I've had a few requests for Indian recipes. I've had a hard time figuring them out because no one measures, or writes anything down. I watched very carefully a few times while my house helper made … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner Cost Comparison: The Cost of Being White
Here are three sets of girl’s Indian bangles (bracelets). The first set was bought by me in Commericial Street, a touristy shopping area in downtown Bangalore. I forgot to bargain and paid the … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner: The Gents Parlour
When we first moved to Bangalore, we drove by this place several times. I found it odd that a country with taboos around drinking and smoking would have a "Girl's Gents Parlour" so obviously labeled … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner From Scratch: Homemade Soft Pretzels
If you had a cook, what would you have her make? What labor- or time-intensive dishes do you love but don't have the energy or time to make from scratch yourself? My answer is easy - soft pretzels … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner: A Different Kind of Bargain
Hey Mommysavers – do you know how to bargain shop? Do you know how to bargain when you shop? I pick and chose which stores I go to, because I much prefer fixed prices. But, in India I still have to … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner: Buy Soap, Get Free Jewelry
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 here. Grocery shopping in India has two very frustrating … [Read more...]
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