No. It's not something reserved for the privileged few.Yeah if you buy a bottle of vanilla extract and some whipping cream or whatever it probably will cost a bit more than it would back home, they're imported goods. But, are you seriously trying to say that only a privileged few can afford it? Unless you're doing ... Full Comment>>

I really don't think the article speaks to less than 1% of expats here, I'd say it represents the majority here. I don't live in a top tier city but I know I can buy most of the things in those recipes in this city, and in the much smaller city I lived in before.I know this because I like to cook.If I couldn't find ... Full Comment>>