If you enjoyed my Frugal Foreigner post on saris, here's the male version. Click on pictures to enlarge. If you're new to my Frugal Foreigner posts, read all about what we're doing in India here! You can read all previous posts in the series … [Read more...]
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Frugal Foreigner: The Sari – Not Just a Fancy Dress
Before I came to India, I pictured saris as special occasion-wear - fancy, nice, and expensive. Now I know better. "Work saris" are sold for as little as 99 rupees (just over $2). Weddings, church attendance, and holidays bring out fancy wear for … [Read more...]
Copycat Recipe: The Cheesecake Factory’s Sweet Corn Tamale Cakes
The Cheesecake Factory is my favorite "nice" restaurant to eat at. It's pretty expensive, so we don't go often, but when we do I always order the same thing - the Sweet Corn Tamale Cakes. It's on the appetizer menu, but I order it as my entrée, … [Read more...]