Kirbie's Cravings

Spirits of Mexico Festival Giveaway

I’ve got another great giveaway for those in or near the San Diego area. And if you haven’t already, there is still some time to enter my Sucré Artisan Chocolate Set giveaway here. The...

Ramen Burger (Homemade)

The latest craze right now is the Ramen Burger. Much like the Cronut craze, the Ramen Burger by Keizo Shimamoto in Brooklyn has caused quite a sensation, with people lining up for hours just...

Sucré Chocolates Giveaway

Please note, this giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to entry #90! Remember my Sucré macarons giveaway? Well the wonderful boutique from New Orleans recently offered another giveaway to my readers, a set of their...

Matcha Chocolates

I love anything matcha green tea flavored, especially matcha chocolates. I’ve been really surprised at the prices for Japanese green tea chocolates, especially when it’s easy to make your own.

Dunkin’ Donuts

I hope everyone had a great weekend. If you follow me on Twitter or Instagram, you know that I’m currently wrapping up a very quick whirlwind trip to Boston and NYC. It wasn’t nearly...

No Bake Peanut Butter Cheesecake

No bake cheesecakes are one of my favorite summer desserts. This rich and creamy no bake peanut butter cheesecake has a chocolate cookie crust and peanut butter cups mixed into the filling. Make it...

Wedding Vendors

I had always intended on writing a post recommending the vendors I really enjoyed working with for other brides in Southern California (we used vendors in both SD and LA) but it’s been over...

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...