Of flips and flops

OK I’m *not* talking about those plastic things you wear on your feet; even I cannot be so bored as to focus my unlimited literary talents on something that insignificant (there will always be those who argue that nothing else I’ve written is really *significant* either but what the hell :P). Well anyway, now that we (I) have decided that this post is indeed of some importance, here goes.. And *no*, I’m not geeky enough to actually post something about those tiny clocked devices sitting on your processor!

I realize the title is probably not entirely appropriate but the flip is supposed to refer to the act of ‘flipping’ tortillas at which I’ve become fairly adept of late. And this is supposed to be a segway into the general topic of cooking at which also I’ve become adept over the last couple of months. Some say that an overdose of bland sandwiches and fatty burgers will make anybody interested in cooking but reasons not withstanding, I have really begun to enjoy cooking! The hiss of steam, the soft popping of mustard seeds in hot oil, the vibrant display of colors as stuff is added and cooked, the wonderful smell of spices.. aah.. heaven! And then of course, there’s the pleasure of tasting the results of all your hard work :) Just for completeness sake, here are a few things I’m good at cooking (completely self-proclaimed, modesty isn’t one of my strong points :P) - Carrot Halwa, Rasam, Sambar, Broccoli curry and of course, tortillas, where this all started!! Its an altogether nice feeling; wish I had enough time to do it more often and try new things!

Now that I’m done rambling about flipping stuff, let me get to the flop - this is supposed to refer to poker, another thing I’ve learnt recently. Its a really nice game, with burns and turns, flushes and straights, doublets and full houses. Its a mix of luck and skill and you just don’t realize time flying by. I can now actually flip the coins in one hand, Casino Royale style :) I may never in my life go “All in - forty million five hundred thousand dollars” but what the hell, its a load of fun anyway!

Ok I shall now stop boring you (I doubt you would have come all the way down here if you’re bored but its an obligatory thing to say) - its time for some hot Indian dinner followed by a game of poker! :)