Sunday, April 27, 2008

An Indian Learns to Enjoy American Junk Food

My friend Priya told me that she got hooked on cheesecake the first time an American in Dubai forced her to try a piece. Now I've forced her to try a caramel latte, and she's hooked on that too. "I feel so wicked", she says to me, looking incredibly guilty, every time I catch her sipping one. "Don't worry" I say. "Caramel lattes have caffeine. The metabolic boost will offset the extra calories." But I don't think she believes me.

I'm just happy she doesn't think cheesecake and caramel lattes are "too bland". Frankly, I'm shocked she didn't try to grind up a hot chili pepper into her coffee.

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