Category Archives: Baking

Fresh Strawberry Pie Crumb Bars

Did you know that January 23rd is National Pie Day? A fella in Boulder, Colorado declared his birthday — today — as such in the mid 1970’s. I don’t know how this man got everyone to recognize his personally declared … Continue reading

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Blueberry Cobbler

Just like that, here we are, almost to the middle of February and it’s a whole new year since the last actual recipe I posted on this food blog. Though this space hasn’t been entirely vacant, and certainly I’ve been cooking … Continue reading

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Lemon Cherry Muffins

I once went to a birthday party where there was no cake. Not even cupcakes. In their place were muffins. Fruit-filled muffins. While most kids would be terrified or genuinely pissed off about such a thing, I was quite pleased. … Continue reading

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The Top 15 Posts of 2015

To say so long to 2015, here’s a quick roundup of this little blog’s most popular recipes throughout the year!  Thank you all for your continued support of this endeavor. May the new year be filled with new recipes, full … Continue reading

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Blueberry Upside-Down Cake

If I wasn’t so stubborn, I probably would’ve given up on gardening nearly 7 years ago, after two consecutive years of low yielding, scraggly looking plants. The last couple years, my garden has been bursting with produce. Then last year … Continue reading

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Buttermilk Blueberry Biscuits

My name is Julie Hashimoto-McCreery, I am 30 years and 1.6 months old, and I still do not know the technical difference between scones and biscuits. While there is talk of differences being lightness, or moistness, or savory(ness) or sweetness… … Continue reading

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Snickerdoodles

Guilty (but really not-so-guilty) pleasures, a list: Mac and cheese from a box (preferably this one), cheese added, eaten straight out of the pot (you know, less dishes to wash). The time between 2 and 4 AM when I am … Continue reading

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Blueberry Pie

Awaiting Oregon berry season with eager anticipation is one of the highlights of these months for me. Embracing the vast bounty and variety of berries available here each summer can be chalked up to “enjoying life’s simple pleasures” in its … Continue reading

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S’mores Cake with Toasted Marshmallow Buttercream Frosting

When I first met Silas, he was a not-quite-two-year-old, making a mad-dash away from his dad (my now husband) at the park beside my old apartment. Seeing this rambunctious, active, very spirited, near-two-year-old grow up into the still rambunctious, very … Continue reading

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Brownies

I am not a huge sucker for sweets. Generally, treats for me center around saltiness, crunchiness, and perhaps bourbon or a good beer. Some days, though, a wild hair tickles my fancy and dark chocolate dessert concoctions say please make … Continue reading

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