Category Archives: Beverages

Top 16 Recipes from 2012

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Julie Hashimoto-McCreery

It’s almost 2013 and yet, somehow it feels as though 2012 just started a few short weeks ago. Its been a good year, filled with family, friends, travel, new recipes, good food… A year’s worth of blogging. And I’m graciously … Continue reading →

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Leo’s Limoncello

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Julie Hashimoto-McCreery

When one of my stepsons turned thirteen, his mom hosted a dinner at her house which also included her parents as guests – Vincent’s grandparents. Quickly after we arrived, Leo – Vincent’s Italian grandfather – pulled out a green Grolsch … Continue reading →

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Chai Nog Latte

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Julie Hashimoto-McCreery

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving. Am I stressed out about making a meal to impress? No, not really. I’ve got almost five cups of homemade cranberry apple pear sauce in the fridge. There’s a pan of scalloped yams in a sage béchamel … Continue reading →

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Homemade Ginger Ale and a Bourbon Ginger Cocktail

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Julie Hashimoto-McCreery

Let’s get real here. I love a cocktail. An adult beverage, if you will. I try not to keep an excessive amount of alcohol stocked up in our kitchen, though. If it’s easily accessible, I’ll make a drink while cooking. … Continue reading →

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Happy Halloweenie!

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Julie Hashimoto-McCreery

I’ll admit – I’ve never been one to go all out for Halloween. In fact, my anticipation for Halloween probably mimics that of an 85-year-old lady (no offense) rather than someone in their mid-20’s, or teens, or even mid-adult years. … Continue reading →

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Apricot and Berry Sangria

Posted on July 15, 2012 by Julie Hashimoto-McCreery

I’ve got a confession before delving into this recipe. Prior to making this sangria, my experiences of the cocktail were limited to a mock version my 6th grade teacher made for a class party once and the inexpensive jug of … Continue reading →

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Homemade Horchata

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Julie Hashimoto-McCreery

Let’s talk beverages. I enjoy good drinks. Not always of the inebriant variety, although living in the Pacific Northwest means that delicious, unique microbrews are vastly available. And beer aside, I have a soft spot for bourbon. And gin. And … Continue reading →

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Homemade Chai Tea

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Julie Hashimoto-McCreery

I admit it. I am a coffee-drinker. In the morning, I’d prefer coffee over tea almost 98.99% of the time.  However, I also love a good cup of chai. Atlas Tea Club helped me to get different kinds of experience … Continue reading →

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