Author Archives: Julie Hashimoto-McCreery

About Julie Hashimoto-McCreery

28 year old food blogger and writer.

Saturday Sites : Week Six

1. Grilled cheese sammiches. They are delicious at any time of day and always comfort food in my dictionary. I might have to spend March making every single one of these 31 grilled cheese sandwiches – although I need to tweak … Continue reading

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Meyer Lemon, Ginger and Vanilla Bean Sherbet

A list. For you and us. First of all, I: Dislike:  waking up early.  Like:  the time between 11PM and 2AM for the q-u-i-e-t.  Love:  sleeping in. Dislike:  sweetened coffee.  Like:  fresh orange juice.  Love:  bourbon. Dislike:  jeggings (for REAL). … Continue reading

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Efficiently Cutting Limes

Okay, can I tell you that I feel a little ridiculous writing this post?  Really, Julie, a whole post dedicated to cutting a lime?!  Who doesn’t know how to cut an f’in lime?!  But truthfully, every time I’ve used limes … Continue reading

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Meatless Monday: Broccoli Cheddar Beer Soup

Its taken me a while to get used to the comfort found in a bowl of soup.  I suppose I shouldn’t be surprised; there are no particular reasons for my certain kind of soup-avoidance-crazy.  I think I spent most of … Continue reading

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Day to Day Life: Week Five

Shall we have a look at the last week? Wanted or not, here it is! This bowl was my favorite a few times this week: maple yogurt, honey oat granola, toasted coconut flakes and a homemade blueberry spice sauce. I … Continue reading

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Saturday Sites: Week Five

1. Since I was 7, writing has always had some kind of presence in my life. When I was in college, I said I would never write as a means of “work,” because I worried it would feel just like … Continue reading

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Bouchon Bakery: Chocolate Chunk and Chip Cookies

Chocolate chip cookies are the quintessential go-to favorite dessert, after-school or tucked-into-your-home-packed-lunch treat. Everyone has their preferred chocolate chip cookie. Some like the soft, chewy types. Others prefer the crunchy kinds that don’t have a hint of softness at all. … Continue reading

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Pear Custard Pie

Sometimes I decide to cook something just because it sounds good. Like yesterday when I decided chocolate chip cookies were absolutely necessary because when do chocolate chip cookies sound like a bad idea? (After you eat about 10 of them … Continue reading

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Meatless Monday: Seitan Pot Pie

As I have said many times before, while I don’t cook meat (aside from seafood) in my own kitchen, I don’t consider myself a vegetarian, as I still eat meat products now and then. More and more that seems less … Continue reading

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Day to Day Life: Week Four

A look at the last week: Since the kids didn’t have school on Monday, Silas had a sleepover Sunday night. I don’t know how my parents had four kids, three of whom were only a year apart from the next… … Continue reading

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