Kirbie's Cravings

Strawberries and Cream Mug Cake

This summery mug cake has a sweet cream cake base and is studded with bright red strawberry pieces. Between Wimbledon and the World Cup, our TV has pretty much permanently been on ESPN. I...

The Secret Cookie Service Stand

It’s been a while since I wrote about The Secret Cookie Service, a late night cookie delivery service in San Diego with “secret cookie service agents” dressed in suits and donning dark shades, delivering...

Mexican "Fried" Ice cream

Mexican “Fried” Ice Cream

This Mexican “Fried” Ice Cream doesn’t require any frying, but the crunchy cinnamon coating gives the sensation of a fried dessert. It’s a fun dessert you easily make at home. Summer is here and...

Bruxie

Bruxie, the popular Orange County chain famous for their waffle sandwiches, recently opened their first San Diego location. I was extremely excited by this opening, having tried one of the Orange County locations previously....

peanut butter cup fudge

Peanut Butter Cup Oreo Fudge

This easy, microwave peanut butter fudge is stuffed with peanut butter cups and Oreo cookie pieces. I finally got my hands on the limited edition Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Oreos (thanks Leanne for the...

Kitchen Inspirations from LG Studio

Kitchen Inspirations from LG Studio

As many of you know, I bought my first house earlier this year and have spent the majority of my spare time decorating and furnishing it. I previously shared some of the photos from...

Blush Desserts

Blush Desserts had its official grand opening this weekend, complete with a dragon dance ceremony. We were lucky with our timing. We arrived early enough to order some desserts and watch the dragon dancing....

Sriracha Buffalo Wings

Spicy Buffalo wings get a little twist with the use of Sriracha sauce. Yes, I’m still on my Sriracha kick. My latest creation is making buffalo wings with Sriracha sauce. The sauce for Buffalo...

Garden Update and OXO Giveaway

Another month has passed and it’s time for another house update (plus a giveaway by OXO at the end of this post)! The part of the house we actually have spent the majority of...

Common Theory Public House

I have eagerly been following Eater’s coverage of the new Common Theory Public House. With its grand opening last weekend, I couldn’t wait a minute longer. We tried out the two previous former occupants...

Cookies and Cream Ice Pops

These creamy ice pops have chocolate cookie crumbles and Oreo cream scattered throughout. With summer officially here, I couldn’t wait to break out my ice pop molds. I love making ice pops. They are...

Laduree

Ladurée, along with Pierre Hermé, are the two most famous bakeries for macarons in France. There is much debate as to who makes the superior macaron. I am firmly in the Pierre Herme camp,...