I'm so excited! I just discovered that Home & Decor Magazine from Singapore is now in Indonesia! YAY!
Ohh! So excited!
Saya ingin satu! Or, I want one! :)
All images taken from Home & Decor Indonesia.
27 November 2010
26 November 2010
Indonesian Inspired Home Decor (From Bali With Love)
Just thought I'd share some Indonesian eye candy for you today...
I absolutely love these Indonesian doors! SWOON!
Hand-carved Indonesian door frame and ceramics
Beautiful Indonesian-Chinese Inspired Screen
Bamboo Heaven? Love the floor dining setup!
Traditional Balinese Offering Baskets
Gorgeous Carved Settee
Indonesian bench with asian inspired decor
Modern take on Indonesian style bathrooms
Which one is your favorite?
I definitely LOVE the first photo best.
Leave me a comment or email me and let me know what type of items you would love to have from Indonesia..
(Click on images to be taken to their source)
21 November 2010
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20 November 2010
FREEBIE: Meal Planner (From Bali With Love)
Love this meal planner. It's available HERE for download, along with 2 other style options, and it's FREE. Just print, laminate and hang on your fridge. ENJOY!
19 November 2010
Dubai & Saudi Arabia (From Bali With Love)
Have any of you been to Dubai or Saudi Arabia?
Map taken from HERE.
I need a holiday and have been seriously thinking of visiting these places.
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Dubai has an estimated population of close to 3 million people.
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I have some friends, from the UK, living in Dubai and they have invited me to come and visit and stay with them.
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What a wonderful opportunity that would be to take a break, sightsee and do some shopping!
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And, I saved the best Dubai pictures for last. The World's largest water foundation. It sprays over 22,000 gallons of water into the air, features over 6,600 lights and has 50 different, unique color projections.
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NOW, Saudi Arabia is Dubai's neighbor.
Taken from HERE.
Saudi Arabia has an estimated population of 28 million people and is home to the largest oil reserve and oil exporter in the world.
Taken from HERE.
I actually met someone in Bali a few years ago who is from Canada and working in Saudi Arabia with an oil company and also, someone from Malaysia who worked there teaching English.
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I would love to meet with both of them again, if I decide to visit there. It would be great to catchup and get insider recommendations to the best spots to see while there...maybe even tour the oil company and see how they operate. Exciting!
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It's always great knowing people when you travel.
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That's one of the things I love so much about living in Bali is the opportunity I have to meet people from all over the world.
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You just never know when your paths will cross again or when you may need them for something.
17 November 2010
15 November 2010
Exotic Fruits (From Bali With Love)
Just found THIS awesome post and beautiful pictures on the "Top Ten Must-Try Exotic Fruits".
1. Rambutan - Native to Malay Archipelago, Southeast Asia
Coming from an evergreen tree, Rambutan fruit resembles the Lychees, have a leathery red skin and are covered with spines. Rambutan is a popular garden fruit tree and one of the most famous in Southeast Asia. The fruit is sweet and juicy, being commonly found in jams or available canned.
Coming from an evergreen tree, Rambutan fruit resembles the Lychees, have a leathery red skin and are covered with spines. Rambutan is a popular garden fruit tree and one of the most famous in Southeast Asia. The fruit is sweet and juicy, being commonly found in jams or available canned.
2. Jackfruit - Native to southwestern India, Bangladesh, Philippines and Sri Lanka
Jackfruit is a common fruit for Asia and Australia and considered as one of the largest tree borne fruit in the world. The juicy pulp around the seeds have a taste similar to pineapple, but milder. Apart from canned jackfruit, it's available as sweet chips. The wood of the tree is used for making various musical instruments, while the fruit is a common ingredient for many Asian dishes.
Jackfruit is a common fruit for Asia and Australia and considered as one of the largest tree borne fruit in the world. The juicy pulp around the seeds have a taste similar to pineapple, but milder. Apart from canned jackfruit, it's available as sweet chips. The wood of the tree is used for making various musical instruments, while the fruit is a common ingredient for many Asian dishes.
3. Passion Fruit - Native to South America, grown in India, New Zealand, Brazil, etc
The passion fruit has a soft, juicy interior full of seeds, being commonly found in juices to boost their flavors. There are two types of passion fruit: the golden one (maracuyá), similar to a grapefruit and the dark purple passion fruit (gulupa), comparable in terms of size with a lemon. However, latter ones have been reported as being mildly poisonous.
The passion fruit has a soft, juicy interior full of seeds, being commonly found in juices to boost their flavors. There are two types of passion fruit: the golden one (maracuyá), similar to a grapefruit and the dark purple passion fruit (gulupa), comparable in terms of size with a lemon. However, latter ones have been reported as being mildly poisonous.
4. Lychee - Native to southern China, found in India, Taiwan
Coming from an evergreen tree, the lychee or litchi are small white flesh fruits, covered in a red rind, rich in vitamin C and with a grape-like texture. The fruit has started making its appearance in markets worldwide, refrigerated or canned with its taste intact.
Coming from an evergreen tree, the lychee or litchi are small white flesh fruits, covered in a red rind, rich in vitamin C and with a grape-like texture. The fruit has started making its appearance in markets worldwide, refrigerated or canned with its taste intact.
5. Star fruit - Native to Indonesia, India and Sri Lanka
The star fruit comes from the carambola, a species of tree with pink flowers grown even in the US. The golden-yellow fruit is crunchy, sweet, with a taste of pineapples, apples and kiwis combined. There are two kinds of star fruits – acidulate and sweet, both rich in vitamin C. The fruit is particularly juice, some even making wine out of it.
The star fruit comes from the carambola, a species of tree with pink flowers grown even in the US. The golden-yellow fruit is crunchy, sweet, with a taste of pineapples, apples and kiwis combined. There are two kinds of star fruits – acidulate and sweet, both rich in vitamin C. The fruit is particularly juice, some even making wine out of it.
6. Mangosteen - Native to the Sunda Islands and the Moluccas
The mangosteen is another evergreen tree that produces oddly shaped fruits. The fruits are purple, creamy, described as citrus with a hint of peach. It is rich in antioxidants, some scientists even suggesting it can lower risk against certain human diseases, such as cancer. There are even legends about Queen Victoria offering a reward to the one that brings her the fruit.
The mangosteen is another evergreen tree that produces oddly shaped fruits. The fruits are purple, creamy, described as citrus with a hint of peach. It is rich in antioxidants, some scientists even suggesting it can lower risk against certain human diseases, such as cancer. There are even legends about Queen Victoria offering a reward to the one that brings her the fruit.
7. Kumquat - Native to China
The kumquats or cumquats are small edible fruits resembling oranges that grow in a tree related to the Citrus. As with most of the fruits in the Citrus family, the kumquats are eaten raw. They are often used in marmalade and jelly but also in alcoholic drinks such as liquor. The Taiwanese add it to their teas, while others boil it and use it as a remedy for sore throats.
The kumquats or cumquats are small edible fruits resembling oranges that grow in a tree related to the Citrus. As with most of the fruits in the Citrus family, the kumquats are eaten raw. They are often used in marmalade and jelly but also in alcoholic drinks such as liquor. The Taiwanese add it to their teas, while others boil it and use it as a remedy for sore throats.
8. Durian - Native to Brunei, Malaysia and Indonesia
Also known as the “King of Fruits,” Durian has a very particular odor, a unique taste and is covered by a hard husk. Having a disagreeable smell, compared to skunk spray or sewage, the fruit is forbidden in hotels and public transportations in Southeast Asia. Still, the whole experience is worth it, considering the absolutely divine taste of the Durian.
Also known as the “King of Fruits,” Durian has a very particular odor, a unique taste and is covered by a hard husk. Having a disagreeable smell, compared to skunk spray or sewage, the fruit is forbidden in hotels and public transportations in Southeast Asia. Still, the whole experience is worth it, considering the absolutely divine taste of the Durian.
9. Dragon Fruit - Native to Mexico and Central and South America
Dragon fruit, strawberry pear or pitaya is a fruit of several cactus species with a sweet delicate taste and creamy pulp. The most common dragon fruit is the red pitaya, but other varieties include the Costa Rica pataya and the yellow pataya. Juice or wine can be obtained from the fruit, while the flowers can be eaten or used for tea.
Dragon fruit, strawberry pear or pitaya is a fruit of several cactus species with a sweet delicate taste and creamy pulp. The most common dragon fruit is the red pitaya, but other varieties include the Costa Rica pataya and the yellow pataya. Juice or wine can be obtained from the fruit, while the flowers can be eaten or used for tea.
10. African cucumber - Native to Kalahari Desert, Africa
The African cucumber, horned melon or melano is a fruit that can be best described as melon with horns. It originated in the Kalahari Desert and is now present in California and New Zealand. The dark green pulp reminds one of bananas, limes, passion fruit and cucumber. It is often used for decorating food but also in smoothies and sundaes.
The African cucumber, horned melon or melano is a fruit that can be best described as melon with horns. It originated in the Kalahari Desert and is now present in California and New Zealand. The dark green pulp reminds one of bananas, limes, passion fruit and cucumber. It is often used for decorating food but also in smoothies and sundaes.
I've seen all of these fruits here in Indonesia, except for the Kumquat and African Cucumber. That's not to say that these fruits aren't here, I just haven't seen them. Funny note to add for number 5, the star fruit: many people in Indonesia use this fruit to clean out their fingernails. I'm serious! And it works! Just pick one piece of star fruit straight from the tree, poke your fingernail slightly into the flesh of the fruit's skin and brush it side to side. All dirt will be removed from your nails, leaving them clean and sparkling! :)
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