Kirbie's Cravings

Individual Spinach Dip Pretzel Bread Bowls

These individual spinach dip pretzel bread bowls are perfect for Superbowl Sunday. All your guests can have their own individual dip and then eat the bowl after. Superbowl is almost here and my mind...

Pieology

Pieology, a fast casual custom pizza chain with various locations throughout California, recently opened two locations in San Diego (Sports Arena and Balboa). There’s already quite a few custom fast casual pizza restaurants in...

Porto’s Bakery

Porto’s Bakery, a Cuban bakery famous for their potato balls and guava cheese rolls, is a favorite of ours and we try to stop by a few times a year when in the LA...

Shrimp Chips

Shrimp Chips, also called prawn crackers, are colorful fried chips often served at Chinese and Vietnamese restaurants as decor with dishes like crispy duck. They have a slight sea/shrimp flavor and are usually made...

‘Lette Macarons

‘Lette Macarons, a popular macaron chain in Los Angeles, recently opened a kiosk inside the UTC mall. The beautiful displays of macaron towers have been attracting a crowd. There was a steady stream of...

Bacon Cups

I made bacon cups. Yes, that’s right: bacon cups. As in, cups made entirely out of bacon. They are as delicious as they sound. They hold up really well and only need 3 strips...

Gelato Paradiso

Gelato Paradiso recently opened inside The Headquarters. The gelato shop also has two popular locations in Orange County. As soon as we entered, we were greeted to a friendly staff, who offered us as...

Egg Drop Soup

This egg drop soup recipe is easy to make and tastes just like the one served at Chinese restaurants. It’s a great soup to enjoy with other Chinese dishes or all on its own...

Grant Grill

If you’re still thinking of where to dine during Restaurant Week, I highly recommend checking out Grant Grill, located inside the historic US Grant hotel. (It’s also a good choice for fine dining even...

Single Serving Peanut Butter Cookie

This easy recipe makes one thick and peanut buttery cookie in just minutes. I had so much fun making my single serving Nutella cookie. So of course I had to experiment with more versions,...

Seasons 52 (The Headquarters)

Seasons 52 recently opened a second location in San Diego, inside The Headquarters. We visited for lunch on Sunday, taking advantage of the first day of San Diego Restaurant Week. Grilled Garlic Chicken Pesto...

Healthy Noodle Salad Rolls

These salad rolls are stuffed with zero-calories noodles, veggies, and then wrapped in colorful soy wrappers. They’re a healthy low-calorie noodle roll that is great for light lunches and snacks. I made some super...