[Irvine] [Hot Pot] Little Sheep Mongolian Hot Pot

Little Sheep Mongolian Hot Pot
小肥羊
15361 Culver Dr
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 651-0201
http://www.littlesheephotpot.com

We visited Little Sheep Mongolian Hot Pot on a Friday night. It was 8:30pm and they were packed. Luckily since there were only 2 of us, we got seated quickly while the bigger parties all had to wait.



We ordered half spicy and half regular soup base. We love the flavor of their soup base. Lots of garlic and herbs.

Flavors of Laguna Tour (Part 2 of 2)

Flavors of Laguna
Laguna Beach, CA 92652
(949) 464-8830
http://www.flavorsoflaguna.com

Continuing our Laguna Beach tour....

Cafe Zinc
350 Ocean Ave
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 494-6302
http://www.zinccafe.com



Cafe Zinc is a vegetarian cafe/bakery. We visited the market side, and everything inside the display case looked yummy.

Flavors of Laguna Tour (Part 1 of 2)

Flavors of Laguna
Laguna Beach, CA 92652
(949) 464-8830
http://www.flavorsoflaguna.com

Last weekend Dr. P and I went on the Flavors of Laguna tour in Laguna Beach. We go to Laguna Beach often, but always go to the same places. We were hoping to discover more neighborhood gems and learn more about this beautiful beach city from the tour. And we sure did!

Here are the places we visited:

La Sirena Grill
347 Mermaid St
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 497-8226
http://www.lasirenagrill.com


Chips / Guacamole / Salsa

La Sirena Grill was our starting point. We started with homemade chips, salsa and guacamole. Their guacamole is seriously good!

[Huntington Beach] [Italian] Luna Rossa Ristorante

Luna Rossa
7821 Edinger Ave #110
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 890-9118
http://www.lunarossaristorante.com

We went on a double date with friends last weekend. My friend suggested we meet at Bella Terra for dinner, and she felt like having Italian. The choices were Macaroni Grill, Buca di Beppo, and Luna Rossa. I picked Luna Rossa because it is a smaller family owned restaurant. I always like those better than big chained restaurants.

Our waiter asked if it was our first time there, and gave us a brief introduction of the restaurant. The chef moved here from Rome about 5 years ago. Half of their pasta was made fresh daily, and if it's not freshly made, it was imported from Italy. Sounds good already!

I had too much fun talking and enjoying the night with friends, and didn't take much pictures. But I really want to write about this place because it is simply amazing!


Luna Rossa Le Pizza
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, mushrooms, olives and mixed vegetables

We opened a bottle of chanti and ordered a wood oven pizza as our starter. If you like vegetables, it is THE pizza to get! Lots of fresh and yummy vegetables on top of the delicious thin crust pizza. It was a huge pizza, and I believe it was $14. What a steal! The 4 of us only finished 1/2 pizza because we want to leave room for more food.

[Cook] Potato Frittata

This recipe is from I Love Trader Joe's College Cookbook. I'm long gone from college years, but that doesn't mean I don't still love cheap, easy and fast recipes and meal ideas catering for the young busy crowds. This cookbook has 150 super easy and fast recipes using products from Trader Joe's. I made the Potato Frittata for breakfast. It was super easy to make. It's pretty tasty with the addition of some ketchup and Tabasco sauce on top.

A frittata is akin to an omelet, except the ingredients are mixed with the eggs instead of folded inside of them - and it's a heck of a lot easier to make.


Potato Frittata

4 hashbrowns from frozen Trader Joe's Hashbrowns
1 tablespoon canola oil <---- I didn't use it since the hashbrowns are already oily
3 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt <---- I used 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup Trader Joe's Shredded Pepper Jack Cheese Blend <---- I used Soy-Sation Shredded Cheese Blend 

[Cook] Sake to Mayonnaisu (Broiled Salmon with Mayonnaise)

I've had Sake to Mayonnaisu (Broiled Salmon with Mayonnaise) in restaurants before. Didn't know it was that simple to make. Salmon, salt, and mayo. That's pretty much all you need. I probably didn't leave the salmon in the oven long enough because the mayonnaise wasn't browned. But the fish smelt too good and we were too hungry. I am sure it'll look better and probably taste even better if the mayo is browned a bit more.


Sake to Mayonnaisu (Broiled Salmon with Mayonnaise)

[Cook] Nasu no Agebitashi (Spicy Sweet-and-Sour Eggplant)

This recipe called for Japanese or Chinese eggplants. But I didn't find these at my local supermarket so I just used regular eggplants. Also I didn't deep fry the eggplants as instructed in the recipe. Instead I just used less oil and sauteed them in a wok. This dish tastes good even when it's cold. I didn't think this dish is spicy at all. But it was savory, sweet, and sour all at the same time. The flavor is quite addicting.


Nasu no Agebitashi (Spicy Sweet-and-Sour Eggplant)

[Cook] Hiyayakko (Cold Tofu with Ginger and Green Onions)

This appetizer dish is super easy, and "should" taste good. But somehow the one I made was pretty horrible. It was so bad that I took one bite and the rest ended up in the trash can. The problem was the tofu. I bought all natural soft tofu from Sprouts (it is Sprouts store brand). Somehow this tofu just doesn't have the right flavor and texture. It tasted rough and had a bit sour taste to it. I have no idea why it was sour. The expiration date was 2 weeks away so I don't think the tofu had gone bad. But I will know not to buy tofu from Sprouts again (although it is still my favorite supermarket). I shall try this again with soft silky tofu from an Asian supermarket.


Hiyayakko (Cold Tofu with Ginger and Green Onions)

[Irvine] [Taiwanese] Boiling Point

Boiling Point
沸點
14140 Culver Dr
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 733-2211
http://www.bpgroupusa.com

The weather has been hot lately. But I don't know why. I have been craving for hot pot almost everyday. So off we went to Boiling Point for lunch.


古早味紅茶加山粉圓 Black Tea w/ Basil Seeds

Lunch special came with a drink. We both ordered black tea. I added my favorite basil seeds ($0.50) to mine.

[Aliso Viejo] [American] Original Pancake House

Original Pancake House
26951 Moulton Pkwy
Aliso Viejo, CA 92653
(949) 643-8591
http://www.originalpancakehouse.com

We haven't been to Original Pancake House for a while, and I really miss their yummy American breakfast.



We got there around 9-ish on this Saturday morning. Only had to wait for about 10 minutes for a table.

[Cook] Tamago Toji Jiru (Stirred Egg Soup)

Tamago Toji Jiru (Stirred Egg Soup) is a very fast and easy dish. In Chinese, we call this "egg flower soup". I made this soup for breakfast. I think it took me 5 minutes, and we had a simple yet delicious soup. The recipe is for 1 bowl of soup. But you can simply double the amount to make soup for 2 as I did (or for 4 or 8 as you like).


Tamago Toji Jiru (Stirred Egg Soup)

[Cook] Kabocha Nimono (Sweet Simmered Pumpkin)

It was my first time cooking kabocha pumpkin. I had such a hard time to cut the pumpkin in half. I asked my sister about it. Her tip was to place the pumpkin in the microwave for a few seconds. I shall try that next time. The sweet simmered pumpkin was soft, sweet, and very yummy.


Kabocha Nimono (Sweet Simmered Pumpkin)

4th of July BBQ

This 4th of July, just as every 4th of July, we went to mother-in-law's house for BBQ with the family.



We took Teddy and Twinkle with us of course.

[Cook] Toriniku Kara-age (Fried Marinated Chicken)

I am disappointed at how Toriniku Kara-age turned out. The chicken turned out to be too salty. I would suggest making this recipe with less sodium soy sauce. But other than the saltiness, it was still pretty tasty. I just had to eat it with rice.


Toriniku Kara-age (Fried Marinated Chicken)

[Industry] [Coffee/Tea] Half & Half Tea Express

Half & Half Tea Express
伴伴堂
18558 Gale Ave #152
Industry, CA 91748
(626)965-4800

As usual, we stopped by at Half & Half Tea Express after dinner at Flamin Spice.



Oh no! They ran out of my favorite sesame boba! So I just ordered the No #1 drink on their top 10 best selling list: Milk Drink with Honey Boba and Chocolate Pudding.

[Industry] [Hot Pot] Flaming Spice

Flaming Spice
鍋盆碗裡
18518 Gale Ave
Industry, CA 91744
(626) 964-6569

On Tuesday, Little Sheep Mongolian Hot Pot has $20 all you can eat special. Since Wednesday is a holiday, we decided to drive all the way up to Hacienda Heights for the AYCE deal. We got there around 7-ish. The hostess turned us away as there were already too many people on the waiting list. Oh well, so we decided to go to the nearby Flaming Spice for AYCE spicy hot pot.



We had to wait for about 15 minutes for a table. A sneaky Chinese lady actually tried to "cut us in line" on the signing waiting list. She put her name on a separate sheet of paper, then put that piece of paper on top of the original waiting list where everyone had their names on it. Dr. P saw the whole thing and called her out for it. She just kept on saying to us "don't worry, you go first you go first." Ahhhh.... rude!

[Cook] Oyako Donburi (Chicken and Egg Rice Bowl)

This week I am cooking Japanese Food. I have this cookbook "Let's Cook Japanese Food" for a while, but haven't tried any recipe from it yet. This cookbook is written by a Caucasian lady who married a Japanese man and moved to Japan. She learned how to cook Japanese food while living abroad and from her Japanese parents-in-law. The first recipe I made was Oyako Donburi, and it was a huge success. The chicken and egg rice bowl tasted even better than the ones we've had from Japanese restaurant!


Oyako Donburi (Chicken and Egg Rice Bowl)

[Laguna Niguel] [Fast Food] McDonald's

McDonald's
27331 La Paz Rd
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 643-3326
http://www.mcdonalds.com

My favorite thing from McDonald's.


Fruit Yogurt Parfait ($1.00)

Who says money cannot buy happiness? $1 bought mine!

[Laguna Niguel] [Food Court] Whole Foods Market

Whole Foods Market
23932 Aliso Creek Rd
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 900-5830
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com

A new Whole Foods Market just opened near our house. Dr. P and I decided to go have dinner in their food court, and do grocery shopping afterward.



Our dinner was from the Asian food court section. Dr. P ordered Spicy Chicken Fun Noodle Soup, and I ordered Vegetable Fun Noodle Soup.

[Alhambra] [Taiwanese] Old Country Cafe

Old Country Cafe
老鄉親
2 E Valley Blvd
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 284-4610

Before going back to Orange County, I stopped by at Old Country Cafe to get some Taiwanese food take-out for dinner.


波霸奶茶加布丁 Boba Milk Tea with Pudding

Got a cup of boba milk tea with boba and pudding for the long drive home.

[Los Angeles] [Hawaiian] Trader Vic's Los Angeles

Trader Vic's Los Angeles
800 W Olympic Blvd #A120
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 785-3330
http://www.tradervicsla.com

After Anime Expo, we decided to go to L.A. Live to find a place to eat.



We settled for Trader Vic's. Their Hawaiian menu looked tasty.

Anime Expo 2012

Went to Anime Expo 2012 at LA Convention Center today. I had so much fun doing people watching. Love all those cosplay people. Everyone seemed so happy there. Here are some of the pictures I took today.

[San Gabriel] [Taiwanese] Yung Ho Restaurant

Yung Ho Restaurant
533 W Valley Blvd
San Gabriel, CA 91778
(626) 570-0860

Before going to Anime Expo 2012 today, I stopped by at Yung Ho Restaurant to pick up some Chinese breakfast.


鹹豆漿 Salty Soy Milk

I got Salty Soy Milk and Salty Rice Roll. These two are my favorite Chinese breakfast items. I was quite disappointed at my breakfast though. The salty soy milk's flavor tasted like it was missing something. There wasn't enough green onion, and they've omit the pickled veggies (榨菜). Instead, it was just filled with soggy fried Chinese donut (油條) pieces.

[Aliso Viejo] [Burger] Habit Burger

Habit Burger
26921 Aliso Creek Road
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 831-3116
http://www.habitburger.com

Ever since Habit Burger opened near our house, Dr. P doesn't go to In-N- Out anymore.


Santa Barbara style Charburger Meal ($8.70)

Dr. P ordered a secret menu item: Santa Barbara style Charburger. The double patties burger was made with grilled sourdough bread, Swiss cheeses, grilled onion and guacamole. It tasted so good, but probably has 4,000 calories or something like that.

My Hubby's Meals

I like cooking. Cooking for myself is fun, and cooking for others brings me even more joy. I cook for my husband everyday, not that I have to, but I want to. A few of my coworkers said to me, "Why do you do that? What is wrong with you? Why don't you just eat out like 'NORMAL' people do? It's cheaper eating out and save time."  I can't believe that is what people think! (Or is that just how Orange County Asian women think?) Cooking at home is not only way cheaper than eating out, it is also healthier and save more time.

Dr. P and I love going out to eat. But we enjoy cooking at home just as much. Now because of our busy work schedule, we cook at home most weekdays, and go out for dinner on weekends. On a weekday, I make breakfast in the morning, and also pack lunch for both Dr. P and I. If I know Dr. P has to work late for the day, I'll prepare dinner and pack it for him in the morning as well. Otherwise, I'll make a quick meal after I get home from work. Our weekday meals are always easy and fast to make. I like to limit cooking time to about 30 minutes.

Here are Dr. P's one day meals:


Breakfast

A simple pan fried egg, Trader Joe's potatoes, donut peach from my parents backyard, and leftover bread from CPK. Simple, filling, and yummy. Probably took me 10 minutes to make this plate.

[Rowland Heights] [Japanese] Kingswood Teppan Steak House

Kingswood Teppan Steak House
上林鐵板燒
18900 Gale Ave #B
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 912-1382

We went to Kingswood Teppan Steak House to celebrate my friend Sybil's birthday. This is a Chinese style Teppan house. They also serve spicy hot pot.


Soup

Our meal started with the standard Teppan soup.

[Cook] Banana Bread Muffins

I think I am getting better and better at baking. This banana bread muffins turned to be perfect! I had one when it was still warm. The crust was slightly crunchy. When it cooled, the outer layer became soft and moist. It was still really good. I brought some to work, and co-workers have requested that I make it again soon. :-)


Banana Bread Muffins

9 ounces all-purpose flour (about 2 cups)
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cups mashed ripe banana ( large)
1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/4 cup canola oil

[Cook] Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon

This is a 15-minute cooking time meal, and it's yummy and healthy as well!


Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon

4 salmon fillets
Salt
Pepper
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon rice vinegar

[Cook] Chicken Noodle Soup

I love Costco's rotisserie chicken. We often eat 1/2 chicken on the day we buy it. Then I'll cut the meat off the bones, and use it to make fried rice, tacos, stir-fried dishes, scrambled eggs... etc. There are so many things you can do with cooked rotisserie chicken! And do not throw the bones away! I always use the bones to make chicken soup. The soup is easy, fast, nutritious, and tastes good. One night I made chicken noodle soup with leftover bones in 20 minutes.


Chicken Noodle Soup

Rotisserie chicken bones
Water
Asian style noodle
Chicken meat
Green leaf vegetables
Eggs
Green onion, chopped
Cilantro, chopped
Salt
Pepper

[Irvine] [Japanese] Tokyo Table

Tokyo Table
2710 Alton Pkwy
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 263-0000
http://www.tokyotable.com

We rested at home and let the food digest a bit before we head out to our next stop: Tokyo Table for happy hour.



Happy hour menu is different than last time I was there... which was almost 3 years ago? It's been awhile. haha...

[Laguna Niguel] [Burger] Deemer’s American Grill

Deemer’s American Grill
27221 La Paz Rd #E
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 425-8770
http://www.deemersgrill.com

Food tour stop #4! Sister wants burger. The choices were Habit Burger or Deemer's. Sister picked Deemer's.


Napa Burger w/ Garlic Fries ($8.95)
Fresh goat cheese, tomato, red onion, baby spinach, basil pesto aioli.

I recommended her to try my favorite burger, Napa burger. We added $1.20 to order a side of Garlic Fries. The fries smelt really good, but it was way way way too oily.

[Aliso Viejo] [Pizza] Z Pizza

Z Pizza
26921 Aliso Creek Rd #D
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 425-0102
http://www.zpizza.com

Next stop was Chick-Fil-A. My sister tried their spicy chicken sandwich, and thought it was just alright. But it was my favorite! After that, we stopped by at Z Pizza because sister was craving for cheese.


Greek Pizza
feta, mozzarella, red onions, Greek olives, fresh rounds of tomatoes, oregano

She ordered a slice of Greek Pizza from the heated display case, and concluded it was a waste of money. The pizza probably had been sitting there for quite a while. It was a bit dry, and didn't taste fresh. Oh well.

[Aliso Viejo] [Vegetarian] Native Foods

Native Foods
26705 Aliso Creek Rd # E
Aliso Viejo,CA 92656-4803
(949) 831-1926
http://www.nativefoods.com

Sister came to visit on Memorial Day. We decided to have a food tour day around my house. We ate so much in one day that by the end of the day, we looked like two preggies. But it sure was fun! haha.... Our first stop was Native Foods.


Very Voluptuous Veggie Pizza ($7.95)
Creamy pesto, grilled veggies and kale, roasted pumpkin seeds with a balsamic drizzle. Back by popular demand!

Very Voluptous Veggie Pizza was topped with delicious sauteed kale. I love the balsamic on the pizza. Their pesto was really delicious. Pizza bread was airy and soft.

[Industry] [Coffee/Tea] Half & Half Tea Express

Half & Half Tea Express
伴伴堂
18558 Gale Ave #152
Industry, CA 91748
(626)965-4800

After dinner, we stopped by at Half & Half in the same plaza to get a drink.


芋頭布丁波霸奶茶 Iced Milk Drink w/ Taro Pudding and Honey Boba
山粉圓愛玉金桔檸檬 Lemon Kumquat w/ Sesame Boba and Amber Jelly

Dr. P ordered Iced Milk Drink with Taro Pudding and Honey Boba. He liked it a lot. I like their honey boba.

[Industry] [Hot Pot] Flaming Spice

Flaming Spice
鍋盆碗裡
18518 Gale Ave
Industry, CA 91744
(626) 964-6569

I went to Flaming Spice for lunch before, and hated the place. Their lunch special was pretty stupid. You get an individual hot pot for about $10, but there's nothing in it except the soup base. My friends picked Flaming Spice to do our dinner gathering. I was hoping their all you can eat dinner would be better than my last experience. And I ended up loving this place!


All You Can Eat ($19.99/person)

All you can eat is $19.99 per person. There were 6 of us, and they served us with two pots. So we picked 4 different soup base. Dr. P and I shared one pot by ourselves. We ordered the Beer Duck soup and Oxtail Soup. Both were really good. And there were quite a few pieces of duck and oxtail in the soup base.

Jimmy & Dee's Wedding

We went to Dr. P's friends Jimmy & Dee's wedding on May 26, 2012. The wedding was held at Jimmy's home in Arcadia.

[Temple City] [Chinese] Happy Noodle

Happy Noodle
麵對面
4815 El Monte Ave
Temple City,CA 91780
(626) 279-7558

We went home to have lunch with my parents. Dr. P requested to go to Happy Noodle. This is a small hole-in-the-wall Chinese restaurant with cheap and amazingly good food.


小菜三拼 3 Items Combo Appetizer

3 Items Combo Appetizers comes with sauteed greens, peanuts, and salted duck. But my dad asked to have the seaweed instead of duck. I liked all 3 appetizers very much.

[Cook] Savory Cornmeal Waffles

I didn't like the Savory Cornmeal Waffles too much. I used coarse cornmeal, which was probably why the waffles had hard pieces of cornmeal in it. Hmmm.... I shall try this again with fine cornmeal.


Savory Cornmeal Waffles

1 cup multi-grain pancake and waffle mix
1/3 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup club soda
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 egg whites
1 tablespoon butter
1 chopped plum tomato
1 cup frozen corn kernels
1/3 cup sliced spinach
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

[Cook] Feta-Beef Patties with Cucumber Sauce

Dr. P said this was the best beef patty he's ever had. I don't want to be conceited, but it was pretty damn good. haha.... And it was so easy to make with just a few ingredients. I served it with salad and pita bread. But of course you can serve it with hamburger buns with lettuce, tomato and onion.


Feta-Beef Patties with Cucumber Sauce

1 lb ground beef
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped cucumber
3/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill
1/2 teaspoon red wine vinegar

[Cook] Scrambled Egg with Green Onion

Very fast and easy breakfast. Green onion adds more flavor to plain scrambled egg.


Scrambled Egg with Green Onion

1 Egg
1/2 tablespoon chopped green onion
splash of milk, cream, or water
salt
pepper
Olive oil

[Cook] Turkey-Hummus Pitas

This pita sandwich was super easy and fast to make for a healthy and delicious lunch.


Turkey-Hummus Pitas

1/2 cup store bought hummus
2 whole-wheat pitas, cut in half
8 ounces thinly sliced deli turkey breast
1 tomato, sliced
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 cup baby spinach leaves (optional)

[Irvine] [French] CrepeMaker

CrepeMaker
73 Fortune Dr # 105
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 585-9898
http://www.crepemaker.com

My boss had a party at his home, and got CrepeMaker to cater for our dinner and dessert.



It was amazingly good! Dr. P and I had 9 crepes total!!

[Cook] Chicken Salad with Black Bean-Corn Relish

I love the corn black bean relish in this salad. The feta-mint yogurt dip actually makes a pretty good dressing for this salad.


Chicken Salad with Black Bean-Corn Relish

Olive oil
1 pound chicken tender
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 cup frozen corn kernels
1/4 onion, chopped
1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 tomato, chopped
2 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Mixed spring salad
1/3 cup ranch dressing
lime wedges (optional)

[Cook] Feta-Mint Dip

Feta-Mint Dip is great with pita bread and fresh vegetables. I also use it as salad dressing and it tastes wonderful that way.


Feta-Mint Dip

1 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 finely chopped English cucumber
3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1 sliced green onions
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

[Cook] Greek Beef Salad

This salad is delicious both warm and cold. So full of flavors!


Greek Beef Salad

1 pound ground beef
1 1/4 cups water
1 package toasted pine nut couscous (such as Near East)
2 lemons, divided
1/2 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 chopped English cucumber
1/2 chopped red onion
1 chopped tomato

[Cook] Shrimp and Summer Vegetables Saute

I bought these super fresh giant shrimp from Sprouts. The key to a delicious seafood dish is simply the freshest seafood you can find.


Shrimp and Summer Vegetables Saute

4 turkey bacon slices
Olive oil
2 cups frozen corn kernels
1 chopped tomato
1/2 chopped onion
1 1/4 pounds peeled and deveined large shrimp
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup chopped spinach
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Lemon wedges (optional)

[Cook] Mediterranean Breakfast Sandwich

Cooking Light Fresh Food Fast 24/7: 5 Ingredient, 15 minute recipes is my favorite cookbook currently. All the recipes are fast, easy, light, and very very flavorful. I want to share what I've made from this cookbook this week. I didn't make the dishes exactly as the recipes in the book. I tried to utilized what ingredients I have on hand and to our own taste. I'm going to post my own version of recipes. If you would like to see the original recipes, you would have to purchase the cookbook.


Mediterranean Breakfast Sandwich

Olive oil
1/2 chopped red bell pepper
2 tablespoons chopped jarred artichoke hearts
1 egg
1 egg white
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup fresh baby spinach leaves
Bread

[Newport Beach] [Buffet] Hokkaido Seafood Buffet

Hokkaido Seafood Buffet
4200 Scott Dr
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 851-5888
http://www.hokkaidobuffet.net

I bought a daily deal voucher for Hokkaido Seafood Buffet. The deal was $25 for buffet dinner for 2 plus 2 large bottle of Sapporo beer. Original price for buffet dinner is $16.99/person.



They were quite busy on a Saturday night.

[Laguna Hills] [Asian Fusion] Elephant Bar Restaurant

Elephant Bar Restaurant
24155 Laguna Hills Mall
Laguna Hills,CA 92653
(949) 454-9530
http://www.elephantbar.com

We received a $20 Dinner for 2 email coupon from Elephant Bar.


Wok-Fired Chicken and Lettuce Wrap ($8.50)

Chicken and Lettuce Wrap is one of our favorite appetizers from Elephant Bar.

Suzie & Dan's Wedding @ Green Gables Wedding Estate

Green Gables Wedding Estate
134 Woodland Parkway
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 510-1606
http://greengablesestate.com

We attended Dr. P's cousin Suzie's wedding on May 12, 2012.