What an awesome and thoughtful gift from Singapore!

The first item I received was a book of ghost stories that I started flipping through as soon as I opened the package. My Santa provided some back story, mentioning the Japanese occupation of Singapore during WWII as the inspiration behind many of these stories. I've already read some very interesting ones.

The second item was a jar of Nonya Kaya, which is a coconut jam. I have not tried many foods with coconut in them so I wasn't really sure what to expect. I spread some on a slice of bread like my Santa recommended. It is very sweet and rich! I will have my friends try some and next time I might toast my bread and add a little butter.

The last was a meal sauce kit for laksa, a "Noodle Dish with Spicy Coconut Soup" that you top with fresh prawn. At first I was a tad worried because I'm not a big fan of seafood and I had no idea where to get laksa noodles. But the package says that I can use chicken as well as linguine as my meat and noodles so now I am excited. :) I have not been able to get these ingredients yet but I can't wait to put this meal together!

I absolutely love my gifts. I get to try new foods and learn a little history about a culture that I don't know much of. I love how the book smells (it smells awesomely different) and how my Santa chose a beer box to send my gift in since they couldn't send me actual beer.

Santa, thank you for all of the thought that you put into this gift and for the letter that came with it! I would actually love to send you a little something in return, if you would like to message me and make that happen. :)

Terima kasih