Author Archives: Julie Hashimoto-McCreery
Saturday Sites: Week Thirteen
What would your typical daily meal look like? These global diets were interesting. I made Todd and Diane’s magic chocolate custard cake, but this meyer lemon magic custard cake sounds more up my alley… These perfectly looped gifs. Can’t. Stop. … Continue reading
A Post-Workout Smoothie
Once upon a time I hated working out. My husband had a gym membership and encouraged me to go with him after we’d been dating for a while, saying I would surprise myself with how much I enjoyed it. Being … Continue reading
Veggie Fried Rice
Although I am over 2,000 miles away from Kaua’i these days, there are parts of my upbringing that I’ve obviously carried with me. When it comes to food, certain habits still exist. For instance, when I make chili, my southern-born … Continue reading
Meatless Monday:Sweet and Sour Tempeh and Tofu
I have heard that some of the best Chinese food can actually be found in New York City, versus anywhere else in the world, including China. Somehow when we were in New York a few years ago, we forgot this … Continue reading
Day to Day Life: Week Twelve
Here’s a glimpse at the last week: Earlier in the week my husband informed me that on the human-hippie-scale he thinks I’m pretty crunchy. Consequently I made a huge batch of granola that is nearly completely gone. A spring tulip on … Continue reading
Saturday Sites: Week Twelve
1. This may be my favorite version of Let It Go from Frozen (which I haven’t actually seen), hands-down. 2. These 8 ancient beliefs now backed by modern science. 3. I ordered a blender this week and am excited for future smoothie options. … Continue reading
Orange Dreamsicle Juice
When I was seven, a little, barefooted, freckle-faced girl who would much rather be outside than in, Kaua’i experienced the most powerful hurricane ever to hit the state of Hawai’i in recorded history. There are details to the experience I remember … Continue reading
Meatless Monday : Tempeh ‘Tuna’ Salad
The deli in our food co-op boasts an impressive number of vegetarian and vegan options. The salad options are vast and generally you’ll be able to find a cold tempeh salad choice — my favorite being the curried tempeh, which … Continue reading
Saturday Sites: Week Eleven
I love ginger… and I most definitely love whiskey. Therefore, this ginger bundt cake with a citrus whiskey glaze caught my attention right away! You know, I have never birthed any children, but I’ve been voluntarily helping raise two kids … Continue reading