Kirbie's Cravings

Pumpkin garlic knots

Lately, I’ve seen a lot of food bloggers making garlic knots.  I love these soft, yeasty rolls, with their cute shape, but never thought to make my own. I put it on my to-do...

Mignon Pho + Grill

Mignon Pho + Grill 3860 Convoy St San Diego, CA 92111 (858) 278-0669 sandiegopho.com I saw that a new pho shop was opening in the plaza with Nijiya and Spicy House a while back....

Nutella Scones

I’m always looking for new recipes using Nutella. A while back, Food Gal baked a recipe for Nutella scones, which she adapted from the book Baked Explorations by Matt Lewis and Renato Poliafito.  I...

Chewy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

I did a lot of baking this weekend. And one of the things I did was create this chewy pumpkin chocolate chip cookie recipe which I’m very excited to share. Not all of my...

Pumpkin Cornbread

I’ve been amazed at how many things pumpkin can be added to. When I saw a pumpkin cornbread on Sweat Pea’s Kitchen, I was excited to try it out. I love cornbread and I...

Pumpkin Swirl Brownies

These pumpkin brownies are a sweet fall treat. Brownie batter is swirled with pumpkin cream cheese to create a marbled brownie that is spiced with fall spices. Another pumpkin recipe in my pumpkin baking...

Pho Ca Dao

Pho Ca Dao 8373 Mira Mesa Blvd San Diego, CA 92126 (858) 564-0917 After my visit to Pho Cow Cali, a couple of people told me about Pho Ca Dao, which is nearby and...

Pumpkin Mascarpone Cake

This pumpkin mascarpone cake is light and fluffy with a texture that is a cross between cake and cheesecake. It is similar to the texture of Japanese cheesecake. I’m not a big fan of...

Mini Pumpkin Donut Muffins

This mini pumpkin donut muffins taste like baked pumpkin donuts but in bite-sized form. They are easy to make and perfect for fall. A while ago I tried a baked donut muffin recipe that...

Cali Baguette Express

Cali Baguette Express 9225 Mira Mesa Blvd, #106 San Diego, CA 92126, (858) 695-8888 Cali Baguette Express has been on my to-do list for quite a while.  I first read about it on CAB...

Mini Apple Cider Donuts

Cute little apple cider donuts topped with a cinnamon-sugar coating. These baked donuts are easy to make and perfect for fall. I have a thing for mini donuts and love making them but until...

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...