Kirbie's Cravings

Matcha bread rolls

If you read my blog regularly, you know I’ve been obsessed with making breads with the Tangzhong method lately. A chinese woman, Yvonne Chen, published a book a few years ago where she describes...

M&M Cookies

These M&M cookies are buttery, chewy, and topped with chocolate candies. I use red and green M&Ms for a holiday twist, but you can use your favorite colors to match the cookies to any...

Day 4 of Giveaways

Welcome to Day 4 of the 12 days of giveaways. If you haven’t already, there is still time to enter Day 1, Day 2, and Day 3. On the fourth day of giveaways, Kirbie’s...

Noodles & Company

Noodles & Company 4545 La Jolla Village Dr San Diego, CA 92122 https://www.noodles.com/ It’s been a long time since I’ve eaten in the food court of the UTC mall. It’s something I used to...

Day 3 of Giveaways and Honey Pound Cake

This Honey Pound Cake is moist and tender with just the right amount of honey flavor. The cake is delicious on its own or you can serve it with fresh fruit, whipped cream, or a sauce. I love trying new pound...

Emerald Chinese Seafood Restaurant

Emerald Chinese Seafood Restaurant 3709 Convoy St, Ste 101 San Diego, CA 92111 (858) 565-6888 I recently found out that Emerald is offering a special where you get order 4 dishes for $24.99 or...

S’mores Cookies

These s’more cookies taste just like regular s’mores but you don’t need a campfire to make them. They’re also a lot less messy! Plus, you can make the dough ahead of time and bake...

Day 1 of Giveaways and Nutella Cream Horns

Please note, this giveaway is now closed. It’s December! I love December. The snow, the music, the colors, the holiday spirit. I have so many Christmas dessert ideas this year and hopefully, I’ll get...

pumpkin streusel muffin.

Pumpkin Muffins with Pecan Streusel

Pumpkin streusel muffins combine my favorite fall ingredient with a crunchy sweet streusel topping. The pumpkin muffins are spiced with nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves which is perfect with the pecan streusel. These easy...

Twofer Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie

A few weeks ago, I saw a recipe for a Thanksgiving Twofer pie from Dorie Greenspan, which combines pecan and pumpkin pie.  I thought it was such a great idea, letting you eat two...

The Balcony Grill & Bar

2710 Alton Pkwy Ste 215 Irvine, CA 92606 (949) 387-0888 www.thebalconygrill.com The Balcony is a Taiwanese restaurant/bar located in the popular Jamboree plaza that houses 85 C Bakery, Guppy House, Kula Sushi and many...

Sweet Potato Bread with Pecan Streusel

I have a bunch of sweet potatoes left over, so I’ve been trying out more sweet potato recipes. While I’ve enjoyed the sweet potato cupcake roses I’ve made the past few years, I would...