Just One Cookbook celebrates its 7 year blog anniversary with a big international giveaway!
January 1, 2018 was JOC’s seven year blog anniversary. Seven years! If this blog was our baby (which would make it our third baby), he/she would be in 2nd grade! Wow, I can hardly believe how fast these seven years have gone, and how much our community has grown.
Heartfelt Thank You from Us
Mr. JOC and I would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for spending your precious time reading our blog, watching our videos, following our social media, and trying out our recipes!
Among all the resources available online or in publication for Japanese cooking, we feel very humble and honored that you continue to choose our website and YouTube channel to learn Japanese cooking from us. We are truly thankful for your ongoing, incredible support of our work!
Seven Items We Use Everyday & Can’t Live Without
Me (in no specific order)
- MacBook Pro (and iPhone) – Upside of having a MacBook Pro is I can work anywhere and everywhere, and downside is I am working all the time.
- Flat Whisk – I get asked about the whisk that I use in my videos EVERY SINGLE DAY. Who knew it would be the most in-demand kitchen item? Well, the whisk is sure very useful. I use it every day for whisking eggs, salad dressing or sauce.
- Korean Spoon – Surprised? I’m a huge fan of Korean stainless spoon sets. My mom is a fan first and she got me hooked on these durable spoons. It’s so easy to eat and cook with them.
- Pentel EnerGel 0.7 – These are my go-to pens. You can find them on my desk and in my bag.
- Insulated Stainless Steel Travel Mug – I sip Japanese Iced Coffee, Cold Brew , or tea all day long in this mug. It goes with me everywhere I go.
- TOMS Shoes – Their shoes, boots, sandals are so comfortable and awesome!
- Microfiber Hair Towel – I do not like blowing hair at all… so these towels are like my hair dryer (I’m serious!).
Mr. JOC
- Coffee Server & Dripper for Japanese Iced Coffee – Nami got me hooked on a love for coffee to start each day. Nothing beats the flavor and smoothness of Japanese iced coffee in the morning!
- Axe hair wax – This is how I start each morning, with messy hair.
- iPad Pro – Even though iPads are not as popular as they used to be, I still love my iPad Pro. While Nami loves her Macbook Pro and takes it everywhere with her, iPad Pro does the job for me. Whether it is to check emails, to read a book, or to watch movies on the airplane, iPad Pro makes a great companion.
- Uniqlo Airism T-shirts – I just love these airism t-shirts. They feel like you’re wearing… air.
- Adidas Cloudfoam Shoes – One of the daily rituals we do as a family is we go on walks around the neighborhood everyday after dinner. These Adidas cloudfoam shoes are our favorite.
- Kind Bars – I used to love eating different types of bread for breakfast. To cut dow my carb intake, I started eating Kind Bars with my coffee. What’s great about Kind Bars is there are so many flavors so I don’t get tired of them. Now only if I can stop the kids from raiding my Kind Bars!
- Electric Tea Kettle – Nami and I drink tea all day. Depending on the type of tea, they should be brewed at different temperatures. We love this electric tea kettle as it comes with different temperature settings. For a cleaner taste, we also recommend buying a stainless steel kettle rather than a plastic kettle.
What are your recent favorite things?
Worldwide Giveaway – FIVE (5) WINNERS!
1st Winner – Kikuichi Molybdenum Steel Gyuto Chefs Knife (8 Inch) or $175 via Paypal/Amazon
Many of you asked me what brand of knife I use in my kitchen. Unfortunately, we don’t have too many options of Japanese brand knives in the US, but I’m happy that I found some quality knives from Kikuichi Cutlery.
2nd Winner – Instant Pot DUO Plus 60, 6 Qt or $115 via Paypal/Amazon
9-in-1 Multi-Use Programmable Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Yogurt Maker, Egg Cooker, Sauté, Steamer, Warmer, and Sterilizer. I love my Instant Pot DUO, and with this awesome gadget you can make all my pressure cooker recipes!
3rd Winner – Instant Pot DUO Plus 60, 6 Qt or $115 via Paypal/Amazon
No, it’s not a mistake, we’re giving away ONE MORE Instant Pot!
4th Winner – Zojirushi Stainless Steel Mug (20 oz) or $28 via Paypal/Amazon
Everyone needs to be hydrated, and this sleek stainless steel mug keeps beverages hot or cold for hours! You can use it all year around.
5th Winner – Extra Tall Aluminum Chiffon Cake Pan (17 cm) or $22 via Paypal/Amazon
I can totally understand the discouragement when a recipe calls for different baking pans in various sizes. I’d love for you to try out one of my favorite desserts – chiffon cakes, but I know you may not have the right pan in hand. I’m giving away this specific tube aluminum pan, so you can make delicious chiffon cakes at home.
How to Enter to Win (READ CAREFULLY)
This giveaway contest closes on Wednesday, January 31, at 12 p.m. PST and is open worldwide to everyone. Please note that JOC readers outside the United States will receive the cash via Paypal or Amazon gift card with the value specified above. Readers in the U.S. can choose the product or cash via Paypal or Amazon gift card. The winners will be notified via email and must respond within 48 hours before I choose next winner.
To be eligible to win this giveaway, please subscribe to my newsletter AND leave a comment below (with the same email as your subscription) with your feedback and suggestions on our blog and videos. If you’re new to my blog and don’t know enough to give us feedback, then please let me know how you found my blog and where you’re from.
Thank you in advance, and we will take your feedback into consideration when improving our business.
Full disclosure: This giveaway is sponsored by yours truly.
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Thank you for participating this giveaway! The winners are….
Congratulations!
1st prize (knife or gift card/cash) – Kris (#370)
2nd prize (Instant Pot or gift card/cash) – Melissa Costello (#1290)
3rd prize (Instant Pot or gift card/cash) – Stephanie Y (#79)
4th prize (mug or or gift card/cash) – Sharon (#1933)
5th prize (cake pan or or gift card/cash)- Sara (#1692)
I’ll email the winners shortly. We’ll be back with another giveaway next month (it’s monthly), so stay tuned!
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Can you make more recipes from the Midnight Tokyo series, please? Love that show! Perhaps you could do a series with a feature technique/ingredient every so often?
Am already subscribed to your newsletter =)
I’m new to JOC, which I discovered through a facebook friend. I’m delighted with the wealth of recipes and well-produced videos! Thanks for the givaway
Dear Mrs and Mr. JOC,
First of all, I want to say thank you for sharing all your great recipes with us.
I love your Fb channel so much and keep trying your recipes.
We will be happy to try more kid friendly meals ( I love the Bento corner on your website but it’s just 2 pages ;))
We would love to see new fun video to cook with kids.
Thank you from Czech Republic.
Khoa Phung
I love cooking and Japanese cuisine. Your amazing website has taught by me how to make many Japanese dishes at home. I’m still learning. I live in Japan and have had the luxury of exploring many Japanese and Asian ingredients–JOC’s detailed explanation of Japanese ingredients/dishes and step by step instructions with pictures and videos have helped facilitate this. I am truly grateful. Thank you!
I really like when you explain the difference between products and also when you give recipe to make it yourself (teryaki sauce, pastry flour).
I love watching your videos, and have tried on some of your recipes which were so successful! I have bought the instant pot about two years ago, and would like to see more instant pot recipes from you, Would you also share more bento ideas? (As a mum of 3, I struggles to give my kids new surprises!)
great advice
kbrennanbm28@gmail.com
I am new to your blog, but found it when I was looking for a Japanese cheesecake recipe and I had success making one. I posted a picture of it on my Instagram @tha0ism. I can’t wait to try other recipes on the blog.
Now I read the whole thing 😉
Feedback: I Love the Videos but I also like the cookbook a little better. I wish it would be available in a printed version. I also like the cultural things but I would love to see more of Japanese weirdness or specialities.
I wish you all the best and we will hopefully see more
I actually have you subscribed on Facebook and your book and love the recepies
Loving your FB posts!! I wish me good luck.
I’ve only recently come across your blog to not be in a position to give suggestions, but I’m loving what I’m seeing, the sheer amount and variety of recipes is amazing, and I just love that you also have gluten free recipes!
I’m a reader from the UK.
I wish I can win a Paypal $175 therefore I can buy that knife and cook food for my family, particular my partner who loves Japanese food sooooo much. I am appreciate if you pick me.
Hi! I’m Natalie from Canada. Found your blog couple days ago when I’m searching for sukiyaki recipe. Your recipe is clear and easy to follow. Keep up with the good work.
You have made cooking Japanese cuisine so easy answer less intimidating at home! I’ve tried a few of your recipes and those have become staple meals in our household! My boyfriend would request for it and I am so proud of it! Thank you thank you!!