December 18, 2014
Red Velvet Mug Cake
by Kirbie
Red velvet cake is one of my favorite cake flavors and I’m so happy I was able to create a mug cake version which looks so red and cheery, matching the holiday season. The...
December 11, 2014
Chinese Sesame Bread with Scallions
by Kirbie
Chinese Sesame Scallion Bread (also sometimes referred to as Sesame Pancake, 芝麻大餅, pronounced zhi ma da bing), is a fluffy, thick bread filled with scallions and crusted with sesame seeds. It’s commonly found in Northern Chinese...
December 10, 2014
Peppermint Swirl Mug Cake
by Kirbie
This mug cake tastes just like a peppermint candy and has swirls of red mixed in, making it very festive. I had another post planned for today, but it didn’t quite turn out. It...
December 9, 2014
Szechuan Taste
by Kirbie
Szechuan Taste recently opened in San Diego, in the same plaza as Bullpen and Do Re Mi. There’s been an influx of Sichuan-style Chinese restaurants that opened in San Diego this year and I guess...
December 8, 2014
Hot Chocolate Cookies
by Kirbie
These hot chocolate cookies are made with cocoa mix and topped with a toasted marshmallow. They are warm, gooey, and make a delicious holiday cookie. As you can see, hot chocolate is still on...
December 5, 2014
DIY Extracts
by Kirbie
Homemade vanilla extract is easy to make. Learn how to make it plus other kinds of extract that are great to use in recipes. Homemade extracts also make great gifts! Making vanilla extract is really easy and...
December 4, 2014
Mini Eggless Yogurt Muffins
by Kirbie
These mini muffins are so easy to make and taste just like regular muffins. I may be using it as my new “go to” muffin base in the future. I whipped up four batches...
December 1, 2014
Hot Chocolate Mug Cake
by Kirbie
Today I’m sharing a mug cake recipe that tastes just like hot chocolate in a cake form. It’s a perfect treat for these chillier days, best eaten warm with the marshmallows still gooey. This recipe is in...
December 1, 2014
Hot Chicken
by Kirbie
Hot Chicken is the local specialty in Nashville, a crunchy fried chicken that is brushed with a spicy cayenne paste made with different spices. It’s a dish that is easy to make at home. A fried chicken recipe probably isn’t...
November 28, 2014
Vessel Restaurant
by Kirbie
Recently we were invited to a media dinner at Vessel restaurant in the Kona Kai Resort & Marina, to get a sampling of the revamped menu under new executive chef Roy Hendrickson. Beef Carpaccio Our meal...
November 26, 2014
Cornbread Sausage Stuffing Muffins
by Kirbie
These moist stuffing muffins are filled with stuffing ingredients like sausage, onions, celery, and scallions, for very flavorful cornbread muffins. I’m so happy to share one more Thanksgiving idea before the big day because...
November 26, 2014
Oceanaire
by Kirbie
We used to visit Oceanaire several times a year, but with so many new restaurants opening, it’s been awhile since we’ve been back. We were recently invited in for a meal and it was...
