Expat Wife, Local Life
Are you swimming in a sea of ripe, juicy mangos and wondering what to do with the abundance of this tropical delight? No? Well, those of us in warm humid climes have plenty of mangoes, especially during the spring and summer months (May-September.) What am I doing with all of this tropical goodness? I’m making… Continue reading
It’s that time of year when stores in Singapore flip from Christmas to Chinese New Year. Red and gold decorations with a side of faux cherry blossom branches have been hung. The Christmas puddings have been cleared and Chinese New Year goodies line all the shelves. Singapore is a city obsessed with food so you… Continue reading
I don’t know about you but I find hawker centers pretty intimidating and I’ve been visiting them for years! I married into a Singaporean family so I was blessed with helpful local guides to order for me and introduce each dish to me. If it weren’t for them, I would have been completely lost. I’ve… Continue reading
One of the many benefits of being an expat living with my local in-laws is that I get exposed to more traditional and cultural dishes than I would ever encounter on my own. I enjoy trying new foods, but it’s hard to try foods when I don’t even know they exist. Thankfully, my mother-in-law and… Continue reading
Food in Singapore is a national pastime. If you are spending time here, these are the foods you must try before you leave and some of the easiest places to get them.