Pamelia Chia writes a column on something that I find hard to describe to people in other parts of the world:

"Eating out thus became woven into Singapore’s food culture and customs, while remaining a luxury in other countries.

To this day, so affordable are hawker meals that it is often more expensive to cook unless done regularly and for a large family."

It's so hard to fathom if you have always lived with the opposite reality, but it is totally true

#Food

channelnewsasia.com/commentary…

Commentary: Why aren’t Singaporeans cooking at home anymore?

Cooking is not only difficult for time-poor people in Singapore, but also more expensive unless done regularly and for a large family, says cookbook author Pamelia Chia.

^{Pamelia Chia (CNA)}