Obsession

I admit it. I am a big fan of No Reservations hosted by Anthony Bourdain. I watch it online whenever I can catch hold of any episodes. He is my inspiration for writing this blog. Truth be told I got the idea of this blog from his show itself.

As can be expected from me my biggest obsession is food. That is one of the reasons I can relate to him eating pills to be able to eat his favorite food ----- the one, the only PORK..... Pig in any form makes Mr. Bourdain salivate in the most disgusting ways. He eats it all. Skin to the rectum (yeah I know). But I have to give credit where it is due. The meat must taste good. Not that I a devout Hindu (guffaw) would know anything about that (Big sarcastic Hey Bhagwaan here!!).... But my reason to talk about his love for the meat is to emphasize the unabashed love, passion and affection he has for his particular choice of food.

So I would like to profess my love for food. Not just one food group. Being a Hindu has taught me to be very inclusive towards everything........ including all kind of food sources. I think the biggest culprit in this digression are the months empty of House, Law and Order, The big bang, CSI and all the other sitcoms which I forget. What do you watch when do not have a steady source of gibberish to watch? You look for other gibberish. So you embark on a youtube trip and search for "interesting" videos to watch. But I could have watched anything from Britney meltdown (that must be old) to Konkona and Ranvir breakup (is it official?). But in my defense, being away from home gives you bigger opportunities to eat non-indian cuisine. So you look for how it is made and so you search for videos and then youtube people suggest more videos and the chain goes on. You see where I am going with this? Yes in the end it is a downward spiral to looking one meal being cooked in different ways or the same way by different people. As someone up there (I think he/she is commonly referred to as GOD) did do the mistake of giving me brains, however minuscule it might be; I am bound to use multiple methods in the same process and get the thing working best for me.

The situation right now is so dreadful that I have started maintaining a book for writing down the recipes I learn and try....... Yes....... I kid you not!! I dream about food more often than I would like to. I mean why can't I dream about boys like normal girls or work like demented researchers?? Why oh why?

My brother is going to be here next week for 10 days along with my sister in law and I have already planned the first 8 meals they will eat.... OK I lied, I planned the first 15 meals. And it gets interesting from here. My sister in law is a vegetarians and my brother is not. You get the picture. I am considering to readjust my career path and become a chef. I need help.............. But not really. I like to cook and love to cook for people I care for. So I would not like to give it up for anything.... (maybe a Nobel?) It is a great way to tell people 'I love you' and that is the best thing about it.

So I am a self confessed foodie. I love food in all shapes and forms as long as it is edible and the best gift I can get a freshly cooked meal from anyone in the world.............. and I want it for free!!