Kirbie's Cravings

Chocolate Nutella Lava Cookies

Oversized rich chocolate cookies are stuffed with Nutella. When you break the cookies open, they release a completely molten, liquid lava Nutella center. I am so happy with how these cookies came out. I...

Low Carb Bread

This low carb and gluten-free bread does not contain any wheat flour and the batter can easily be made in one bowl in just a few minutes. It’s great for sandwiches, toast and more.

ICMonster

ICMonster is a new dessert spot that opened in San Diego this past weekend, specializing in Thai-style ice cream rolls and other trendy desserts and drinks like butterfly pea tea drinks, Hong Kong egg...

Skinny Bang Bang Zucchini Noodles Meal Prep

Skinny Bang Bang Zucchini Noodles Meal Prep

These skinny bang bang zucchini noodles are an easy way to start your week. You can make multiple servings ahead of time, enough for a few meals during the week. We recently started to...

Tuna Salad Avocado Boats

Avocado tuna salad is stuffed inside avocados for a fun, healthy and easy meal. One of my favorite lunches is tuna salad with avocado. I’d eat it everyday if it wasn’t for the fact...

Hello Kitty Cafe

The first Hello Kitty Cafe Pop-Up in the US opened in Irvine Spectrum Center last summer. Given my Hello Kitty obsession, I had to check it out!

Hodad’s

Hodad’s is a “must-visit” spot whenever we have friends visiting San Diego. The iconic burger restaurant has been featured on The Food Network, CNN, and more. It’s known for its generous portions and famous...

Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta

Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta is an easy meal with a no-cook bang bang pasta sauce made with 5 ingredients. The best part it is ready in 30 minutes or less – it’s a quick and easy...

Menya Ultra

Menya Ultra recently opened and word has already gotten out that this may be the best ramen in San Diego right now. The owner has won awards for his ramen and owns several ramen shops...

Flourless Baileys Chocolate Mug Cake

A single serving flourless chocolate mug cake flavored with Baileys Irish cream liqueur. This quick and easy treat cooks in the microwave in just one minute and is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day. Learn...

Mouriya Honten Kobe Beef Steak Restaurant

Mouriya is a well known steak restaurant in Kobe that serves kobe beef. During our trip to Japan, we specifically took a day trip to Kobe so we could eat authentic kobe beef.

Chocolate Avocado Banana Bread

This chocolate avocado banana bread doesn’t use oil or butter. Instead, avocado replaces the oil, creating a rich, moist chocolate banana bread. The best part is, you can make everything in the blender or...