Kirbie's Cravings

Kit Kats and other cool things from Japan

I’ve been wanting to do this post for a while now but it’s taken me some time to get my act together. I like to see different flavors of my favorite snacks available in...

Food Guide during Comic Con

Food Guide during Comic Con

Every year hundreds of thousands of people descend upon San Diego to attend Comic Con. The San Diego Comic Con is the largest comic convention in the US. While it was originally created to...

Stir Fry Oyster mushrooms and a giveaway

I love all types of mushrooms, but one of my favorites is the oyster mushroom. The texture of an oyster mushroom is much firmer than that of the more common white button mushroom. I...

Kyochon

Over the long weekend, we made an impromptu trip to Kyochon in Cerritos, which is the closest one to San Diego. I know I previously posted about Kyochon, but since we tried more items...

Mini Pull Apart Breads

I was experimenting with pull apart breads this weekend, trying to create an olive oil bread. While the olive oil taste got a bit lost in this bread, it still tasted good. I’ll have...

Oriental Buffet

My family never gets sick of buffets. On a recent trip home, we went to check out Oriental Buffet, a place that both of my brothers love and have been talking about non-stop. They...

Baked Brownies

For the most part, I love the taste of desserts made from scratch. The one exception has been brownies. I’ve always liked the box mix brownies, and I’ve had trouble finding a recipe for...

Rainbow Cupcakes

These rainbow cupcakes have a light and tender crumb. They are also very colorful, layered with colors of a rainbow. They are great for a party or other special occasion. Ever since I saw...

Mascarpone Stuffed Strawberries

This easy dessert is a great way to take advantage of fresh in-season strawberries. Each strawberry is stuffed with a creamy mascarpone cheese filling and topped with a blueberry. It’s a fun dessert for...

It’s It Ice Cream Sandwiches

IT’S-IT Ice Cream is a famous store in San Francisco, known for their ice cream sandwiches. According to their website, they’ve been serving ice cream sandwiches since 1928.  A scoop of  ice cream is...

Bread and Cie

Bread and Cie is my favorite French bakery in San Diego and I like to stop by whenever I’m in the area for some treats. They also serve a breakfast and lunch menu, but...

Bacon and Cheddar Brazilian Cheese Bread

I’ve made Brazilian cheese bread, Pao De Queijo, a few times on this blog, trying out different recipes. I love these chewy cheese puff breads so much that I’m always eager to check out...