February 9, 2015
Craft Pizza Company
by Kirbie
Craft Pizza Company opened inside the UTC food court last year, attempting to elevate the food court experience with their New York-style artisan pies that use fresh, organic and local ingredients. You might recall, I...
February 6, 2015
Baking 101: Cookie Sheets
by Kirbie
One of my goals for 2015 is writing a series of baking tutorials. First up, what is the best type of cookie sheet for baking the most even and pretty cookies. Best Baking Pan for...
February 3, 2015
4 Ingredient Flourless Chocolate Mug Cake
by Kirbie
If you’re in the mood for a quick treat, this flourless chocolate mug cake should do the trick. You only need 4 ingredients to make it, and it’s ready to eat in less than 10 minutes! This single-serving microwave cake...
February 2, 2015
20 Healthier Recipes
by Kirbie
We love to cook and eat and travel for food, but sometimes we need to lighten things up! So, I’m sharing my favorite healthier recipes that I love to make when we feel...
December 30, 2014
Favorite Recipes of 2014
by Kirbie
It’s that time of year again. As much as I’m feeling bittersweet about saying goodbye to 2014, I do look forward to reflecting back on the year and making this round-up list. This year,...
December 23, 2014
Streetcar Merchants of Fried Chicken, Doughnuts & Coffee
by Kirbie
Streetcar Merchants of Fried Chicken, Doughnuts & Coffee opened last week. They serve fried chicken three ways (Southern style, Nashville hot, or Korean twice-fried), fresh brioche doughnuts and Intelligenstia coffee. With so many of my...
December 16, 2014
No Bake Double Chocolate Oreo Cheesecake
by Kirbie
No bake chocolate cheesecake with a layer of cookies and cream cheesecake is the ultimate summer dessert. It’s great for entertaining because you can make it ahead and there’s no oven required. Today I’m...
December 10, 2014
Holiday Gift Guide
by Kirbie
If you are still doing your holiday gift shopping (like me), here is a round-up of various gift ideas I’ve come up with based on some of my favorite things. Kitchen Gadgets Progressive International...
December 5, 2014
DIY Extracts
by Kirbie
Homemade vanilla extract is easy to make. Learn how to make it plus other kinds of extract that are great to use in recipes. Homemade extracts also make great gifts! Making vanilla extract is really easy and...
December 2, 2014
Sloan’s Ice Cream
by Kirbie
Sloan’s Ice Cream, a Florida-based luxury ice cream shop, recently opened a location inside the UTC Mall. I’m not familiar with the chain, but I saw the “coming soon” signs months ago and I...
December 1, 2014
Hot Chocolate Mug Cake
by Kirbie
Today I’m sharing a mug cake recipe that tastes just like hot chocolate in a cake form. It’s a perfect treat for these chillier days, best eaten warm with the marshmallows still gooey. This recipe is in...
November 26, 2014
Thanksgiving Recipe Round-Up
by Kirbie
I’m sorry this post comes so late, but if you are still searching for inspiration for your Thanksgiving meal, here is a round-up of some of my favorites I’ve created over the years. Breads...