Kirbie's Cravings

Din Tai Fung revisit

Din Tai Fung1088 S Baldwin AveArcadia, CA 921007626-574-7068www.dintaifungusa.com Boyfriend really loved the pork soup dumplings (aka Xiao Long Bao) when I took him to Din Tai Fung previously.  So he was totally up for...

Red Velvet Roses

Red velvet roses are mini cakes baked in a rose muffin pan. They are moist with a hint of buttermilk flavor. I previously attempted to make red velvet cupcakes for the first time and...

Ranch 99 Irvine

Ranch 9915333 Culver Dr, #800Irvine, CA 92604 Whenever I visit Ranch 99 in Irvine, I get a bit of Ranch envy.  The bigger Ranch 99 in Irvine (there are two locations), is only about...

Easy Pecan Praline Cookies

Praline cookies are light and buttery cookies made with pecans. They are easy to make with just a few ingredients and one bowl. I found a recipe for pecan praline cookies on Cooking On...

Matcha Green Tea and Chocolate Zebra Cake

This zebra cake is made with matcha and chocolate for a fun presentation. The two cake batters are layered to create zebra stripes when you cut into the cake. The combination of flavors in...

Do Re Mi House

Do Re Mi House8199 Clairemont Mesa BlvdSan Diego, CA 92111(858) 565-2085 A few weeks ago Dennis from A Radiused Corner did a wonderful thorough post of various lunches he has had at Do Re...

Soft Ginger Cookies

These ginger cookies are lightly spiced and bake up nice and soft. If you want an easy cookie recipe these are a good one to try. I like the taste of ginger but I...

Chocolate Rose Bundt Cake

This chocolate bundt cake is baked rose bundt pan for a pretty presentation. The cake has a rich chocolate flavor and is easy to make. As I stated in my mini apple bundt cakes...

Mini Apple Bundt Cakes

Mini Apple Bundt Cakes are loaded with fresh apples and fall spices. The cakes are soft and sweet – perfect for a holiday dessert or celebration. You can make mini bundt cakes or one...

Sam Woo Irvine

Sam Woo15333 Culver Drive, Ste 720 Irvine, CA 92604https://www.samwooirvine.com/ Just like we have a Sam Woo inside our Ranch 99 in San Diego, next to one of the Ranch 99's in Irvine, there is...

Scones

These simple raisin scones are a nice treat to have in the morning or as an afternoon snack with a cup of tea. I really enjoy scones, but I’ve never made my own before...

UCSD dining part 2

About a month ago I did a post on UCSD dining.  Since then, Baby Bro has been snapping lots of pictures and sending me photos of the different foods he has been exploring at...