Kirbie's Cravings

Cookies and Cream Cookie Dough

I have to confess, I’ve never had a desire to eat raw cookie dough. I’ve never wanted to sneak a taste while mixing up a batch of cookies. Even as a kid, I could...

Shin-Sen-Gumi Hakata Ramen

Mr. K’s current favorite place for ramen is any of the Hakata ramen restaurants run by the Shin-Sen-Gumi group, with various locations in Los Angeles (they also have some restaurants that do Yakitori, Shabu,...

5 Minute Microwave Lava Cake

This Microwave Lava Cake is made with chocolate truffles so it has a molten lava center. It takes about five minutes to make and is so easy! If you want a rich chocolate dessert for one, you need...

Urban Bar & Grill

We were recently invited to check out Urban Bar & Grill located in downtown San Diego. It serves contemporary American Cuisine and has an atmosphere perfect for date night or a dinner with friends....

Traditional Mooncakes

Mooncakes are a popular Chinese bakery treat during the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival when they are shared with family and friends. I already made snow skin mooncakes, but I also wanted to tackle the traditional...

Doughnut Plant

During my short trip to NYC, one of my top “must visits” was Doughnut Plant. It did not disappoint. In fact, we loved it so much that we went twice during our three day...

Silky Nacho Cheese Sauce

This smooth and creamy nacho cheese sauce is very easy to make at home with just a few ingredients and a saucepan. Serve it with chips, pretzels and nachos for an easy snack or appetizer. If you love the...

Veggie Grill

Veggie Grill, a popular West Coast fast casual eatery chain, recently opened inside the UTC mall. I first noticed it a few weeks ago while visiting the mall and went in to grab a...

Lemon Bars

Over the last year, I’ve gotten several requests to post a lemon bar recipe on the blog. I don’t usually have fresh lemons in the house, so I haven’t had an opportunity to experiment....

Kraft Three Cheese Chicken Florentine and a Giveaway

As I alluded to in my first post on Kraft Recipe Makers, in addition to sharing some of my experiences using this new Kraft product, I also have a great giveaway, sponsored by Kraft...

Ramen Burger at Rakiraki

A day after I made my own homemade ramen burger, Rakiraki announced on Facebook and Twitter that they had come out with their own version of the latest craze, a California Ramen Burger. Unlike...

5 Minute Cookies and Cream Fudge

Cookies and Cream Fudge that takes five minutes to make with just three ingredients. It’s made with Oreos and white chocolate for a fun twist on traditional fudge. Despite my sweet tooth, fudge is one candy that took a few...