Kirbie's Cravings
Hong Kong Egg Waffles

Hong Kong Egg Waffles

Hong Kong Egg Waffles (sometimes referred to as egg puffs, eggettes or bubble waffles) is a popular street dish. The sweet, waffle-like batter is cooked in a special mold. The end result is a waffle...

What to Expect When You’re With a Food Blogger

Whether you’re married to, dating, good friends with, related to, or just spend a lot of time with a food blogger, here are some of the things you may have encountered. This list is...

Little Caesars Soft Pretzel Crust Pizza

Little Caesars recently debuted a Soft Pretzel Crust Pepperoni Pizza. I usually see a lot of advertisements before these new items come out, but I surprisingly didn’t hear anything about this one until I...

Crunchy Baked Parmesan Chicken Bites

These chicken bites are so crispy and flavored with Parmesan cheese. They are breaded with panko breadcrumbs and baked instead of fried, so they are easier to make and a little healthier. Plus, you...

Bottega Americano

Bottega Americano

Bottega Americano, an Italian restaurant and marketplace, recently opened in San Diego’s East Village. I had been eagerly anticipating this opening, especially after seeing some pretty amazing preview photos of the interior. I was...

Skinny Apple Spice Mug Cake

This lightened up mug cake is perfect for the upcoming apple season, and it’s only approximately 172 calories. I hope you aren’t tired about hearing about my book. I was going to stop talking...

California Donuts

California Donuts opened a few months ago. I was curious about this little store, especially when I heard about their “California Dozen” of 14 donuts. This shopping plaza will also house a future Rita’s...

smashed cucumber salad

Smashed Chinese Cucumber Salad

A dish that involves smashing has got to be fun right? Smashed Cucumber Salad is a simple, flavorful, cold marinated Chinese-style cucumber salad (拍黄瓜, pai huang gua) that uses a knife smashing technique to...

Supernatural Sandwiches

Supernatural Sandwiches has received quite a lot of love from the various San Diego media outlets in recent months, with features in Zagat, San Diego Magazine, Eater, Thrillist and more. I’ve been wanting to...

Crunchy Skin Pork Belly

I know you’re probably thinking “What? Another pork belly post?” As you may have guessed, sometimes I get a little obsessed. Even though I’m convinced I found the most perfect roasted pork belly (which...

Weekend Things

Weekend Things

1. BBQ Party A few weeks ago, we went to a BBQ/house party. There was so much delicious food. I wish I took more photos, but I was too busy eating. Here are the...

Panda Express Innovation Kitchen

Does the idea of an orange chicken, chow mein and stir fried beef burrito entice you? Well, that is one of the many creations you can make at the new Panda Express Innovation Kitchen...