Just One Cookbook celebrates the 9th year blog anniversary with a big worldwide giveaway! Win attractive prizes, including Kitchen Aid 6 Qt mixer, premium Japanese Kikuichi knife, Instant Pot, Just One Cookbook tote bag and Thermapen.
January 1, 2020, was Just One Cookbook’s 9th year blog anniversary. One more year to a decade! Mr. JOC and I took some time to reflect the past 9 years, and we both agree that we couldn’t get this far without your support. This amazing community exists because you’ve made it happened. Thank you.
We also want to mention that JOC is heavily supported by a wonderful team of five. They are uniquely talented with what they do, and we want to give a huge shoutout to them. They all work very hard to run this space.
Earlier this month, we brainstormed new ways to deliver content and to bring you the best work we possibly can, while still maintaining the quality to which I hold us accountable. With you by our side, we look forward to bringing more creative and great content for the future.
I wish I could make my favorite Pear & Almond Tart and share it with you. But since you’re all over the world, we decided to host a big worldwide giveaway to celebrate this moment with you.
JOC’s 9th Year Blog Anniversary – Worldwide Giveaway (5 Winners)
We’ll be selecting 5 readers from the giveaway entries. Each winner will receive:
- a specially selected kitchen tool (below)
- my e-Cookbook “Just One Cookbook – Essential Japanese Recipes”
- a JOC tote bag!
If the winner lives outside of the US, you’d receive cash in place of the gift except for the knife. Please understand that we wish we could ship all the gifts worldwide, but it would be logistically challenging.
The First Winner – KitchenAid 6 Qt. Professional 600 Series Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer – Nickel Pearl ($350) or cash
This is the workhorse for making the most delicious Japanese cheesecake, mochi, strawberry shortcake, melon pan and more.
The Second Winner – 9.5-inch Kikuichi Nickel Warikomi Damascus Knife ($330)
This is my favorite knife for everyday cooking. It is part of the Nickel Warikomi Damascus series from Kikuichi. The pattern you see on there is the 45 layer Damascus blade (AUS10 edge). The gorgeous handlebar is a rosewood handle and ebony ferrule. I fell in love with this knife at the shop and still love it the same today.
The Third Winner – Staub Cast Iron Round Cocotte, 2.75-quart, Black Matte ($168) or cash
This cast-iron heavy bottom pot is made for life. Not only it’s a beautiful handmade piece, it truly delivers exceptional cooking performance. Every cook needs one in the kitchen! I use mine to make a lot of our family’s favorite dinner which includes pork roast, teriyaki wings, braised herb chicken and more.
The Fourth Winner – Instant Pot Ultra 10-in-1 6 QT ($110) or cash
I’ve talked enough about why I love Instant Pot and how I use it for Japanese cooking. So I want you to have the same experience in using an Instant Pot. With this magical multicooker that helps speed up time, I hope you’ll find yourself cooking more healthy meals at home.
The Fifth Winner – Thermapen® Mk4 ($99) or cash
Read the reviews. You’ll learn why this thermometer is an essential tool to improve home cooking. If you’re in the kitchen with me testing recipes, you’d notice that I always have it nearby my side. It ensures accuracy and perfect results.
Full Disclosure: All the gifts are sponsored by yours truly (Just One Cookbook).
3 Important Giveaway Guidelines (Please Read):
- Subscribe to my newsletter. Make sure the email you enter matches your subscription email to be qualified.
- Only 1 entry, please. We will disqualify multiple entries.
- Winner(s) who live outside of the US will get equal value in cash via Paypal except for the knife. US residents can choose either prize or cash except for the knife.
The giveaway contest is open to everyone worldwide and closes on Friday, February 14, at 12 p.m. PST. Winners are randomly selected via the Pick Giveaway Winner plugin.
How to Enter:
Please include the following 3 answers in one comment box on this post below.
- Where are you from?
- How did you find JOC?
- Tell us what you’d like to see more of on Just One Cookbook in 2020. Examples: Japan travel tips? Baking recipes? Any feedback is truly appreciated (we will take notes to improve JOC!).
NOTE: Due to our comment filter, your entry may not go through immediately. Please know that it will be shown once we approve of your message. Thank you for your patience.
Good luck!
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Thank you for your great support and for participating in this giveaway! The winners are…
- 1st Winner: Sabrina Cham
- 2nd Winner: Maren Evans
- 3rd Winner: Vicki Moriguchi
- 4th Winner: Martini
- 5th Winner: Dorothy Mack
Congratulations! We’ll contact you shortly.
I’m from Colombia, but live in the US.
I lived in Asia for 4 years, when I moved to North America I began cooking Asian food. I found JOC on YouTube while searching for Japanese recipes.
I would like to see more ideas for incorporating Japanese recipes as part of regular family menus, even on meal planning.
Hi JOC,
I am a new subscriber from Virginia! I found JOC by looking up matcha recipes on google and came across your beautiful matcha swiss roll cake recipe. It was so good!! A perfect amount of matcha flavor (sometimes matcha can be too overpowering in a dessert but this one was PERRFECT). I would love to see more regional Japanese dishes from where you and your ancestors originate. I think it’s a great way to learn about how cultures differ, even within a country, and learn about food and how it may have transformed when you moved (e.g. like if you can’t find a certain ingredient here but you found a great substitute). Thank you for your work and recipes. Love them lots and will share with anyone interested!
Congratulations on the anniversary of your blog! Thank you for the great opportunity to win the amazing prizes.
I am from Bulgaria, but now I live in USA.
I found your site while trying to find in google recipes for onigiri, but i can not remember the exact year. From than on I follow your recipes on youtube.
I like all post for food, the post with the Japanese plates was my favourite so far. I would like to see more of your advice on the exact things you use when cooking and your suggestion where to shop ingredients, cookware – that was very helpful to me in finding a lot of things I did not know existed.
Hi JOC team,
I am from Washington D.C. and found you while watching recipes on youtube! I immediately subscribed and I am so glad you reached your 9 year anniversary – a huge congratulations to you all and thank you for 9 years of hard work to get us amazing recipes and blog posts. I love your content as they were so helpful for me cooking in college – I missed home cooked meals and your recipes were accessible (even though the nearest Asian supermarket was a few hours away). I was able to stock up on main ingredients and on a weekend cook some delicious meals following your recipes and shared them with friends as well. In 2020 I would love to see some more “set it and forget it” type meals where I can put something in a crockpot or an instapot and come home to a hot meal and not have to fuss with cooking after a long day at work.
Thank you so much for your work here – I am always happy to see content from you because I know it’s trustworthy! And thank you so much for caring about your subscribers. This giveaway is amazing and it means a lot that you care about us!
Hi, Nami! I’m Mitha from Indonesia.
I found JOC when I was looking for recipes with miso in YouTube. I really love your miso ramen recipe, thank you!
I’d like to see more simple recipes and baking (instead of frying, like your baked chicken katsu etc). And what a lovely if you share more about traveling in Japan 😀
1. Originally, Hawaii/Pacific ^_^
2. I’ve been a fan/follower/subscriber since YouTube
3. Hmmmm… I’ve always wanted an update on some of the first vids on YT. Now that I live in Alaska and have lived or may return to living overseas countries where there isn’t always an easy place to shop for basic ingredients needed for JOC yummies, maybe help us find alternatives. For example, I really miss Fukujinzuke on my curry/katsu/soups =( Also, can you make more easy prep meals for lunch to bring to work for the week and new dishes/IG ones from Japan
Happy Happy Anniversary!!!
My name is Lubica. I live in Slovak Republic, in Europe.
I dont remember how I did find your web some time ago, probably when searching google for some recipes or strange ingredients. Since I am not very good in cooking (but I sould be as majority of women around me is!) I like to browse webpages with recipes… and dream about eating all those delicious stuff. I remember that I ve been excited when I found your recipes containing matcha. Oh they sound so yummy! I would be happy if you continue with your recipes and I prefer any recipes for “Scratch Kitchen” 🙂 Food mafe from scratch. I usually can follow American bloggers and their recipes since they use pre-made ingredients. Have a nice day!
Sorry for typo: I usually cant follow American bloggers…
Hey there, i am Jana from Jena, a small town in the east of Germany. I found your lovely page by the hint of a friend, who frequents it quite often.
I would love more sweett recipes because have a big sweet tooth.
Cheers Jana
Where are you from? France
How did you find JOC? I can’t remember either via Youtube or via someone publishing a link on Facebook.
Tell us what you’d like to see more of on Just One Cookbook in 2020. Maybe Japanese recipes that would allow you to substitute an ingredient by another (aka Sake with Dry white wine)
1. Melbourne, Australia
2. Many years ago I was looking for recipes to recreate the delicious meals we had in Japan
3. Now that I’m a time poor mum to 2 young children, would love to see more healthy recipes thats are quick, can be meal prepped in advance or can be cooked in a big batch in the instant pot and leftovers can be frozen
1.I’m from Venice, Italy.
2. I found JOC years ago when looking for japanese recipes on the web and never left you since!
3. I’d love to see more healthy Japanese lunch ideas, easy to cook and perfect to take to work (like many others I take lunch to the office!).
1. I’m from Czech Republic, the heart of Europe
2. I don’t really remember, it was some years ago. I think I was searching some japanese recipes and liked how they were easy to follow.
3. I’d like more quick&easy recipes from ingredients that I can buy outside of Japan.
Dear JOC Team,
I’m Zsuzsa from Hungary. How I found You?One day I was lazy to make gyoza wraps, so I was searching for a quick solution. This is how I found the blog and the nikuman recipe. Since then, I regulary check and let me inspire by your recipies. And what I would like to see more in 2020? Hard to say.. I truly appreciate the culinary side of the blog but I enjoy reading travel posts and about culture, too.
I wish JOC a happy anniversary and hope, that You will stay with us for at least another 9 years!
I am from Regina, SK, Canada. I heard about JOC from a contest post. I would love to see quick easy weekday meals.
Hi JOC, I am Amy from Sydney (Australia). I found JOC many years back via Youtube. I would like to see more recipes for expecting mothers, vegan/less salt/meat diet and also kids school lunchbox (nut/egg free).