April 25, 2016
Pokirrito
by Kirbie
Pokirrito, a fast-casual restaurant by the owners of RakiRaki, specializing in poke bowls and sushi burritos, has finally opened. It’s been nearly a year since I first started following the progress, so I was...
April 22, 2016
Up2You Cafe revisit
by Kirbie
It’s been a few years since I last wrote about Up2You Cafe. Since then, they’ve opened a second location and greatly expanded their dessert offerings. We like to visit this cafe with friends because there’s...
April 15, 2016
Bagels & Brew
by Kirbie
We recently visited Bagels & Brew so that we could try their unicorn bagels, which is their version of the very popular rainbow bagels from New York. For those unfamiliar, The Bagel Store in Brooklyn...
April 15, 2016
Churro Ice Cream Bowls
by Kirbie
These baked churros shaped into bowls are perfect for filling with ice cream or other desserts. The sweet, crunchy bowls are easy to make and fun to eat. I know it’s only April but...
April 13, 2016
Microwave Snickerdoodle Cookie
by Kirbie
This recipe makes one single, large, soft and chewy snickerdoodle cookie in the microwave in just a few minutes. Since making a Chocolate Chip Mug Cookie a few years back, I love making single...
April 12, 2016
Zucchini Crusted Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
by Kirbie
This Zucchini Sandwich recipe is a delicious way to enjoy grilled cheese without as many carbs. The zucchini bread is made with fresh zucchini, almond flour, and cheese and then grilled with cheese. These grilled cheese sandwiches have less carbs and are healthier than traditional grilled...
April 7, 2016
Salted Caramel Sauce
by Kirbie
This salted caramel sauce is easy to make and cheaper than buying it at the store. It’s ready in less than 10 minutes! Use it on all of your favorite desserts like ice cream,...
April 6, 2016
Donut Mug Cake
by Kirbie
This single serving mug cake tastes just like baked old fashioned donuts or the baked donut muffins that became popular a few years ago. But instead of having to make an entire batch, you...
March 30, 2016
Wicked Maine Lobster
by Kirbie
This weekend we went back to Liberty Public Market to try out more food vendors including Wicked Maine Lobster. I’m determined to make my way through all the restaurants. Now that the public market is fully...
March 29, 2016
Brownie Mug Cake
by Kirbie
This Brownie Mug Cake is rich, chocolaty, and fudgy. It comes together in just a few minutes and makes a delicious dessert, late-night snack or treat when you’re craving a fudgy brownie. I don’t know why but whenever the kitchen is finally clean, the...
March 17, 2016
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams
by Kirbie
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams is one of my all-time favorite ice cream shops. So when they opened a location in Los Angeles last year, I was more than a little excited. This first West...
March 13, 2016
Favorite Bites from February
by Kirbie
I’m starting a new monthly series where I summarize my favorite dishes that I recently consumed. Every year I do a Best Bites round-up and it’s one of my favorite things to write. However,...