First Post

The start of my life as a blogger. I think I better introduce myself to the unknown masses (hopefully) who will read my posts. I am in my final year of law school, but don't hold it against me. I have zero desire to be a lawyer. This begs the question why would you spend countless thousands on a law school education? The answer is not completely clear to me yet, but the short answer is that I hope to get into politics. A law degree I hope will be valuable, but, enough about law school.

I started this blog to talk about what I really am passionate about. I love food and drink. Now this love does not merely spring from the plethora of tastes and textures, but what food represents. It brings people together to share and talk. It allows people to experience culture and literally become a part of a place. When you eat authentic Indian or have a big bowl of gumbo you are privileged to gain a glimpse into the lives and loves of people. In the movie Sideways one of the characters talks about how she thinks about wine. How drinking wine lets her think about the people who were alive when the grapes were planted. How it made her think of the people who had made the wine and if it is an old wine had since passed on. This idea encompasses my feeling about food. To me food is an expression of family, culture, and love. It nourishes our bodies and strengthens our souls. A taste or dish can transport you back in time and allow you to reminisce. A favorite recipe can allow you to remember a favorite uncle, aunt, or mother. While I can continue ad nauseum about why I love food, I will stop for now. Needless to say, I love food and look forward to sharing my experiences past and present.