If you know me well you know I’m obsessed with two cuisines, Mediterranean and Mexican (I know, so cliche). I am very fond of Mediterranean flavors, textures and spices and would gladly give up any meal if I was to eat hummus for life-sustenance any given day. We cook Turkish and Lebanese food at home … Continue reading »
{Recipe} Pumpkin Bread
I realize the pumpkin season is over, but Indonesia happens to produce beautiful gourds all year long. Every time I go to the supermarket I am overwhelmed by the variety and size of the different pumpkins and I try to buy a different one every time. Although squashes are not really produced here the local … Continue reading »
{FoodFind} Afternoon Tea at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel
There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea. ~Henry James, The Portrait of a Lady And in that regard some lovely ladies and I ventured to try yet a new venue for my now habitual afternoon tea. This time we decided to check out … Continue reading »
{Review} California Baby has arrived in Indonesia!
As a first time mom I was haunted by hundreds of fears, some rational, some not so much (FYI: the baby will not suffocate with if he puts his hands in his mouth.) I was worried about having the right crib, the perfect bedding, the ideal set of onesies. I spent hours doing internet research … Continue reading »
{Jakarta} Textile Museum
Living in Indonesia has allowed us to be exposed to many unique art forms. Indonesia has a truly rich culture that is expressed in its music, art and food and the diversity of this amazing country is evident in the unique art manifestations present throughout the archipelago. An art form that is present in every … Continue reading »
{Fabulous Jakartan Friday} Ingried, the Creative Indonesian Party Expert and Mom
This is a series of interviews of fabulous people who live, breathe and thrive in Jakarta. We will feature expats and Indonesians who call the Big Durian home in hopes to give all of you a glimpse of what life is all about in Jakarta. I would love to have different perspectives on our Fabulous … Continue reading »
{JakartaMemento} Evan’s School Visit to the Cikini Fire Station
We are very blessed to have Evan enrolled in a great little preschool that ignites his imagination, teaches him about different cultures and above all let’s him interact with other kids from all over the world. Since Evan started his new school in October we have seen him grow in leaps and bounds in his … Continue reading »
{Fabulous Jakartan Friday} Cindy, the Bustling Singaporean Working Mom
This is a series of interviews of fabulous people who live, breathe and thrive in Jakarta. We will feature expats and Indonesians who call the Big Durian home in hopes to give all of you a glimpse of what life is all about in Jakarta. I would love to have different perspectives on our Fabulous … Continue reading »
{JakartaMemento} Chinese New Year 2013
Lately I have not been very good at up-keeping the diary aspect of Stumble Abroad. This blog just turned a year old about two weeks ago and its original purpose was to document the our lives as a family of four in the Big Durian. Although I truly enjoy writing about our adventures and travels, … Continue reading »
{FoodFind} Taco Local
After reading about Taco Local on my good friend Kaho’s blog I knew I had to make an effort to venture to the South Side (picture me saying that with hand gesture that obviously gives me street cred) and try it myself. After all, the Mexican in me wanted needed its monthly taco fix and … Continue reading »