Win a nourishing care package filled with Japanese comfort foods from Kokoro Care Packages this month! This giveaway is open to US & Canada only.
At a time when we could all use a little extra comfort, we’ve partnered with Kokoro Care Packages to give away their May care package with a theme on ‘Obaachan’s Kitchen: Grandma’s Japanese Comfort Foods‘.
Presented in a beautiful box, the care package features the cozy traditional flavors used by Japanese grandmothers that will also provide inspirations of simple yet satisfying meals you can create in your own kitchens.
The giveaway is open to Just One Cookbook readers living in the US and Canada, and three (3) lucky winners will be selected!
Win a Box of ‘Obaachan’s Kitchen: Grandma’s Japanese Comfort Foods’ from Japan Today!
Grandmas are the most magnificent cooks and their foods often remind us of warm hugs. That’s why Kokoro Care Packages brings you their upcoming May care package with a theme on Obaachan’s Kitchen: Grandma’s Japanese Comfort Foods.
- Local Pickled Burdock (Tsukemono) – Older generations have been making pickled foods known as tsukemono as a way of preserving food. This burdock is pickled in a sweet and sour pickling juice, that can be reused to pickle your own vegetables
- Old Fashioned Organic Umeboshi (Pickled Plum) – Nothing reminds us of obaachan quite like a tart plump pickled Japanese plum. Naturally made just like obaachan would, this umeboshi is organically grown in Wakayama Prefecture, where only one 1% of the ume are certified organic.
- Donburi (Rice Bowl) Sauce – There’s nothing more comforting than a big hot steamy rice bowl. This donburi sauce tastes like obaachan’s homemade secret recipe and is made from three simple ingredients: white grain soy sauce, unrefined cane sugar and hon mirin. Add it to any ingredients you have in your kitchen to create your own comforting donburi.
- Hoto Udon – These hōtō noodles feel like a warm hug from your obaachan. With a texture more similar to dumplings than noodles, hōtō noodles are thick, doughy perfect for making hearty, homemade noodle dishes.
- Salt Kelp – Salt kelp defines traditional Japanese cuisine and is the magic touch obaachans use to add salty-sweet umami flavor to almost any dish, from onigiri, to stir fries, omelettes and salads, and anywhere else you want to add a touch of umami!
They partner with local producers who are passionate about their products and connect you to the stories behind what makes each of their items so unique. Their products are chemical-free and many cannot be found outside of Japan. They also include English translations and suggested so you can easily enjoy all the wonderful foods.
About Kokoro Care Packages
Kokoro Care Packages are founded by two friends, Lillian Hanako Rowlatt and Aki Sugiyama, who share much passion for health and fitness. They both believe that food plays an important role in nourishing our bodies and determining our health and wellness. They also have the first-hand experience in the positive benefits of eating a Japanese inspired diet and want to share these incredible foods with the rest of the world. So the idea of Kokoro Care Packages began.
Kokoro (written as 心 in kanji) translates into “heart” in Japanese, yet has a much deeper meaning. It represents the “spirit”, “soul” and “emotion”, and is the foundation of each of the Kokoro Care Packages. You can read more here.
How Does the Service Work?
You can choose your care package based on:
- The Nourishing Essentials Care Package is available in 1 month, 3-month, 6-month, and 12-month pre-paid intervals.
- The Seasonal Delights Care Package is available in seasonal (once every 3 months) and annual (once per year) pre-paid intervals.
- The newly released permanent collection ‘Creative Beginnings: Redefining ‘Wa’ Care Package’ that includes all the essential Japanese cooking ingredients. This package is available year-round and can be ordered at any time.
- Gifts are purchased as a one-time payment and do not auto-renew.
Special Discount for Just One Cookbook Readers Worldwide
Kokoro Care Packages is also offering Just One Cookbook readers a 10% discount on your first order from a subscription purchase.
CODE: JOCHOMECOOKING
You can use the code at the checkout. The code expires at the end of April and is limited to one use per customer. All orders for May must be placed by April 30th in order to receive the packages (actual delivery date will vary based on individual customs and post office timings).
GIVEAWAY RULES:
Please Note: Your email for the comment entry has to match with your email address in my Email Newsletter Subscription mailing list.
This giveaway contest closes on Saturday, April 25, at 12 p.m. PST and is open to residents in the US & Canada ONLY.
Three (3) 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!).
The winners are required to respond within 36 hours to claim the prize.
HOW TO ENTER:
The more tickets/comments left on this blog post will increase your odds of winning. Good luck!
Ticket 1 (Required): Subscribe to Kokoro Care Packages newsletter (at the bottom of the page) and leave a separate comment below and tell us ‘What is your favorite Japanese comfort food?’
Ticket 2 (Required): Subscribe to my Email Newsletter if you haven’t and leave a comment below on this post.
Ticket 3 (Optional): Follow Kokoro Care Packages Instagram or Like them on Facebook.
Ticket 4 (Optional): Follow my Instagram and then leave a separate comment below on this post.
Ticket 5 (Optional): Subscribe to my YouTube channel and leave a separate comment below on this post.
Ticket 6 (Optional): Like my Facebook and leave a separate comment below on this post.
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Thank you for participating in this giveaway! The winners are…
- Jan K
- Tracey Smith
- Brc
Congratulations! We’ll be emailing you shortly.
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My favorite Japanese comfort food is pretty much any kind of hot pot! Everything about it is so comforting. I love the warmth and beauty of the clay donabe bowl, and having family gather around it and see and smell the cooking process right there at the table. Just thinking about it makes me ready for winter again!
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My favorite Japanese comfort food is either Japanese curry or miso soup. They both bring me this cozy/warming feeling . 🥰
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Ticket 1: subscribed to https://kokorocares.com/ newsletter ❤️
Favorite Japanese comfort food is Japanese mild curry over rice with bulldog sauce 😋
I have subscribed to the Kokoro Care Packages newsletter already. My favourite Japanese comfort food is rice crackers, especially the ones with seaweed wrapped around it!
Ochazuke with umeboshi is my favorite Japanese comfort food!
Following JOC on Instagram.
Ticket #2: I’m already subscribed to your email newsletter 🙂
My favorite Japanese food is bamboo rice. Rice is a very comforting food for all ages.Thank you
this website is pretty darn cool! just subscribed 🙂
Comfort food is curry!
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I was wondering what types of variations of miso soup you like to make each day. I have made it with tofu and negi as well as with shiitake mushrooms. I have never tried adding other fish or shellfish but would really like to expand my knowledge and start making more miso soup. I’d eat it every day but my husband wouldn’t want the same exact thing every day.
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I absolutely love your recipes! I fell in love with Japanese culture and Japanese food in highschool. I went to culinary school and my primary focus was traditional Japanese cuisine and Asian fusion. I eat more Japanese food at home than anything else. When I found your book and blog years ago I was in heaven! Thank you for teaching us such amazing recipes and techniques!
I was wondering if you have a recipe for unagi don. It’s one of the few things I have yet to try making. I love getting it when out to eat. I have seen frozen unagi that looks like it has sauce on it at Nijiya in SF. I am not sure how to prepare the unagi. I’d really like to try making it at home 🙂
favorite comfort food is onigiri!
I am subscribed to your newsletter and kokoro care packages newsletter too. Fingers crossed! I love Japanese cuisine so much. ♥️
My favorite food is either nabeyaki udon or chicken curry. Both warm me up just right! Subscribed to Kokoro and the mailing list.
I have liked Kokoro Care Packages on Facebook.
I have subscribed to Kokoro Care Package Newsletter and my favorite comfort food (if I had to choose) Is udon.
Subscribed! And curry 🍛! 💜
I am already subscribed to your Instagram. I adore Japanese cuisine and you have made it so accessible and fun. I love you recipes ❤️
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I subscribed and liked Kokoro care packages and am subscribed to your emails. My favorite comfort food is what my mom calls, Fresh Egg. Hot rice, with a raw egg and soy sauce mixed together.
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Ticket 1, done, and fave has to be a good miso soup!
I subscribed to the different newsletters. The subscription looks amazing. My favorite comfort foods are karage and potato croquettes.
I love Japanese food! My favourite comfort food is Nikujaga. Im subscribed to Kokoro.
Love your recipes!!
The burdock root tsukemono sound amazing!
Subscribed to Kokoro’s Instagram !
This box look amazing! I followed rules and fingers crossed!
Ticket 1, subscribed! My fav comfort food is oden. My grandma made it for us often and it reminds me of our time together.
Ochazuke Rules! But so does Okonomiyaki. And Zaru Udon. And Shabu Shabu…
Ticket 2 – I’m already subscribed to your newsletter? Love it!
Oniguiri
I love what my mother calls “broth rice”. Made from the left over stock from nabe udon or whatever chicken/seafood hot pot from the night before.
I follow Kokoro Cares on Instagram too! (Username mkt386)
My favourite may be tamago gohan, but there are too many to choose from!
I am already subscribed to your newsletter and I love love love you recipes ❤️
My favorite comfort food is miso soup and rice! I can never get bored of it. It’s like a warm hug on a cold day.
I have been following JOC IG
Subscribed to Kokoro cares and my favorite comfort food is your recipe for Meat Doria.
I am subscribed to your email newsletter.
I am already subscribed to Kokoro Care Package Instagram. Their products look amazing!!
my favorite Japanese comfort food is gyudon!
Ticket #2 I am already subscribed to your email newsletter. *crossing fingers*
Our Family favorites are okonomiyaki and yakisoba. I’m subscribed to your newsletter. It’s wonderful!
My favourite Japanese comfort food is natto. I used to bike to my local sushi place almost every morning for natto. It’s not sold where I live now so I bought spores to make it myself. It’s great having fresh natto!
I have subscribed to the Kokoro Care Packages newsletter. My favourite Japanese comfort food is Miso Ramen!
My favorite Japanese comfort food is clam miso soup.
I am subscribed to your email list, and I follow in insta.
I will do the others too!!
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Already have followed your Facebook and subscribed to your YouTube!!
Favourite food is japanese curry
Am a huge fan! Teriyaki Udon is my fave!
One of our too! Any favorite kind? Thank you for entering and good luck!
Love Donburi!!!
Following you on Instagram now!
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