Monday, June 28, 2010

Alcoholic

 
Both the photos above were taken on a Sunday. One in the afternoon & one in the evening. Both of them quickly earned me the title "alcoholic", as I posted them on facebook. It's amazing how much two simple images can put such an imagination into people's head. 

Little did they know, the cocktail (which I loosely called Sangria) had 70% orange juice, apple juice, orange, apple and 30% red wine & Grand Marnier. On Saturday, my sister bought a bottle of red wine, which tasted bad (& had even worse after taste). Instead of forcing it down our throat, I decided to make a cocktail out it. I had two glasses of it, over the period of 3 hours. Later that night, as we were eating in a German Bistro (which played ESPN Live way too loud), I wanted to try a German beer, but unfortunate Belgium won & I had Leffe Blond. Of which, I had a bottle. 

So 2 glasses of cocktail & 1 bottle of beer, had earned me the title "alcoholic".

How often do we assume, without asking the simpliest question?

p/s I am not promoting the consumption of alcohol on a daily basis, but anything done in moderation is acceptable. Many of us (including me), have seen or experienced how alcoholism breaks-up families & destroys careers.

Friday, June 25, 2010

Food Critics


This entry is not about Roti Jala or Chicken Curry. It's about food bloggers.

Over the past months, I have been reading various food blogs as a preparation for my own food blog & to plan marketing strategies with food bloggers.

With technology, individuals with camera think they are photographers. Individuals with a blog, think they are writers. Right at the top are food bloggers, who think they are food critics.

If an individual wants to criticize a restaurant or cafe or pub, they should at least do some research on food they are not familiar with. For example, you don't order Chicken Fried Steak (or Country Fried Steak) & complain:
1. It's not chicken? or 
2. The steak is not grilled ?

I almost embarrassed myself, thinking that the restaurant served me risotto instead pasta when the description said "served on orzo pasta". It was Valentine's & kept my complains to zero, luckily.

Saying that I am totally impressed with some food bloggers, for their attention to details, the passion & patience. Just wish, one day I can reach there.

You know who you are.

Are you a food critic too?