Kirbie's Cravings

The Good Stuff Cookie Co.

The Good Stuff Cookie Co. specializes in stuffed cookies. The small shop has some fun decor and shares a space with apparel boutique 5 & A Dime. Upon entering, you won’t see any cookies...

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One Skillet Lasagna

This easy pasta recipe has all the best ingredients in a lasagna, but is made much faster. It’s a one-skillet lasagna recipe that you make on the stove and is so easy and comforting, especially...

peppermint cookies and cream mug cake

Candy Cane Cookies and Cream Mug Cake

Peppermint candy cane is mixed with cookies and cream for a wintery, holiday mug cake. I finally finished designing my holiday cards over the weekend. And I’m determined not to put it off until...

Baguette Bros

Baguette Bros opened recently in San Diego, serving fusion Vietnamese sandwiches. The restaurant is currently in soft opening mode, but offers a full menu of sandwiches, sides, and drinks. I was definitely excited by...

Slapfish

My recent obsession with lobster rolls and sandwiches led me to Slapfish, a modern seafood shack specializing in lobster rolls, seafood sandwiches and chowder fries. They have several location in Southern California, though sadly none in...

Chowder Fries

Crispy french fries are covered with thick and creamy clam chowder. This is one hearty dish that will keep you warm this winter. Chowder fries, where have you been all my life? I can’t...

Sea & Smoke

Sea & Smoke, the sister restaurant to Urban Solace, is one of our go-to brunch spots. They have a good selection of dishes, a beautiful outdoor patio, and they take reservations so you don’t...

Holiday Spiced Mixed Nuts

With the holidays fast approaching, I’m working on my homemade gifts. I always like to make some personalized food-related gifts for friends and family that I’ll be seeing around the holidays. Last year, I...

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Oreo Lava Cakes

These Oreo Lava cakes start with a warm chocolate cake filled with a Oreo cookies and cream lava pudding center. This easy cake doesn’t require any mixers and is a great way to satisfy your...

El Pescador Fish Market

El Pescador Fish Market is a market and restaurant offering fresh seafood. We recently stopped by their La Jolla location after hearing a lot of positive reviews on their sandwiches. For most of the...

red velvet lava mug cake

Red Velvet Lava Mug Cake

This single serving red velvet mug cake has a molten lava chocolate center. It’s a festive cake for the holidays that is ready in just a few minutes. December is flying by and I...

Uses for the FoodSaver® System and a Giveaway

This post is sponsored by FoodSaver® Brand and SheKnows. Today, I’m sharing the many ways I use the FoodSaver® Vacuum Sealing System. I am also hosting a giveaway for a $100 Visa gift card! You might recall...