November 2007

Makes me wonder…

Which person from your past, who you’ve lost touch with, do you wonder about the most?

Lately, I have been thinking so much about one of my childhood friend. It’s been 15 years since we last communicated. From a reliable source, I was told that Daljeen is in USA, studying psychology. I have been searching her high and low ever since. Her birth date is on Nov 7th 1979. I miss her dearly. I don’t even know where is she located in USA. I have tried many resources, such as reunion and peoplefinder for more details on her whereabouts. I just wished someday she would come across my blog and recognize me. Or some miracle happens, such as meeting her in a supermarket? Or at a book store? How I wished it was simple.

She was such as sweet, caring and helpful friend. And I am sure she continues carrying herself well till today. She was the one who taught me how to play the piano, one of my favorite childhood hobby. I didn’t and still don’t own a piano, but Daljeen never once made me uncomfortable. Rather, she would always try to accommodate and taught me what I needed to know about piano.

Someday, I hope to meet her and re-kindle our friendship.

xoxo

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Festival of Lights… Happy Deepavali 2007!

Happy Deepavali to all my families and friends.

It’s been a few days since I blogged. Been too busy with my MBA thesis and Diwali preparations. Just dropped in to mail this postcard. Learn more about the Deepavali and the history of the “festival of lights” here.

xoxo

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QotD: WGA Strike

Film & TV writers are on strike, which means everything except reality TV could halt production. Do you support the strike? Are any of your favorite shows in jeopardy?

I don’t think this issue is worth any consideration. This is a non essential service and of no direct impact to people. In this world where we are dealing with harsh economic conditions and security issues around the globe, these people are resorting to strike on public place. This is as ridiculous as it can get. Who cares if they are on strike? Only if they block the traffic, no one otherwise. There is a place for everything and an audience as well. I think they are blowing their trumpet when no one is listening. I am not writing because I have an opinion about them. I am just disgruntled about the whole issue. It attracts unnecessary attention and is actually a distraction. The lesser said is better

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tarun

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Bella mushroom & sun-dried tomatoes linguine

Though I do enjoy cooking, rather than eating out, it is some times difficult to get my mind around what I should cook daily. What should I cook today? What should I cook for lunch? I made some pasta for lunch yesterday and thought to share the ‘recipe of the day’ with everyone. I used linguine, but you use whatever pasta you have in your pantry.

1/2 box of pasta

2 1/2 cups of water

Pinch of salt

Method: Boil water. Add a pinch of salt and pasta into boiling water. Cook pasta between 8-10 minutes till al dente (have a bite to the pasta, try not to over-cook it :P).

As for the sauce:

2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1 cup Mushrooms (any would do, I used baby bella)

1/2 tsp chili pepper flakes

1 large shallot

3 garlic cloves

4 pieces of sundried tomatoes (regular roma tomatoes would do)

3 tbsp of Parmesan cheese

1/2 tsp of dried basil

Some Italian parsley for garnish

Method: Heat a skillet with e.v.o oil. Add shallots, pepper flakes and garlic. Fry till fragrant. Add mushrooms, and cook through. Toss in sundried tomatoes, dried basil, salt and black pepper. Add cooked pasta and stir up. Add some preserved pasta water to thicken the sauce. Finally, garnish with parmesan cheese and italian parsley. Voila! Bon appetite!

xoxo

p/s: Sorry folks, the photo that was taken is missing! This is the closest photo I could find on the Internet 🙂

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