March 20, 2010
Matcha Green Tea Shortbread Leaves
by Kirbie
Tender and buttery matcha shortbread cookies are an easy cookie recipe to make. I use a leaf cookie cutter to cut them into leaves for a pretty shortbread cookie that pairs perfectly with a...
March 15, 2010
Happy Cafe
by Kirbie
Happy Cafe542 Lakeside DrSunnyvale, CA 94085(408) 738-8297 During my last visit home, my family and I went to try out a new little restaurant run by a husband and wife team. The location was more...
February 8, 2010
Pandan Cupcakes
by Kirbie
Move over green tea- I’ve found a new green colored love. Pandan! I’ve never had pandan flavored foods until recently. I’ve always thought of it as the green tea equivalent. While the two taste...
February 8, 2010
Flourless Chocolate Hazelnut Torte
by Kirbie
The Chocolate Hazelnut Torte recipe is an elegant dessert for entertaining or any time you’re craving a rich chocolate dessert. Plus, it’s flourless and easy to make. When searching for hazelnut recipes a while...
February 3, 2010
French Yogurt Cake
by Kirbie
French yogurt cake is an easy cake recipe that is flavored with lemon and ground almonds. It has a tender crumb and is a nice cake to serve with a cup of tea or coffee. What is it...
January 26, 2010
Green Tea Muffins with Blueberries and Pomegranates
by Kirbie
These Green Tea Muffins are soft and not overly sweet. They’re flavored with matcha green tea with blueberries and pomegranates mixed in. They’re a fun treat to make for breakfast, brunch, or snacks. One of the food...
January 4, 2010
Palmiers
by Kirbie
This easy palmier recipe has just two ingredients: store-bought puff pastry and sugar. They are buttery, sweet, and so flaky from the layers of pastry. They are a great dessert to make if you...
December 27, 2009
Baby Bro’s Girlfriend’s (“BBG”) Taiwan Journal: Day 0
by Kirbie
One of my biggest regrets since starting this food blog is that I didn't start it earlier. Since starting this blog, I haven't done any traveling. I haven't even left the state, whereas last...
December 26, 2009
Gingerbread Family
by Kirbie
Make a gingerbread family for Christmas to share with family and friends. These cookies are crisp and crunchy gingerbread, cut into gingerbread men, women, and babies. Decorate them with icing or frosting for a...
December 21, 2009
Green Tea Almond Russian Tea Cakes
by Kirbie
Russian tea cakes made with match green tea are a twist on the classic cookies. These cookies melt in your mouth and are very easy to make. One thing I really enjoy doing is...
December 17, 2009
Pecan Russian Tea Cakes
by Kirbie
Russian tea cakes are a classic holiday cookie and one of my favorite cookies to make. You don’t need a lot of ingredients or time to make a batch of melt-in-your mouth pecan cookies....
December 17, 2009
Great Plaza Buffet
by Kirbie
Great Plaza Buffet1840 Garnet AvenueSan Diego CA (888) 794-4381 https://greatplazabuffet.com/ A long time ago, I used to eat at Great Moon Buffet, which is now known as Great Plaza Buffet. When a bunch of...
