Mind research and techniques induce cheer and attentiveness in us that can also manifest as culinary indulgence. I indulge in prolonged and leisure cooking. Earlier, I would be vexed on a drawn out need. I am not mindsy aloft though I have done a soupçon of mind travel myself in Pema Chodron's "middle way" and "maitri" to engage in the present more consciously. Not as devoted as tonglen but somewhere devised a ham-fisted cognitive snap-and-bounce to the immediacy trick to keep me afloat in life. What was I saying? Mind tricks are rewarded, cooking tricks are appealing. But as I said, nothing to your understanding and pursuit to harness the mind. The Borat Sagdiyev in me reckons time to establish a glorious nation of foodies with cultural learnings from the American fellowship. I am yet to decide the flag colours. I like mahogany. The other two colors, I may have to announce a contest. I am fascinated with these snappy tools. Slow cookers are a rage these days. I would love to hop on to this attested line of cooking healthy and swift. I have to change my house to make space before I do that. These appliances are a blessing to families for bulk cooking. I have a pot and a stove. I try to fry and roast and boil and fit all my towering aspirations into that constricted space. Also, I am lazy in cleaning! I bought an air fryer and opened it and returned it because there were too many moving parts: some paddle fastened in the middle to slide the food around for even browning. That's it! I returned it! It had more than four humming parts. The only Watson I deserve and self-proclaim is "Spirited Watson" and that "spirited" also happens to be my favourite word. I have the conniving ability to adapt in life next to the intrepid roaches who survived the geological catastrophes. In the wake of the sixth extinction, only the cockroaches and I would survive. Rest all Watsons conferred on me are out of good will and good tease.
It is interesting how you think about the use of a kitchen gadget besides the cooking part. My wife did exactly just that and was about to return. I found it an interesting gadget and motivated her to keep it. The benefit she derived was nicely fried bindi curry and brown potato curry with no oil in it. I have to admit that I am still old school with more motivation to cook in an open flame. I wouldn't mind if I get some wood that I can insert into the flame and keep the vessels on top of it. wood-fire makes tastier food than gas and electric stoves. When my grandmother cooked that was what she used and the food used to be very tasty. Of late, I am not only focusing on ingredients but also about how long it should be on top of the flame and which ingredient needs to be added when, thanks to my son's research. Viswa
Yes, such protracted forethought is my forte! If I use a spoon, then I have to clean, then rinse, then dry, then put in back in the cupboard, so I dip in or pluck with fingers and lick to taste. Don't be scared. I am not boorish when friends are around. But all my kitchen gadgets are pulled out on imperative grounds. When tender baby spinach can be ripped with hands, I avoid a knife to chop. I am kinda lazy, very lazy. Only my mom has full knowledge of my odious laziness. I am enamoured of the barbecues. Spit fire and bang and juicy meat. Flame-grilled veggie or meat bursts in robust flavour. The fancy tools emulate the smoky texture and flavour, but the aroma from the char-grill is missing. I was in Goa where the beach shacks sell freshly caught haul. Turr turr charcoal fire and fish is handed to you in a moist newspaper requisitioned as a plate. But the taste, ummm, fantastic! Goa is fish and meat for me! I thought of heading out this time when I was in India but a kroor friend didn't have time to pack and accompany me. Where are the pictures? Why am I not privy to those pictures? Hurry, hurry!
@Jey Perhaps, Indus Lady is applying the same principle that she applies for threads. When it becomes too hot to handle, keep it closed and when it is cold, keep it open. I will share my secret of married life. Do as asked and postpone finding the logic because marriage is much more valuable than logic. It worked for 35 years. Viswa
Watching it these days. I like it but the techno-noir seems a tad over the top. I like the concept of the Meths and Envoys but they don't seem to be building on the ideas. For now they come across as random cool words thrown in to sucker in sci-fi nerds like myself. Thinking of reading the book.
I have only watched the first epsiode and about a third of the second, but I know what you mean. Things always - unfortunately - seem to devolve into a standard shoot-'em-up in a sci-fi setting until suddenly someone remembers and sprinkles weak sci-garnish over cold goulash. I tend to judge success based on how integral the science-fictional premise is to the unfolding story - a hand-held particle weapon or a holographic display is pretty much old whine in new bottles anyway!!
In my case it was not much of humiliation but a strange and hearty crowd whose grand excitement showed up in their holler. I thought they were screaming at me, no, they generally scream and celebrate alike even with no obvious impetus from the nearest person. Remember, I travelled from a small town in India, so, all this was strange but not intimidating. Later, I found out, they shriek when they are frustrated or excited over their winnings. Not me, it’s them and their manner of screams and cheer.