Author Archives: Julie Hashimoto-McCreery

About Julie Hashimoto-McCreery

28 year old food blogger and writer.

Day to Day Life: Week Forty-Four

The last week looked a little bit like this: On a walk home from the grocery store. Soon all these trees will be bald, so I like to enjoy the vibrancy while I can… A dinner I’d gladly eat weekly. … Continue reading

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Ancho Chili and Pepita Mole

I believe in the beauty of small things. Don’t gag – I’m completely serious. The little things that make me laugh or smile throughout the day. Gorgeous fall leaves littered across just barely frozen duck ponds. Little kids laughing at … Continue reading

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Day to Day Life: Week Forty-Three

The last week, in photos, looked something like this: Fall colors in Oregon are the best. This sauce. I’ll share it next week, it’s a win-win situation. My husband’s aunt was still here visiting in the earlier part of the … Continue reading

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The Best Damn Banana Cream Pie

  It’s totally normal to recipe-stalk, just so you know. Sites like Pinterest, Foodgawker and Tastespotting make recipe stalking even easier. One recipe I stalked for months before attempting it was Momofuku Milk Bar’s banana cream pie. I admire recipe … Continue reading

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Peanut Butter Bourbon Brown Butter Brownie Cookie Cups

Some days require chocolate. Other days require chocolate and peanut butter. Sometimes a girl is simply in need of cookies. Bourbon? Hell yes, there are those days, too. Then there are those times when a person requires all of the … Continue reading

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Day to Day Life: Week Forty-Two

The last week looked a little bit like this: I was sitting at Silas’s football practice and looked up with my camera just in time to catch this red-tailed hawk mid-flight. On a whim I made some homemade whipped pumpkin … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Protein Muffins

We are not strangers to the bottomless pit-stomachs of growing kids around here. My 15 year old stepson is now 6’4″, while 8 year old Silas measures in at a few inches shy of 5 feet. Both boys are involved … Continue reading

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Vegan Chicken and Herb Dumplings

When people ask me what genre of food I cook best, honestly, I don’t know what to tell them. I’d like to say that when it gets down to it, I enjoy cooking without hesitancy about flavor. I would love … Continue reading

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Day to Day Life: Weeks Forty + Forty-One

Last week was a little crazy. Then Sunday came and I was not feeling well, so this type of post didn’t happen. I was going to forego a Day to Day post for last week (week 40) all together, but … Continue reading

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Creamy Vegan Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Leeks

Few things note the change in seasons like soup. Since I have weird-girl-brain sometimes, I need to convince myself that soup is a good meal plan. I don’t have any good reasons for my apprehensions, I will tell you right … Continue reading

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