Have been noticing a lot of posts/video uploads on Facebook (FB) and receiving forwards via emails/whatsapp about people living more in the "virtual" world vs. a "real" one.
Upon further introspection, I realized that I was one of those folks as well....one who seems to have become a combination of a voyeuristic surfer and a sufferer of FOMO (fear of missing out)...whose hands feel almost itchy without a phone to play around with....whose idea of a "historical" person was one who, God forbid, moved around without an internet data plan....who was guilty of enjoying the "likes" notifications on FB and felt empowered by others appreciation and comments on her posts/updates/photos etc.
Don't get me wrong. I think these are all wonderful things to do...to the extent they allow us to still live in the "real" world with the blood and flesh people who surround us. Can you imagine the frustrations of a patient describing his ailments in great detail to a doctor, only to be interrupted by the sudden jarring noise of a mobile ringing; or a lovely gathering of family/friends being overtaken by a person taking a call and making those who specially came to celebrate feel unimportant; or asking your son to keep quiet as you finish typing your latest "thoughts" on FB? Sadly, I do.
Why am I going on about all this? Well, the thought came to me that this "virtual" somewhat "nice-to-see-but-not-available-to-you" world of FB travelers, eaters, romantics, sport enthusiasts etc., could make all our lives so much easier!! Using this application of virtual logic towards food, can we enjoy food through simply looking at their beautiful, mouth watering pictures?
A world of "No calories, No fat, No cost - just a whole load of salivating"...
So this time, instead of sharing recipes, I give you some pictures and you tell me....are these enough? Or do you want more?
Upon further introspection, I realized that I was one of those folks as well....one who seems to have become a combination of a voyeuristic surfer and a sufferer of FOMO (fear of missing out)...whose hands feel almost itchy without a phone to play around with....whose idea of a "historical" person was one who, God forbid, moved around without an internet data plan....who was guilty of enjoying the "likes" notifications on FB and felt empowered by others appreciation and comments on her posts/updates/photos etc.
Don't get me wrong. I think these are all wonderful things to do...to the extent they allow us to still live in the "real" world with the blood and flesh people who surround us. Can you imagine the frustrations of a patient describing his ailments in great detail to a doctor, only to be interrupted by the sudden jarring noise of a mobile ringing; or a lovely gathering of family/friends being overtaken by a person taking a call and making those who specially came to celebrate feel unimportant; or asking your son to keep quiet as you finish typing your latest "thoughts" on FB? Sadly, I do.
Why am I going on about all this? Well, the thought came to me that this "virtual" somewhat "nice-to-see-but-not-available-to-you" world of FB travelers, eaters, romantics, sport enthusiasts etc., could make all our lives so much easier!! Using this application of virtual logic towards food, can we enjoy food through simply looking at their beautiful, mouth watering pictures?
A world of "No calories, No fat, No cost - just a whole load of salivating"...
So this time, instead of sharing recipes, I give you some pictures and you tell me....are these enough? Or do you want more?
Corn pancakes - Indian style w/cilantro chutney
Homemade pizza with caramelized apples and onions
Beetroot salad with basil and feta
Figs stewed and roasted with spice blend
Vegetable sizzler with garlic bread
Apple bread topped with avocado salad
Are we really okay living "virtually" or do we want to dive in and take a bite out of life?
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