Thursday, October 11, 2012

Choices


In Bali, there are so many options when it comes to eating a banana.  We have bunch of different banana varieties, each with its own use, taste, and price range.  There are several varieties that are perfectly ripe when they are still very green.  Some are used especially in Hindu offerings and ceremonies.  Some are sweet and good for eating right away.  There are a couple that no one likes to eat.

Others are not too great to eat raw, so they're battered and fried up for a great snack.  Fried bananas, pisang goreng, is often a simple breakfast or could be a late night snack from the local market.  You can get it almost anywhere at almost anytime...



On the Edge

     A few things about Kaelen... she is smiling and goofy and silly all the time, EXCEPT for when anyone is taking a picture.  Then she...