June 30, 2017
Chocolate Cherry Crisp Dump Cake
by Kirbie
This easy chocolate cherry dump cake is perfect to make for a summer party. Just dump several ingredients in a baking pan and bake. No need to mix, whisk, or whip anything!
June 27, 2017
Blush Desserts
by Kirbie
Blush Desserts recently had their grand opening. The cafe offers a selection of coffee drinks and desserts including snow ice, cream puffs and cotton candy topped cakes.
June 7, 2017
2 Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Cookies
by Kirbie
These Banana Oatmeal Cookies are delicious 2 ingredient cookies that don’t contain any flour or refined sugar. They still taste like soft, sweet oatmeal cookies and are perfect any time of day. I came across 2 ingredient banana oatmeal cookies recently, though they’ve been popular on the internet for...
May 30, 2017
Afters Ice Cream (San Diego)
by Kirbie
Afters Ice Cream just opened their first location in San Diego. The popular Southern California dessert store is known for their Milky Bun, a warm donut stuffed with ice cream, as well as their...
May 30, 2017
4 Ingredient Flourless Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
by Kirbie
These 4 Ingredient Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins are flourless, eggless, gluten-free and contain no added sugar, oil or butter. And they taste like classic banana bread muffins!
May 11, 2017
McDonald’s Sweet BBQ Bacon
by Kirbie
McDonald’s recently introduced a new flavor, Sweet BBQ Bacon, to its Signature Crafted Sandwiches which is now available in San Diego County. Given my constant desire to always try new menu items, I partnered...
May 5, 2017
Microwave Lemon Curd
by Kirbie
Microwave lemon curd takes about 5 minutes to cook in the microwave. It’s super easy to make with only 5 ingredients! Spread it on toast and scones or make large batches as gifts. I am extremely...
April 26, 2017
Garlic Parmesan Roasted Asparagus
by Kirbie
Garlic Parmesan Asparagus is an easy side dish with only four simple ingredients and it’s ready in about 15 minutes. This asparagus recipe is great for weeknight meals or holiday dinners! Asparagus is in season and I couldn’t resist buying a...
April 25, 2017
Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese
by Kirbie
Instant macaroni and cheese is so creamy, easier, and faster than making it on the stove. You can have homemade mac and cheese in 20 minutes with minimal work. Everything cooks in the pressure...
April 23, 2017
April Ramblings
by Kirbie
I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend. I missed my March Ramblings post as time just got away from me. But I’m back with an April one! 1. I’m currently obsessed with Reese’s Pieces...
April 17, 2017
Giant Instant Pot Pancake
by Kirbie
Giant, Japanese-style rice cooker pancakes made in the instant pot instead. This enormous pancake is big enough to feed several people. It takes less than 5 minutes to prepare and the instant pot does...
April 12, 2017
Lionfish
by Kirbie
Lionfish opened a few months ago, as part of the new luxury hotel in the Gaslamp Quarter, Pendry Hotel. The restaurant focuses on modern coastal cuisine, with a menu that includes sushi, fresh catches, shared plates...