Kirbie's Cravings

Shrimp with purple snow peas

Last week while browsing the Ranch 99 sales ad, I noticed that purple snow peas were on sale.  Purple snow peas?? I didn't even know such a thing existed. Sure enough, when I went...

Hot Pot City Milpitas

Hot Pot City Milpitas 500 Barber Ln Milpitas, CA (408) 428-0988 Last time I was in the Bay Area, my family had plans to go to Hot Pot City Milpitas, but ended up not...

Matcha Chocolate Swirl Cupcakes

I really liked the green tea and chocolate marbled cake I made last time, and decided to make them into cupcakes. I wanted to add some matcha frosting, but I didn’t have time.  But...

Rosemary Beer Bread

This rosemary beer bread with cheese is easy to make and has a savory herb flavor. The bread has shredded cheese mixed in, which works well with the rosemary and beer flavors. Plus, you...

Japanese Village Plaza Little Tokyo

Japanese Village Plaza350 E 1st St Los Angeles, CA 90012 During this gorgeous weekend, I got a chance to browse Little Tokyo a little more.  My last visit can be found here.  On this...

Blueberry Drop Scones

About a month ago, the Food Librarian made these ginger scones that looked delicious. I immediately went to Trader Joe’s in search of crystallized ginger. Unfortunately, they didn’t have any! Only the uncrystallized kind....

Tous Les Jours bakery

Tous Les Jours Bakery (located inside H-Mart)2600 Alton PkwyIrvine, CA 92606 Tous Les Jours is a Korean bakery located inside H-Mart. I've admired their bread display the last few times I found myself in...

Mochilato

Mochilato 14310 Culver Dr, Ste E Irvine, CA 92604 (949) 559-1116   Mochilato = mochi + gelato.  With such a cute name, and my love for gelato and mochi, I had to check it...

Coconut Cupcakes

Coconut cupcakes frosted with whipped cream frosting and decorated with shredded coconut are the perfect treat for anyone who loves coconut. Coconut cupcakes have been on my to-do list for a while now.  I...

Azul revisit

The Steakhouse at Azul La Jolla 1250 Prospect St La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 454-9616 www.azul-lajolla.com   Boyfriend and I went to Azul’s a few weeks ago for brunch when our friends came to...

Carrot Bread

This carrot bread has shredded carrots, nutmeg, and walnuts. It’s an easy recipe and a nice way to use up extra carrots. I’ve been wanting to try carrot bread lately and so I searched...

BBG’s Taiwan Journal Day 1c: Movenpick ice cream

Hi Everyone! Baby bro's girlfriend ("BBG") here, with another entry on my last trip to Taiwan: Day 1c: Movenpick After dropping off lunch to my brother, my mom and I headed to a department...