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25 Minute Pizza

Rishi — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:16:05 +0000

Random stuff from the fridge + dough + 450 degrees + 25 minutes + a little love = cheap nomming.

Cheddar Chicken

Rishi — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:46:49 +0000

A concoction of things from the fridge, freezer, and pantry thrown into a Nuwave oven.

Chicken breast marinated in italian dressing
Bread crumbs
Cheddar cheese
Pasta sauce
Black pepper
Basil seasoning

Simple, but oh-so-good!

The Free Food Gene

Rishi — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:38:06 +0000

If there’s one thing I’ve discovered this weekend between blocks 4 and 5, it’s the stark contrast between life inside and outside of medical school. It got me thinking… there are some things which medical students grow fond of in school, but when its taken away, there’s a noticeable impact.

What exactly am I referring to? Well, for one, the cost of food. While we’re in school, there are so many opportunities for free food. PRN breakfasts, electives where lunch is provided, guest speaker conferences or research seminars where snacks are available, candy from the office of student affairs, and of course the cheap breakfast migas at Luby’s. Whether it’s a Friday interview session or an organization providing food for a general meeting, we know exactly when and where to show up for a free grubbin’. This isn’t to say that we’re lazy – most of us are just broke.

…gosh I could go for a breakfast taco right about now.

Green Tea – To Your Health

Rishi — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:30:07 +0000

Preventative medicine is an interesting topic to discuss especially when trying to reduce healthcare costs. At the same time, many people are trying to find cheap solutions to a.) lose weight, b.) get healthy, and c.) stay thin and healthy. Combined with an exercise regimen approved by a physician, green tea may be one of the best additions to your diet.

I look back on the days when my family used to own a coffee shop. Rather than indulging in the caffeine and sugar-saturated drinks, I preferred brewing green tea for myself. Its always been one of my favorite drinks (either hot or cold), and as time goes on, researchers continue to discover health benefits to my beverage of choice.

Here’s a brief list of some of the benefits:

Increases basal metabolic rate (BMR) and helps burn fat
Reduces food intake
Amino acid theanine crosses the blood-brain barrier and reduces anxiety/stress
Antioxidants fight against cancers like leukemia
Reduces low-density lipoprotein (LDL, “bad cholesterol”) circulating in our arteries
Supports bone integrity thereby preventing osteoporosis

To think that an inexpensive, rather common drink has so many benefits may spur many to start consuming more of this natural remedy. I may have an idea for breakfast now…

Another Trip to the Galleria

Rishi — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 03:07:46 +0000

I took my mom to the Galleria for the second time this afternoon. We went straight to Neiman Marcus, purchased a black sapphire bracelet and a diamond bracelet by John Hardy, and then went to eat at Mayuri Indian Restaurant on Westheimer.

Now I’ve previously blogged about how baffled I am by vegetarians. I don’t care if it’s for religious reasons, for ethical reasons, or a combination of both… there’s no good reason to be a strict vegetarian. Unfortunately, my mom is such a person. So I had a chance to finally eat Indian chicken for the first time in months… and did I! Ten pieces of tandoori chicken, two full plates of chicken tikka masala, lots of rice and saag paneer, naan, and then some mango ice cream for good measure. Heh, all the time I’ve been spending in the gym must have really boosted my metabolism, because I was starving a few hours later.

As I was devouring all that protein, I briefly glanced around at my fellow restaurant-goers. Practically every single table had men donning their dress shirts and pressed Dockers pants attempting to have sophisticated conversations on God knows what. What I found amusing was the striking similarity between… everyone. Seriously, imagine a 5’8″ stature with a ridiculously small waist wearing khaki pants, a black belt, a button down shirt, and a tie. Have a mental picture? Well, that was what 95% of the restaurant, including the employees, looked like. Heh, so as they gazed at me (as Indian people tend to do), I contented myself with the possibility of snapping their six inch waists in half.

Now I’m watching the Rockets take on the visiting Cavaliers. It’s only the third quarter, but I really do hope the Rockets can hold onto their lead. Not only could this be their sixth straight victory, but if there was ever a doubt in our ability to succeed without Tracy McGrady, this game will quickly dissolve it.