Left to Write

My book-writing ground zero

It’s officially official — I’m starting work on my first cookbook! Woohoo! Truth be told, I entered the food media world with the ultimate goal of becoming a cookbook author, so, to say the least, this is a big deal for me. It’s a bit daunting knowing that I have nothing short of a whole…
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Read and Right

Rework Book

Taking a break from food for a hot second to discuss a must-read for anyone attempting to build her dream. My younger brother passed on Rework and in just a few pages in it was obvious as to why. Packed with the hard-learned lessons of 37signals, the company who started uber-useful web products like Basecamp, it’s a how-to manual for modern entrepreneurs. And, while my job does seem like a lot of play, I am, at the end of the day, an entrepreneur too.


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Exercises in Etiquette

Chaat stand in Mussoorie

Next month marks my first trip to India — headed there for a close friend’s wedding — and I’m ramping up my reading as the countdown begins. I’m busily planning side trips (with help of this awesome feature), scheduling all necessary vaccinations, and, of course, dreaming about the street eats. Currently I’m elbow-deep in this…
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