August 25, 2009
Gingersnaps
by Kirbie
Gingersnaps are so easy to make and are wonderful all year-round, but especially during the holidays, so you’ll want to add these spiced cookies to your must-make baking list! Until recently, I’ve never eaten...
August 25, 2009
Opera Cafe & Patisserie Part 2- Desserts
by Kirbie
As I indicated in my previous Opera Cafe & Patisserie post, I would cover the desserts I ordered to go in another post. Opera Cafe & Patisserie 9254 Scranton Rd San Diego, CA 92121...
August 24, 2009
Opera Cafe & Patisserie
by Kirbie
Opera Cafe & Patisserie 9254 Scranton Rd San Diego, CA 92121 (858) 458-9050 www.operapatisserie.com Opera Cafe & Patisserie has been on my radar for a while now. I was never able to visit because...
August 20, 2009
Plum & Pluot Buckle
by Kirbie
Plum & Plout Buckle combines two summer stone fruits into a soft cake that goes perfectly with a scoop of ice cream. Buckles are easy to make and great if you have leftover fruit...
August 19, 2009
Golden City Late Night
by Kirbie
Golden City 5375 Kearny Villa Rd San Diego, CA 92123 (858) 565-6682 www.goldencitysandiego.com I have been wanting to try Golden City for either their lunch or late night special for a while now. Normally,...
August 19, 2009
Blueberry and Strawberry Muffins
by Kirbie
I love blueberry muffins and this recipe takes the best of my favorite recipe with some fresh strawberries added in for an extra fruity punch. The fruit is folded into the batter and the...
August 11, 2009
Matcha Green Tea Pound Cake
by Kirbie
This Matcha Pound Cake is flavored with green tea and easy to make. It’s dense like a classic pound cake with just the right amount of sweetness. I found a matcha pound cake recipe from Sarah The Baker Yoon on milk...
August 8, 2009
Trend Restaurant
by Kirbie
Trend Restaurant400 Moffett BlvdMountain View, CA My family used to rave about the authentic delicious Sichuan dishes served at Trend. I never got to visit it with my family. Recently, they have introduced a...
August 5, 2009
White Fungus Soup
by Kirbie
While the name may not sound very appealing to those unfamiliar with this traditional Chinese dessert, this is an easy, tasty dessert soup that is perfect for a hot summer day and offers many...
August 1, 2009
Soy Sauce Cucumber Salad
by Kirbie
Cucumber salad is a refreshing and easy side dish. This version is a Chinese-style one I learned how to make from my mom and is still one of my favorite easy salads. Learn which...
July 24, 2009
Almond tofu
by Kirbie
With the hot weather, I've been into finding more refreshing, lighter snacks. Almond tofu fits that category perfectly. It's easy to make from a mix, is served cold, and satisfies my sweet tooth. For...
July 10, 2009
San Diego County Fair Part 2
by Kirbie
Boyfriend and I made one more trip to the San Diego Fair before it ended, to try a couple more items of fair food. My previous post on the fair can be found here....
