December 1, 2011
Hokkaido Toast
by Kirbie
This Japanese bread, called Hokkaido toast, is made with cream which gives it an incredibly soft and fluffy texture. This homemade Hokkaido toast is just as good as the kind sold at Japanese bakeries....
November 18, 2011
Cute Turtle Breads
by Kirbie
I don’t like to have too much time to pass without making something cute. I was making some hokkaido milk bread this weekend with a new recipe which I’ll post on later. The bread...
November 3, 2011
Pangea Bakery Cafe Revisit
by Kirbie
It’s been a while since I posted on Pangea Bakery. Pangea specializes in Taiwanese style breads. Traditionally, bakeries in Taiwan are full of super soft, fresh baked breads. There are usually a lot of...
October 10, 2011
Pumpkin Snickerdoodles
by Kirbie
The pumpkin snickerdoodles are soft cookies flavored with cinnamon. They are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The cookies also have beautiful cracked tops like crinkle cookies. I’ve made different kinds...
October 2, 2011
Pineapple cakes and other goodies from Taiwan
by Kirbie
I always have to save a lot of room in my suitcase for snacks from Taiwan on my trip back. The prohibition on meat and fruits and vegetables limit my options greatly, but I...
September 5, 2011
Bouchon Bakery
by Kirbie
I’ve wanted to visit Bouchon Bakery for a very, very long time. So when I heard that a location had finally opened in Beverly Hills, I took the first opportunity to hop in my...
August 26, 2011
Stacked
by Kirbie
Stacked opened its doors this week, located inside Fashion Valley Mall, nearby Cheesecake Factory. Stacked is a chain of restaurants that puts a tech savvy spin on American classics, by allowing people to customize...
August 19, 2011
Adorable cupcakes from Elizabethan Desserts
by Kirbie
Elizabethan Desserts offers some of the most adorably decorated cupcakes I’ve even seen. They are not only cute, but they have clever names as well. Where else can you find a pistachio cupcake called...
August 16, 2011
Chocolate Bouchon
by Kirbie
Chocolate bouchon are a rich chocolate dessert made famous at Bouchon Bakery. They’re easy enough to make at home so if you can’t get to the bakery you don’t have to miss out. The...
August 11, 2011
Oreo Brownies
by Kirbie
These brownies are stuffed with Oreo cookies in the middle, for a fun surprise when your guests bite in. They are an easy and fun dessert to make for your family and friends. I’ve...
July 31, 2011
Foodbuzz 24 x24: No Bake Dessert Party
by Kirbie
Every month Foodbuzz hosts a “24 x 24” event. Basically 24 foodbuzz bloggers are chosen across the globe to host a meal, and all the meals take place within the same 24 hours. For...
July 25, 2011
Nutella Rice Krispies Treat
by Kirbie
These Nutella rice krispies treats are a no-bake dessert bar that are so easy to make. They’re like traditional rice krispies treats, but flavored with rich and chocolaty Nutella and you don’t have to...
