Kirbie's Cravings

Aranzi Cafe

My trip to Taiwan was full of cuteness overload. One great example was Aranzi Cafe, a chain of bakery cafes originally from Japan and with several locations in Taipei. They offer some of the...

Lemonade (UTC Mall)

The second San Diego location of Lemonade opened last Friday, located inside UTC mall, right across from the Dining Terrace. The location is open, spacious and includes a large outdoor patio section as well....

Cauliflower Crusted Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

This is a great low carb solution that still allows you to enjoy a comforting grilled cheese sandwich. The bread is made out of cauliflower!

Lucky Donuts & Deli

This weekend we tried Lucky Donuts & Deli for the first time. They have two locations, both along the same street. We had noticed the sign for the original spot on several occasions and...

Mandarin Orange Chicken Quesadillas

Chicken quesadillas get an Asian-twist and are made with Mandarin orange chicken and fresh vegetables. They are easy to make thanks to a quick short-cut and a fun dinner for busy weeknights. This post...

Tapas 24

For our first night in Barcelona, we chose to dine at Tapas 24, a popular tapas bar that consistently popped up during my trip research. When we arrived, there was a long line, but...

Trader Joe’s August Edition

I haven’t seen a Fearless Flyer since June but I couldn’t help but go and check out the latest Trader Joe’s products. Popcorn in a Pickle This tastes just as it sounds: pickle flavored popcorn....

Churro Waffles

These mini churro waffles are crispy and airy. They are easy to cook in your waffle iron and make a fun breakfast, brunch or snack.   These churro waffles are great just as they are...

Lemonade

Lemonade is a popular fast casual, cafeteria-style restaurant chain originally from Los Angeles which opened its first San Diego location recently in Hillcrest (a second one is set to open inside UTC mall soon). My brother...

Sesame Cucumber Noodle Salad

This cold cucumber salad is a twist on the Chinese-style cucumber salad. It’s light, refreshing and easy to put together. Since I’ve been obsessed lately with spiralizing vegetables, I decided to make a sesame cucumber...

Spanish Churros with Chocolate

Spanish-style churros with chocolate, also referred to as churros con chocolate are easy to make in your own home. These churros are light, airy and crisp served with a thick, almost-pudding like hot chocolate. During...

Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee

Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee is a very popular doughnut shop in Orange County and one we’ve enjoyed on several occassions. It’s been a while since our last visit, and over the weekend while running some...