Kirbie's Cravings

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...

Pumpkin Cheesecake Mug Cake

This easy microwave pumpkin cheesecake is great when you’re craving cheesecake but want something quick. It serves one and is ready to enjoy in just minutes. One of my favorite things to do is...

San Diego’s Finest Donuts

Continuing with my exploration of donut shops in San Diego, when I had lunch with CC last month, we stopped by San Diego’s Finest Donuts. The poor sign is a little worse for wear....

Flourless Peanut Butter Mug Cake

I haven’t had much time to bake lately, but that hasn’t stopped me from craving sweets. So once again, my mug cakes came to the rescue.

Pizzeria Mozza San Diego

Mr. K and I have been eagerly anticipating the opening of the San Diego location of Pizzeria Mozza since it was first announced last year. The pizza we’ve had at the Newport Beach location–...

Omelette Waffle

This omelette waffle is a fun twist on breakfast. It’s easy to make and you can customize it with all of your favorite fillings. Did you know you can cook an omelette in a...

Eataly

When we were went through airport security on our way home from New York City, our carry-on bags were searched. The security guard was extremely suspicious of the multiple bags of dry pasta I...

Thanksgiving Ideas

With Thanksgiving just a few days away, I thought I’d do a post sharing some recipe ideas and tips. Appetizer/Sides Avocado Bacon Fries Bacon Roasted Brussels Sprouts Bacon Wrapped Avocado Fries Brazilian Cheese Breads...