Kirbie's Cravings

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...

Lemon Coconut Sorbet

Creamy coconut sorbet with a splash of fresh lemon juice is a refreshing summer dessert. I like to serve it in lemon halves for a fun personal-sized treat that’s great for BBQs and other...

Salt & Cleaver

Salt & Cleaver recently had its grand opening last week. It had been operating for a few weeks prior to that and has been one of the restaurants I was most looking forward to...

Avocado Mousse

This Avocado Mousse recipe is an easy 3 ingredient dessert. It’s cool, creamy, and a fun twist on a traditional mousse. I love using avocados to make desserts, and this avocado mousse is a new favorite. It’s so easy...

Bruxie

After reading several posts on Bruxie’s waffle sandwiches (here and here), I knew I just had to stop by on my last trip to Orange County. Bruxie has several locations in the OC area. We...

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Watermelon Thirst Quencher Juice

Watermelon juice is so easy to make at home and a healthy way to stay hydrated during the summer. In this post, I share how to make watermelon juice plus recipe tips including how...

No Bake Oreo Cheesecake

This Oreo no bake cheese cake is made with yogurt instead of heavy cream. It’s lighter and a little healthier but still tastes great. Plus, it takes less than 30 minutes to make! The...