Kirbie's Cravings

Ghirardelli Intense Dark Chocolates

Recently, as part of the Foodbuzz program, I was selected to try out samples of Ghirardelli Intense Dark Chocolates. I absolutely love dark chocolate, so I was pretty psyched to be chosen. My lovely...

Mini Chocolate Chip Pancake Muffins

I’ve been a little obsessed with making breakfast items lately.  While browsing food blogs this weekend, I came across a recipe for maple pancake muffins from Bakerella. Pancakes in a mini muffin form? Ingenious...

Another New San Diego Mag Post (Everyday Eats Section)

Remember how I was so excited earlier this week with my discovery of Sushi Ninjas? Well after my initial visit, their low menu prices made me think they would be a perfect feature for...

Liang’s Kitchen San Diego

I often get questions from readers asking for a recommendation for Taiwanese food, especially Taiwanese style beef noodle soup and hand pulled noodles. Unfortunately, I usually don’t have a great answer because San Diego...

Mini pumpkin donuts with chocolate glaze

Another pumpkin recipe I made this weekend were these mini pumpkin donuts using my mini donut pan*. I tried making mini pumpkin doughnuts last year but found the recipe I used slightly too dense...

New San Diego Magazine Post

Hi all. For those interested, I have a new post for the Sweet Tooth section of San Diego Magazine, recommending some sweet Hawaiian treats from Lappert’s Ice cream. You can read the full post...

Sushi Ninjas

If you love sushi and you love a good bargain, check out Sushi Ninjas. Sushi Ninjas is a new food truck that recently debuted in San Diego. While I’ve been turned off by food...

Pumpkin Cakes with Nutella Filling

These mini pumpkin cakes have a creamy Nutella center. They’re baked in a special pan so they come out looking like mini pumpkins and they are a delicious fall treat. My favorite fall pumpkin...

Pineapple cakes and other goodies from Taiwan

I always have to save a lot of room in my suitcase for snacks from Taiwan on my trip back. The prohibition on meat and fruits and vegetables limit my options greatly, but I...

Chocolate Mug Cake

Quick and easy chocolate mug cake that’s ready in eat in about five minutes. This mini microwave cake is the perfect dessert for one. As I settle back into reality, I’ve been trying to...

Soup Dumplings (Xiao Long Bao) in Taiwan

Soup dumplings (called Xiao Long Bao) are quite popular in Taiwan. Thin skinned dumplings are filled with pork and steamed. When they are steamed, they produce a lot of broth, causing a juicy morsel...

Bacon Chive Puffs

Jetlag from my vacation has left me pretty tired the last few days. I haven’t had much energy for cooking, but the other night, I mustered enough energy to make these puffs since they...