It tasted better than it looked
Today, I finally did significant food shopping, and randomly, I noticed prepackaged Indian meals by some company called Ashoka (that’s original). Just boil or microwave, and presto, it’s done. Being slightly wary of such products, I bought one of the Palak Paneer variety just to see if the meal would end up tasting non-awful. Well, two actually; it was buy one get one free.
Needless to say, how it looked on my plate was a modicum different than how it looked on the package. And I didn’t get any cute Indian chicks dropping by my place, either. Nonetheless, the quality was adequate enough to keep a couple in reserve for those nights I don’t want to do any real cooking.
i LOVE palak paneer. if it were a chick, i’d marry it so i could eat it every night (take that any way you choose). i’ glad it tasted good enough to eat again, but i am still a bit skeptical about indian food out of a box…
Reply to chessloserWhy do you have to be a chick to marry palak paneer? What, is all food male? Are males the only one who can be food? How sexist is that? You disappoint me CL. I thought we could be friends ’cause you have the same initials as my husband but you may make my “sworn enemy” list now. haha
Now back to not liking indian food….
Reply to annieLMAO. I thought my dog used the rice as his dumping ground.
Reply to Blue Devil Knight@chessloser: Your skepticism is, if not validated, certainly understandable. I first tried it during my few month “reduced meat” diet, and am sure glad of it.
I’m not exactly sure what to make of your marrying food comment.
@Annie: Bananas and pickles, at the very least, are male.
Boy, you’re missing out on Indian food.
@BDK: You too, huh? I kinda had to spread it around the plate before eating to avoid that imagery.
Reply to DonnieUmmm. If it didn’t taste better than it looked it would have tasted like…SHIT!
By the way I have enjoyed your adventures in moving.
Reply to wangYou must needs visit Bombay Sweets on Hillcroft. Buffet style, they have rice, chutneys, and various meats. The “craphole plaza” rule applies. Oh and if you go after dark, bring a flak vest and spray your car with mace to ward off thieves. Sorry, I can do stinky tofu, but beyond samosas and maybe roti, i just can’t do indian.
Reply to annieHilarious. You have a second career oppty in food photography.
Reply to Derek Slater@Wang: Glad to hear you’ve been entertained! And yes, um, I’m glad it didn’t taste like…
@Annie: Yeah, there are a bunch of Middle Eastern/Jewish/Indian places on Hillcroft, and I couldn’t decide which one looked the most tempting. So I’ll take your suggestion.
@Derek: I just need to start practicing photographing plastic foods, like all the restaurants do.
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