Kirbie's Cravings

Mangosteens

I first found fresh mangosteens while shopping at SF Supermarket. However, on a recent trip to Ranch 99, I was delighted to find mangosteens being sold as well!  The price was definitely steep ($6.99/lb!),...

Mini Green Tea Yogurt Cakes

I’ve been trying to find things to do with my Nordic Ware Petits Fours Pan*.  So far a lot of the cakes I’ve baked with it just don’t come as cute as I want...

Chinese New Year Candy

If you visited your local Asian grocery store these past few weeks, you were probably treated to a section full of red decorations and various Chinese New Year treats. I can’t help but stop...

Sushi Go 55

Sushi Go 55 333 S. Alameda Street, Suite 317 Los Angeles, CA. (213) 687-0777 www.sushigo55.com I learned about Sushi Go 55 from Kirk of mmm-yoso.  Seeing the pictures of his post pushed Sushi Go...

Pandan Yogurt Cakes

After my success with pandan cupcakes, I found a recipe for pandan yogurt cakes on Little Corner of Mine.  The recipe is even simpler to make than the pandan cupcakes I made, and a...

Einstein Bros. Bagels

Einstein Bros Bagels 4150 Regents Park Row, Ste 180La Jolla, CA(858) 458-0392 www.einsteinbros.com I've passed by Einstein Bagels many times but have never gone in until now.  I love bagels, but I think the...

Nutella Coconut Bread

Nutella Coconut Bread is an easy quick bread recipe that’s lightly chocolatey with chewy bits of coconut baked inside. February 5th was National Nutella Day. Unfortunately, I didn’t get a chance to make something, but I saw several...

Dean Sin World

Dean Sin World306 N. Garfield Avenue Monterey Park, CA 91754 626-571-0636 With a three day weekend coming up, I have been making plans to go to LA to visit old favorites and try out...

Cheesy Beer Bread

This homemade beer bread recipe is fluffy and lightly flavored with beer and cheese. It’s an easy recipe that only requires one bowl and you don’t need a mixer. I found a recipe for cheesy...

Pandan Cupcakes

Move over green tea- I’ve found a new green colored love.  Pandan! I’ve never had pandan flavored foods until recently.  I’ve always thought of it as the green tea equivalent.  While the two taste...

Flourless Chocolate Hazelnut Torte

The Chocolate Hazelnut Torte recipe is an elegant dessert for entertaining or any time you’re craving a rich chocolate dessert. Plus, it’s flourless and easy to make. When searching for hazelnut recipes a while...

BBG’s Taiwan Journal: Day 1b (Lunch pictures!)

Baby Bro's Girlfriend had some more time to write some more about her trip to Taiwan.  Now we are finally arriving at the food pictures, so I'm excited.  Enjoy! Day 1b: Jhubei Lunch +...