Just Hungry 5th Anniversary / Just Bento 1st Anniversary Giveaway!
posted on 1 Dec 2008 by maki ::
258 comments
What with all the traveling last month and all, I totally forgot the fact that, as of November 29, Just Hungry is 5 years old., or 35 in dog years…which pretty much corresponds to blog years I think. (I’d like to thank Ai Lu for reminding me, by commenting on my very first post!)
Back when I started, I was pretty much clueless about food blogging (even though I’ve been blogging off and on since the late ’90s). My early writing is not so good, and most of my early photos stink - or if they turned out good it was purely accidental. Nevertheless, all the content is still here, warts and all. Just Hungry (which started its life with the more cumbersome name of I Was Just Really Very Hungry) has changed quite a bit since the early years, and I like to think my writing and photography has improved some - but in the end, it’s always been about the food I love. So in essence, what I wrote back in my first post is still what this site is all about. And thankfully, it seems to agree with quite a lot of readers who have encouraged me over the years.
Also, and this is even more of an oversight, Just Hungry’s little sister Just Bento had its first birthday in October. Just Bento has been a lot more precocious than Just Hungry, and has grown in leaps and bounds, due in large part to the growth in popularity of bento meals all over the world.
To readers of either, or both, sites I would like to say a big
Thank You!!!!
And now the part you were waiting for: The Giveaway
To show my thanks to you, kind reader, I am giving away some goodies. This giveaway is open to everyone, regardless of where you live, as long as you can receive mail!
To make it interesting :) I’m going to announce 1 prize per day for the rest of the week, on both Just Hungry and Just Bento. That’s ten giveways! All you have to do to have a chance at getting one of these is to leave a comment under the giveaway listing you’re interested in.
Your comment must contain the following, or your entry will be disqualified:
- Your email address - put this in the Email box so that spambots can’t see it. The email is necessary so I can contact you if you win!
- Your name (a nickname is ok)
- Your location (country)
- You can enter/comment for all giveaways if you want, but one comment per please!
- Your comment must be posted before the stated deadline.
Note: None of the following items is a review copy, advertising freebie, etc. They are all items that I have duplicates or similar of myself and have used and loved!
Delivery: I’ll airmail you the item if you win ASAP, but I cannot guarantee you’ll get in time for Christmas.
So here we go: the first item for Just Hungry!
Just Hungry Giveaway No. 1: Nigella Express by Nigella Lawson
Nigella Lawson remains to be one of my favorite cookbook authors for everyday food. Nigella Express, which came out last year, is full of great ideas for quick yet great tasting meals.
You’ll get a U.S. edition if you’re in North America, and a U.K. edition with metric measurements if you’re in the rest of the world. Retail value is around $25.
DEADLINE: Your comment/entry must be posted before Midnight Greenwich Mean Time on Thursday, December 4th.
Good luck!
(The Just Bento giveaway for today is right here!)
This giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your comments! The winner will be announced mid-next week. You can still bid for the other giveaways - check out the front page!
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Just Hungry is a site about food. There are 
Happy Birthday(s)!
This all seems the wrong way round, as an enthusiastic (one might even call it addicted) reader I feel it should be me thanking you!!
I often cook recipes from both JB and JH. Reading your blogs has shown me how diverse japanese food can be and has helped me not to be so intimidated by the japanese cuisine.
So I truly thank YOU!
Anyhow I can’t resist Nigella and would like to risk a try ;)
bee from switzerland
Thanks for having such a
Thanks for having such a wonderful site! I’ve really enjoyed it.
Happy Anniversary!
Happy Anniversary, Just Hungry!
Thanks for putting these giveaways together!
-Lisa, USA
Happy anniversary! I started
Happy anniversary! I started reading your blog about 6 months ago and it has given me tons of good ideas. I LOVE your recipes for new potatoes, I have been making these a lot.
I am in Switzerland.
Cheers,
Carole
Thanks!
Thanks for having such a wonderful site! I’ve really enjoyed it.
Argentee - USA
Happy Birthday!
I’m from Iowa and have recently started reading. I love Nigella and would love to win the book!
Happy Birthday!
Congrats on your 5th Birthday!
Thankyou for sharing so much of your knowledge on Japanese food, and providing me with fantasic ideas. Looking forward to the 6th year :) (Country: US)
Happy Anniversary!
I love, love, LOVE Nigella!
Ah, but have you tried
Ah, but have you tried buying things to measure metric quantities, Eric? Madness!
(My location is US!)
Yay
Happy Birthday! I’m grateful for your teaching us techniques and recipes.
Ooops!
I totally forgot to enter my location - sorry!
USA
happy birthday!
Hi Maki! I’m from the US and just wanted to say thanks for sharing all the great info that you do both here and on Just Bento. I don’t know how you manage to keep everything up, but I’m glad you do!
My introduction to Japanese food
Christmas 1962, my first in California after moving from Pennsylvania by myself in November, I was invited by a Japanese-American fellow employee to share dinner with her family. It was to be a traditional American dinner with turkey and a slew of relatives — and me. Moreover, it was followed by an invitation to their New Year’s Day dinner, but this time with all Japanese food — if I were brave enough to want to try it. I did.
Their kindness so long ago is cherished to this day. Though we’ve all moved away since then, thank you to the extended family of Mr. and Mrs.Kamaichi Ikeda of Mountain View, Calif. for all the wonderful times they shared with me.
Is it any wonder that I enjoy Japanese style food from time to time, lots of stir-fries, and have my own bento box? And, of course, your website, Maki, with all its intriguing recipes. Thank you all.
My introduction to Japanese food
Christmas 1962, my first in California after moving from Pennsylvania by myself in November, I was invited by a Japanese-American fellow employee to share dinner with her family. It was to be a traditional American dinner with turkey and a slew of relatives — and me. Moreover, it was followed by an invitation to their New Year’s Day dinner, but this time with all Japanese food — if I were brave enough to want to try it. I did.
Their kindness so long ago is cherished to this day. Though we’ve all moved away since then, thank you to the extended family of Mr. and Mrs.Kamaichi Ikeda of Mountain View, Calif. for all the wonderful times they shared with me.
Is it any wonder that I enjoy Japanese style food from time to time, lots of stir-fries, and have my own bento box? And, of course, your website, Maki, with all its intriguing recipes. Thank you all.
Happy Blog Birthday!
Five years is a terrific accomplishment! Congratulations.
Name: Sharon
Location: United States
happy birthday
Happy birthday to you from Anna in Wellington, New Zealand
:)
I’ve only recently
I’ve only recently discovered your blog and love your Japanese recipes! I lived in Japan for two years and would love to return…someday. I live in the US now.
Thanks,
Jiru
keep the posts coming!!
keep the posts coming!!
ooh- reading all the way
ooh- reading all the way from the states!:)
Giveaway
Please include me in your giveaway drawing. I live in the United States.
Congrats on 5 years
Location: United States
Just Hungry/Bento is one of two blogs that has helped my whole family eat healthier and get in better shape, and you taught me how to make awesome sushi myself, which is gold. Here’s to another five!
writing from the US
Happy Birthday to both wonderful blogs!
My introduction to Japanese food
Christmas 1962, my first in California after moving from Pennsylvania by myself in November, I was invited by a Japanese-American fellow employee to share dinner with her family. It was to be a traditional American dinner with turkey and a slew of relatives — and me. Moreover, it was followed by an invitation to their New Year’s Day dinner, but this time with all Japanese food — if I were brave enough to want to try it. I did.
Their kindness so long ago is cherished to this day. Though we’ve all moved away since then, thank you to the extended family of Mr. and Mrs.Kamaichi Ikeda of Mountain View, Calif. for all the wonderful times they shared with me.
Is it any wonder that I enjoy Japanese style food from time to time, lots of stir-fries, and have my own bento box? And, of course, your website, Maki, with all its intriguing recipes. Thank you all.
Congratulations!
I, too, started reading Just Bento then added Just Hungry and I love them both.
Harper
Denver, CO USA
Happy 5th Anniversary!
I’ve been reading your two great blogs for one year now, and love them! Nice to know there are other out “there” who also enjoy Bentos as much as I. Keep up the great work.
Los Angeles, CA, USA
thank *you*!!
I stumbled upon JB a while ago, and was thrilled; I’ve always enjoyed cooking, but have been at a loss with most Asian (esp. Japanese) cooking. So your clear explanations and easy recipes have been a delight!
Thanks, and congratulations on your 5 years!
~Leanne (USA)
Hurray!
Thank you so much for your fantastic blog.
I’ve been reading both JustBento and JustHungry for the past few months, and our family meals (and my bento lunches) have been well improved because of it. My favorite staple has been the simple recipe for Miso Chicken!
(US- East coast for now, moving to San Fran by Christmas!)
Giveaway
Please enter me for this giveaway. I live in the United States. Thank you!
Happy Anni! xoxo jaimenic
Happy Anni!
xoxo
jaimenic from Portland, OR USA
amazing for all
Dear maki,
I first linked to your site from Chocolate and Zucchini because I was making Nigella’s chestnut and lentil soup and Clotilde had linked to your site for the original idea. Kind of funny to think that Nigella brought me here and now you are giving a Nigella book away. Your site (JH & JB) and your archives make me so happy. I think my boyfriend is happier too with the quality of my cooking. Thanks for everything! - Lynh from NY, NY in US