Kirbie's Cravings

Individual Seven-Layer Dip Cups

If you’re looking for a party recipe idea this Labor Day weekend, may I suggest these individual seven layer dip cups? No more sharing, double dipping, etc. It’s pretty easy to make. You just...

Pâtisserie Chantilly

During my Torrance/LA trip, my friend introduced me to this lovely bakery, Pâtisserie Chantilly, which offers French-style desserts with a Japanese influence. Once inside, there was a large display of individual cake slices and...

Microwave Chocolate Cupcakes

I made these cupcakes, including the frosting, without having to turn on the oven or the stove top. Given the current heat wave, I really have not felt like making anything that will make...

East Gourmet Seafood Restaurant and Lobster Special

On a recent trip to Los Angeles, we stopped by East Gourmet Seafood Restaurant for their dim sum. There are many options for dim sum in the area, but the reason we chose this...

Glossy and Smooth Macaroni and Cheese

I saw this photo of a bowl of macaroni and cheese that looked so perfectly smooth and glossy. It looked like it came out of a magazine. You know, like how you picture macaroni...

Noodle J-I

Finally, there is a spot in San Diego that serves some really good jajangmyeon (black bean sauce noodle). Located in the Zion market food court, Noodle J-I has been extremely popular since opening a...

5 Minute Chinese Buns

I stumbled across a way to make the traditional Chinese buns without a steamer or the use of yeast. This recipe takes less than five minutes to whip together and you cook it in...

1 Minute Microwave Chocolate Mochi Donuts

The other day I was really craving mochi. I was too lazy to make an entire pan of chocolate mochi, so I decided to make a quick and easy mochi mug cake. After I...

Teavana

A Teavana location opened up inside the UTC mall last week. We had seen the store sign shortly after UTC mall debuted its remodel, but it’s taken quite some time to finally open. We...

King’s Hawaiian Bakery

It’s been a really long time since I’ve visited King’s Hawaiian Bakery. On my last trip to Torrance, we stopped by so I could grab some rainbow bread, guava chiffon cake and more. There...

Chocolate Almond Mug Cake

I’m so excited that it’s Friday that I’m having a hard time sitting still to write this post! I’ve been wanting to make an almond flavored mug cake for a while now. I love...

Queenstown Public House

Queenstown Public House always seems to be buzzing during weekend brunch time, so we recently went to check it out. It’s a Kiwi inspired restaurant by the same owners of Raglan Public House and...