Kirbie's Cravings

Cauliflower Tots

These 4 ingredient cauliflower tots are so flavorful, you won’t miss the potato. The cauliflower texture is so similar to the potato, some might even be fooled into thinking these are regular tater tots. I’ve been cooking a little...

Chicken Charlie’s FryBQ

Chicken Charlie’s, the popular Southern California Fair vendor known for its deep fried creations including items like fried Kool-Aid, fried Oreos, and Krispy Kreme chicken sandwiches, opened its first brick and mortar location in San Diego a...

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Matcha Green Tea Mochi Cookies

These matcha green tea cookies are crispy and chewy, with pieces of mochi sprinkled throughout. As you know, I love mochi. I especially like it when they are bite-sized and multi-colored. I previously made...

Weekend Things

1. My obsession with cute Korean cosmetics continues. I previously showed you some of the Tonymoly items I bought. After purchasing those, I found the adorable Etude House line of owl hand creams. They...

Ballast Point Brewing & Spirits

Ballast Point recently opened a new tasting room in the Miramar area. The new location is huge–100,000 square feet of space. Not only is a there a spacious bar area for drinking and watching games,...

Pumpkin Pie Mug Cake

If you enjoy pumpkin pie but don’t want an entire pie to deal with, this is for you. Single-serving pumpkin pie mug cake, ready in less than 10 minutes. Every year, I look forward...

Starbucks Secret Menu Part 2

I’m obsessed with “secret drink options” at Starbucks. Last year, I shared some Starbucks Secret Menu drinks I tried. Since then, I’ve been compiling a new list, so this is Part 2. There are no...

Self Serve Boba Drinks at Class 302 Cafe

Four words: Self Serve Boba Drinks. What is it? Imagine Yogurtland (or another self-serve frozen yogurt shop), but for boba drinks. You get a cup, you choose from more than a dozen different toppings, a...

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Microwave Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookie

This pumpkin cookie cooks in a mug in the microwave. It’s full of melty chocolate chips and an easy treat when you’re craving a fall treat. This single-serving microwave cookie is ready in just...

Iceskimo (New Store)

Iceskimo, a Taiwanese-style snow ice shop, opened its permanent location this past weekend. As you recall, I posted about Iceskimo when it was a pop-up inside Pangea Bakery over the summer. I’ve been really looking...

Apple Pies in Apples

This fun fall dessert takes baked apples to a new level. They combine fresh baked apples with apple pie for a cute dessert and a fun twist on apple pie. Apple pie filling is...

Frost Me Cupcakes

Frost Me Cupcakes, a gourmet cupcake bakery that was a winner on Food Network’s Cupcake Wars, recently opened a shop in Seaport Village, and a smaller stand inside UTC mall. We were at the mall...