Kirbie's Cravings
Oreo Pancakes

Oreo Pancakes

Chocolate Cookies and Cream flavored pancakes are stacked with layers of cream to resemble Oreo cookies. These Oreo Pancakes are a fun breakfast or brunch treat. How about a big stack of these pancakes...

Udon Shin

Udon Shin is a small shop in Tokyo that is known for their fresh, handmade udon noodles. The noodles are cut and boiled to order. We had a delicious meal here and would definitely...

Trader Joe’s December Edition

I was really excited for Trader Joe’s December Fearless Flyer. I wanted pretty much everything featured! But I managed to show some self-restraint. Here is what I ended up buying on my latest trip....

Gram Cafe

Gram is a pancake chain in Japan with more than a dozen locations and the cafe is known for their premium souffle pancakes. This was one of my favorite bites from our Japan trip.

Matcha Green Tea Molten Lava Cakes

Matcha flavored chocolate cakes that have a molten lava center. These festive and naturally green cakes are easier to make than you might think and a great dessert to serve. Matcha green tea is...

Taco Zucchini Boats

Taco Zucchini Boats

Zucchini Taco Boats are a low carb and healthier alternative for taco night. Lean ground beef with homemade taco seasoning is stuffed into hollowed-out zucchini and topped with melted cheese. It’s fast, easy and...

Searsucker Del Mar

Searsucker Del Mar is a restaurant by Chef Brian Malarkey, serving New American cuisine. The restaurant has been on my to-do list for quite some time as we pass by it often and have...

Holiday Gift Guide 2016

I know this Holiday Gift Guide is coming a little late. With our recent trip, I’m completely behind on my holiday routine. Our tree isn’t up, present shopping isn’t finished, etc. I can’t believe...

Copycat Levain Bakery Dark Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies

These decadent double chocolate chip cookies are thick, soft, and rich. They taste very close to the dark chocolate chocolate chip cookies from Levain Bakery in New York City.

Wine Gummy Bears

Wine Gummy Bears (Red, White, and Rosé)

These homemade wine gummy bears are made with red, white or rosé wine and are perfect for a party or for gifting this holiday season. They can be made ahead of time and keep...

Highlights from Japan

We just returned from a week in Japan. It was as magical as our first visit and perhaps even more beautiful with Tokyo and Osaka lit up with lights at night in celebration of...

Sweet Potato Tots

Sweet Potato Tots

These baked sweet potato tots are made with colorful sweet potatoes and are healthier than traditional fried tater tots. You only need three ingredients to make them and they bake up hot and crispy...