Kirbie's Cravings

Craftsman and Wolves

During our recent weekend trip to San Francisco, we had a chance to stop in at Craftsman and Wolves, a contemporary pâtisserie which I completely fell in love with. The interior has a sleek...

Apple Cranberry Bread with Pecan Streusel

Apple Cranberry Bread with Pecan Streusel Topping- This quick bread is sweet and moist, made with applesauce, dried cranberries and topped with a pecan streusel topping. This winter weather really makes me crave quick...

Buca Di Beppo

It’s been quite a while since I’ve been to Buca Di Beppo. For a while, it was the place to go for every birthday party, group celebration, etc. I was recently invited to dine...

Del Taco’s Epic Burritos and a Giveaway

Del Taco recently released a trio of new premium burritos, ranging between 14.0 to 18.5 ounces in weight. I was invited to taste all three burritos and was also given a few gift cards...

Oscar’s Mexican Seafood

Whenever people are visiting San Diego, they almost always ask me for fish taco recommendations. Mr. K and I actually don’t indulge in fish tacos that often. He loves them but I’m not as...

Candy Cane Mug Cake

Candy Cane Mug Cake- this peppermint flavored cake has swirls of red and white, just like a candy cane! This mug cake idea came to me as I was dosing off to sleep. I...

Golden Fried Chicken Wings

Golden Fried Chicken Wings- this recipe produces perfectly golden and extremely crunchy wings. There are very few kitchen projects that I can get Mr. K to help me with, but making fried chicken is...

Pho Cow Cali Express

It was super cold this weekend. At least, cold for San Diego. I was having a hard time be outside at all without freezing, but the cold weather did make me crave a hot...

Truffle Macaroni and Cheese

Truffle cheese is a cost-effective way to experience the luxury of truffles without breaking the bank so I used Trader Joe’s truffle cheese to make a rich and creamy truffle mac and cheese. The earthy truffle flavor pairs perfectly with cheese and pasta...

A Few of My Favorite Things

As usual, December snuck up on me. I’ve been scrambling to buy gifts and thought I’d take a moment to share a list of ideas for others still looking for present ideas. Electronics Roku...

B. Patisserie

The kouign amann I had at Dominique Ansel Bakery was one of the best sweets I’ve had this year. So when I got a tip that b. patisserie, a French bakery that opened last...

Pumpkin Bread

I’ve tried many pumpkin bread recipes and the recipe I’m sharing today is the best pumpkin bread I’ve made and my go-to during the fall. It has a perfect balance of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves...