January 21, 2013
Opera Patisserie
by Kirbie
DH and I really enjoy having lunch and desserts at Opera Patisserie. The little French cafe is always completely packed when we visit, all the way until closing. I wish they had longer operating...
January 18, 2013
The Hart & The Hunter
by Kirbie
One of my favorite meals last year was at The Hart & The Hunter. First of all, how cool is the name? The menu and decor is equally intriguing. Tucked inside the Palihotel on...
January 17, 2013
Truffle Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies
by Kirbie
These chocolate truffle cookies are a fun way to dress up a regular chocolate chip cookie. Each cookie is stuffed with a rich chocolate truffle that melts while the cookies bake. When you take...
January 15, 2013
Del Mar Rendezvous and Giveaway
by Kirbie
Please note, the giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to comment #44! DH and I were lucky enough to be invited back to preview Del Mar Rendezvous’ Restaurant Week menu and host a giveaway for...
January 15, 2013
Cheese and Yogurt Quick Bread
by Kirbie
I’m always obsessed with finding new and quick recipes. I recently came across a savory sour cream quick bread recipe which looked promising and also allowed me to lighten up the recipe by using...
January 14, 2013
Crispy Oven Baked Fries
by Kirbie
Crispy oven-baked fries are easy to make with just four ingredients. Learn how to make the best oven fries with just a few tips and tricks! This weekend, I tried making a baked French...
January 11, 2013
Bouchon Bakery (Yountville)
by Kirbie
Out of all the Bouchon Bakeries I have visited, my favorite is the one in Yountville. It’s only slightly bigger than the locations in Las Vegas and Los Angeles, but it offers many more...
January 8, 2013
Manila Sunset Grille
by Kirbie
A branch of the Manila Sunset chain recently opened in Mira Mesa. DH and I have never been to any locations, but they are quite popular, so we thought we’d try the newest location....
January 6, 2013
Fried Pickles
by Kirbie
4 ingredient fried pickles are crispy and a great snack, appetizer, or side dish. Sliced dill pickles are battered in a buttermilk coating and fried until golden and crispy. They are easy to make!...
January 3, 2013
Korean Fried Chicken wings- crispiest chicken wings
by Kirbie
DH and I spent part of our New Year’s day making these amazing crispy wings. Last year, I tried Kyochon’s Korean Fried Chicken (“KFC”) wings for the first time and fell in love. Their...
December 29, 2012
Favorite Recipes 2012
by Kirbie
Last year I started the tradition of doing a round-up of my favorite meals and recipes at the end of the year. It’s something I had a lot of fun doing and I’ve been...
December 20, 2012
Top Chef Seattle and Food & Wine Magazine Giveaway
by Kirbie
Okay, I know I said I was finished with the giveaways for this holiday season, but I got this last minute opportunity to host a giveaway for a 12-month subscription to Food & Wine...
