My family has always enjoyed having breakfast for dinner. It's great for a last-minute meal and it's frugal. Eggs are one of the cheapest forms of protein, and other breakfast foods are usually made from scratch. Since moving to India, we … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner From Scratch: Homemade English Muffins
Another attempt at making some American comfort food in my Indian kitchen. These homemade English muffins are delicious! I've made them four or five times now. The kids love them, too. English Muffin Recipe 1/3 cup warm water 1 tablespoon … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner: Indian Fashion for Men
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...]
Frugal Foreigner From Scratch: Homemade Chocolate Sauce
Making your own chocolate sauce is super easy, super fast and super frugal. I've been doing it for years, but it's come in handy even more now that a bottle of Hershey's is $5. This recipe makes about 1/2 cup of chocolate sauce, but you can … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner: Auto Rickshaw Ride
My husband always says, "there's nothing like an auto ride in India." And he's right! A ride in an Indian autorickshaw is an experience you'll never forget. Join me and my family on a Sunday drive in Bangalore. One ride will give you a glimpse … [Read more...]
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...]
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