December 1, 2010
Sweet Potato Bread with Pecan Streusel
by Kirbie
I have a bunch of sweet potatoes left over, so I’ve been trying out more sweet potato recipes. While I’ve enjoyed the sweet potato cupcake roses I’ve made the past few years, I would...
December 1, 2010
Soft and fluffy Raisin rolls
by Kirbie
After successfully making soft and fluffy milk bread using the “tangzhong” method, I’ve been excited to try more recipes using the tangzhong method. I love how soft, fluffy and bouncy the bread is and...
November 30, 2010
Searsucker
by Kirbie
After an amazing dining experience at Cucina Urbana, I felt a renewed vigor to check out some other places on my to-do list. Searsucker is the creation of Brian Malarkey, former Top Chef contestant,...
November 29, 2010
Pumpkin Spice Cakes
by Kirbie
The pumpkin spice cakes are baked in a pumpkin cakelet pan for a fun mini-sized fall dessert. The cakes are flavored with autumn spices and are great for Thanksgiving. After using my Martha Stewart...
November 22, 2010
Cucina Urbana
by Kirbie
I heart Cucina Urbana. Let me start off with that. I really do. I can’t wait to go back. I had heard the buzz about Cucina Urbana for a while, but just didn’t have...
November 22, 2010
Sweet Potato Chocolate Chip Cookies
by Kirbie
These chocolate chip cookies are made with sweet potato puree, giving them a fall twist. They’re soft and cake-like, with chocolate in every bite. With only a couple of days left before Thanksgiving, I...
November 20, 2010
Cheese Tapioca Breads
by Kirbie
The texture of these cheese tapioca breads is a cross between the chewy crust of a fresh baked French baguette and Japanese mochi. The breads are light and airy, with a lot of pocket...
November 19, 2010
Soft and Fluffy Milk Bread (with a secret ingredient to keep it soft)
by Kirbie
This soft milk bread recipe is made using the tangzhong method, an Asian bread starter that naturally makes bread stay amazingly soft and tender. If you love soft and fluffy homemade bread, you have...
November 17, 2010
Cranberry Persimmon Bread
by Kirbie
Cranberry Persimmon Bread is an easy fall recipe. It’s lightly flavored with fresh persimmon with dried cranberries mixed in. On my last trip home, I got a whole bag of persimmons. My mom has...
November 16, 2010
Pecan Streusel Pumpkin Bread
by Kirbie
I decided to stray away from my go-to pumpkin bread recipe this weekend. It wasn’t easy. I’ve been wanting to try another recipe for a while, but I love the other recipe so much....
November 15, 2010
Steamed Pumpkin Mochi
by Kirbie
I finally did it! The past few weeks I’ve been working on trying to create individual pumpkin mochis. I’ve made pumpkin mochi cake several times and it is a staple every year at the...
November 11, 2010
Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Donut Muffins
by Kirbie
Pumpkin Donut Muffins with a cinnamon sugar coating are an easy treat to make for the fall season. These are mini donut muffins that are perfect for sharing. I love any kind of donut,...
