Author Archives: Julie Hashimoto-McCreery

About Julie Hashimoto-McCreery

28 year old food blogger and writer.

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Day to Day Life: Week Eleven

Here’s a look at the last week: These bars were the best idea I had all week. Vincent has been staying with us during the school week.  He and Craig found some water polo game online, cracking up over its … Continue reading

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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

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