lots of vegetables (I love my veggies xD) and possible some tips on combining main and side dishes. Anything tasty with ingredients I can actually find is fine too, though. 😉

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  388. Kim B.

    I honestly can’t think of anything for you to add; I love all the recipes and the new ones you continuously add!

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  390. I LOVE your recipes and cooking posts of course but I am looking forward to more travel posts! The photos and descriptions are so fun (and I love the family photos!) – I feel like we get to go along with you! 🙂

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  392. Elena Küssner

    This is the best Japanese cokking site ever!!!!. These recipes ALWAYS work!!!! I wish that there would be more udon varieties….

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  406. Miriam

    I would love more pressure cooker recipes! I have an old pressure cooker (would love the Instant Pot!) and am trying to learn how to cook in it. Even if it is just to save a step or two in a recipe to save time. Thank you Nami for 5 great years and to many, many, many more.

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  409. I have been following you for a long time. I have referred many friends to your site. I love all your recipes and your step by step videos. I’m a visual person so this helps by actual seeing you do it. I love them all, keep them coming????Happy New Year????

    Blessings,
    Charlene Ikeda Piimentel

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  410. Diane

    I would love to see easy to prepare, healthy, tasty recipes. I love desserts, and simple recipes for lunch, dinner.

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  414. Lorraine Hernandez

    I lived in Tokyo for 6 1/2 years as part of a military assignment. I miss the country specially the food! Your wonderful blog is a daily read for me???? Thank you Nami!

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  416. Madison

    thank you for five wonderful years! I made harumaki and daifuku yesterday and it was fun! Your instructions make things so easy!

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  420. Karina Desmond

    For 2016 maybe you could show us a modified version of teppanyaki to make at home. Maybe on a batayaki skillet?

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  423. Jessica

    Long time reader, first time subscriber! Love your blog! Would be great to see some more sweets that are popular in Japanese households! Best wishes for 2016!

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  433. Anne

    I’m subscribed to your newsletter! 🙂 I really love it! Not only do we hear about your latest blog post right away, we get a special message that’s not exactly the same as what’s in the blog post itself. Thanks!

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  435. Christiellen White

    Hi Nami-san!

    I sort of feel like a stalker because I receive your emails, and follow you on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. LOL

    For 2016, I would like to see more (Japan) regional specific dishes.

    Thanks so much for your awesome recipes!
    Christiellen

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  437. Sumi Kawasaki Fulwider

    I continue to enjoy reading your blog, reading about your wonderful travels and about your family.

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  439. Anne

    Hi Nami!

    What I would really love to see on your blog is something like examples of what you typically make for a dinner at home. For example, what combination of dishes do you make? Sometimes it’s difficult to think of what dishes to put together, so that would be really helpful!

    Also, this might be a separate or additional thing, but it would also be great to know in what order you do things when you’re making the whole meal. For example, first you marinate the meat for Dish 1 and set it aside, then you chop the vegetables for Dish 2, etc. etc. That might be a lot of work to think about, so no pressure! But as a new parent I am working on increasing my speed in the kitchen, and I think your techniques would be really helpful! 🙂

    Thanks as always for the amazing blog! It is always my first go-to place when I’m thinking of what to make for dinner. 🙂
    -Anne

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  441. Congratulations on your 5th anniversary. As you know, I’m already a subscriber to your newsletter and I follow you on YouTube.

    Love the matcha powder in this post. I really have to get some and make another batch of matcha Hokkaido milk bread. The friends who got my last loaf really liked the taste too. 🙂

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  442. Anne

    I have “liked” your Facebook page. It is really great! I love that you sometimes post recipes that are different from what’s currently up on the blog. It gives me great ideas for dinner! 🙂

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  449. gayle yamada

    I really appreciate reading your recipes and watching your videos. I found you accidentally when I was looking for a Korean bingsoo recipe. I’d like to see you publish the Japanese version. I’d also like to learn about a hand-held ice shaver that I saw on the internet. I think it was a Zojirushi one, but I cannot find it on the Zojirushi site. Thanks for your blog!!!

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  450. I love your videos. They are so informative and show step-by-step process how to cook a specific dish. My only suggestion would be for you to choose your favorite or fan favorite recipe of 2015 (or whatever the last year was) and post that in January. You know, the most requested recipe is…That sort of thing. Thanks for everything you do and yes, You have a lovely smile.

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  452. Mai S

    I’m subscribed to your newsletter already and I would love to see something I remember from my childhood…I don’t remember the name but I used to snack on soft mochi that was covered in kinako powder but then it came with a sweet dark brown dipping sauce. I loved that sauce though I don’t remember the name. Perhaps you would know what that is? It made the soft mochi with kinako even better! 🙂

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  457. Tom Andersen

    I love all your recipes!
    You have allowed me an entire new menu
    Thank You Mrs. JOC!!!
    Thanks Namiko

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  459. Keith

    For 2016, I would like to see more kitchen tool reviews if possible (knives, basic kitchen tools for japanese cooking, etc…)

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  461. Roxanne

    Congratulations on your 5-year blog anniversary, Nami! ???? I would love to see more slow cooker recipes and anything with natto!

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  471. Chai

    I’m already a subscriber to your newsletter, and your Facebook page! :] Thanks for taking the time to do a giveaway.

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  474. Erika Chilton

    Ticket 2: I would like to see recipes for one person servings or a servings calculator on the recipes so you know how much to make for one person or more.

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  481. Jen

    Already a subscriber to your JOC newsletter. Am enjoying finding new recipes to try (your pictures are so delicious looking)! Any mochi or anko recipes would be a delight.

    Thanks Nami!

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  494. Chelsea Johnson

    I’d love to see some more gluten free recipes on your blog this year, some of the things I miss the most since being diagnosed are Japanese, like okonomiyaki and tempura!

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  497. Cynthia Sakai

    I have been a subscriber and faithful follower of your fabulous website so that I can recreate some of my husband’s favorite Japanese foods. I hope you can soon give us the recipe for shokupan using a bread machine and also a recipe for Japanese meat pies (nikkuman).

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  501. Melissa

    I would like to see more ginger sauces and dressings. I also love to see as many simple and delicious soup recipes as possible.

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  502. Amber

    Thanks for sharing your recipes. I recently found your blog and love it and have tried few of your recipes already! I would like to see more of easy and simple recipes. I also would like to see recipes that heats up well for the next day. Thanks!

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  513. Manda

    I would love to see more homestyle Japanese food in 2016. Yoshoku-type recipes are always interesting to me as well as quick meals you make for your family when you get super busy.

    I also like seeing what and where you go out to eat since I also live on the Peninsula. 🙂 (Cooking Papa FTW!)

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  516. tickets:
    1) Subcribed to your newsletter 🙂
    2) I would like to see more baked goods recipes for 2016
    3) commented on anpan video <3
    4) left a message on your okonomiyaki pic post 🙂
    5) commented on your anpan pic on ig ^^

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  537. Joan

    I am already a subscriber to your newsletter. I enjoy reading your blogs and have learned so much from you about Japanese customs and food.
    Thank you for all your work. Keep it up!

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  539. Joan

    For 2016 I want to see lots of new recipes and information about Japanese customs, food ingredients, cooking techniques, videos, and photos. Thanks! I really enjoy your blogs.

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  540. sassy

    I really love quick and easy meals so more of that kind of recipes is something I would love! It would be really helpful if you do a post with something for kitchen you found on ebay (there are tons of stuff out there and sometimes is really hard to know what is good and what not)

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  548. Amber Y

    I would love to see more dessert recipes in 2016. I’d also love to learn even more about the spices and ingredients you use. I love your pantry section of the blog and I’d love to see it grow.

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  554. Christine B.

    Congratulations Nami! I love your blog and your baked chicken katsu and mabo dofu recipes are now family favorite 🙂

    Please continue to create healthier options to Japanese classics. I’m a big fan of mabo nasu and hope to see your version someday. Also, please continue to share links to Japanese cooking utensils, cookware and plateware.

    Looking forward to many more years of Just One Cookbook recipes!

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  561. Christine B.

    2016 wishlist:

    More healthier recipes to Japanese classic dishes
    More links to purchase Japanese cooking utensils, cookware and plateware
    Your recipe for mabo nasu and harusame 🙂

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  563. Heather M

    you already have the three things I look for in a great food blog: 1) delightful food porn that no one can resist 2) easy to follow instructions 3) a pantry listing, much better than most blogs (when they even have them!)

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  568. Katy

    Happy New Year Nami (*´꒳｀*)

    It’d be cool if we could see more easy meals for beginner cooks/people living on their own ( ´∀｀) and desserts too!

    Looking forward to more!!

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  569. Sue

    Congratulations on this marvellous feat, 5years of cooking and sharing. Wonderful!

    I am a new subscriber and already love your recipes.

    Would love to see more recipes for school lunch ideas. Thanks!

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  573. Nicole Helmer

    I love your site I have been able to expand one new items I love all your recipes with matcha. For the new year it would be great to see more baked goods.

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  575. Chari

    I have been a subscriber to your newsletter for a while now and I love it! I would love to see a blog post how to start cooking Japanese food. I am very American and love the food so I have decided to start cooking it and I don’t really know what the essentials are or maybe some replacements for a certain ingredient.

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  576. Viola

    Hi! I’ve just discover you and you’re website and I’m extremely happy! The recipes are simple and interesting, the photos are beautiful and I love the bowls, the dishes and the fabrics you use! I couldn’t resist, I had to try something, so I prepared your clam miso soup for dinner. It was amazing! I’m looking forward to try others recipes! I’m very interest in udon recipes and japanese desserts, but I’d like to try almost everything. Thank you for existing!

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  580. Damie

    I’ve been subscribed to your newsletter and I LOVE IT. One of my favorites and I’m so thrilled you’re celebrating 5 years, congratulations!

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  589. Deb E

    I would like to see some recipes I can make then take with me. I have tried dehydrating some things to make them more portable, with varying results. Elaborate recipes are nice for home but it would be nice to have something homemade to take with me, for when I can’t prep all that and still want some great Asian food.

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  590. Evelyn

    I”d like to see more simple and easy meals for busy moms in future. I’m your YT scribber and followed you on Facebook and Instagram. Thank you for your awesome tutorials and beautiful pictures that you share!????

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  592. Deb E

    I forgot to add in my last comment about what I’d like to see on the blog this year–More Bento! I loved your Piggy Spam Musubi Bento recipe on the blog several months ago and would love to see more of this! (more Bento, less Spam, lol!)

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  597. Makaya

    You have such a great variety of options on here, it’s hard to say what I’d like to see more of… Maybe quick and easy options for on-the-go Japanese snacks?

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  606. Angeline Tan

    I love your cooking tutorials! I wish you can include powdered dashi, and me being the winner. Haha! Thank you for the videos, please continue to do more easy yummy recipes!

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  607. Judy

    I’ve already subscribed to your newsletter! Love the recipes I’ve tried so far!

    Would love to see some Japanese recipes for the instant pot and also more things to make in donabe pots.

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  616. Greg

    I subscribed to th newsletter a couple months back when I found your recipe for the steamed matcha cakes… I’d been looking for a recipe for those on and off for a while as I have missed Japanese treats ever since moving away from the San Francisco area.
    In 2016 it would be great to see more of the festival street food sort of recipes like okonomiyaki which I think you have done before but possibly done for a vegetarian audience. I love takoyaki and it would be brilliant to see a vege version.
    I would also enjoy some coverage of bento as I want a more diverse lunch choice. Anyhow I have been loving the newsletter…
    Thanks so much… Makes me want to being learning Japanese again …
    Greg

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  617. Nina

    Just started following you on Instagram. Very excited to see what you make and try them out. My mom is Japanese, but never really taught my sisters and me how to make different things, so im going to use your website to teach myself. 🙂

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  620. StaceyN

    Hmmm what would I like to see on your blog. My husband said he’d love to see information on specific ingredients. Also what can you use instead of certain ingredients that not everyone can find. 🙂 Mostly we love cooking desserts so more desserts!! haha

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  621. Amanda

    I have subscribed! I have been a huge fan of your blog, it’s my go-to for recipes! おつかれさまです！

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  632. What I would like to see on your blog in 2016: I want to make more hot pot meals. This is a new style of cooking for me, but one I know my husband will like. I know you have several recipes already (sukiyaki, etc.) which I have yet to try.

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  633. Rumi

    I would love to see more Instant Pot recipes for the pressure cooker function or perhaps conversion methods or hints for your older recipes? Just starting out with the pressure cooking thing and would love some more guidance!

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  637. Jo-Ann

    I am a new subscriber but have followed you on Facebook for awhile. I am interested in ticket 2!!! Love trying your recipes and enjoy the praises from the family, thanks!

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  639. Danielle

    You always have the yummiest recipes, and it is hard to wait for each new installment. ???? I would love it if you had more vegetarian recipes.

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  646. Stephanie Y

    Would love to see more miso recipes! I always buy the large new of white miso for soup and marinades but would like some more inspirations for other uses

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  647. Amanda Pruitt

    1) Hello Nami-san! I have been subscribed to your newsletter for a very long time! I decided to do this now since I was using your Simple Chicken Curry and Baked Tonkatsu recipes yet again! Thanks for the wonderful recipes!

    2) I am an avid bento maker for my family, but we all have to get up a little before 5 so that our daughter can get to school on time since it is far away. It would be great to see more practical bento recipes that use leftovers from the night before or are simple to ready in the morning. Any variations on the new trend onigirazu? I would love to see that too!

    3) I also liked your Facebook page a long time ago too!

    4) I am also subscribed to your YouTube channel!

    I don’t have an instagram so I gotta miss out on that one. Looking forward to your new posts, videos, and recipes in 2016. Happy New Year! お正月おめでとうございます。

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  650. Amanda Pruitt

    Sorry, so I guess you have to enter each thing for each ticket not put them all on one. So I guess this is ticket #2.

    2) I am an avid bento maker for my family, but we all have to get up a little before 5 so that our daughter can get to school on time since it is far away.

    It would be great to see more practical bento recipes that use leftovers from the night before or are simple to ready in the morning. Any variations on the new trend onigirazu? I would love to see that too!

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  653. ニュズレータにも登録しております。2016年に梅酒がはっているレシピの興味があります。因みにこのポストをFBでシェアしました。

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  654. Lena Alves

    Hi Nami,
    I’m leaving a comment here to enter your giveaway. I have subscribed to your YouTube and Facebook, and left messages on both as well.

    In 2016, if you can show more ramen and/or rice dishes, plus introduce more different types of Japanese condiments, that will be great 🙂

    Thanks!

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  655. James Mostowski

    I’m subscribed to your Newsletter, Facebook and Youtube. Love your authentic recipes. I would like to see a video of serving tea and accompanying side dishes!

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  656. Bailey

    I subscribed to your newsletter a few months ago, and am so happy I did so!! Your recipes have enabled me to become better connected with my culture.

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  660. Joanna Poh

    Hi, I enjoy reading your blog. Have tried a few of your recipies and love the Japanese soufflé/ cheesecake especially. You have made Japanese cooking easy. Thanks very much.

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  661. Nicole Soth

    I love your website and all of the recipes plus instructions for how to make each one. I am curious about different kinds of soups and different kinds of sweets.

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  662. Zenaida Lim

    Nami, thank you for the yummy easy recipes to follow . I learned a lot ,I used to think japaneses cooking is a mystery. Thank you

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  682. Michelle

    I am so glad I came across your website on Facebook. I love Japanese food and love your recipes. I prefer to eat vegetarian, so I love those recipes. Would love some dessert recipes with Dark chocolate and Green tea matcha:)

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  684. adelaide

    We just recently returned from a wonderful trip to Tokyo Japan. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit, and the FOOD.. soo yummy especially tempura. (the eggplant, prawn, fish, green beans.. ) I’d love to learn how to make tempura.. thank you!!

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  685. Jessica

    5周年おめでとうございます！♪( ´▽｀)

    いつもたくさん美味しいレシピを教えてもらってありがとうございます。細かいステップは助かります。

    Thanks for being so generous in doing this giveaway besides sharing so many delicious and detailed recipes!

    What I would like to see in your blog in 2016 is recipes which uses hojicha. I like hojicha but I’ve not seen any recipes using it anywhere. Besides using it as a drink, maybe other ways to use it like in desserts.

    I’ve subscribed and left a comment in your blog, subscribed to your YouTube channel and left a new comment (aibadotcom is my username), liked your Facebook page and left a new comment (Jessica Au is my name on FB) and told you what I would like to see in your blog in 2016. Hope to win something! Fingers crossed!

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  689. Lisa

    Congratulations on 5 years Nami!
    2016, it would be nice to have JOC feature foods that are special to certain provinces 🙂

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  696. Tan Chew Ee

    I am a subscriber to your newsletter!
    I’m like your cooking and the youtube video is very clear explaination for the cook.
    Thank you.

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  703. Spiffy Tiffy

    I have only recently started following you, but within the last week, I have watched all your videos on your Facebook page, made 4 of your dishes, and your cooking has come up in nearly all my catch up conversations with my friends. My boyfriend is also probably sick of being shown amazing Asian food videos hahahaha. Keep doing what you’re doing 😉 xoxo

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  708. Jeannie

    I have liked your Facebook page for awhile too~ Thank you for setting up this giveaway! The items seem amazing (I also have that same instant pot)!

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  709. Jeannie

    Hi, I’m also a follower on your instagram! I love your recipes and also instagram them on my account 🙂

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  710. In the coming year I would like to see more traditional home Japanese recipes; I also think it would be nice to know what kind of meal the dish is served in–like, is it part of a traditional “ichiju-sansai” meal, or is it served without all the side dishes?
    Don’t change it too much though because your blog is wonderful already!

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  715. I am a subscriber to your newsletter!

    I love trying your Asian recipes.
    When I read them, I enjoy how you take photos of each step.
    It makes things easier to understand when cooking.

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  719. Kayla

    For this year if like to see more one pot/pan meals as well as sushi, I could’ve missed it but I like seeing sushi being made. Also if you ever seen the sashimi that’s made up of salmon and tuna in a square checkerboard I’d love to see how I can make it! And recipes for sugar cane. I already did all the subscriptions besides instagram since I don’t have one. Keep making fabulous food!

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  720. Marisa

    I subscribe to the newsletter. Thank you for all the heart warming posts. 5 or less ingredients recipes? Thanks!

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  721. Linda K

    I would love to see you do a weekly menu plan or monthly menu plan with mainly Japanese recipes with main dish, side dishes, and soup options. As I live in Japan now, I find it is hard to find any menu planning sites written in English, with Japanese menu selection. It’s not so economical to do menu planning with non-Japanese ingredients 🙁 I would even pay for something like this!! 🙂 Also, maybe suggesting what you can make at the beginning of the week and change up if there are leftovers for the next day or later in the week. You would be a lifesaver to moms with little ones!!

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    • Linda K

      And I’m probably asking for too much, but also seasonal foods/dishes included in the meal planning! 😀

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  724. Shyh Ling Wong

    Actually, can you post something about shiratama dango? I know how to make the dango itself but not the sauce. It’s a simple recipe but I’m just unsure of what else there is apart from sugar.

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  731. Carmen

    Everything I’ve made from your blog has been divine!!

    Thanks so much for introducing me to Japanese cooking, it’s so good!

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  745. Nguyen Thi Oanh

    I love your recipes. I love the way you instruct us to make some food ’cause it’s so easy to follow ! Thank you, Nami :)))

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  749. Miko Otoshi

    I made your Kabocha soup tonight to give to my mom tomorrow. Thank you for this delicious and easy recipe!

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  754. Miko

    I am already a subscriber to your newsletter. I would love to find a good recipe for Hayashi Rice. When I was growing up I did not like curry, so my mom would always make hayashi rice just for me.

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  758. Miko

    I already subscribe to your YouTube channel. I look forward to seeing how you prepare your recipes. Visuals always make it easy and very appetizing!

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  760. Alison

    I am curious to see what kind of “special occasion” obento you pack, like on birthdays. Thought it would be an interesting 2016 entry.

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  763. kathy

    I subscribe to your newsletter and am subscribed to your youtube channel as well. I commented on a delicious looking okanomiyaki recipe. I would love to see more specifics on ingredients so I know what to look for when I go to an asian market – sometimes it’s really confusing and difficult to figure out if I’m getting the thing I need for a recipe.

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  769. Brenda

    Subscribed to your newsletter, love so many of your recipes! My go to anytime I am looking for a Japanese recipe.

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  771. Madison Bell

    I’d love to see more discussion of whole meals in with recipes for individual dishes–what dishes are typically grouped together and how you and your family eat and feel about the dishes.

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  784. Esther

    a neighbor made me a banana muffin or cake from your recipe. Being Asian Chinese, I don’t eat much sweet, let alone American desserts. But when I ate a piece of your banana muffin, I loved loved loved how you put pieces of banana on top, and less sugar, I could taste the real banana. Oh I just loved it. I hope I will see more Asian/Japan dessert, especially if you can make anything with Mocha (green tea).

    I cook for family everyday at least once a day but I hardly cook them dessert. I can cook anything without recipe but I can not make a simple dessert. I hope I can learn some simple dessert recipes from your blog. I am signing up now. I AM VERY EXCITED!!!!!!!

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  785. Amie Chen

    Hi Naomi,

    I’ve read your blog for at least 2 years (I think)! It has always been so reliable, and so detailed documented with beautiful videos & photos. I tried so many recipes from the site and never failed. Thank you so much for sharing all these recipes!

    I’m from Taiwan but lives in US, grew up eating lots of Japanese food (My grandma was a cook who worked in Japan) so I feel especially homesick in a lot of stuff you made!

    I’d love to see more recipe that’s tie in with meal planning/grocery trip for a week/bento making. but it’s already good!

    Also followed you on youtube, facebook.
    Thanks and 加油 頑張って！
    -Amie

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  787. Jenny Teo

    I am an existing subscriber to your newsletter. Thank you for sharing your recipes and youtube that clearly shows the preparation and making! I have gained much from your sharing

    Kind Regards
    Jenny

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  789. We just had your crispy baked chicken for dinner last night ! We easy, tasty and healthy recipe. Many thanks Nami! We much look forward to seeing more healthy and tasty recipe. I hope to win the pressure cooker ????????????????????????????????

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  794. Hi Nami! Have just found out about your food blog when i clicked in to a shared post about pressure cooker short rib recipes!! It looks wonderful and i have been waiting to try out your recipe soon. Hopeful to see more savoury recipes in your blog. Its never enough haha. Already got all 5 tickets!!
    Have a blast this 2016!!
    Terry

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  798. Tam

    I would love to see your authentic Japanese dishes and okashi.
    I’ve seen many side dish (pickled vegies, simmer seaweed, raw squid or octopus in wasabi with roe etc…) and I would love to know those recipes.
    Also, some okashi are very delicious but they’re only sold in a short period. Like Melty kiss chocolate or some other snacks.
    Please teach me how to creat it.

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  799. Weiling Xu

    I’m a fan of your blog, subscribed to your YouTube and Instagram pages already.

    It would be great if you could have 30 days recipes for easy lunch or dinner.

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  800. Javier

    I already am a subscriber to your newsletter! Thank you!
    I love your youtube channel.

    For 2016 I want some wagashi recipies. I specially like anko an black sesame.

    Thanks you so much for sharing your knowlegde.

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  804. Ticket 2: I would love to see more recipes about one pot meals such as one tomato rice or spaghetti, those will be healthy yet less plates need to be wash! hehe 😉

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  807. adwitya kristy

    I’m a subscriber to your newsletter and already a fan of your youtube channel. Love your recipes!

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  810. Adrian Yam

    I love your blogs. really help and even made one of your recipes which turns out to be awesome. Hope there is more on matcha recipes

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  821. Emme Wang

    I would like to see more recipes on fish and vegetables. As I’m currently undergoing chemotherapy, fish is my main diet in addition to vegetables. Besides steaming and frying, I hope to learn some creative fish and vegetable dishes. Thank you.

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  823. Joanna Lau

    In 2016, I’d like to see more 30 minute meals. I’m looking for new dinner ideas, especially for weekdays!

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  825. Hello Nami,

    In 2016, if possible, I’d like to see more japanese style steak, pork or chicken recipes. It would be nice if you use a cast iron, because I bought one last year and I’m trying to use it as much as I can.

    Thank you again,
    Fabrício

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  831. Cindy Brown

    In reference to your request for blog topics, I have a travel tip for your next Japan trip. A beautiful city with amazing local foods and sake that is nestled between to mountains and the Sea of Japan. It is just a moderate Shinkansen trip from Tokyo. Itoigawa is in the Niigata prefecture. Visit the Itoigawa Geoparks web page for more information- http://www.geo-itoigawa.com/eng/sight_food_inn/.

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  833. Happy 5 Year blog anniversary Nami!!! You have done so much in 5 years… I am so excited for you! I can’t wait to see the next five years… I think I see Food Network in your future!

    Ticket 1: I am a subscriber to your newsletter. 🙂

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  838. You know I love and admire your blog!! I love that it’s a family affair as well… Congratulations to Mr. JOC and the kids too for 5 great years. 🙂

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  841. Noelia

    Hi! i subscribed 😉

    I love your blog and cooked several times ramen and beef udon!

    Maybe more Rice and Noodle dishes? But as others said before, I can’t think of anything too 😉

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  842. LiKa

    (Ticket 1): I already am a subscriber to your newsletter! Thank you for all the great recipes and mouth-watering pictures!

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  844. LiKa

    (Ticket 1) I’d love to find a recipe for senbei (soy sauce) on your blog! It’s so difficult to make them and they never taste like they should whenever I make them, no matter what variations I try! So it’d be great if you could offer some insights! ^^
    Besides that, thank you for all your hard work with the recipes you’ve already blogged until now! Love them!

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  848. julia

    i already subscribe to your newsletter and also on youtube. love your recipes – would love to see more quick and easy meals.

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  851. connie

    For 2016, I would love if you could put or show a few dishes that uses common ingredients so that when we try to make one dish, we know what to do with the other left over ingredients. Not sure if this makes complete sense, but for example, if you pull a full daikon, sometimes the receipe wont use the entire daikon. Could you suggest another dish that can complement the original so that we wouldnt waste some daikon? Hope that makes some sense :] (ticket 2)

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  852. connie

    I am subscribed to your youtube channel using the same email address. Thanks again Nami for this giveaway (ticket 3)

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  859. Emi

    I can’t think of any new recipes that you don’t already have, but it might be nice to have a seasonal filter. For example on a hot summer day people may not think to look at noodles for a cold soba or hiyashichuuka for a nice cool and refreshing meal. Just a suggestion 🙂
    My new years resolution is to cook more of your recipes and share it with friends and family! Thanks for sharing all of your delicious food!

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  860. Sarah

    Congratulations on reaching 5 years! I make recipes from your website at least once a week.
    I just subscribed to your newsletter. You’re already doing a great job, so just keep doing what you’re doing! I would love to see more one-dish meals, like your delicious doria which has been a hit!

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  863. Keena W

    There really isn’t anything I’d like for you to improve on this year. I think everything you’ve done so far is great, so you’re set for 2016!

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  864. Audrey

    I have been subscribed!

    And as i mentioned on the last bread recipe you posted, a melonpan recipe would be more than appreciated! And definitely a Japanese hotcakes recipe! I have been on the hunt for the perfect one for months/years!

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  871. Jenny

    Congratulations, Nami! I like Japanese food , so I would love to see more traditional Japanese dishes in 2016! Besides that, you’re such a beautiful mom, it would be great if you can share some of your beauty tips with us too!

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  877. Betty

    I would love to see more pressure cooker recipes! 🙂 I’ve made your anko paste several times and I love being able to control the ingredients and taste!

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  878. Nami

    I forgot to add, I would love to see a whole meal. For example, Japanese meals usually have 4-5 different dishes. I know that’s a lot of work for you but I would love to see what you would pair together. Thank you!

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  879. Maria

    I am a subscriber to your newsletter! 🙂 After coming back from our honeymoon in Japan, I was so excited to find your blog so I could try to make some of our favorites!

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  880. Dori

    I’ve tried to enter your giveaways, but all I’m getting is in Japanese. Sorry, I lived in Misawa-shi for 7 years but didn’t learn how to read Hiragana

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  882. Cat

    I am subscriber already. Especially love your take and easy directions for recipes of food that my mom made for me growing up! Thanks!!

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  884. Hannah C

    In 2016, I would love to see more pressure cooker meals! The pressure cooker Kakuni recipe is in regular rotation at our house, because using the pressure cooker saves so much time after getting home from work.

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  886. 5 Steps accomplished.

    In 2016 I wold like to see another wonderful recipe book 🙂 and lots of natural, healthier and delicious recipes (as usual).

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  891. David Cook II

    For 2016, I would like to see some “meal plans” as suggested above. Knowing a bunch of dishes is nice, but knowing how to pair them would really make it a lot better.

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