Kirbie's Cravings

Tpumps

Tpumps is a boba tea shop chain that has become very popular in Northern California. During my last visit home, my sister introduced me to this newest trend in tapioca tea: adding multiple pumps...

British Scones

These traditional British scones differ from American scones. They use less butter, have a tender crumb, and just a hint of sweetness. I tasted my first scone from a coffee cart during my freshmen...

Bruxie revisit

I’ve been trying to satisfy my Bruxie waffle sandwich cravings before the students come back to SDSU. My initial visit to the San Diego location can be found here. I previously discussed my love...

Tequila Lime Chicken Crispers

Crispy baked tequila lime chicken is a delicious combination of flavors. Breaded baked chicken that is coated with a sweet tequila lime glaze. This is an easy chicken recipe that is ready to serve...

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...