Kirbie's Cravings

Lobster Rolls

We’ve been eating more live lobster than normal with the cheap sales at H Mart and since DH has learned to steam lobster. (I personally can’t look when he does it but he manages...

Top Meals 2012

We were lucky enough to experience a lot of good meals in 2012. We honeymooned in France and Italy. We had a weekend getaway in Las Vegas. I got to try the number #1...

Favorite Desserts 2012

I have such a sweet tooth that I decided to launch a list this year that included the desserts I most loved that didn’t come from my own kitchen. These are ones I purchased...

Favorite Recipes 2012

Last year I started the tradition of doing a round-up of my favorite meals and recipes at the end of the year. It’s something I had a lot of fun doing and I’ve been...

Con Pane Rustic Breads & Cafe

Con Pane is my favorite spot in San Diego for French breads. Upon entering, you are greeted with a display case of fresh breads. In addition to breads, they also offer a cafe menu...

Homemade Fruit Leather

One of the recipe projects I am currently in love with is homemade fruit leather. It’s so easy to make, it tastes great, it’s a very easy way to use up a lot of...

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas everyone! I hope everyone is having a safe and fun holiday. DH and I have been busy busy. First a trip to his parents, then one to mine, and of course we...

Holiday Drink Recipes

Learn how to make a pomegranate cocktail with tequila. It’s a festive ruby-colored drink that’s easy to make and perfect for the holiday season. I’m sharing some of my other favorite holiday drink recipes,...

Matcha Shortbread Cookies

These matcha cookies are buttery and delicious. They are naturally green from the matcha powder and can be cut into any shape that you like. I like making matcha Christmas tree cookies for the...

Random Ramblings

1. How adorable are these reversible Hello Kitty plush dolls? As if it’s not cute enough that there is a Hello Kitty Hamburger and a Hello Kitty stamped turkey, they actually turn into regular...

Snowman Cookies

These snowman cookies are actually Russian tea cakes that are decorated with powdered sugar and sprinkles to create the faces. The cookies are easy to make – you only need five ingredients – and...

Slater’s 50/50

One of the restaurants I was set on trying out before the end of the year was Slater’s 50/50, a burger chain famous for their heavily bacon-themed menu.  They are especially known for their...