Kirbie's Cravings

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...

Chengdu Taste

Chengdu Taste has been one of the buzziest new restaurants in the San Gabriel Valley since its opening, with lines out the door at all hours. It got even more popular after being reviewed...

Peppermint Chocolate Mug Cake

Peppermint Chocolate Mug Cake- a minty, chocolate microwave cake perfect for winter. Best eaten warm during these cold months. I’ve been on a peppermint crushing kick lately. Smashing the little peppermint candies with a...

Vessel Restaurant inside Kona Kai Resort

The Kona Kai Resort in San Diego recently underwent more than $20 million of renovations. Last month, Mr. K and I were invited to check out the revamped Vessel Restaurant for a 6-course dinner...

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5 Minute Peppermint Fudge

This peppermint fudge recipe is so easy to make with 3 ingredients. This is a quick microwave fudge recipe with white chocolate and crushed peppermint candy. It’s perfect for the holidays! I love making fudge in the microwave. It’s so easy! I’m...

Puesto (The Headquarters)

We recently visited the new Puesto location inside The Headquarters at Seaport District. While the La Jolla location is a fast-casual eatery, the downtown location is quite impressive. The sit-down restaurant consists of two...

Pumpkin Mochi

Pumpkin flavored mochi. The chewy Japanese confectionery sweet gets a Western twist with the addition of pumpkin. One dessert I always make for Thanksgiving is pumpkin mochi. If you have some leftover pumpkin puree,...

Venissimo Cheese

Venissimo Cheese just recently opened its newest location in The Headquarters at Seaport District. And this shop is actually openmuch later than its other San Diego locations. Mr. K and I are both cheese...

Brazilian Cheese Breads

In addition to the sweets I brought to Thanksgiving, I also baked some Brazilian Cheese Breads. I am so in love with these breads, which are called Pão De Queijo. They are savory cheesy...

Thanksgiving Wrap-Up

I hope everyone had a safe and delicious Thanksgiving. This year, Mr. K and I spent Thanksgiving Day with his side of the extended family, which meant quite a layout of food. I was...

Trader Joe’s November Edition

The most recent Fearless Flyer from Trader Joe’s features quite a few Thanksgiving themed foods. Soon after reading it, I went over to Trader Joe’s to pick up some things. Unfortunately, they were out...