Thank You for a Wonderful 2024 and Wishing You a Happy New Year!


Hi there Reader --

As 2024 comes to a close, I hope it’s been a fulfilling year for you. How has your year been so far?

At Chef JA Cooks, I’ve truly enjoyed sharing recipes and tips to make your time in the kitchen fun and easy. Thank you for trying the recipes, leaving reviews, and sharing your feedback – your support inspires me to keep improving and growing the site. I’m so grateful!

I’m excited to continue bringing you even more helpful content in 2025.

New Videos On YouTube!

Decorating Christmas Cake!

My curly tops had so much fun decorating our cake!

Cream Stew Lunch

It’s a cozy meal featuring a simple vegetable stew served over freshly cooked rice.

I hope you enjoy exploring and cooking with Chef JA Cooks!

This is my final Friday email of the year – I’ll catch up with you again in the new year!

Wishing you a wonderful start to 2025! 良いお年を

Juri Austin

Chef JA Cooks


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Chef JA Cooks

Hi, I'm Juri! As a mom of two with three decades of cooking experience, I'm here to guide you in easy Japanese recipes that maximize flavor with minimal ingredients!

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