Dedication to FOOD

I should mention that while living in Indonesia (and traveling around the world), I have eaten many new and interesting things, some good and some bad. I am going to post some pictures of my most memorable food moments in Indonesia:

First dedication is to the BEST food ever! Kwetiau! (Okay, maybe this is technically Chinese, but it was so so delicious; I love it).

Next, would be to my wonderful Thanksgiving dinner, consisting of Kwetiau (you see the trend) and sushi! Included are two great companions:

Happy Thanksgiving!

Moving on to the thing I could absolutely not have survived without, PEARL TEA! (Bubble Tea is an acceptable name too):

The best flavor ever-Vanilla milk w/pearl

You cannot live in Indonesia if you don't eat Satay! (I would also add Gado-Gado to this as well as Nasi Pecel, I just don't have pictures of those, apparently...)

I know how it looks folks, but it tastes good!

Moving on to my least favorite, which I forget the name of other than it is supposed to be gelatinous cake... it does not taste good (cakes in general are something to stay away from in this country!):

Fun to unwrap, not fun to eat...

Tastes like cotton candy... nickname is "grandma's hair," 'nough said.

The biggest surprise goes to the traditional Madurese food with nasi and bebek. I usually don't like duck, but this was very good! I almost didn't try it, but did in one of my last excursions--to Madura.

Great!

A different kind of satay ayam with coconut! This is chicken with satay sauce and rice:

Last but not least, I am including pictures of traditional food markets. One market is in Sumbawa Besar on the island of Sumbawa, the other is in Yogyakarta (Jogjakarta) on Malioboro Street.

Sumbawa Besar, Sumbawa Island

Malioboro Street, Yogyakarta, Java Island

OBVIOUSLY I left out many dishes, but this gives you an idea of what there is to eat in Indonesia. The one thing you must know is that there is a lot of rice. It won't be a meal without it ;)