Kirbie's Cravings

Pumpkin Pancake Muffins

I really loved the quick and on-the-go mini chocolate chip pancake muffins I made last week. Since I’ve been on a pumpkin baking spree, I thought I’d try making a pumpkin one too.

Kit Kats from Japan

You might recall, one of my interests is seeking and trying out different kit kat flavors from Japan. I did a post here, documenting ones I’ve found and tried. Last week I received an...

Coco’s Bakery Restaurant National Dessert Month

October is National Dessert month. And you know how I feel about desserts. Recently I was invited to Coco’s Bakery Restaurant to check out some of their offerings for National Dessert Month. Coco’s is...

Truffle Brownies

I love brownies. I love truffle chocolates. So when I saw a recipe combining fudgy brownies with chopped up pieces of truffles I knew I would love it. The recipe I found is on...

Fleming’s Happy Hour October Specials

FH and I really enjoy Fleming’s for happy hour, but haven’t had a chance to visit for a while. Their clever slogan is “5 for $6 until 7.” In other words, 5 appetizers, cocktails,...

Pumpkin Soft Pretzel Bites

I had a lot of success adding pumpkin and spices to some of my favorite baked goods. A few weeks ago, I thought about making pumpkin soft pretzels. Rather than keeping the pretzel savory,...

Hakkai Shabu Shabu Buffet (Taiwan)

One of my favorite things about going to Taiwan are the buffets. The buffets in Taiwan generally are quite extravagant, making the Las Vegas ones pale in comparison. The week before my trip, fellow...

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

These pumpkin chocolate chip cookies are an irresistible treat during the fall. The soft pumpkin cookies are studded with melty chocolate chips and they puff up as they bake so that they’re nice and...

Ferrarelle Naturally Sparkling Mineral Water

A few weeks ago, I was provided with two bottles of Farrarelle’s Naturally Sparkling Mineral water to sample and review. What really intrigued me right from the start is that this mineral water is...

Do Re Mi revisit

A few weeks ago, FH and I paid Do Re Mi a revisit. Do Re Mi is one of our favorite spots when we are in the mood for something healthy yet hearty. We...

Cinnamon Pumpkin Bubble Buns

These bubble buns are made from scratch and flavored with fall spices. The soft cinnamon pumpkin bread is topped with a sweet glaze. Pumpkin bubble buns are an indulgent weekend breakfast treat perfect for...

Pumpkin Snickerdoodles

The pumpkin snickerdoodles are soft cookies flavored with cinnamon. They are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The cookies also have beautiful cracked tops like crinkle cookies. I’ve made different kinds...