We're both game to try new foods. So when we saw some interesting fruit and vegetables in the market we eagerly bought them. Then we asked our friend what some of them were and how to cook them. Can you guess what any of these are? Some took us a bit of Googling to figure out!

There is an abundance of chicken eaten in north India. Also fish and mutton (goat). We decided to try cooking chicken ourselves at home. This is a bit more complicated than just going to the grocery store and buying a package of prepared chicken, but much more interesting! We have to walk about 15 minutes to the small chicken shop; wait in line; tell the man (with gestures) how to we want him to cut the whole skinless chicken; carry the plastic bag home; wash the meat in the sink in cold water (no hot water in the kitchen); chop and fry onions, garlic, ginger, and spices; add water; add chicken; and wait an hour. The results are wonderful, and worth all the work!

Through a new friend who recommended a small apartment to us, we have found a place to live temporarily. This is not a permanent situation and we will have to find another apartment in a few months. For now it's home, and is furnished so we don't need to buy any furniture or appliances... a blessing!