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Food and Cooking

Q.1. What sorts of food do you like eating most? [Why?]

I have a strong inclination towards homemade meals primarily because of their hygiene, organic ingredients, and absence of chemicals or additives. Nonetheless, my preference for homemade food doesn't deter me from enjoying dining out. I particularly enjoy having dinner at Chinese or Italian restaurants due to their enticing menus. Additionally, my fondness for pizza and sandwiches adds to the variety of my culinary preferences.

Q.2. Who normally does the cooking in your home?

In our household, my mother takes charge of the culinary duties, showcasing her exceptional cooking skills. I frequently express admiration for her culinary expertise and playfully suggest that she open a restaurant in the city, a notion that always elicits laughter from her. Occasionally, my elder sister, Emma, lends a helping hand in the kitchen. As for my responsibilities, I am entrusted with managing the grocery shopping and daily provisions.

Q.3. Do you watch cookery programmes on TV? [Why/Why not?]

I don't watch much television, to be honest. My preference leans more towards movies, and I usually watch them on my laptop. Occasionally, though, I do tune in to shows centered around travel and cooking. Among my favorites are 'Hell's Kitchen,' 'Iron Chef,' and '30 Minute Meals.'

Q.4. In general, do you prefer eating out or eating at home? [Why?]

I have a preference for home-cooked meals. Homemade food not only provides better nutritional value but also offers a diverse array of choices. It's a more hygienic and cost-effective option. Nevertheless, we do enjoy dining out, especially during special occasions. On events like wedding anniversaries and birthdays, my father and I encourage my mom to celebrate at a restaurant. This not only allows us to savor a different culinary experience but also gives my mom the chance to socialize without being confined to the kitchen.

Barbecue

Q.1. Do Indian people like barbecue?

Yes, Indian people like barbeque. Traditionally in India, Barbeque is cooked in a Tandoor which is a cylindrical clay oven heated with charcoal or wood. This gives the food a smoky flavor. Mostly restaurants have big tandoors and at home, people use a small tandoor or grill. It is very popular in North India.

Q.2. What kind of food do you like to eat for barbeque?

Tandoori chicken is my most favorite barbeque Chicken is marinated in yogurt and Indian spices and then cooked on skewers in the tandoor. I also like Naan which is like a grilled flatbread that is made by sticking the dough directly on the walls of the hot clay oven.

Q.3. Would you like to have barbeque with your family or your friends?

I would like to have barbeque with both family and friends. I am very close with my family and most of my friends know my parents and siblings.

Q.4. Did you have barbeque when you were a child?

When I was a child, we didn't cook barbeque at home as we did not have a tandoor or a grill. However, I remember eating it at restaurants and getting takeout from nearby food vendors.

Foreign Food

Q.1. Have you ever tried foreign food?

Yes, I have a tried a lot of different cuisines like Italian, Mexican, Japanese Chines, etc.

Q.2. Do you like to try new food?

Yes, I call myself a foodie, I absolutely love to try new food, especially the local food of any new place that I visit.

Q.3. What kind of new food you have tried recently?

Recently, I went on a holiday to Thailand and I tried the street food over there. I dont remember the name of the dish, but it had noodles, prawn and vegetables.

Q.4. What kind of foreign foods are popular in your country?

In my country most popular cuisines are Italian and Chinese. Most of the people like to eat Pizzas and Noodles when they eat outside