December 27, 2010
Matcha mochi cake
by Kirbie
Over Thanksgiving, I had baked some pumpkin mochi cake for BF’s parents. BF’s mom really liked it and so for Christmas, I decided to bake her some green tea mochi cake. I thought of...
December 20, 2010
Chocolate gift cakelets
by Kirbie
I vowed that I didn’t need any more Nordic Ware pans. And then I saw this one. And suddenly I found myself with a new Nordic Ware Gift Cakelette Pan*. In my defense, I...
December 18, 2010
Red Velvet Shortbread Cookies
by Kirbie
Red velvet shortbread cookies are buttery, crumbly cookies made with cocoa powder. The red color is perfect for the holidays and each cookie is dipped in chocolate for a special touch. I saw these...
December 16, 2010
Kous Kous Restaurant
by Kirbie
Kous Kous 3940 4th Ave, # 110 San Diego, CA 92103 (619) 295-5560 https://www.kouskousrestaurant.com/ Ever since trying the lamb tagine at Kous Kous a few months ago, I’ve been dreaming of it and have...
December 14, 2010
Day 9 of giveaways
by Kirbie
Welcome to Day 9 of the 12 days of giveaways! The winner for Day 1 of giveaways has been chosen! Congratulations Ivanna! I’ve sent your contact information to Oh! Nuts and they should be...
December 13, 2010
Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Cookies
by Kirbie
Cake mix chocolate chip cookies are a really easy recipe you can make with just four ingredients. This version is a red velvet chocolate chip cookie recipe which is great for holidays. If you...
December 12, 2010
Sausage Rolls
by Kirbie
Savory sausages wrapped in bread that is fluffy on the inside with a crunchy crust. These sausage rolls are inspired by ones sold at Chinese bakeries. Milk bread is one of my favorite homemade...
December 11, 2010
Milk Bread Take 2
by Kirbie
Milk bread is a Chinese bread with an amazing bouncy and soft texture that stays soft for days. It’s made using the tangzhong method which creates texture. I’m sharing how to make it with step by step instructions and...
December 10, 2010
Matcha bread rolls
by Kirbie
If you read my blog regularly, you know I’ve been obsessed with making breads with the Tangzhong method lately. A chinese woman, Yvonne Chen, published a book a few years ago where she describes...
December 6, 2010
Day 1 of Giveaways and Nutella Cream Horns
by Kirbie
Please note, this giveaway is now closed. It’s December! I love December. The snow, the music, the colors, the holiday spirit. I have so many Christmas dessert ideas this year and hopefully, I’ll get...
December 3, 2010
Pumpkin Muffins with Pecan Streusel
by Kirbie
Pumpkin streusel muffins combine my favorite fall ingredient with a crunchy sweet streusel topping. The pumpkin muffins are spiced with nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves which is perfect with the pecan streusel. These easy...
December 3, 2010
Twofer Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie
by Kirbie
A few weeks ago, I saw a recipe for a Thanksgiving Twofer pie from Dorie Greenspan, which combines pecan and pumpkin pie. I thought it was such a great idea, letting you eat two...
