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Mar 1Liked by Susan Spungen

This recipe looks amazing!! Would LOVE to have a book full of recipes like it.

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Mar 1Liked by Susan Spungen

I’m eating mostly plant-based ( with some fish) these days so I’d love to try adapting these Japanese recipes to that style. I’m wondering if shredding cabbage finely to substitute for the chicken would work?

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Mar 1Liked by Susan Spungen

I would like a copy of this book because one of my favorite memories of visiting Okinawa was having savory foods for breakfast - it made me realize that American sugar-laden breakfast foods were not an ideal way to start the day. So having inspirational recipes would be a great jumping off point. Thanks!

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Mar 1Liked by Susan Spungen

I'd love a copy of this book! I am an avid home cook and my teenage son was recently diagnosed with celilac disease, making it difficult for him to safely dine out without a barrage of questions and fuss. He misses Japanese food in particular (a lot of soy sauce contains wheat, and is used is so many dishes), and this book would help us bring the cuisine back into regular rotation at home. <3

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Mar 4Liked by Susan Spungen

As a fan of the series, "Kantaro: The sweet Tooth Salaryman", where the protagonist has existential reactions to Japanese desserts, and of "Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories" with the fresh and fast order late night dishes, my curiosity surrounding Japanese is piqued. Please enter me in this giveaway! Thank you, Susan!!

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Mar 4Liked by Susan Spungen

I find so much inspiration in the classic japanese flavours, and I'm always looking for ways to integrate them in my cooking. I would love to access a book like this one! :)

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Mar 4Liked by Susan Spungen

The recipes you included sound great, as do the others you highlighted. It sounds like a great cookbook and one I would love to add to my ever expanding library.

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Mar 3Liked by Susan Spungen

I just moved to Texas from Virginia. The variety of food is much less varied than from the former location. Having this creative book as a guide to exploring the cuisine of Japan from a native perspective is something that is right up my alley. The pictures are stunning and like you said expertly written for everyone who loves to cook with those distinctive flavors! Thanks for the recipes you provided.

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Mar 3Liked by Susan Spungen

We love preparing Japanese food, we’re making this recipe tonight. Thanks for sharing it!

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Mar 3Liked by Susan Spungen

We took a family trip to Japan last spring and we miss the food so much! My three bottomless teenagers would be thrilled if I won this!

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Mar 2Liked by Susan Spungen

I am making these meatballs tonight! I would love a copy of the cookbook to give to my 25 year old son who loves any type of Asian food and has become a pretty good cook

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Mar 2Liked by Susan Spungen

I love your recipes, so I'm sure this must be divine. Would adore to have more!

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Mar 2Liked by Susan Spungen

This beautiful book is on my cookbook wish list! A trip to Japan is also on my bucket list! I’m drawn to everything about the food, culture, art and people. I would love a copy of this book…thanks :-)

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Mar 2Liked by Susan Spungen

Can't wait to take a deeper dive into this cookbook. I love Japanese food but I don't often make it because I think it's complicated or that I don't have the pantry staples I need. These recipes look simple and delicious. Thanks for introducing me to this book, Susan.

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Mar 2Liked by Susan Spungen

I had taken this book out of the library & didn't have the time to cook all the delicous recipes. I need to own this one!!

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Mar 2Liked by Susan Spungen

Japanese cuisine is appealing to me for its simplicity, elegance and health benefits. I would love to have a COPY of Rien’s newest book.

Thank you.

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