Kirbie's Cravings

Petit Trois

Petit Trois is a cozy bar offering classic French fare, headed by Chef Ludo Lefebvre. Located in Los Angeles, it is the more casual counterpart to Trois Mec (which is located next door). I’ve been...

Funfetti Mug Cake

This fluffy vanilla cake is filled with colorful sprinkles, creating a festive cake perfect for birthdays, celebrations or whenever you need some cake. I normally only eat funfetti cake at birthday events but I had...

Pardon My French Bar & Kitchen

Pardon My French Bar & Kitchen opened a few months ago, replacing Heat Bar & Kitchen in Hillcrest. The new restaurant offers a California-French menu and last month we were invited to a private...

Boba Bar and Desserts (second location)

The second location of Boba Bar and Desserts opened last week. It’s located in the same plaza as Kula Sushi, Iceskimo, and Shanghai Saloon. While the original location inside Zion Market will continue to concentrate...

Cauliflower Fritters

These cauliflower fritters are a healthier and lower-carb alternative to potato pancakes. They are easy to make and taste delicious with breakfast or brunch or as an appetizer or snack.

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Watermelon Lime Ice Pops

These ice pops are made of watermelon juice and lime juice and layered to resemble real watermelon slices. They are light, refreshing and thirst quenching. During the summer, my mom always buys a lot of...

Beet Hummus

This beautiful and bright colored beet hummus is easy to make and perfect for the summer. You just need four ingredients and 15 minutes to make it. This post is sponsored by BUSH’S® and...

Creamistry

Creamistry is a liquid nitrogen ice cream chain that recently opened its first store in San Diego last Thursday. We’ve seen liquid nitrogen ice cream stores pop up in Los Angeles and Orange County and have...

Best Bites of June

I hope everyone is having a great weekend. It’s been a really busy month for us, so I’m only getting around to sharing my favorite bites from June now. Here they are: Nutella Bombolone at Monello...

Spaghetti Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

These indulgent sandwiches are stuffed with pasta, marinara sauce and gooey melted mozzarella. The mozzarella cheese helps the pasta stay in place, making this one delicious sandwich. Earlier this week, I had my annual...

Herb & Wood

Herb & Wood is the most recent restaurant of Chef Brian Malarkey (Top Chef, The Taste, and other TV shows), opening a few months ago to very positive reviews. It’s located just a few...

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Rosé Champagne Mug Cake

This fluffy cake is flavored with rosé champagne and cooks in the microwave in just 1 minute. You can even cook it directly in the champagne glass! I’ve been enamored with sparkling rosé, brut...