Kirbie's Cravings

Mongolian Cauliflower

This stir fry cauliflower dish is a healthier twist on the classic Mongolian beef. It has the same great tasting sauce, but without all the calories.

Mama Testa Taqueria

Mama Testa, known for beating Bobby Flay on the Food Network’s Throwdown! with Bobby Flay, relocated its restaurant to Mira Mesa late last year. We never were able to make it to the original location...

Croissant Taiyaki

Croissant Taiyaki is a chain in Japan that sells a hybrid croissant taiyaki dessert. Taiyaki are fish shaped filled pancakes, a popular street food in Japan. Pancake batter is cooked in cast iron fish...

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Homemade Gummy Bears

These homemade gummy bears or fruit snacks are easy to make and healthier than store-bought. The gummies are made with fruit and honey and contain no artificial flavors or colors. A few years ago,...

Pizzanometry

Pizzanometry is a fast casual build-your-own pizza restaurant that opened a few months ago. Two years ago, these type of pizza restaurants were opening all over San Diego. But it’s been a while since I’ve last...

Flourless Peanut Butter Bread

This gluten-free bread flourless bread is easy to make with just five ingredients. It’s a quick and easy bread option for those looking for something flourless, gluten free or low carb. It bakes, looks,...

Square Bar Cafe

Square Bar Cafe opened this weekend and I couldn’t be more excited. I’ve shared my obsession with the creative and picture-worthy desserts that have popped up in Orange County and Los Angeles and was wondering when...

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Cotton Candy Champagne Cocktails

Rosé champagne is topped with fresh cotton candy for a beautiful cocktail perfect for a garden party, wedding, or any other special event. The cotton candy will dissolve when it hits the champagne, creating...

Starbucks’ Rainbow Drinks

Have you tried Starbucks’ off-the-menu rainbow colored drinks that have been trending this summer? I couldn’t resist– I had to try them. I’ve documented my obsession with secret menu items before and these are...

Cauliflower Bread Buns

Cauliflower bread buns are low carb and gluten free. They are perfect to use with hamburgers, sandwiches and more. And unlike other cauliflower bread substitutes, you don’t need to wring dry the cauliflower!

Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream & Yogurt

Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream & Yogurt recently opened a location in San Diego. The ice cream shop, which has been operating since 1945, has more than 50 flavors of ice cream on its rotating...

Cereal Milk Mug Cake

This mug cake is flavored with cereal milk and mixed with more cereal, for a colorful cake that is fluffy, sweet and cooks in just one minute. Yes I’m still obsessed with cereal milk....