Kirbie's Cravings

Ashoka lunch buffet revisit

Ashoka the Great 9474 Black Mountain Rd San Diego, CA 92126 (858) 695-9749 www.indianfoodsandiego.com I had a real craving for Indian food this past weekend.  I really wanted to head downtown and pay Royal...

Honey Beer Bread

This honey beer bread is so simple to make. You only need one bowl and a few minutes to make the batter. It’s buttery with a subtle beer flavor and a touch of honey,...

Corned beef for St. Patrick’s Day

Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone! I look forward to St. Patrick's Day because it's the only time of year that corned beef is on sale.  I love corned beef.  I'm not sure why.  There's...

Yum Cha Cafe

Yum Cha Cafe 6933 Linda Vista Rd San Diego, CA 92111 www.yumchacafe.com It’s been a while since I did a post on Yum Cha Cafe, so i took some pictures on our last visit....

Irish Cream Bundt Cake

This easy Irish cream bundt cake is made with boxed cake mix, pudding mix and Irish cream. It’s also glazed with an Irish cream glaze for an easy dessert for St. Patrick’s Day. When...

Happy Cafe

Happy Cafe542 Lakeside DrSunnyvale, CA 94085(408) 738-8297 During my last visit home, my family and I went to try out a new little restaurant run by a husband and wife team.  The location was more...

Irish Soda Bread with Raisins

Irish soda bread with raisins is an easy bread to make for St. Patrick’s Day. It’s a simple quick bread that is lightly sweet with plump raisins mixed into the batter. With St. Patrick’s...

Ube Flavored Mochi Roses

These mini ube mochi cakes are made with ube paste and baked in a rose cupcake pan. They are fun single-serving mini mochi that are a pretty shade of purple on the inside. I’ve...

Green Tea Mochi

Green tea mochi cake is an easy cake recipe that you can make with one bowl. The cake is chewy and flavored with matcha powder which gives the cake its natural green color. For...

Chopstix Too

Chopstix Too 4380 Kearny Mesa Rd, #300 San Diego, CA (858) 565-1288 The other night, Boyfriend and I, along with two of our friends, went to check out Chopstix Too.  I’ve previously visited the...

Homemade Chinese Beef Noodle Soup- My first attempt

Growing up, beef noodle soup was a staple in our house.  It’s something we would eat on the weekends for lunch at least a few times a month.  I enjoyed eating it, but it...

Sinbala Cafe (frozen food to go and dining in)

Sinbala 651 W Duarte Rd Arcadia, CA 91007 (626) 446-0886 Sinbala has become one of my favorite places to visit when Boyfriend and I go on an LA trip.  The fact that it is...