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25/07/2025

It’s Friday, and I’m not cooking. Not meal-prepping. Not even pretending. 🔥🍜

Tonight’s dinner? Dry Pho — broth on the side, noodles, herbs, sauce, and crunch all separate. Basically a deconstructed Pho, and honestly, I’m obsessed. If you’re ever in Saigon, hit up Mama Pho — or just order it on Grab and thank me later.

There’s Soju ready to crack open, a stack of seaweed snacks from GS25 (bless the elevator gods — it’s literally two floors down), and probably something weird… because when you go to an Asian convenience store with your tween, you’re bound to walk out with something they saw on YouTube and MUST try. 😅

Is anyone else skipping the stove tonight? What’s your go-to lazy dinner? Drop it in the comments — I might need inspo for tomorrow. 👇

22/07/2025

Accidentally walked into a VinMilk store… and walked out a full-blown dairy devotee.

Ice cream? Check.
Probiotic shots? Double check.

Vietnam, your milk game is next level — and honestly, I’m questioning every supermarket dairy aisle I’ve ever known.

This place is a dairy-lover’s playground and I am 100% here for it.

Have you ever been inside a dedicated dairy store? Or is this just a Vietnam flex? Tell me everything 👇

19/07/2025

Street-brewed. Slow-dripped. Sweet, strong, and unapologetically bold — just like Vietnam itself. 🇻🇳☕

There’s something sacred about watching Vietnamese coffee come to life curbside:

- a metal drip filter
- condensed milk over ice
- scooters zipping by

It’s not just a caffeine fix — it’s a moment. A rhythm. A ritual. And yes, it’ll ruin all other iced coffees for you. You’ve been warned.

18/07/2025

Plot twist: This week was meant to be about momentum. Instead, it was about mid-stay apartment moves, botched bookings, and me saying, "It’s fine" with the energy of a woman not fine.

But hey — we’re still standing. And more importantly, we’re still sipping.

So here’s to a fresh Friday reset:
✨ Travel plans back on track (somewhat 🤪)
🍸 Cocktail in hand
📱 Content queue slowly rising from the ashes

If the relaunch got a little bumpy — thanks for sticking around anyway. The flavours, the rambles, the slightly chaotic magic? Still very much coming in hot.

Happy Friday. Sip slowly, crave boldly — and do yourself a favour: throw on the new Bieber album - it’s straight 🔥

~ M ✨️

13/07/2025

Three posts. One honest pivot. And so many of you showed up with open hearts. Thank you.

Yes, this is a brand. And yes, there’s a content strategy. But underneath all of it — it’s just me. Figuring it out in real time, building something that finally feels aligned.

This space has held a lot of versions of me. But now, it finally feels like one I want to grow into. To everyone who read, shared, messaged, followed — thank you.

There’s so much more to come: slow recipes, curious reflections, wine-soaked ramblings, and stories that don’t quite fit anywhere else.

And if you’re new here — welcome in. The table’s being set. The wine’s already poured. And the dumplings? Always in abundance. Stick around — it’s about to get tasty.

11/07/2025

So… what is The Xeno Foodie?

It started as a space to explore the flavours, stories, and cultures that shape the way we eat.

And like most things in my life — it’s evolved.

Xeno means “foreign” or “strange” — but to me, it means curiosity. A love of what’s different. Unexpected. Off the beaten (taste) path.

The Xeno Foodie is for the eaters who overthink, the feelers who over-feel, the curious cooks, the cultural misfits, and the ones who find meaning in meals.

It’s part food. Part feeling.

A mix of:
🍛 Recipes — simple, soulful, and full of heart
📝 Ramblings — honest reflections & stories
🍷 Whatever’s Poured — whiskey, wine, moods, convos, & a little spice

This space isn’t about picture-perfect food or polished takes. It’s about flavour, honesty, and building something worth sharing.

If any of that speaks to you, pull up a seat. There’s room at this table. 🧡

09/07/2025

Hey, I’m Mary.

If you’re new here — or you followed before and just noticed everything’s been archived — welcome (back).

I’m starting fresh. This time, I’m building slower, more intentionally, and with far less noise.

I’m a curious cook, a slow traveller, and a sip-fuelled storyteller. Born in Calcutta, raised between India and Australia, now roaming the world one bite (and glass) at a time with my crew — three sons, one husband, and no fixed address.

Food has always been my anchor. It’s how I connect, create, find calm, and make sense of new places. I plan my trips around what there is to eat — not the other way around.

Over the years, I’ve built businesses, moved countries, juggled motherhood, and somehow kept the wine glass upright through it all. But this space? This one’s for me. A digital scrapbook of flavour, culture, and stories my sons might one day share with their own families.

So, what’s on the menu?
✔ Recipes that actually work (even in chaotic Airbnb kitchens)
✔ Travel recs — mostly food focused
✔ Ramblings on culture, life, and everything in between
✔ And sips. Always sips.

If any of this speaks to you — hit save, share it, or just say hey below.

08/07/2025

I’ve been quiet here — not because I don’t have anything to say, but because I’ve had so much happening behind the scenes.

I’ve archived posts. Barely touched stories. Lost a few clients. And felt a kind of full-bodied overwhelm — not bad, just... a lot.

Growth, change, questions, clarity.

All at once.

Last week, I got an email that hit different. The kind that makes you pause and say, okay — it’s time.

It's time to stop stretching in all directions and start aligning what I do with who I am.

It’s been over a year since we left. And in that time, apart from the odd comment, only a few people have truly reached out to ask how I’ve been — and mean it.

That’s why I’m bringing The Xeno Foodie back to its roots. Back to what I love most: food, storytelling, culture, connection. That’s the heart of this space moving forward.

If you're curious about the personal stuff — how I’m really doing — my DMs and WhatsApp are always open. I truly would love to hear from you.

So here's to starting fresh. More me, less noise.

If you’re here for Recipes, Ramblings & Whatever's Poured — pull up a seat. We’re just getting started.

26/03/2025

Selamat Pagi Kuala Lumpur! 🇲🇾

A year ago, this was where it all began — the start of our big adventure. Now, it feels like we’re coming home. KL has this magic… the energy, the food, the people — it just pulls you in. Round 2, let’s do this! 🙌

Have you ever been to KL? What did you love most? 🌍

❤️

22/03/2025

Jaipur… this isn’t goodbye. It’s a “see you later.”

What was meant to be a quick stop to catch up with friends turned into 8 unforgettable months. The chaos, the colour, the sounds, the smells — Jaipur pulled us in and refused to let go.

The hardest part? Leaving the people who made it feel that way. True friends are the ones who feel like family, and saying goodbye is hands down the worst part of travelling. But this isn’t the end — we’ll be back.

Oh, and the adventure doesn’t stop here… The Xeno Foodie Blog is launching! We’ll be sharing all our adventures from Round 1 and everything still to come in Round 2. This is just the beginning… ✈️

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http://www.thexenofoodie.com/

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