Author Archives: Julie Hashimoto-McCreery
Strawberry Pineapple Smoothie
After a week of the flu and nearly a week of semi-recuperation, I finally am feeling better than semi-narcoleptic, achy, and half-dead. It’s fantastic! I’m really not so good at staying still, doing nothing, or making time to just relax. … Continue reading
Day to Day Life: Weeks Nine and Ten
Here’s a glimpse at the last couple weeks: Clean little Chicken. A quick eggplant parmesan with creamy polenta one night. Adios Oregon, hello Southern California! Airport Vortex. A one night stop in Venice Beach. Our first night we found a … Continue reading
Saturday Sites: Week Ten
First off, my apologies for the MIA status. The quick version: last week we were gone Thursday until late Sunday and while I fully intended to be ready to post-away while traveling, I didn’t. Then on Tuesday morning I could … Continue reading
Meatless Monday: Vegan Philly “Cheese Steak” with Mushrooms and Chipotle Garlic Mayo
For the most part, if you were to browse through all the recipes on this blog, you’d probably assume I am a longtime vegetarian. Save for a few seafood recipes and the occasional meat-centric photograph while eating outside of our … Continue reading
Day to Day Life: Week Eight
A quick glimpse into the last week: One of my favorite weird snacks! Pickle + cream cheese toast. (So good!) Mardi Gras happened… and my husband played a show with a few other local musicians. Post-show bar finds… “Guitar Guy’s” … Continue reading
Saturday Sites: Week Eight
1.) For you moms of boys… this piece of writing is a gem. I just about died from laughing and said YES. I understand. 2.) I haven’t seen this movie yet, but would like to. I enjoyed Linklater’s other films … Continue reading
Creamy Pesto Chik’n Lasagna with Artichokes and Sun Dried Tomato Ricotta
For as long as I can remember, my mom has always had an ever-growing collection of cookbooks. The extensive collection was (and probably still is) filled with local Hawai’i recipe books, Korean, Japanese, and Chinese cookbooks up the wa-zoo. There … Continue reading
Day to Day Life: Week Seven
Here’s a quick glimpse at the last week: I had a lunch date with my mother-in-law early in the week, at one of my favorite lunch/food spots in Ashland. Sammich pastrami never ever disappoints! My Aunt sent me a handful … Continue reading
Saturday Sites: Week Seven
1.) Are you spending Valentine’s Day alone? Here are some recipes for eating alone! (Read it anyway, even if it isn’t relative!) 2.) I have bookmarked this for future reading on days I need a good reminder. 14 Things It’s … Continue reading
Cheesy Stuffed Twice-Baked Potatoes
Alright, alright… I have been meaning to share this recipe since the Super Bowl happened. Let’s not backtrack to how long ago that was. While I’m not a huge fan of potatoes in general (albeit, for no good reasons), twice … Continue reading