June 15, 2011
Avocado Bacon Fries
by Kirbie
Avocado is one of my favorite foods. If it wasn’t for the little fact that avocados are very high in fat and too much isn’t good for you, I’d eat avocado with every meal.
June 14, 2011
Cookies and Cream Cupcakes
by Kirbie
Cookies and cream cupcakes are a fun way to use Oreo cookies in a dessert. The cupcakes are light and fluffy, topped with an easy whipped cream frosting and decorated with cookies for a...
June 7, 2011
Avocado Chocolate Cake
by Kirbie
This avocado chocolate cake doesn’t have any eggs or butter and is easy to make. It’s a great option if you want a chocolate cake but can’t have eggs or dairy. Yes, this is...
June 6, 2011
Smashburger (Downtown San Diego)
by Kirbie
Burgers appear to be the new “it” food for 2011, judging by the expansion of burger chains this year. For example, Five Guys is expected to open two hundred locations in 2011. In addition,...
June 6, 2011
Three Ingredient Chocolate Cake
by Kirbie
I love chocolate. I love simple recipes. So when I saw a recipe for a 3 ingredient chocolate cake, of course I had to check it out. Eggs, butter, and chocolate. That’s all you...
June 5, 2011
Ultimate Chocolate Cupcakes
by Kirbie
If a recipe is labeled “best,” “perfect” or “ultimate,” I feel compelled to test it out. I enjoy chocolate cupcakes and I make them quite often. But so far I haven’t found a favorite...
June 2, 2011
Pull Apart Pizza Bread
by Kirbie
This pull-apart pizza bread is flavored with cheese and Italian seasoning and baked until it’s fluffy and soft. Dip it in marinara and you get everything you love about pizza in a savory bread...
May 28, 2011
Matcha Green Tea Macarons
by Kirbie
I love french macarons. The shell is so delicate, yet has a surprising chewy texture. It’s one of my favorite desserts. I finally successfully made some a while back. And then I never got...
May 27, 2011
Baby Bro’s Epic MP/SGV eating trip
by Kirbie
If you’re a frequent reader of my blog, you know that I love taking road trips to LA just to eat for the day. My parents think I’m crazy. Obviously my craziness is contagious....
May 23, 2011
Homemade Mexican Fried ice cream
by Kirbie
I love Mexican fried ice cream. I get it every year at the County Fair and whenever it’s on the dessert menu at a restaurant. Creamy vanilla ice cream encrusted with a cinnamon crunchy...
May 21, 2011
Chinese Fried Crullers
by Kirbie
I thought I’d take some time to introduce a classic chinese breakfast item. Pronounced youtiao in chinese, these are also commonly referred to as chinese fried crullers. I’m not quite sure why this translation...
May 20, 2011
Marble Castella Cake
by Kirbie
Since I’ve made honey castella cake several times, I wanted to make some variations. The other day, I made two castella cakes. Originally, one was supposed to be a matcha one and one was...
