Kitchen Adventures

One thing I didn't anticipate about ex-pat life is the number of things I would learn to make for myself instead of buying the pre-made version. Salsa, pico de gallo, pie crust, donuts, tortillas, caramel for apples and peppermint mochas to name a few. Why do I make these things from scratch? Because they are healthier than store bought versions chalked-full of preservatives? No, truthfully, because I either I cannot find them in our stores, or they are incredibly expensive as imported items (i.e. 10 dollars for 6 tortillas).

It is pretty exciting to learn to do new things, and I have had some great successes (even if a few things have flopped). Live and learn!

Caramel dipping sauce (this one was a success!)

Tortillas - they were pretty good, but I will try a different recipe next time.

 

Happy Fall!

Something in me says it can't be November without colored leaves and hot drinks. Leaves are pretty rare over here and they never become red or yellow. And with temperatures are still in the 80s, so it is hard to crave a hot drink, but I have still made an attempt to add some fall to our little home.

So, Happy Fall!!

(and yeah, I couldn't find pumpkins, but these Indian fruits looked similar enough)