A Penny for Food

When leading a bachelor life, alcohol is one thing that there is never any shortage of at your pad. So, naturally, it has to find its way into everything you make. There is something divine about the smell of alcohol as it wafts from a dish you cooked. Its intoxicating. And it takes the pleasure of cooking to a whole different level. It amplifies the joy there is in that simple act. So, here is something simple to start you off on cooking with alcohol. Black Dog Mocha 1 part Coffee 1 part Chocolate 1 part Sugar 1 part Black Dog Whisky 3 parts Hot Milk Blend it all together till foamy. This wasn't really food. But it is a start. And maybe someday, you would be dishing out masterpieces. Here is a toast to that day. Cheers!

I have been eyeing a couple of handy gadgets for the Dorm Culinaire kitchen. They are not essential but are just something that I would really like to have on hand, for they would make life so much easier without occupying too much space in the room or digging deep into your pockets: two constraints that every college student has. I do not in any way advocate filling up your room with every little gadget that you can possibly lay your hands on, but some well thought out purchases can go a great way to filling up those ever hungry student stomachs or whipping up something to quieten that midnight growling while studying for that all-important test you have next morning. The first one, a handheld blender. It is so useful in any kitchen. And it increases the scope of what you can prepare to include drinks (smoothies, juices, shakes). Tired of those chumky soups, I can puree it up now. This is top of my wishlist at the moment. The other gadget is a Sandwich Press or Panini Press, whateve...