October 31, 2013
Omelet in a Mug
by Kirbie
Did you know you can cook eggs in the microwave? All you need are your favorite omelet ingredients, a couple of eggs and a mug to make a super easy microwave omelet. Learn how...
October 16, 2013
Black Bean Brownies (Gluten-Free)
by Kirbie
These flourless brownies are made with black beans! The brownies bake up rich and fudgy and you’d never guess there are black beans in them. Plus, they are gluten-free and easy to make. The...
October 9, 2013
Ultimate Cookie Butter
by Kirbie
For this cookie butter recipe I combine several of my favorite spreads into one ultimate cookie butter. This is an indulgent treat that is great for gifting. I love to experiment with different combinations...
September 27, 2013
Eleven Madison Park
by Kirbie
Our best meal during our NYC trip, and maybe one of my best meals of all time, took place at Eleven Madison Park. We’ve been trying to cut back on our food expenses this...
September 19, 2013
Momofuku Milk Bar
by Kirbie
One of the places I was most looking forward to on my trip to NYC was a visit to Momofuku Milk Bar by David Chang and Christina Tosi. It’s the home of such famous...
September 18, 2013
Pumpkin Spice Dip
by Kirbie
This easy pumpkin spice dip is a nice alternative to the usual pumpkin bread, cookies, and pies recipes that everyone makes during the fall. It’s made with low-fat Greek yogurt and is lightly spiced...
September 16, 2013
5 Minute Microwave Nutella Fudge
by Kirbie
Nutella Fudge ready in five minutes! This is an easy microwave fudge recipe with three ingredients. It’s great for gifts, dessert platters, or anytime you want a piece of delicious fudge. After successfully making 5 minute cookies and cream fudge, I had to...
August 6, 2013
Specialty’s Cafe & Bakery
by Kirbie
I’ve heard good things about Specialty’s from several friends. There are multiple locations in California, with two in San Diego. My friends had recommended the one in La Jolla, but it’s only open during...
July 14, 2013
Eggless Nutella Brownies
by Kirbie
These no egg brownies are made with Nutella and have nice fudgy texture. You only need four ingredients and one mixing bowl so they are a good easy brownie especially if you love Nutella. After successfully making an eggless version of my Easiest Nutella cookies, I...
June 23, 2013
Fried Cookie Dough
by Kirbie
Fried cookie dough is a popular fair food that you can easily make at home. I use premade chocolate chip cookie and biscuit dough to make them so they’re very easy. Now you don’t...
May 19, 2013
New Haagen Dazs Gelato and other Ice Cream Redux
by Kirbie
A few months ago I read about Häagen-Dazs’ new gelato line. I immediately started looking for them whenever I went grocery shopping, but no luck. Then last week I saw commercials on TV, and...
May 17, 2013
Starbucks Secret Menu Drinks
by Kirbie
I’m obsessed with secret menu items. Recently I learned about Starbucks’ secret menu drinks which include creations like Twix Frappuccino, Thin Mint, Chocolate Pumpkin, etc. Starbucks had their happy hour frappuccino specials running for...
