Back to Basics: Nourishing Simplicity & Fresh Food Finds in Bali

July 19, 2025

Simple meals, simple life 🍽️🌿 One thing I’ve really come to love since living in Bali is just how grounding simple food can be. You don’t need a hundred ingredients or a gourmet kitchen to make something nourishing. Today’s lunch? Chicken, steamed veg, rice, a hard-boiled egg, and a sprinkle of seasoning. That’s it. And it hit the spot in every way. There’s something beautiful about getting back to basics—food that fills your belly and your soul. No fuss, just goodness. But let’s talk real life for a second… Buying chicken right now is testing me. Sometimes it's perfectly fresh and smells like, well, "nothing at all chicken". And other times, it smells like it’s been taking a long soak in a bleach bath and has come out reeking of ammonia. 😬 And I know that cannot be good. So I’m putting it out to the community—if you’ve found a reliable spot to buy fresh, raw chicken in Bali, please let me know! We’re all trying to eat well and feed our families with confidence, and recommendations from this beautiful Bali-loving tribe are gold. In the meantime, I’ll keep leaning into simple cooking, simple living, and finding joy in those humble little plates of food that remind us—less really can be more. #SimpleEats #BaliLife #IslandLiving #ChadAndMiaOfficial #BaliFamilyFinds #CookWithLove #BackToBasics #BaliChickenHelp #FoodThatHeals #EverydayBali

One of the most refreshing lessons Bali has gifted me is the joy of keeping food simple. There’s a quiet magic in a meal made with just a few honest ingredients—like today's homemade lunch: steamed veggies, rice, tender chicken, a hard-boiled egg, and a dash of seasoning. Nothing fancy, yet completely soul-satisfying. 🍽️🌿 Life here reminds me that we don’t always need elaborate recipes to nourish ourselves or our families. Sometimes, it’s these 'back to basics' moments that taste the best— when food feels as good as it tastes. That said, sourcing fresh ingredients isn’t always a breeze, especially when it comes to poultry. Some days, I find chicken that’s pristine and odorless (aka: perfect). Other days? It smells like it’s had a spa day in cleaning solution—not exactly appetizing. 😷 So here’s a little call-out to the Bali community: where are you buying your chicken? I know I’m not the only one on the hunt for trustworthy sources. Whether it’s a local market you swear by or a butcher who always delivers the goods, please share your tips! For now, I’m sticking to what I know best—simple home-cooked meals that nourish without complication. Fresh veggies tossed in coconut oil, rice cooked slow and fluffy, and protein that (hopefully) passes the sniff test. Island life has a way of reminding us how little we truly need. Just good food, good people, and the occasional crowd-sourced kitchen hack. Let’s keep sharing and supporting so we can all eat well and live well here in paradise. 🙏🌺 #SimpleEats #BaliLife #IslandLiving #BackToBasics #BaliFamilyFinds #CleanEatingBali #FreshMarketTips #CommunityKitchen #SoulFood