Kirbie's Cravings

Wrench and Rodent Seabasstropub

Wrench and Rodent is a sushi spot offering an unorthodox take on sushi. It’s a little hard to spot because it’s located inside Bull Taco (check out the google map image here). I was going to...

Pumpkin Cookie Butter Mug Cake

This mug cake combines cookie butter spread, pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice. The inspiration came from Trader Joe’s new pumpkin pie spice cookie butter, which I am completely in love with. I didn’t use...

Zucchini Noodles with Pumpkin Sauce

A creamy pumpkin curry sauce is tossed with zucchini noodles for a tasty meatless dish. This dish combines two of my current obsessions: pumpkin and zucchini noodles. It’s light, easy and makes a great...

Stuffed!

Stuffed! is a popular food truck in San Diego, known for their stuffed burgers. If you’re feeling ravenous, this is definitely the place to go for lunch. In addition to gourmet burgers, they also...

Tamsui

Tamsui, also known as Danshui, is a small city in northern Taiwan that is a popular tourist attraction because of its historic importance (in the 19th century it was the center for shipping). During my...

Shortcut Chinese Scallion Pancakes

These shortcut Chinese scallion pancakes taste similar to the traditional version, but without having to deal with kneading or rolling dough. The batter comes together in about 5 minutes. Chinese scallion pancakes (葱油饼, pronounced...

Seb’s Panini

Seb’s Panini is a panini stand that operates at several local San Diego farmers markets. It caught my attention when it was recently named one of “The 10 Best Panini in America” by The...

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Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Mug Cake

This Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Mug Cake is my new favorite pumpkin treat for fall. It’s a single-serving cake made with pumpkin, swirls of cinnamon sugar, and topped with a pumpkin pie spice cream cheese...

Low Calorie Blueberry Muffins

Fresh blueberry muffins that are low in calories. This is an easy one bowl recipe that produces fluffy delicious low-calorie blueberry muffins.This post is sponsored by Zing™ Baking Blend and SheKnows Media.

Eggslut

Eggslut is a very popular, egg-focused breakfast and lunch place, located in Grand Central Market (Los Angeles). It’s been high on my to-try list after reading about all the hype and seeing their breakfast...

Galaxy Taco

Galaxy Taco is a casual taco eatery by the owners of George’s on the Cove that recently opened in La Jolla, just blocks from La Jolla Shoes Beach. Partner Chef Trey Foshee also serves...

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Pumpkin Macaroni and Cheese

This pumpkin macaroni and cheese is ultra creamy with subtle hint of pumpkin. It’s warm, comforting, and ready in less than 30 minutes. The weather has finally cooled down in San Diego and rather...