Kirbie's Cravings

Breakfast Republic (Liberty Station)

The very popular San Diego brunch spot, Breakfast Republic, recently opened a second location in Liberty Station. I was quite excited to hear the news. I’ve enjoyed my visits to the original location but always...

Keto Bread for Sandwiches and Toast

This flourless, gluten-free, one bowl, keto bread recipe is perfect for making sandwiches and toast. The batter comes together in minutes, for an easy stress-free bread-making experience. We just came back from a quick...

Bing Haus

Bing Haus opened last week, offering coffee and Thai-style ice cream rolls. This trendy dessert is originally from Thailand and offered in many parts of Asia. It recently was introduced to the US market, first...

Popcorn Cauliflower

Crunchy baked pieces of cauliflower make a fun snack, side dish, or mini-meal. This is a healthier version of popcorn chicken that still tastes delicious. I’ve been wanting to make popcorn cauliflower for a...

Mochi Ice Cream

Japanese mochi ice cream can be made in your own home. You can customize it with your favorite ice cream flavors and keep them stored in the freezer for a fun and delicious treat....

Ambrogio15

Ambrogio15 opened last month, serving Milanese-style pizza. The trio of owners are all originally from Milan. Ambrogio is patron saint of Milan and the name of a church in their hometown and 15 refers to the diameter...

Broccoli Crust Pizza

This broccoli pizza crust is low carb, gluten-free, flourless, and a healthier alternative to regular pizza crust. Finely chopped broccoli combined with eggs, cheese, and herbs makes a delicious crust that also has a pretty green color....

Great Wow

Great Wow soft opened a few weeks ago in San Diego, specializing in Northern Chinese-style dumplings. There really aren’t any places in San Diego where I enjoy getting dumplings, so I didn’t initially have high...

Dominique Ansel Bakery Japan

One of the highlights of my trip to Japan was a visit to the Tokyo outpost of Dominique Ansel Bakery. I visited the original New York location a few years and became completely smitten with...

Trader Joe’s August Edition

I was going through Trader Joe’s withdrawal when the latest Fearless Flyer appeared in my mailbox. Here is what I got on my recent trip! Bollywood Popcorn This was one of the items I...

Ranch Seasoned Salmon Foil Packets

Ranch seasoned salmon and green beans are sealed in foil packets and cooked in the oven, for an easy meal with very little clean-up. When cooking meals at home, my biggest struggle isn’t with...

Creamy Avocado Pasta

This avocado pasta recipe is super creamy and ready in just minutes. The no-cook sauce is prepared in the blender, for a quick and easy, creamy pasta sauce full of avocado flavor. I think this creamy avocado pasta might be one of...