Kirbie's Cravings

Sora

Recently DH and I had date night at Sora San Diego, an Italian Japanese influenced restaurant that recently opened. The restaurant is headed by Chef Noriyoshi Teruya, former Nobu chef.  However, what really got...

Egg Waffles (or Eggettes/Egg Puffs)

Egg Waffles (or Eggettes/Egg Puffs), are a Hong Kong street snack. The batter is sweet, resembling a pancake batter. When cooked in this special egg waffle iron, the area connecting the eggs puffs are...

SDRW Taste recap and Taste of Downtown Giveaway

For those who did not get a chance to participate in the recent San Diego Restaurant Week Taste event, I’m giving away a pair of tickets to another upcoming taste event, Taste of Downtown....

Homemade Doritos Nachos

These homemade Doritos nachos are inspired by the Dorito tacos you can get at Taco Bell. Dorito chips topped with seasoned ground turkey and cheese are a little healthier and just as good as the fast-food version. Plus,...

RakiRaki

RakiRaki, a new ramen place, recently had its soft opening. It’s located in the plaza with the horrible parking that also houses restaurants like Red Moon, Tapioca Express and Tofu House. According to the...

Pumpkin Ale Bread

Well it doesn’t feel like October in San Diego, but I tried to get myself in the Fall baking mode this weekend with a few pumpkin recipes including this pumpkin ale bread. It felt...

Yakyudori Ramen & Yakitori Lunch

It’s been a while since I’ve eaten at Yakyudori Ramen & Yakitori and I’ve been wanting to revisit. We went for lunch recently and found they even serve a lunch special menu. Yay for...

Snowskin Mooncake

During Mid-Autumn Moon Festival, snowskin mooncakes are traditionally enjoyed with a cup of hot tea. Usually, right before Moon Festival, you’ll see bakeries and grocery stores carrying mooncakes. People will buy them and give...

Happy Mid-Autumn Moon Festival

Today is the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival, which to me, just means I get to eat mooncakes! I’m going to keep this really short. I just wanted to wish those who are celebrating, a Happy...

Blueberry Coffee Cake Muffins

These blueberry muffins are topped with a buttery streusel topping. They are perfect with a hot cup of coffee or tea! I’m sharing how to make the muffins plus a review of the Keurig...

Finding Beef Noodle Soup in Taiwan

One of the things Taiwan is most known for is Beef Noodle Soup (NRM). Taipei is saturated with places that offer it, many serving it with knife shaved or hand pulled noodles. You can...

After School Special Ice Cream

Oreos, chocolate covered potato chips, caramel and vanilla ice cream. Okay, so this isn’t exactly a healthy after-school snack. But it does sound good doesn’t it? “After School Special” is actually a flavor offered...