June 13, 2010
Thai Tea Ice Cream
by Kirbie
I’ve been determined to make good use of my ice cream maker, so I’ve been trying out various recipes and just sort of inventing my own. On one visit to Niederfrank’s Ice Cream, they...
June 11, 2010
Panda Cupcakes and a Giveaway
by Kirbie
** When I originally made this post, I put these adorable panda cookies on cupcakes that didn’t turn out so well. I was unsatisfied with the cupcakes, so I just had to remake the...
May 19, 2010
Ginger chocolate chip scones
by Kirbie
A while back, The Food Librarian blogged about ginger scones she made that she really loved. I’m not a huge fan of ginger, though I’ve started to like it in my desserts in small...
May 17, 2010
Coconut Macaroons with Chocolate Ganache
by Kirbie
Chewy macaroons with a chocolate drizzle are a sweet treat that is easy to make. These coconut macaroons are made with unsweetened coconut so they’re not overly sweet. They are perfectly balanced with the...
May 1, 2010
Italian Macaroons
by Kirbie
When I saw Food Gal’s recipe for Italian Macaroons, I marked it on my to-do list. I’d never had an Italian macaroon, but she described the cookies to be chewy and almond flavored, and...
April 25, 2010
Matcha Madeleines
by Kirbie
After successfully making regular madeleines and chocolate madeleines, I decided to try matcha/green tea flavored ones. The batter was a gorgeous bright green. Of course, once they baked, they turned a bit brownish. I...
April 22, 2010
Universal Hilton buffet
by Kirbie
Cafe Sierra at Universal Hilton555 Universal Terrace ParkwayUniversal City, CA 91608 (818) 509-2030 It's become a yearly tradition for me to visit the Universal Hilton for their weekend seafood buffet as one of my...
April 22, 2010
Chocolate Madeleines
by Kirbie
Chocolate madeleines are spongy cake-like cookies that are light, airy, and delicious. I adapted a classic madeleine recipe to make these chocolate ones and baked them in a mini madeleine pan. A while back...
April 15, 2010
Chocolate Waffle Cakes
by Kirbie
Learn how to make chocolate cake waffles in your waffle iron! These chocolate waffles are easy to make and cook in less than two minutes. It’s a fun way to enjoy chocolate cake. I...
April 7, 2010
Strawberry Scones
by Kirbie
I’ve had scones on the brain lately. My first attempt at scones was so complicated, time-consuming, and not so pretty, that I thought I’d never make them again. Then I tried these cream scone...
March 24, 2010
Coconut Cupcakes
by Kirbie
Coconut cupcakes frosted with whipped cream frosting and decorated with shredded coconut are the perfect treat for anyone who loves coconut. Coconut cupcakes have been on my to-do list for a while now. I...
March 24, 2010
Carrot Bread
by Kirbie
This carrot bread has shredded carrots, nutmeg, and walnuts. It’s an easy recipe and a nice way to use up extra carrots. I’ve been wanting to try carrot bread lately and so I searched...
