Kirbie's Cravings

Skinny Pumpkin Mug Cake

This lighter version of my pumpkin spice mug is only 190 calories. It’s a nice little treat you don’t have to feel guilty about and ready in just a few minutes. I don’t know...

Honey Orange Chicken

This honey orange chicken dish has crunchy chicken pieces that are baked and do not use any panko breadcrumbs. The chicken tastes and looks like it has been deep-fried, but it isn’t. I’m so...

Kettner Exchange

Kettner Exchange recently opened in Little Italy. I have been eagerly following this new restaurant project since it was announced a year ago. The restaurant has two levels, with both indoor and outdoor seating....

7 Layer Pizza Dip

This Pizza Dip has seven layers of cheese and pizza toppings for a fun game day or party snack. It’s easy to make and perfect with tortilla chips! I love game day appetizers, so I’m excited to...

Froissants from Extraordinary Desserts

Froissants from Extraordinary Desserts

Froissants™, or fried croissants, is the newest item at Extraordinary Desserts. Last week, I saw these delicious looking fried croissants all over my Instagram feed, and I immediately wanted to try them. When I...

Apple Chips

Apple Chips

These baked crispy apple chips are a great healthy snack that you can easily make at home. Is it Monday already? I’m going to keep things simple as it’s been a really long day....

Hello Kitty Con 2014 Preview

Hello Kitty Con 2014 Preview

This year marks the 40th Anniversary of Hello Kitty. To celebrate, the world’s first ever official Hello Kitty Convention is taking place this weekend in downtown Los Angeles at The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA. If you weren’t...

Homemade Fruit Roll-Ups (Fruit Leather)

It’s very easy to make your own fruit roll-ups and in this post, I’m sharing my best tips for making them. Learn which fruit is the best to use for fruit leather and what equipment you...

Din Tai Fung Costa Mesa

Din Tai Fung recently opened a new branch inside the high-end shopping mall South Coast Plaza, located in Costa Mesa. I was initially concerned about how this new one would be because I wasn’t...

Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken

Baked sweet and sour chicken is just as good as take-out but lighter and healthier because it isn’t fried. The crispy chicken with thick orange sauce is so delicious and easy to make. I’ve had...

Avocado Macaroni and Cheese in a Mug

This creamy, single serving avocado macaroni and cheese is made with a microwave and in a mug. It’s ready in less than 5 minutes, for a nice warm meal. The current weather has left...

Lindt Hello Collection

Lindt Hello Collection

Lindt, one of my favorite chocolate companies, recently had a national launch of their Hello collection (it was previously only available in limited stores). I was offered a few complimentary samples, which didn’t last long....