Kirbie's Cravings

Chocolate Avocado Bread

I’ve been baking a lot with avocados lately. The other day, I decided to try making a quick bread using avocados. The avocados makes this chocolate quick bread rich and moist and it’s quite...

Specialty’s Cafe & Bakery

I’ve heard good things about Specialty’s from several friends. There are multiple locations in California, with two in San Diego. My friends had recommended the one in La Jolla, but it’s only open during...

Ultimate Biscoff Cake

If you love Biscoff cookies you will love this cake. You only need three ingredients to make the Biscoff cake, which are two cakes stacked on each other with a layer of whipped cream...

Which Wich?

Which Wich? Superior Sandwiches has been on my to-do list for a few years now. There are a few locations in San Diego, but the only one I knew of was the one in...

Strawberry Tiramisu with Nutella

Tiramisu is a delicious no-bake summer dessert. This version has fresh strawberries and Nutella along with layers of coffee and rum-soaked ladyfingers and creamy mascarpone cheese. A few months ago, I made a no-bake...

Summer Stuff

Is it August already? How did this happen? Summer is my favorite season and every year it passes by so fast. I can’t believe summer is more than half over. We’ve been super busy...

San Diego Comic Con Wrap Up

Two weeks ago, Mr. K and I attended San Diego Comic Con. We’ve been lucky enough to attend the last few years and even though we have very different reasons for going, it’s become...

Latte Ice Pops

I had this brilliant idea to make swirled latte ice pops, with layers of a sweet cream and coffee. Of course when I tried out my idea, I realize it wasn’t going to work...

Mesa

Mr. K and I recently had a very nice dinner at Mesa, a lounge in Costa Mesa. I only wish it was closer. If so, would have already returned in a heartbeat. We loved...

Starburst Minis and a Giveaway

If you haven’t already guessed it, I’m a candy fiend. I can’t go one day without ending a meal with some candy and I am obsessed with trying new candy. Recently, I was contacted...

Sea & Smoke

Sea & Smoke, the newest restaurant by Chef Matt Gordon (Urban Solace, Solace & the Moonlight Lounge) recently opened and I just couldn’t wait to check it out. I was especially excited for this...

Lime Coconut Mug Cake

This lime coconut mug cake is flavored with fresh lime zest and coconut milk. Plus, it only takes a couple of minutes to make! I was inspired to make this Lime Coconut Mug cake...