[Slow Cooker] 紅豆湯 Azuki Red Bean Dessert Soup

I love azuki red bean dessert soup, especially during winter time. There's just something about that bowl of sweet red bean soup... so warm and comforting.


紅豆湯 Azuki Red Bean Dessert Soup

First I soaked azuki red beans in water for about 3 hours.  Then I used Cuisinart 3-1/2-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker to cook the soup.  Just add a bag of azuki red beans, and add water to fill about 3/4 of the pot.  Set on high for 4 hours.  When there's about 30 minutes left, I added brown sugar to the soup.  I also like to add a little bit of honey to my red bean soup when I eat it.  Super simple, right?

[Bread Machine] Banana Sandwich Loaf

I have one overripe banana left. Best way to use it... make bread with it!


Banana Sandwich Loaf

Found this recipe for Banana Sandwich Loaf in The Bread Lover’s Bread Machine Cookbook.  There's also a recipe for banana bread, but I don't have all the ingredients on hand.

Totemo Kawaii

I got presents from my is-in-law, Ayami!



I LOVE them all!  Totemo Kawaii~~~~  Total cuteness!!!!

[Mission Viejo] [Thai] Diho Siam Restaurant

Diho Siam Restaurant
27001 La Paz Rd #100
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 597-1550
http://www.dihosiam.com

We went to puppy kindergarten last night.  It was the first class meeting with no puppies, just lesson for the owners.  The class was held at Mission Viejo High School.  After the class, we found this nearby restaurant with Entertainment Book coupon for a quick Thai dinner.  It was Monday night, and the restaurant was full with people waiting.  The food must be good.  We Diho Siam was a Thai restaurant, but they actually have two menus, Thai menu and Chinese menu.  We didn't even bother to look at the Chinese menu because we were in the mood for Thai.


Tom Yum (Thai Hot & Sour Soup) Chicken ($8.95)

The puppy class was outdoor.  We both wanted hot soup after sitting in the cold for one hour.  Tom Yum Chicken was not as spicy nor as sour as we like it.  It was actually quite sweet.  We thought the flavor was catered to the Caucasian customers in this area.  A bowl of hot soup was still good for a cold winter night though.

[Monrovia] [Chinese] Shanghai Bamboo House

Shanghai Bamboo House
上海竹軒特色本幫菜
933 W Duarte Rd
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 574-5960

My brother has been to Shanghai Bamboo House a few times.  He thought the food was good and the price was reasonable.  So we had our family dinner there last night.



I remember coming to the same location before with my parents.  It used to be a Korean soon tofu place.  The food wasn't very good.  So we weren't surprised that it was closed.  Business at Shanghai Bamboo House was very good.  The restaurant was completely full on Sunday night.

[Teddy & Twinkle] Cat Toys Lovers

We took Teddy and Twinkle to my brother's house to visit. They have two cats and lots of cat toys.



Their cats, Mushy and Tabby, don't really play with their toys. But Teddy and Twinkle just love all the cat toys. They especially like the ones that has cat nips in them and the ones that make noises.

[Laguna Niguel] [Japanese] Sango Sushi Restaurant

Sango Sushi Restaurant
27261 La Paz Rd #A
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 831-7287
http://www.sangosushi.com/Laguna.htm

Back to Sango Sushi for takeout.  Dr. P has been craving for their uni sushi the whole week.  That day after having burgers at Deemer's in the same plaza, Dr. P even thought about going to Sango just to get an order of uni sushi.


Uni (Sea Urchine) Sushi / Ikura (Salmon Roe) Sushi

Just looking at the picture of Uni and Ikura sushi makes me drool.  Both sushi were super fresh and delicious.  The only complaint was the seaweed was soggy and chewy from the moisture of the sushi rice.  I guess they would taste better if we ate at the restaurant.