Author Archives: Julie Hashimoto-McCreery

About Julie Hashimoto-McCreery

28 year old food blogger and writer.

Day to Day Life: Weeks 43 + 44

Here’s a peek at the last couple weeks: It’s my favorite season… Post-bath and Chicken says, “That is not a chicken! Wait. I am not a chicken!” I found this kombucha earlier in the week… My new favorite. What do … Continue reading

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Saturday Sites: Week Forty-Four

Although I am officially out of my 20’s beginning in June of next year, these thoughts… Hah! In honor of Halloween yesterday… What would happen if all the creepy kids from horror movies went to daycare together? This soup… please! … Continue reading

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Easy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

Growing up, there was never a shortage of sweets in our house. Cookies–homemade or store bought– candy of multiple varieties, sugary cereals, soda I could help myself to, ice cream or popsicles (if not both) in the freezer. It’s a … Continue reading

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Tofu Pudding

Don’t run off too quickly! If there was ever something a girl could cook up that would make her immediately feel like a total hippie, tofu pudding is at the top of the list. Tofu pudding — does the name … Continue reading

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Saturday Sites: Week Forty-Three

In this little town I live in, this happened… (With video footage.) Some part of me really likes when I find a recipe where the name includes “healthy” and “chocolate” simultaneously. Don’t have a toaster? Make toast anyway! (My preferred … Continue reading

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Meatless Monday: Creamy Vegan Coconut Pumpkin Soup

Things I especially love about this time of year are plentiful.  While the days are noticeably shorter, there is still daylight. And in that daylight, there are still  warm hours of the day. I can still get by with wearing … Continue reading

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Day to Day Life: Weeks 39, 40, 41, 42!

I cringed when I just looked back to see how many weeks of these particular posts I’ve skipped… Four weeks! Life has been busy. Here’s a glimpse of the craziness: One morning my mother in law invited me to go … Continue reading

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Saturday Sites: Week Forty-Two

These inappropriate spelling mistakes from kids made/makes me literally LOL. I often over-think salads. Seriously. This is a good reminder. There are some important things in this article. It’s true that I could probably eat an entire block of tofu … Continue reading

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Joy the Baker’s Man-Bait Apple Crisp

Oh, hello out there… Are you still here, there, somewhere in this funny shaped little blogosphere? I am not sure where all the days have gone, nor how we’re in mid-October now… And while I’m at it, when did fall … Continue reading

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Ethiopian Food, Part 4: Atkilt Wat

I’ve shared a number of Ethiopian recipes with you, and this is the last one to round out all of those dishes. I am not a huge fan of cabbage. As a kid, I distinctly remember my mom cooking it … Continue reading

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