Kirbie's Cravings

Nutella chocolate chip cookies (another recipe)

A couple of months ago, I tried a Nutella chocolate chip cookie recipe.  At the time, I thought I was just trying out another recipe and didn’t give it much thought.  But the cookies...

Chinatown Seattle

On my trip to Seattle, I was able to fit in an afternoon visit to Chinatown. I like to go to the different Chinatowns when I travel, just to see and compare them. I...

Mini vanilla bean cupcakes

I didn’t do too much baking this last week. I usually do a lot of baking on weekends and since I went home this past weekend for my mom’s birthday, I didn’t have a...

Shanghai Dumpling

Shanghai Dumpling 12172 Saratoga-Sunnyvale Rd Saratoga, CA 95070 (408) 253-2232 As I wrote my post about my mom’s birthday dinner, I realized I haven’t yet posted on my dad’s birthday meal that was last...

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins

These chocolate chip pumpkin muffins are easy to make and are spiced with fall flavors. The chocolate and pumpkin are a delicious combination. Plus, you can make these muffins ahead and freeze them to...

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread

My best pumpkin bread recipe gets a chocolate chip upgrade! This chocolate chip pumpkin bread is so moist and studded with chocolaty goodness. It’s a must-make pumpkin bread for fall. I have a favorite...

Hot Pot Palace Buffet

Hot Pot Palace Buffet 1628 Hostetter Rd San Jose, CA 95131 (408) 392-0566 This past weekend we celebrated my mom’s birthday.  We were initially going to attempt to check out Kome in Daly City,...

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

I love the pillowy soft pumpkin chocolate chip cookies I made last week, but I was also curious to check out some other pumpkin chocolate chip cookie recipes. I found a promising recipe from...

photo of a piece of sour cream coffee cake on a plate

Sour Cream Coffee Cake

This sour cream coffee cake is made with a sweet and crunchy streusel that’s layered inside and on top of the cake. The coffee cake is incredibly moist and tender thanks to the sour cream, which also gives...

Cafe Hue revisit

Cafe Hue 3860 Convoy St. #106 San Diego, CA 92111 858-571-7947 After my meal at Spicy House a few weeks back, I passed by Cafe Hue, which is right next door, on my way...

Pumpkin Bread

One of the things I look forward to most in the Fall is pumpkin bread. I love, love pumpkin bread. I could eat it year round. Soft, moist, and the perfect blend of spices...

Pumpkin Snickerdoodles

Pumpkin snickerdoodles are a fall twist on a classic cookie recipe. The cookies are soft and flavored with pumpkin puree, fall spices and are the perfect treat for the fall season. I’ve been waiting...