Author Archives: Julie Hashimoto-McCreery

About Julie Hashimoto-McCreery

28 year old food blogger and writer.

Saturday Sites: Week Thirty-Two

1.) This illustrated guide makes me REALLY want doughnuts. Lots of doughnuts. 2.) I look like an engineer. 3.) I think this is important. And beautiful. And it made my heart equally hurt and happy. 4.) This is a beautiful … Continue reading

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Fresh Strawberry Ice Cream

Summer seems to be flying by. I could’ve sworn it was June just yesterday, that the kids were about to get out of school, not start back up again… Vincent’s going into his senior year of high school and Silas … Continue reading

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Day to Day Life: Week Thirty-One

A little peek at the last week: I told y’all I was going to make this blueberry upside-down cake… and it was incredible. We are re-doing our backyard… The entire thing has been tilled at this point, but we’re still … Continue reading

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Saturday Sites: Week Thirty-One

1.) This is the story of my life. Bwahaha. 2.) There are tiny eggplants on my two eggplant-plants. I shall eventually make this. 3.) I am sorry and totally not sorry about this. 4.) 30 books every woman needs to … 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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Day to Day Life: Weeks 29 + 30

The last couple weeks: Blueberry biscuits. Recipe soon! Thou shalt drink all the cold press coffee (please!). This fella looked a little stuck… My husband and I found a new taqueria to try nearby. We shared fish tacos and a … Continue reading

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Saturday Sites: Week Thirty

Some lovely places around the internet: 1.) These fries sound like something I’d thoroughly enjoy! 2.) This video (and music) make me happy. 3.) I really want to make this cake, ASAP! 4.) Three Daily Rituals That Stop Spouses from … Continue reading

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Meatless Monday: Spinach Basil Pesto

When summer rolls around, one of the flavors I most look forward to (and miss during various other seasons) is fresh basil.  While my garden last year flourished beautifully, this year’s endeavors have been met with too much heat and … Continue reading

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Saturday Sites: Week Twenty-Nine

1.) My new favorite song. 2.) A good read from someone who spent years cleaning rich folks’ houses. 3.) Dr. Seuss explaining pregnancy is excellent. 4.) A cocktail I’d like to investigate! 5.) Here’s to you mamas of boys! 6.) … 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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