Kirbie's Cravings

Parmesan Chipotle Corn on the Cob

Tender roasted or grilled corn, seasoned with cheesy parmesan and spicy chipotle. This chipotle corn recipe is sure to be a popular summer side dish. Sometimes something so simple can make a world of difference....

San Diego County Fair 2014

The San Diego County Fair is once again here. It’s something I look forward to every year and this year is no exception. This year’s theme is the Fab Four, celebrating the 50th anniversary...

Nutella Stuffed Waffles

These fluffy, short-cut waffles are stuffed with a gooey Nutella filling, perfect for a weekend breakfast treat. I got the idea to make Nutella stuffed waffles last week. Normally, waffles have a liquid batter,...

TJ Oyster Bar 1 (original)

As I mentioned last week in my TJ Oyster Bar 2 post, I recently visited both TJ Oyster Bar locations. While the newer location is a bigger, sit-down restaurant, the original one is a...

Mini Mochi Donuts

These mini chewy mochi cakes are shaped like donuts and topped with a chocolate glaze. National Donut Day was last Friday, which is what inspired me to make these. I had my housewarming this...

Altantic Seafood & Dim Sum Restaurant- Wedding Banquet

A few weeks ago, I attended the wedding of a good friend. He asked me to take pictures of the food, since he knows I’ve shared past wedding dinners on this blog, and I...

photo of glasses of iced tea sangria

Iced Tea Sangria

Refreshing brewed iced tea is combined with wine and seasonal fruit for a perfect party drink. This weekend I’ll be hosting my first official house party. I’m quite excited but also nervous. I decided...

TJ Oyster Bar 2 (new location)

TJ Oyster Bar has become quite popular in San Diego, especially since the opening of their new location. While the original location is a casual taco shop, the new location is a sit-down restaurant...

Healthier Honey Sriracha Chicken

Tender bites of chicken are coated in this flavorful honey sriracha sauce; perfect for a weeknight meal. One of my favorite chicken variations has been the honey sriracha chicken I made a few months...

T-Pop Desserts & More

T-Pop Desserts & More is a new dessert and boba tea shop that opened a few weeks ago. I was drawn in after seeing pictures of their honey brick toast. The decor is interesting,...

Kung Pao Shrimp

Kung pao shrimp is an easy Chinese stir-fry you can make at home. I’m sharing my best tips for making it, including how to cook the shrimp so they’re plump and juicy. If you...

Rita’s Italian Ice

Rita’s Italian Ice, a famous East Coast chain known for their ice and custard combination, has been expanding to the West Coast. Several locations are set to open in San Diego this year. I’ve...