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Peko Peko: Family-Friendly Japanese Recipes (& a giveaway!)

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Peko Peko: Family-Friendly Japanese Recipes

by Stacie Billis, Rachael Hutchings, and Marc Matsumoto

Publication Date: 2011

Featured Recipe: Spicy Tuna on Crispy Rice

Peko Peko: Family-Friendly Japanese Recipes is a collection of nearly 50 family-friendly Japanese and Japanese-inspired recipes. 100% of the profits from sales of Peko Peko will be donated to the GlobalGiving Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund. A joint effort of brainchild Stacie Billis of One Hungry Mama, co-conspirators Rachael Hutchings of La Fuji Mama and Marc Matsumoto of No Recipes, and a team of contributors that includes some of today’s most influential food bloggers and cookbook authors, Peko Peko is a celebration of the Japanese people, their food, and their culture.

While the curators’ number-one goal is to raise as much money as possible for the children of Japan, the creative impetus behind Peko Peko is their belief that food is a common language that brings people together. “Our hope is to use food to spark meaningful connections between everyone involved — the organizers, contributors, sponsors, and donors — to the people of Japan. Our hope is that these recipes say: We are here for you Japan, with love.”

Here at Cooks&Books&Recipes, as our way to contribute to the cause, we’ve ordered a copy of Peko Peko to give away to one lucky reader of C&B&R (details below). If you’re a fan of Japanese food, you’ll want this cookbook. If, like me, you’re a bit intimidated by the idea of Japanese cooking, you’ll want this book too! Because in addition to exotic-sounding recipes such as  Kinpira GoboPork, Shiitake Mushroom Gyoza, and Kale Chips with Gomashio, there are plenty of more-accessible recipes: Edamame-Spinach Dip, Green Beans in Sesame Dressing, Grilled Teriyaki Shrimp, Tangy Mustard Stir-Fry, and Simple Green Tea Ice Cream.

What the heck does “Peko Peko” mean? For the answer to that question, you’ll have to check out the cookbook website. But first, to help you get a feel for the cookbook, we asked the super-talented, amazingly energetic, and always helpful food blogger and writer Marnely (Nelly) Rodriguez, from Cooking with Books, for a review. If you don’t yet know Nelly, a CIA grad and former pastry chef, from her blog or Twitter or Facebook, well you should.

Cooks&Books&Recipes Guest Cook: Marnely (Nelly) Rodriguez, Cooking with Books

A collaboration of food bloggers, writers, and editors, Peko Peko surfaced — when Japan was hit the hardest — as a way to collect funds for the country, as well as unite everyone in a common element: food. The food bloggers showcase recipes, some traditional and others adapted to the times; they share stories, memories, and the reasons why they were linked to this cause and Japan itself. A gorgeous effort by everyone, the book has an accessible layout and an introduction on how to get global foods and flavors on the family table. “The Basics” section details ingredients that might not be so common on your table, but after you’ve read and cooked from Peko Peko, they will be as common as the salt you use!

Peko Peko Giveaway

There are 5 ways to enter the contest:

1. Simply comment here, saying that you want to win a copy of Peko Peko: Family-Friendly Japanese Recipes.

2. Follow us on Twitter (@Cooks_Books) and then tweet about the contest by copying and pasting the following: Entered to win a copy of Peko Peko: Family-Friendly Japanese Recipes http://bit.ly/rqXTW8 @Cooks_Books #recipes #giveaway

3. “Like” the Cooks&Books&Recipes Facebook page and leave a comment here to let us know. If you already like us on Facebook, just leave a comment here telling us so.

4. Subscribe to Cooks&Books&Recipes by RSS feed or e-mail and leave a comment here to let us know. If you are already a subscriber, just leave a comment here telling us so.

5. Stumble this post, follow Cooks&Books&Recipes on Stumble Upon, and leave a comment here letting us know.

[Note: Contest will close on Thursday, October 6, at midnight PST. The winners will be chosen via List Randomizer (www.random.org) and announced the following week. The contest is open only to those with U.S. mailing addresses. Cooks&Books&Recipes will send the cookbook to the winner.]

UPDATE:

And the winner, as identified by Random.org, is Jessica Rose, who won with her comment below. Thanks to everyone for entering!

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109 Responses to “Peko Peko: Family-Friendly Japanese Recipes (& a giveaway!)”

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    renee walters — September 24, 2011 @ 1:28 am

    I subscribe to your email and like you on Facebook!  I would love to win this!  Thanks so much for the fantastic giveaway!
    Renee Walters
    bored2quickly@hotmail.com

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    Aisling — September 24, 2011 @ 2:47 am

    I’d like to win a copy of Peko Peko: Family-Friendly Japanese Recipes. Thanks for the opportunity. 

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    Elizabeth @Mango_Queen — September 24, 2011 @ 7:42 am

    I have been wanting this cookbook so badly! I want to WIN it, please! I’m going to follow @Cooks_Books now on Twitter & Like you on Facebook + subscribe to the RSS feed of Cooks&Books&Recipes. Thanks, Nelly…what a great post & delish pics! Now, I must get cooking on this recipe!

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    Cathy — September 24, 2011 @ 7:51 am

    I just discovered this book, can’t wait to try the Spicy Tuna on crispy rice recipe!!!

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    Jeanette Huston — September 24, 2011 @ 7:54 am

    I want to win Peko Peko: Family-Friendly Japanese Recipes. Sound interesting and looks delicious;-)


    Jeanette Huston
    sweepstakesjeanie@yahoo.com

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    Jeanette Huston — September 24, 2011 @ 7:56 am

    Following you and tweeted
     
    http://twitter.com/#!/josephvh1982/status/117613207379656704
     
    Jeanette Huston
    sweepstakesjeanie@yahoo.com

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    Jeanette Huston — September 24, 2011 @ 7:58 am

    Liked you here
     
    http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002660908741
     

    Jeanette Huston
    sweepstakesjeanie@yahoo.com

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    Julie — September 24, 2011 @ 8:00 am

    I would love to win a copy of Peko Peko Family Friendly Japanese Recipes! The pics look so yummy. I love to cook and try new recipes. I will like you on facebook. Thanks so much~Julie

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    Fawn M. Linschoten — September 24, 2011 @ 8:56 am

    After reviewing the recipes above I would love to have a copy of the cookbook. It looks very “user friendly”. Thanks for reading my comment and considering me. 

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    Fawn M. Linschoten — September 24, 2011 @ 9:00 am

    Caution, I posted a comment too fast and it got eaten by the site. LOL. I really think that the recipes above look delicious. They also are formatted to understand and easily prepare. I would love to have a copy of this cookbook. Thanks, for considering me as a winner of this cookbook.

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    Julie — September 24, 2011 @ 10:51 am

    Definitely my kind of recipe book!

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    Jessica Rose — September 24, 2011 @ 12:18 pm

    I  want to win a copy of Peko Peko: Family-Friendly Japanese Recipes! :D

    ijessica_r at yahoo dot 

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    Barbara — September 24, 2011 @ 2:24 pm

    I would absolutely love to win a copy of Peko Peko!

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    Karriann Graf — September 24, 2011 @ 2:41 pm

    What a great recipe, and so good to see Nelly here!

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    Simone — September 24, 2011 @ 2:53 pm

    I want to win a copy of Peko Peko Family Friendly Japanese Recipes. Thanks for the giveaway!

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    Micaela Torregrosa-Mahoney — September 24, 2011 @ 4:22 pm

    I want to win a copy of Peko Peko: Family-Friendly Japanese Recipes!

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    Micaela Torregrosa-Mahoney — September 24, 2011 @ 4:25 pm

    and I just followed you on FB :) Thanks for the opportunity to win this!

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    Jessica — September 25, 2011 @ 8:21 am

    What an amazing giveaway! I hope I can win Peko Peko Family Friendly Japanese Recipes, as I’d love to give it a test run!

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    30AEATS (@fromagechick) — September 25, 2011 @ 8:37 am

    Nelly, Followed you over from our blogging-cookbook review party: Emeril Lagasse #Sizzlingskillets! This looks fantastic! Very interesting about the book! Going to try this wonderful recipe for sure!

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    Desmond — September 25, 2011 @ 2:32 pm

    Count me in, please!

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    Jennifer Paige — September 25, 2011 @ 5:49 pm

    I would like a chance to win the book!

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    Jennifer Paige — September 25, 2011 @ 5:58 pm

    I like Cooks&Books&Recipes on Facebook

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    clara — September 25, 2011 @ 9:49 pm

    ooh! would love to win this cookbook! love japanese food :)

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    Joy F — September 28, 2011 @ 7:53 pm

    I would love to win this book.

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    Stacey M. Signor — September 28, 2011 @ 9:08 pm

    I would LOVE to win this book and try ALL of the recipes!!!

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    chris — September 29, 2011 @ 7:03 pm

    want to win a copy of Peko Peko: Family-Friendly Japanese Recipes.

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    Susan Chester — September 30, 2011 @ 4:38 pm

    I would love to win a copy of Peko Peko: Family-Friendly Japanese Recipes.
    smchester at gmail dot com

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    Donna @ Cookistry — October 1, 2011 @ 2:54 pm

    Why yes, I’d love to win this great book!

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    Donna @ Cookistry — October 1, 2011 @ 3:04 pm

    Tweeted! (As Cookistry)
     
     

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    Donna @ Cookistry — October 1, 2011 @ 3:06 pm

    Liked you on FB

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    Donna @ Cookistry — October 1, 2011 @ 3:08 pm

    Followed on Stumbled Upon.

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    Gwen — October 1, 2011 @ 7:44 pm

    This is a wonderful book, and I would love to win a copy!

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    Florence — October 1, 2011 @ 7:49 pm

    Hi! I’d love to win the cookbook! Thank you for the giveaway! 

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    Florence — October 1, 2011 @ 7:50 pm

    Hi again! I liked you on FB, so here’s my second go!

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    AmyS — October 1, 2011 @ 7:52 pm

    I would love to win a copy of Peko Peko!

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    Casie Knight — October 1, 2011 @ 7:57 pm

    I would absolutely LOVE to win this cookbook!!

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    spacesheep — October 1, 2011 @ 8:36 pm

    ‘liked’ and ‘loved’ :D

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    Katherine Martinelli — October 2, 2011 @ 12:08 am

    I would love to win this cookbook! Thanks for the giveaway :-)

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    Katherine Martinelli — October 2, 2011 @ 12:08 am

    I follow you on Twitter (@MartinelliEats) and tweeted the giveaway!

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    Katherine Martinelli — October 2, 2011 @ 12:08 am

    I like you on Facebook!

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    Katherine Martinelli — October 2, 2011 @ 12:09 am

    I stumbled this post!

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    Jaime — October 2, 2011 @ 1:41 am

    I like you on facebook!  Thanks for supporting a great cause by purchasing this book, and thank you for giving us the chance to win it–I’d love a copy!  

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    Crystal Shapiro — October 2, 2011 @ 11:29 am

    I would love to win this book. the recipies look so delisous. I love Japanese food it has such lovely textures and flovors. Japanese sweets are my favorite too. This cook book is really a fun looking one.

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    Fayanne — October 2, 2011 @ 12:55 pm

    My husband was in Japan recently and fell in love with the food! It would be great to have this cookbook!

    I follow you on facebook

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    jen — October 3, 2011 @ 11:45 am

    I would love a copy!!! 

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    Kylie C — October 3, 2011 @ 3:56 pm

    I would love to win a copy, Japanese food is intimidating even though it utilizes such simple ingredients. 

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    Kylie C — October 3, 2011 @ 3:57 pm

    I like Cooks&Books&Recipes on Facebook. 

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    Jaclyn Reynolds — October 3, 2011 @ 6:22 pm

    I would love to win Peko Peko: Family-Friendly Japanese Recipes. My daughter love Japanese culture and we could make some recipes together!

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    Noreen — October 4, 2011 @ 1:50 am

    I’d love a chance to win Peko Peko: Family-Friendly Japanese Recipes as well! :)   Japanese food is my all-time favourite!!

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    Baked Pretty — October 4, 2011 @ 7:26 am

    I have liked you on facebook, and I would love to win the book! :D

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    Brittney House — October 4, 2011 @ 2:04 pm

    I’d like to win the peko peko family friendly japanese recipes.

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    Brittney House — October 4, 2011 @ 2:04 pm

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    Emmy — October 4, 2011 @ 7:46 pm

    I would love to win this!

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    Sarah @ pão e queijo — October 4, 2011 @ 8:26 pm

    What an inspiring and lovely book! I’m a bit intimidated by Japanese cooking but would love to learn more.

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    Sarah @ pão e queijo — October 4, 2011 @ 8:27 pm

    I’m a fan of Cooks&Books&Recipes on Facebook!

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    Michelle L — October 4, 2011 @ 8:42 pm

    I would like to win because I would like to learn to cook some Japanese dishes

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    Michelle L — October 4, 2011 @ 8:55 pm

    I already like you on facebook as Michelle Levine

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    Alex — October 5, 2011 @ 12:54 am

    I love Japanese home cooking (makes me nostalgic) and am really excited that the cookbook is also for Japan’s recovery. Good contest :D

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    debbie — October 5, 2011 @ 5:51 am

    I would love to win a copy of Peko Peko: Family-Friendly Japanese Recipes.
    twoofakind12@yahoo.com

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    Anna S. — October 5, 2011 @ 7:08 am

    I am definitely intimidated by Japanese cooking – this book sounds like a great introduction.

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    Karen — October 5, 2011 @ 7:18 am

    this book sounds great. and a great cause, too. i would love to win. thanks for the giveaway.

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    ian isk — October 5, 2011 @ 9:38 am

    I want to win a copy of Peko Peko: Family-Friendly Japanese Recipes.

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    Heidi Y — October 5, 2011 @ 10:02 am

    I would like to win a copy of Peko Peko: Family-Friendly Japanese Recipes! I love Japanese food and I know how to cook a handful of dishes, but I would love to learn a lot more.

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    Heidi Y — October 5, 2011 @ 10:03 am

    Followed you on twitter as @SweepingGhost and tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/SweepingGhost/status/121631431364583424

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    Heidi Y — October 5, 2011 @ 10:03 am

    I liked you on FB as Heidi Poe

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    mistysunrise — October 5, 2011 @ 11:08 am

    I would like to win, because I like trying new recipes!

    itsjustme62613 at gmail.com 

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    Ed Nemmers — October 5, 2011 @ 3:40 pm

    Yes, i would love to win “PekoPeko: Family-Friendly Japanese Recipes’”!

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    kathy peaseThank you for the great giveaway please count me in :) kathypease(at)gmail(dot)com — October 5, 2011 @ 4:27 pm

    Thank you for the great giveaway please count me in :) kathypease(at)gmail(dot)com

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    kathy pease — October 5, 2011 @ 4:30 pm

    like you on facebook kathy l pease

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    kayleigh farris — October 5, 2011 @ 4:56 pm

    i want to win Family-Friendly Japanese Recipes

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    Miranda Ward — October 5, 2011 @ 5:56 pm

    I want to win a copy of Peko Peko: Family-Friendly Japanese Recipes.


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    samantha p — October 5, 2011 @ 7:27 pm

    Would love to win a copy of Peko Peko!

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    samantha p — October 5, 2011 @ 7:27 pm

    Following and tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/marilynbmonroe/status/121773573101727744

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     “Like” Cooks&Books&Recipes on Facebook as Samantha N Vernon Piper

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    Loreli Y — October 5, 2011 @ 8:02 pm

    I want to win a copy of Peko Peko: Family-Friendly Japanese Recipes., it looks awesome!

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    Carla — October 5, 2011 @ 8:51 pm

    I’d like to win.

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    Darcy Bishop — October 5, 2011 @ 9:40 pm

    I want to win a copy of Peko Peko: Family-Friendly Japanese Recipes  because we love Japanese food and we are trying to eat healthier.

    kakihararocks@gmail.com  

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    Kate S — October 5, 2011 @ 9:45 pm

    I’d love to win!! This book is perfect because I love to try new recipes. :)

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    Melanie — October 6, 2011 @ 8:29 am

    I want to win a copy! Yum!

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    tina page — October 6, 2011 @ 10:30 am

    i would love to have a copy of this!

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    tina page — October 6, 2011 @ 10:31 am

    followed on twitter and tweeted
    https://twitter.com/#!/trixie420247/status/122000825605292033

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    tina page — October 6, 2011 @ 10:32 am

    fb follower(tina wofford page)

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    tina page — October 6, 2011 @ 10:33 am

    i followed and stumbled (trixie420247)

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    new email subscriber
    trixie420247 at yahoo dot com

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    Nick Hilleshiem — October 6, 2011 @ 11:47 am

    I would love to win, I love to cook. thanks for the chance to win.

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    Nick Hilleshiem — October 6, 2011 @ 11:49 am

    twitter follower. nhilleshiem
    tweeted giveaway.
    http://twitter.com/#!/nhilleshiem/status/122020422802882560

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    Nick Hilleshiem — October 6, 2011 @ 11:49 am

    liked on fb.

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    Nick Hilleshiem — October 6, 2011 @ 11:51 am

    email subscriber.

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    Renee Koehn — October 6, 2011 @ 12:02 pm

    I want to win

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    Sabine Munshi — October 6, 2011 @ 12:51 pm

    I have done it all. Tweeted about the contest (bbeanz), liked and commented on fb, stubscribed by email . I want to win! :)

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    valerie mabrey — October 6, 2011 @ 1:00 pm

    I want to win a copy of Peko Peko: Family-Friendly Japanese Recipes.
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    susan smoaks — October 6, 2011 @ 1:15 pm

    i want to win a copy of peko peko: family friendly japanese recipes
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    Joanna Cotter — October 6, 2011 @ 2:58 pm

    I would love a copy!!

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    JW — October 6, 2011 @ 4:11 pm

    Looks delicious.

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    Robyn Loree-Frazier — October 6, 2011 @ 5:35 pm

    i would like to win a copy of Peko Peko: Family-Friendly Japanese Recipes.

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    Robyn Loree-Frazier — October 6, 2011 @ 5:36 pm

    “Like” the Cooks&Books&Recipes Facebook page

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    Cheryl Abbott — October 6, 2011 @ 6:05 pm

    I’d love to win a copy of Peko Peko: Family-Friendly Japanese Recipes!

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    Cheryl Abbott — October 6, 2011 @ 6:06 pm

    I liked you on FB!

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    Cheryl Abbott — October 6, 2011 @ 6:07 pm

    I subscribed to the RSS feed

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    Julie m — October 6, 2011 @ 7:19 pm

    I want to win a copy of Peko Peko: Family-Friendly Japanese Recipes.

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    James Coyne — October 6, 2011 @ 8:12 pm

    i want a copy of peko peko family friendly recipes

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    James Coyne — October 6, 2011 @ 8:13 pm

    i follow you on twitter and tweeted
     
    https://twitter.com/#!/JCoyne1031/status/122147405192892416

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    James Coyne — October 6, 2011 @ 8:13 pm

    i like you on facebook

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    James Coyne — October 6, 2011 @ 8:14 pm

    i’m a feed subscriber

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    Kate — October 6, 2011 @ 10:10 pm

    I would love to win this book.  I’m a new visitor!

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    Veronica Garrett — October 6, 2011 @ 10:20 pm

    I want to win a copy of Peko Peko: Family-Friendly Japanese Recipes.

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    I would love to win Peko Peko: Family-Friendly Japanese Recipes.

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    i want to win a copy of Peko Peko: Family-Friendly Japanese Recipes.

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