Giveaway: $25 AMEX Gift Card, NAKANO Rice Vinegar & Recipe Booklet

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Have you ever used Rice Vinegar?  I just recently started using it and have this awesome recipe for  Olive Garden Salad Dressing – Copycat Recipe.  I used Nakano Rice Vinegar and it was so yummy.  It really does taste like the salad dressing from Olive Garden.  Here is the recipe if you would like to give it a try. (click the box to print the recipe):

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If you have never tried Rice Vinegar or even if you have and would like a free bottle, you are in luck.  Because Nakano, part of the Mizkan family of products is offering one LRWC readers a $25 AMEX gift card along with a bottle of NAKANO Seasoned Rice Vinegar and a recipe booklet.

And, everyone can win a little something from this as well because you can print a $1/1 coupon good for any Nakano Natural or Seasoned Rice Vinegar.  Click here for the coupon.

Also you can join the Mizkan recipe club.  There are a bunch of recipes you can check out.  I’m getting hungry just looking at some of the pictures of the recipes!   And, also become a fan of Nakano on Facebook for even more recipe ideas.

Here is how to enter the giveaway:

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Here are the Official  Giveaway Rules

Entry # 1: Place a comment below and let us know if you have ever used Rice Vinegar in any of your recipes and if so, in what recipe.   You must supply a valid email address. Email addresses should be put in the private field and not in the public comment box.

  • All entries must be left in the comments of this site only.  Facebook comments or emails will not count as a giveaway entry.
  • The giveaway ends at 11:00 pm EST on 12/23/10.  No entries will be counted after that time frame.
  • All entrants must be at least 18 years old and reside in the United States.
  • A winner will be choosen at random.  Winner will be notified within 24 hours of the giveaway ending via email.  Winners must respond with mailing address within 36 hours or another winner will be chosen.

A big thank you to Nakano  for providing this great giveaway. LRWC did receive a product for review however all the opinions are that of LRWC and have not been influenced by Nakano or any other party.

144 thoughts on “Giveaway: $25 AMEX Gift Card, NAKANO Rice Vinegar & Recipe Booklet”

  1. Melissa B. says:

    I never have used it, but would love to try!!!!

  2. Maria says:

    I nver heard of it or used, but would love to try it!

  3. Jennifer Smith says:

    I never heard of Rice Vinegar or used, but would love to try it! Thanks

  4. Nicole says:

    I use Rice Vinegar in salads all the time – I can’t wait to try your OG knock-off recipe!

  5. Brittany Chao says:

    I have never tried rice vinegar, but would love to try it for the olive garden salad dressing.

  6. Heather Chandler says:

    I have used it in stir-fry, but would love ideas for other dishes. I”ve never tried Nakano, but hope to soon. Thank you.

  7. Kristina C says:

    I have used it before in various dressings, marinades and asian dishes. It’s good!

  8. Christiana says:

    Never used it, but looks like there are some great recipes for this!

  9. Laurie M. says:

    I have never used rice vinegar, but would love to try it. I love Olive Garden’s salad dressing!

  10. Sadie says:

    I have never used it, but am willing to try it.

  11. Pamela M. says:

    I have not had the pleasure of using it yet. Definitely need to win or buy some!

  12. Nicole says:

    I have heard of rice vinegar, but have never used it. Would love to try 🙂

  13. Tina M says:

    I never have used it, but would love to try

  14. D says:

    I have never tried it, but would LOVE to try rice vinegar – and that Salad dressing recipe sounds awesome! 🙂

  15. Jenn says:

    I love rice vinegar and have used it in various salads and dressings!

  16. AJ says:

    I also have not used rice vinegar … but hopefully this will give me an opportunity to give it a try! Thanks for an excellent resource. Merry Christmas.

  17. Tracie Trump says:

    I never have tried it but would love to try it! [email protected]

  18. Yuriko Warner says:

    I use rice vinegar for salad dressings, flavoring rice for sushi, mix it with soy sauce and whatever hot sauce you like for dipping pot stickers. Yum!

  19. Patti M says:

    I’ve used all sorts of flavored vinegar but never rice vinegar. Love the idea of trying something new!! (I’ve always wondered what makes that Olive Garden dressing so yummy…mayonnaise…who knew!!)

  20. Duane Cooper says:

    This stuff is so good! [email protected]

  21. Marisa says:

    I’ve never used rice vinegar before but, now i want to try that recipe!!

  22. Pam says:

    I tried rice vinegar before..as a salad dressing. Can’t wait to try it with the recipe you just shared.

  23. liz says:

    I use rice vinegar all the time especially, when I make vinaigrettes.

  24. Debbie says:

    Never used rice vinegar but would like to try and to make that delicious Olive Garden copycat dressing. 🙂

  25. Gayle Hoffman says:

    I have used Rice Vinegar several years ago in a stir fry recipe. Looking at all the flavors makes me want to try them. I want to try the fried potatoes reciped too. YUM.

  26. Cindy G says:

    Hi – I used rice vinegar for the first time this past weekend. I made an asian chicken/spinach salad. It was yummy – I will definitely use this vinegar again!

  27. ashley b says:

    I have never used it, but would love to try it !

  28. Tiffany T says:

    Oh man I have never tried it, but I would use a WHOLE BOTTLE OF IT to make that Olive Garden dressing! Definitely want to try this!

  29. cheryl manna says:

    I use it all the time on salads, love the roasted garlic flavor. It’s great and a calorie saver too since there is no need for oil.

  30. Jamie says:

    I have never used it but would love to!

  31. Taryn says:

    Yes! To make rice for sushi 🙂

  32. Christina says:

    I’ve never used it but would love to try it!!!

  33. Melissa D. says:

    I have never used rice vinegar myself, but have had it foods before. I will certainly take advantage of this recipe and coupon! Thanks!

  34. steph says:

    No, I’ve not had the pleasure of trying it, but I’ve heard of it. Would love to win a bottle.

  35. Lauren G. says:

    I use it in homemade salad dressings.

  36. Jen says:

    I have never used Rice Vinegar before but I would love to try it, especially to make that Olive Garden salad dressing – Yummy!!

  37. James says:

    The gift card would be perfect to buy all the ingredients needed for a great Chinese food meal! I can finally put my wok to good use.

  38. Cara says:

    Have used it and love it.

  39. Theresa McGinn says:

    Never tried it, but would love too!

  40. Mami2jcn says:

    I’ve never used rice vinegar…sounds interesting.

  41. Kate says:

    I’ve only used rice vinegar to make sushi. We mix it with the rice to make it sticky. At least that’s what I think it does to the rice. Would love to try other uses for it.

  42. Tom says:

    I have never used rice vinegar but I would love to try!

  43. Kelly says:

    I looove vinegar!!! But I’ve never used or heard of rice vinegar. I absolutely must try!!!!!

  44. Margie J. says:

    I love the balsamic blend. I sprinkle it on fresh cooked green beans with sauteed garlic. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. I use the vinegar with garlic for sprinkling on my rice. I add it to leftover coucous with a little red onion, tomato, cucumber and celery. Let it sit a couple of hours and you’re in for a treat!

  45. Kristin says:

    I’ve never used rice vinegar before

  46. Al says:

    I’ve never used rice vineagar before

  47. Andi T says:

    I have never used it but would like to try it.

  48. Sheena says:

    I haven’t heard of it either but would like to try it.

  49. Lauren B. says:

    Rice vinegar? Hmm, never heard of it, but would love to try! Thanks!

  50. Karen says:

    I have never used it….but would love to try it….!

  51. Lisa says:

    My sister got me hooked on using rice wine vinegar in salads and I LOVE it!!

    [email protected]

  52. christine says:

    My mother in law introduced me to this rice vinegar and we love it!!!

  53. Carol O'Donnell says:

    I love the Olive Garden so I’m going to try the garden salad dressing recipe. I also heard a lot about rice vinegar on the cooking channels. Guess it’s time to give it a try.

  54. An says:

    I have never used it but it looks interesting. Hmm, do you have other copycat dressing recipes? For instance, I love Benihana salad dressing (I went there for my b-day!).

  55. Denise says:

    I LOVE this Rice Vinegar. I use left over linguine and make a chinese noodle salad out of it (like chicken lo mein, without chicken). The recipe is in their booklet. Found this on sale at Pathmark last week for $1.61/bottle. I’ve been paying $3.49 for this great stuff!! Going to try your salad recipe Cindy.

  56. Tracey says:

    I have never used it but would love to try it. Thanks for the giveaway!

  57. Brenda Dudley says:

    Would love a free bottle to try!!!

  58. Natalie A. says:

    I have never tried it before! I would love to! Thanks for the chance to win!

  59. Laurie B says:

    I’ve never tried rice vinegar. 🙂

  60. Callie says:

    We make homemade sushi and rice vinegar goes in the rice–without it, the sushi tastes funny!

  61. Becky says:

    I use rice vinegar when we make our own sushi – you don’t realize its there when you eat sushi, but you sure notice when its missing!

  62. Kim says:

    I have never tried it, but I do love Olive Gardens salad!!! Yum!

  63. Callie says:

    I have never used it, but I am dying to make the copycat recipe from Olive Garden. Whether I win or not the giveaway, I am going to get some rice vinegar!

  64. Carol Santora says:

    I would like to try this and make the salad dressing.

  65. Jessie C. says:

    Rice Vinegar is the staple in our kitchen. We use it for salad dressing and sushi rice a lot.
    tcarolinep at gmail dot com

  66. christina says:

    I use Rice Vinegar in place of white vinegar in recepies that call for white, in salad dressings, stir-fry, and I mix equal parts of rice vinegar and soy sauce for home made pot stickers to dip in. And now I will use it to make the Olive Garden salad dressing!

  67. Francesca says:

    I’ve used rice vinegar in a couple of stir-frys and salad dressings.

  68. sel S. says:

    I use it with a little sugar and olive oil to make a summer slaw with green cabbage and red onions.

  69. Skip&Paula says:

    Never have heard of this brand. Woudl lvoe to try them. Thank you

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  70. Barbara Morton says:

    I have never personally used rice vinegar but in the book cooking yourself thin they made over alot of receipes.

  71. Jackie says:

    have never used Rice Vinegar but would love to give it a try! Thanks for the review and giveaway!
    jackievillano at gmail dot com

  72. Tiffany A says:

    I have used Rice Vinegar in stir-fry sauces.

  73. Lindsey says:

    I have not used Rice Vinegar in any recipes; however, if it’s in the Olive Garden dressing then I’ll be using it soon. I LOVE their dressing.

  74. Veronica says:

    I have never used it, but would love to try it!

  75. Dedra Woodward says:

    I have used rice vinegar in recipes that call for it, however I have not used it in quite some time. I just printed the coupon, I hope I can find your product in a local store!

  76. Jay says:

    I use a little rice vinegar in my stir-fry marinade.

  77. Thabal says:

    I have not used it, would love to try them. Thanks for the giveaway.

  78. aparna says:

    I have never used it but would love to try it.

  79. Nikki Outten says:

    I’ve never used Rice Vinegar before- not sure if I’ve even heard of it, but it sounds pretty yummy!

  80. Maryna S. says:

    I used it, loved it and want more :))

  81. MATT says:

    Never heard of it but would love to try this!!

  82. Melissa W. says:

    I have used this and love the taste. Tks!

  83. Sarah says:

    That recipe sounds delicious. I have never used Rice Vinegar, but would love to try it out with the copycat recipe!

  84. Claire says:

    No, I haven’t! I’d love to try.

  85. lauren says:

    Whenever I see Rice Vinegar on Food Network I say I want to try it, then I always forget. I would love to try this product!

  86. Candice says:

    I used it once in a receipe for soft tacos. It made them delicious!

  87. Lori S says:

    I have never used it before but I would love to try it and make the Olive Garden dressing.

    Thanks!

  88. Robin D says:

    I never have used it, but would love to try!!

  89. jacqueline says:

    I have used rice vinegar in various recipes, none of which I can remember at the moment!

  90. Heather D. says:

    Yes I’ve used Nakano Rice Vinegar (and several variety of flavors they have) mostly for making the sushi rice.

  91. Patti says:

    I have never tried it, but am always looking for new recipes. I am definitely going to try the salad dressing one above!

  92. Diane says:

    i’ve used it in marinades for meat.

  93. Suzanne says:

    I used it in a WW chinese food recipe and I also have a pickle recipe that calls for it.

  94. nan says:

    I would love to try it.

    thanks

  95. Jen G says:

    I have never used Rice Vinegar but would love to try it!

  96. Momxfour says:

    I have never heard of it before but can’t wait to try it out! Thanks!

  97. Sue M says:

    I used rice vinegar in a recipe many, many years ago, but I forget what. I think it was an Asian slaw salad recipe.

  98. Lori says:

    I have never used it but would love to give it a try!

  99. Kelly T. says:

    I’ve never used rice vinegar but wouldn’t mind giving it a try!

  100. Stacy says:

    I never have used it before but am anxious to try that dressing recipe, thank you.

  101. Lindsay says:

    I’ve never used it but would love to try it!

  102. Barbe5 says:

    I love it! I use it in Honey Jalapeno dressing. YUM!

  103. Lorraine says:

    I have always wanted to know how Olive Garden makes their salad dressing. I will have to go out and but Nakano Rice Vinegar.

  104. Barbara A says:

    I have tried rice vinegar. I think it was a Williams Sonoma recipe (maybe a southwestern style salad with corn, tomatoes, etc.) I love the salad dressing at Olive Garden. Thanks for the recipe.

  105. annmarie says:

    I’ve never tried rice vinegar, but your recipe sounds great! Would love to try it!

  106. Dawn says:

    I have not tried it in any recipes but am def interested.

  107. Erin B says:

    I have not used Rice Vinegar before.

  108. Cathy K. says:

    I’d love to try this.

  109. Shawna says:

    I just used the last of my bottle of rice vinegar in a German Potato Salad recipe that turned out fantastic! Need to add it to my shopping list.

  110. Claudia N says:

    I have not tried Rice Vinegar before, but would like to try

  111. Anita A. says:

    I’ve used rice vinegar to make sesame salad dressing.

  112. terri says:

    Never used it but would love to try it!

  113. Marianne Adam says:

    My favorite & I buy it by the case when it’s on sale is the garlic rice wine vinegar. The whole family loves it!

  114. Kim Stewart says:

    I have never bought it but would love to try it!

  115. Allison S says:

    I have never even HEARD of rice vinegar! I’m hoping I’ll get a chance to try it!

  116. Kris I. says:

    I have never used it, but I would love to try it!!!

  117. Lina says:

    I’ve never used it before but sounds good! I love Olive Garden’s salad dressing.

  118. Anju says:

    Used it for cooking Chinese food

  119. Jennifer Brewer says:

    I use rice vinegar in sesame ginger dressing!

  120. Nicole dawson says:

    Cant wait to try it!

  121. Lisa says:

    I’ve used rice vinegar to make sushi rice and for salad dressing. Soo good! And I can’t wait to try the OG recipe!

  122. Kelly Perry says:

    yes, in my warm wilted cole slaw w/sesame seeds. very tasty.

  123. laurie says:

    i never used rice vinegar before but i will try it now for this recipe!

  124. Ashley Gatewood says:

    Never used rice vinegar before 🙂

  125. Maggie Mason says:

    I have used it and I have actually made this recipe with it- it is amazing!
    Thanks!

  126. Dia says:

    I have used Rice Vinegar in my Musubi recipe.

  127. Belinda* says:

    I have not used Rice Vinegar before, now I really want to try it!

  128. Michelle A. says:

    Love rice vinegar and use it often in dishes where you want a little more lightness. Especially love it with sweet and sour chicken.

  129. Paige says:

    I copy a yummy yummy sauce recipe from my favorite Japanese restaurant back home with rice wine vinegar all the time. Love it!

  130. SandeeC says:

    I have tried Rice Vinegar the one time I *tried* to make some sushi!!! Would try it again in a different recipe.

  131. Harriett says:

    I use the Seasoned Rice Vinegar Basil when I make my macaroni salad.

  132. Robin Tanase says:

    I would LOVE to try it!

  133. Mindy Dileo says:

    I have never used rice vinegar but so excited to try the Olive Garden recipe with it. That is my favorite dressing

  134. Cinny says:

    I just recently started using Rice Vinegar when I tried this amazing marinade a neighbor made with it. She also uses it in salad dressings and salads. I will have to search for some good recipes.

  135. Julie says:

    I have used rice wine vinegar but I don’t know what it was I used it in.

    drunkitty2000 at yahoo

  136. Bethany says:

    I’ve never used it but i am definitely trying your recipe. I love the Olive Garden dressing.

  137. Karla says:

    I have never used Rice Vinega before.

  138. Holly says:

    I have ussed Rice vinegar before for salad dressing. Now i will be using it for this salad dressing.

  139. Marnie Harker says:

    Would love to try since I am not allergic to rice!

  140. Nikki Eddy says:

    i have never used Rice Vinegar, but apparanlty there are tons of recipes for it! would love to make the olive garden dressing, yum!

  141. Cheryl Smith says:

    I have never tried rice vinegar. In fact, I never even knew there was such a thing as rice vinegar before now!!! I LOVE Olive Garden’s salad dressing…can’t wait to make it at home!

  142. Natalie says:

    I use it in one of my stir fry recipes.

  143. Christine says:

    I have never used it but it sounds really good.

  144. Linda says:

    I have never used it but plan on it now. I love Olive Garden’s salad dressing!

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