January 16, 2015
Prepkitchen Del Mar (Restaurant Week Preview)
by Kirbie
San Diego Restaurant Week is almost here again. This year it runs from January 18-24, and for the first time, it includes a Saturday. Earlier this week, I was invited to preview the restaurant...
January 13, 2015
Cafe Du Monde (New Orleans)
by Kirbie
One of the classic foods of New Orleans are beignets, and Cafe Du Monde is the most well-known place that serves them. I recently returned from an amazing New Orleans trip where I managed...
December 31, 2014
Favorite Bites of 2014
by Kirbie
It’s the last day of 2014 and I’m counting down my top ten favorite savory and sweet bites from dining out adventures this year. It was really hard to narrow down this list, but...
December 30, 2014
Favorite Recipes of 2014
by Kirbie
It’s that time of year again. As much as I’m feeling bittersweet about saying goodbye to 2014, I do look forward to reflecting back on the year and making this round-up list. This year,...
December 17, 2014
Trader Joe’s December Edition
by Kirbie
Trader Joe’s December Fearless Flyer came out recently and of course I had to make my way over to try out their newest featured items. Here is what I ended up getting: Triple Ginger...
November 28, 2014
Leftover Thanksgiving Stuffing Muffins
by Kirbie
These muffins capture all the flavors of a Thanksgiving meal in one bite. When I tasted these, it made me think of those cooking show contest challenges where you have to put a meal...
November 26, 2014
Thanksgiving Recipe Round-Up
by Kirbie
I’m sorry this post comes so late, but if you are still searching for inspiration for your Thanksgiving meal, here is a round-up of some of my favorites I’ve created over the years. Breads...
November 17, 2014
85C Bakery and Cafe
by Kirbie
This past weekend, the popular 85ºC Bakery and Cafe chain opened its first location in San Diego to record breaking crowds waiting for the fresh breads, drinks and cakes that the bakery offers. As...
November 13, 2014
Juniper & Ivy Revisit
by Kirbie
About a month ago, we had a meal at Juniper & Ivy with a group of friends. Unfortunately for my friends, this was during the time Chef Blais was filming Hunger Games and Top...
November 9, 2014
Pillsbury Bakeoff Contest
by Kirbie
Last Monday, the 47th Pillsbury Bake-Off® took place in Nashville, Tennessee. I was very fortunate to attend as media. The Pillsbury Bake-Off® is something I’ve always followed closely. I like trying out the winning recipes...
October 26, 2014
Chicken Charlie’s FryBQ
by Kirbie
Chicken Charlie’s, the popular Southern California Fair vendor known for its deep fried creations including items like fried Kool-Aid, fried Oreos, and Krispy Kreme chicken sandwiches, opened its first brick and mortar location in San Diego a...
October 8, 2014
Bake Sale Bakery
by Kirbie
Bake Sale Bakery opened in San Diego’s East Village a few months ago. The charming shop offers a variety of baked goods and sandwiches. The bakery is opened by restaurateur Terryl Gavre, who also owns...
