Kirbie's Cravings

Vanilla Bean Mochi

Chewy mochi flavored with vanilla and turned into a cake. This is an easy way to make mochi and is a great dessert to bring to a party or potluck. One of my favorite...

Pho Cow Cali Express

Pho Cow Cali Express 9170 Mira Mesa Blvd San Diego, CA 92126 (858) 271-8341 www.phocowcaliexpress.com In my search for a new go to Vietnamese pho spot, several people recommended I try Pho Cow Cali...

Pistachio Cupcakes

These pistachio cupcakes are easy to make with two simple shortcuts: cake mix and instant pudding mix. Plus, you only need one bowl to make the batter. The fluffy cupcakes are topped with chocolate...

Chocolate Hello Kitty mochi

Around the same time that I purchased my Hello Kitty rice ball maker set and Happy Face rice ball maker set, I also purchased a Hello Kitty silicone cupcake/muffin pan mold which I also...

CSN Stores

CSN Stores

As many of you might have read, I’ve recently moved. While moving is an absolutely painful experience that I would not wish upon anyone, I’ve been trying to look at the positive side. It’s...

Pike Place Tasting Tour

One of the things I anticipated most on my Seattle trip was going to Pike Place Market, a large open market area that is a big tourist attraction, with a farmer's market open every...

Vanilla mochi seashells

I previously made chocolate mochi seashells a few months back. It’s been a while since I used my Nordicware Seashell pan*, which I noticed when I was unpacking things this weekend, so I decided...

Nutella Ice Cream

This no-cook eggless Nutella ice cream is so easy to make, stays super creamy, and has a rich Nutella flavor. If you love Nutella you should make this ice cream. It is sooo good. Plus,...

Purple Sweet Potato Rice

When I go home, my mom often makes sweet potatoes or yams with the steamed rice she cooks. This is a traditional Taiwanese way to serve rice. Sometimes, the sweet potatoes or yams are...

Smashburger Del Mar

Smashburger 1555 Camino Del Mar Del Mar, California 92014 (858) 461-4105 https://www.smashburger.com Smashburger is a burger chain which has recently come to San Diego. A few months ago, it opened a location in downtown...

Classic Banana Nut Bread

This is one of my favorite quick breads to make. You only need one bowl and about 10 minutes to make the batter for this banana nut bread, plus I’m sharing all of my...

Top Pot Doughnuts and Space Needle

Top Pot Doughnuts 2124 5th Ave Seattle, WA 98121 (206) 728-1966 www.toppotdoughnuts.com One of the things I looked forward to most as my Seattle trip approached was a chance to eat some delicious doughnuts....