An erudite appetite

Welcome to my blog. The title of this post is fitting because I am such an information fiend. I read cookbooks like novels and food magazines spill over onto my bathroom floor. But, until now, I've been a major lurker online, and rather lazy in the kitchen, resorting to comfort standards on too regular a basis. All that is set to change! Now that I am going to have to tell my story and entertain you, my dear reader, I better get crackin'! It's time to put all that reading to good use, along with many gadgets and spices from near and far. Here's the good news. I live in Berkeley, CA, home of numerous farmers' markets and arguably the most sacred temple of produce in the Northern Hemisphere - Berkeley Bowl. So no excuses on the ingredient front. Second, I grew up in India, and have armchair-schooled in kitchens the world over, so lots of spicelands to draw inspiration from. So, here we are. I'm thrilled to be here. Wish me luck.