Kirbie's Cravings

Pumpkin Tea Cake

This pumpkin tea cake is an easy recipe you can make with two bowls and a spoon. You don’t need a mixer and it doesn’t have complicated steps. It’s perfect for dessert or as...

Cozymel’s

Cozymel’s Mexican Grill 4303 La Jolla Village Dr San Diego, CA 92122 (858) 658-0480 www.cozymels.com A long time ago Cozymel’s used to be one of my favorite restaurants in San Diego.  I loved everything...

Downeast Maine Pumpkin Bread

Downeast Maine Pumpkin Bread is my favorite fall baked treat. It’s perfectly spiced, stays moist for days, and is so easy to make. If you’ve been looking for the best pumpkin bread recipe you...

Foodbuzz 24, 24, 24: Burger challenge

Every month Foodbuzz has a 24, 24, 24 event.  24 meal proposals are chosen, and all 24 meals are to take place on the same day.  It’s a pretty cool concept, and this month,...

Back on the Juice!

A few weeks ago, a representative from POM contacted me and offered to send me some of their pomegranate juice to allow me to sample and come up with recipes.  Well I haven’t yet...

Hue Cafe

Hue Cafe3860 Convoy St. #106San Diego, CA 92111858-571-7947 The last couple of times I went to Nijiya for my grocery needs, I noticed that a new cafe was opening soon next door, replacing the...

Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Cookies

Pumpkin spice chocolate chip cookies are a great fall dessert. The cookies have a soft and cakey texture and are studded with mini chocolate chips. I love the combination of chocolate and pumpkin and...

Extraordinary Desserts

Extraordinary Desserts1430 Union StreetSan Diego, CA 92101619-294-7001www.extraordinarydesserts.com I've been to Extraordinary Desserts several times, and you can view my previous posts here, here and here. Last weekend, I had friends visiting, so Boyfriend and...

Pumpkin Mochi

Pumpkin Mochi is a fun dessert for fall and Thanksgiving. It’s very easy to make, and this recipe makes a big batch that’s great for serving a crowd. It’s sweet with a chewy texture from glutinous rice flour. For Thanksgiving, I’m in charge...

Ba Ren

Ba Ren 4957 Diane Ave San Diego, CA 92117 (858) 279-2520 A few weeks ago, I paid a visit to Ba Ren and had a bunch of their non-spicy dishes which can be read...

Fish shaped ice cream sandwich

The other day Ranch 99 had these cute fish shaped ice cream waffle sandwiches on sale.  I’ve never seen them before, and had to try them out.  I love eating cutesy foods.  The outside...

Diddy Riese Cookies

Diddy Riese Cookies926 Broxton AveLos Angeles, CA 90024 (310) 208-0448 www.diddyriese.com When I used to visit friends at UCLA, we always had to stop by Diddy Riese Cookies in Westwood.  Diddy Riese is a...