Munching bliss

The whiff of good food makes me turn my head even when I am struggling in a crowded bus. I feel like indulging in gourmet meals quite often. I feel the best way to spend a part of my pocket-money is to explore some new cuisines. And yes, I am a food buff!

 I feel, if you are fancied by the idea of spending a special evening with someone special, then a first-class restaurant is mostly the right choice,or if you want to chill with your buddies after a hectic class, hot coffee with some chicken puff at the nearest tea shop just does the trick, or if you want to treat your family after getting your first salary, even then taking them out for dinner makes them happy. So,over the years, food has been a bonding factor in several occasions!

The legacy of love for food is still carried on by our generation as we do not sacrifice our chocolate pastries, french fries, pizzas or burgers, even if we are perturbed by the zero-figure trend! It’s all about enjoying food and then exercising to be in shape (exercising just sounds good though!). Hence, the question of compromising with good food doesn’t even arise.

But experimenting with food apart from the conventional choices is something only a foodie will indulge in. Fusion of ingredients, cooking methods, and different cuisines result into inventing new recipes. And Indian food known for their colours, flavours, spices and seasonings stands apart from most other cuisines any day. Although Chinese, Italian and continental food are also highly appreciated by the youngsters, our generation prefers to gorge on fast food more than the traditional cuisines.

To think of it, the appealing cookery shows with a twist and gorgeous hosts like Padma Lakshmi and Nigella Lawson have made the culinary art more alluring to most youngsters. Shows like ‘Nigella feasts, Masterchef, Foodistan are popping up our taste buds to experiment and discover the new flavours, the different kind of exotic cuisines and needless to say, trying out something new is always worth it. We all want great food and great ambience without being restricted to any single cuisine, so tasting as many as possible, widens our horizon. And we - youngistaan is all for trying out some lip-smacking delicacy anytime!

Impulsive moments

The mysterious night sky lit by the glowing stars and the moon often elevates me to a different world where my thoughts love to accompany me. I feel like opening my arms wide to engulf the silence and serenity of the moment. I speak to my soul, unleash the complexities of my mind, and hum to the tune that just flows into my mind. I discover the buried wishes of my mind which I once desperately wanted to fulfill, but later seemed childish as I grew up.

When I was a kid, I was so determined to grow up and buy a house near an ice-cream parlour and eat as many ice-creams as and whenever i want! I thought those street vendors who owned small stalls with those colorful food were so lucky. They could eat those mouth-watering junk food whenever they wanted. Little did i know then that they lead such a hard life to earn a living, sitting in their stalls throughout the day waiting for customers irrespective of the sun or rain. Whatever i saw around me that made a mark in my mind was fun to me then.

Gradually as i grew up and stepped out of the threshold of my childhood, i got introduced to the real world outside my sartorial fairy-tale world.And then began a race which is never going to end- the race to win in life, the path that kept leading me to a new year in my life. And sometimes, after a hectic day, when i go to the terrace, the fresh air rejuvenates my body and helps me to sort out my mind for the next day. This is what i call bliss!