June 20, 2014
Laduree
by Kirbie
Ladurée, along with Pierre Hermé, are the two most famous bakeries for macarons in France. There is much debate as to who makes the superior macaron. I am firmly in the Pierre Herme camp,...
June 18, 2014
Mango Coconut Tart
by Kirbie
This tropical tart makes a lovely dessert centerpiece and comes together easily. I’ve seen quite a few recipe posts for mango tarts lately, inspiring me to try making my own. This was my first...
June 16, 2014
Hammond’s Gourmet Ice Cream
by Kirbie
Hammond’s Gourmet Ice Cream had their grand opening this weekend. They offer 32 flavors of Tropical Dreams super premium (at least 18% butterfat) ice cream and sorbets made in Hawaii. And most importantly, they...
June 13, 2014
Strawberry Nutella Shortcakes
by Kirbie
If you love Nutella, this is a Nutella twist on Strawberry Shortcakes, adding a Nutella whipped cream in the middle. Nutella and strawberries are a delicious pairing! Today is National Strawberry Shortcake Day! To...
June 11, 2014
Cookies n’ Cream Mug Cake
by Kirbie
A white chocolate cake base with crushed Oreo cookies throughout. This microwave oreo mug cake cooks in just 1 minute. I recently restocked my supply of baking Oreos and decided to whip up my Cookies and Cream Mug Cake to satisfy...
June 10, 2014
Parmesan Chipotle Corn on the Cob
by Kirbie
Tender roasted or grilled corn, seasoned with cheesy parmesan and spicy chipotle. This chipotle corn recipe is sure to be a popular summer side dish. Sometimes something so simple can make a world of difference....
June 10, 2014
Nutella Stuffed Waffles
by Kirbie
These fluffy, short-cut waffles are stuffed with a gooey Nutella filling, perfect for a weekend breakfast treat. I got the idea to make Nutella stuffed waffles last week. Normally, waffles have a liquid batter,...
June 9, 2014
Mini Mochi Donuts
by Kirbie
These mini chewy mochi cakes are shaped like donuts and topped with a chocolate glaze. National Donut Day was last Friday, which is what inspired me to make these. I had my housewarming this...
May 26, 2014
Fruit Buckle with Rhubarb Syrup
by Kirbie
This easy fruit buckle is studded with sweet peaches, nectarines, and rhubarb. It’s then topped with a generous layer of streusel and served with a rhubarb syrup. This weekend, my whole family came to visit, and in preparation...
May 23, 2014
Slater’s 50/50 New Menu Items
by Kirbie
Last month, we attended a media preview of the new San Marcos location of Slater’s 50/50, where we sampled new menu items with beer pairings and met the owner and executive chef. Mr. K...
May 19, 2014
2 Ingredient Blueberry Tart
by Kirbie
Need a quick and easy dessert? This blueberry tart is so simple with just two ingredients: fresh blueberries and store-bought pie crust. It’s a really easy way to showcase fresh blueberries in a sweet...
May 15, 2014
Microwave Deep Dish Cookie
by Kirbie
This deep dish cookie is a quick and easy cookie recipe for one that cooks in the microwave. It’s fast and the perfect way to satisfy a cookie craving without making a whole batch....
