June 23, 2010
Taiyaki (fish shaped pancakes) revisited
by Kirbie
Taiyaki are Japanese fish-shaped pancakes. The batter is a bit different from regular pancake batter. It tends to be chewier, a little denser. They are usually filled with something sweet like red bean or...
June 22, 2010
San Diego County Fair
by Kirbie
I’ve been eagerly anticipating the opening of the San Diego Fair. Every year, I love seeing what new food creations will be at the fair and it’s a yearly tradition to go and sample...
June 18, 2010
Chocolate Mochi Seashells
by Kirbie
Chewy mini chocolate mochi cakes are a fun twist on traditional mochi. These little cakes are baked in a seashell pan and are a quick and easy dessert to make. I have to confess,...
June 17, 2010
Blueberry Mochi Cake
by Kirbie
This weekend I was on a blueberry baking frenzy. I’ve been waiting for blueberries to come in season. Blueberry is one of my favorite fruits to bake with. I love the purple-blue colors they...
June 15, 2010
Blueberry Boy Bait
by Kirbie
Blueberry Boy Bait is a delicious blueberry cake that is similar to a coffee cake. It is light and moist with a simple cinnamon sugar topping. Learn how this blueberry cake got its name...
June 11, 2010
Panda Cupcakes and a Giveaway
by Kirbie
** When I originally made this post, I put these adorable panda cookies on cupcakes that didn’t turn out so well. I was unsatisfied with the cupcakes, so I just had to remake the...
June 9, 2010
Big, Fat, Chewy Chocolate Chip cookies
by Kirbie
Sometimes I like to revisit recipes I’ve tried in the past that I didn’t like. A little older, a little wiser. Perhaps I didn’t bake them right the first time. In my quest for...
June 9, 2010
Easy Sugared doughnuts using Pillsbury biscuit dough
by Kirbie
Even though I enjoy my mini baked donuts, they are no substitute for the fried yeasty doughy taste of regular doughnuts. I’ve been reluctant to try to make my own fried doughnuts as I...
June 8, 2010
Mini baked donuts with vanilla glaze for Donut Day
by Kirbie
National Doughnut Day was this past Friday. To celebrate, I made some mini baked donuts. Ever since purchasing my Norpro Mini Donut Pan*, I’ve been scouring the internet for different mini baked donut recipes....
June 6, 2010
Coconut Tea Cake
by Kirbie
This coconut cake is soft and moist with flecks of coconuts in the cake. It’s a great snack cake to serve with coffee or tea or serve it for dessert with fresh fruit. I love the...
May 31, 2010
San Francisco Desserts
by Kirbie
I hope everyone had a wonderful Memorial weekend! As I alluded to in an earlier post, I had a very busy weekend. I flew home, spent some time with my parents, and attended an...
May 29, 2010
Strawberry Shortcake Cookies
by Kirbie
Strawberry shortcake cookies are a sweet way to use fresh strawberries when they are in season. The cookies are similar to scones and have a light and fluffy texture. During strawberry season I can’t...
