Kirbie's Cravings

Rita’s Italian Ice (Rancho Penasquitos)

Rita’s Italian Ice has continued to expand throughout San Diego, with their newest opening in Rancho Penasquitos last week. The popular shaved ice chain from the East Coast has several more locations set to...

Sugar Donut Muffins

These fluffy little donut muffins taste like old-fashioned donuts but are baked instead of fried. They make a perfect treat any time of the day. These mini donut muffins are one of my favorite...

Lemonade Raspberry Bars

These sweet and tart raspberry lemonade bars sit on a buttery crust and are topped with a delicious crumble. I’m in love with these lemonade raspberry bars. They are really easy to make and...

Puesto La Jolla

The original location for Puesto recently got a makeover. The fast casual taco joint now serves a full bar and dinner menu, having expanded into the space next door. (During the day it’s still...

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Iced Tea Margaritas (Teagaritas)

Iced Tea meats Margaritas in this festive fusion cocktail. Happy National Tequila Day! To celebrate, I created these Iced Tea Margaritas, or Iced Teagaritas. I had so much fun with my Iced Tea Sangrias...

Union Kitchen and Tap Gaslamp

Union Kitchen and Tap recently opened a second location in the heart of Gaslamp. In addition to the extensive bar selection which they are known for, this new location has a menu prepared by...

Watermelon Tequila Jello Shots

These tequila jello shots are the perfect party dessert this summer. So technically there is no watermelon in these jello shots. It’s made up of tequila and strawberry flavored Jell-O, placed into lime shells....

It’s Boba Time

It’s Boba Time, a chain with several locations in Southern California, recently opened on Convoy Street, occupying the former Yoshinoya space. It’s a big space to fill and It’s Boba Time does so with...

Baked Honey Garlic Chicken

Crunchy baked chicken pieces are coated in a honey garlic sauce. A perfect weeknight meal. I’m currently obsessed with baking chicken in panko crumbs after making my baked orange chicken. The chicken comes out...

Tacos Perla

  Tacos Perla recently opened in North Park, serving gourmet tacos and cricket toppings. Traditional tacos are priced at $3.95 and nontraditional tacos are $4.95 each. For an additional $.75 you can add chicharrones...

Matcha Mochi Popsicles

Creamy matcha flavored ice pops are mixed with chewy bits of mochi. I absolutely love the Froyo Mochi Ice Pops I made a few weeks ago and have been making them non-stop. Recently I...

Pearl’s Chinese Cuisine (Anniversary Meal)

Pearl’s Chinese Cuisine (Anniversary Meal)

A few weeks ago, Mr. K and I celebrated our second wedding anniversary. Boy has time just flown by! Following with tradition, we revisited the spot where we had a our ceremony (La Jolla...