Jul 112011
 
Mung Bean Barley Honey Date Dessert Soup

If you had ever ordered a green bean (or “mung bean”) dessert soup at an Asian-style dessert house, you would know that there are many ways to enjoy this delightful naturally fat-free low-calorie item.  It can be served cold on hot summer days as a refreshing cool sweet snack, or served hot in the winter to warm [Read More...]

Apr 282011
 
Water Chestnut Bean Curd Barley Soup

  Thinking back to the classic Chinese soups I grew up with at home, one of my favorites is this Water Chestnut Bean Curd Barley Soup.  This has been a favorite of mine since I was a little kid.  I love the aroma, sweetness, and meaty bite that shiitake mushrooms provide.  I also love the soft, silky [Read More...]

Mar 232011
 
Mixed Beans Potato Vegetable Soup

  My husband and I were at our local farmer’s market today.  And we (ok, more like me) indulged on a shopping spree of irresistibly fresh, colorful, and sweet-smelling organic seasonal fruits and vegetables.  The produce at the market were so fresh.  The vegetable leaves were thick and of a deep vibrant green.  They looked so good [Read More...]