March 4, 2014
Hanna’s Gourmet
by Kirbie
Hanna’s Gourmet is a restaurant and catering company offering breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as a display case of desserts. After my group blogger lunch at Que Huong, we headed over to Hanna’s...
February 10, 2014
Red Velvet and Cream Cheese Cookies
by Kirbie
These red velvet cookies have a layer of cream cheese in the middle and are studded with chocolate chips. From the outside, they look like regular cookies, but every bite reveals the tangy cream...
February 5, 2014
Casa De Reyes
by Kirbie
Casa De Reyes in Old Town recently started offering a Sunday brunch and I was invited to check it out earlier last month. Brunch is served on Sundays from 9 am to noon and...
January 21, 2014
Grant Grill
by Kirbie
If you’re still thinking of where to dine during Restaurant Week, I highly recommend checking out Grant Grill, located inside the historic US Grant hotel. (It’s also a good choice for fine dining even...
January 20, 2014
Seasons 52 (The Headquarters)
by Kirbie
Seasons 52 recently opened a second location in San Diego, inside The Headquarters. We visited for lunch on Sunday, taking advantage of the first day of San Diego Restaurant Week. Grilled Garlic Chicken Pesto...
December 31, 2013
Top Ten Recipes of 2013
by Kirbie
With one day left in 2013, I’m continuing with the tradition of counting down my favorite recipes, meals and desserts of the year. In this post, I’m sharing my top 10 favorite recipes and...
December 25, 2013
Merry Christmas!
by Kirbie
Merry Christmas everyone! I hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday! I’m feeling really lucky to be celebrating Christmas in California where it’s such nice weather that it almost doesn’t feel like Christmas....
December 18, 2013
Holiday Cookies and a Giveaway
by Kirbie
I had a small get-together this past week and so I started my holiday baking, making a festive version of my favorite soft chocolate chip cookie recipe. For those getting ready for holiday baking,...
December 16, 2013
Macaron Brick Toast
by Kirbie
Over Thanksgiving weekend, I went to a cafe in the Bay Area that offered a Macaron Brick Toast (post to come). I, of course, had to order it. And when I got home, I...
December 6, 2013
B. Patisserie
by Kirbie
The kouign amann I had at Dominique Ansel Bakery was one of the best sweets I’ve had this year. So when I got a tip that b. patisserie, a French bakery that opened last...
November 26, 2013
Pumpkin Cheesecake Mug Cake
by Kirbie
This easy microwave pumpkin cheesecake is great when you’re craving cheesecake but want something quick. It serves one and is ready to enjoy in just minutes. One of my favorite things to do is...
November 22, 2013
Thanksgiving Ideas
by Kirbie
With Thanksgiving just a few days away, I thought I’d do a post sharing some recipe ideas and tips. Appetizer/Sides Avocado Bacon Fries Bacon Roasted Brussels Sprouts Bacon Wrapped Avocado Fries Brazilian Cheese Breads...
