Kirbie's Cravings

Toscanini’s Ice Cream (World’s Best Ice Cream?)

During my trip last Fall to Boston, my brother took us to Toscanini’s Ice Cream, which makes quite a bold claim on their storefront window. They quote the New York Times as once proclaiming...

Single Serving Birthday Cake Cookie

This birthday cake cookie is crispy around the edges, soft in the center, and made with sprinkles for a festive treat. It’s an easy single cookie recipe when you’re craving something sweet. I made one deliciously big and festive cookie...

CB’s Cupcakes

CB’s Cupcakes is a cupcake store and catering company that offers create-your-own cupcakes. I’ve been really into the customized pizza places, so why not cupcakes? The prices are pretty reasonable: $1.50 for a mini...

Red Lobster Copycat Cheddar Bay Biscuits

Tender and fluffy cheddar bay biscuits are a homemade version of the one’s at Red Lobster. This is an easy drop biscuit recipe – they are cheesy and savory with a hint of garlic....

3 Ingredient Biscuits

Flaky homemade biscuits with just 3 ingredients! This recipe is so easy to make and is ready in 30 minutes. They are perfect for breakfast or as a side dish for dinner. I just...

Juniper & Ivy

It’s not often that one of the hottest chefs in America decides to open a restaurant in San Diego, so when Chef Richard Blais (winner of Top Chef All-Stars) announced he was coming to...

Honey Walnut Shrimp

Honey walnut shrimp just like you get at Chinese restaurants. Lightly breaded shrimp coated in a creamy sweet sauce and served with candied walnuts. This Honey Walnut Shrimp is easy to make and only...

Shrimp Three Ways with OXO

I was recently lucky enough to be one of the bloggers selected to participate in OXO’s Shrimp Showdown. We were given some OXO shrimp related kitchen tools along with five pounds of glorious shrimp...

Yu’s Garden Breakfast

One of the things I miss most about Taiwan is the breakfast. There are very few options for Taiwanese breakfast, especially in San Diego. Yu’s Garden began serving Taiwanese breakfast a few weeks ago....

Shrimp Toast

I haven’t had shrimp toast since I was a kid. And even then, I’ve only ever had it at restaurants. A few weeks ago when I was watching The Taste, one of the contestants...

Latest Kitchen Tools and Equipment

I love collecting new kitchen tools and equipment. I recently acquired a few that I am really loving and wanted to share. Progressive International Magnetic Measuring Spoons I’ve gone through a few set of...

Fish and Seafood Tacos for Lent

Happy Friday everyone! Here is another edition of Fish/Seafood Fridays. So far I’ve tackled fast food burger chains, sandwich shops, and for this edition I’m doing a round-up of fast food taco chains. Del...