Kirbie's Cravings

Tasty Bakery

Tasty Bakery4344 Convoy StSan Diego, CA 92111(858) 278-2866 I discovered Tasty Bakery a few years ago when trying to find a chinese bakery in San Diego outside of the one inside Ranch 99.  I...

Irvine- Kula revolving sushi bar

Kula Sushi Bar2700 Alton Parkway, Suite 133Irvine, CA 92606(949) 553-0747kulasushibar.wordpress.com/ I first read about Kula from Eileen Likes to Eat.  The idea of a revolving sushi bar made me super excited.  I know that...

Easy Cake Recipe

We all need an easy cake recipe and the one I’m sharing today is one of my favorites. You only need one bowl and a few minutes to make the batter. As much as...

UCSD dining (Revelle)

I went to UCSD for college.  During my time at UCSD, the dining food wasn't too great.  My first quarter in, I was already pretty sick of dorm food, even with each mini college...

Cactus pears

The other day while shopping at Zion Market, I noticed these fruit that were called cactus pears.  They did look like cactus and had a pretty red skin.  I decided to buy a couple...

Cotixan Mexican & Seafood

Cotixan Mexican & Seafood 4370 Genessee Ave San Diego, CA 92117 (858) 571-8843 www.gotburritos.com I had a craving for Mexican food the other night, so Boyfriend and I stopped by Cotixan.  We used to...

Green Tea Latte

A green tea latte is an easy café drink you can make at home. Matcha powder is combined with steamed milk to make a frothy latte that is less expensive than getting one at...

Golden City revisit

Shortly after my first late night visit to Golden City, I read two great posts on Golden City from Carol of CAB cooks and Dennis from A Radiused Corner.  I also received some recommendations...

Matcha Green Tea Swirl Brownies

These fudgy brownies are swirled with matcha cream cheese which gives the brownies a pretty marbled look. I love the combination of matcha and chocolate. Not only do the flavors work well together but...

Moon Festival

The Moon Festival (aka Mid-Autumn Festival) is almost here.  This year, it will take place on October 3, 2009.  Growing up in the US, I’ve never experienced the full-on festivities that take place when...

Sam Woo takeout

Inside Ranch 99 is a Sam Woo restaurant.  The restaurant has two parts. There is a sit-down section where you can order from their menu and there is also a take-out section, with lot...

Green onion pancake

A couple of weeks ago, I was craving green onion pancakes.  I was ordering them everywhere I went, as evidenced by my visits to A&J Restaurant, Chin’s, and Yi Mei Chinese Pastries.  Then I...