Chicken Tikka Masala, in El Salvador?

mmm...chicken tikka masala!

Indian Food is extremely difficult to find in El Salvador; in fact, there's a rumor going around that a South Indian restaurant supposedly exists in the capital (~4 hours from my site). So, I think it's safe to say that Chicken Tikka Masala (CTM), or any of my other favorite dishes, are beyond my reach...that is, unless, I cook them myself. ok, so I know what you're thinking..."but isn't CTM a British invention?" yes, it is, but it's HELLA good and, up until last night, I haven't had it in months!

I'm a Pakistani kid that grew up on Indian spices. So, being deprived in El Salvador is just not ok with me! Indian/Pakistani food is pretty much all I cook now, thanks to all the savory spices I carried back from the states. I pretty much mastered CTM last night and, for the upcoming week, I'm dreaming about some Achar Chicken and Lamb Ghobi...mmm...hell yeah!!!

Running with Ants

Here's another video blog, because sometimes it's easier and, often, more effective to express myself via other mediums. so, enjoy!

Video Tour de mi Casa

Here's a video tour of my home, here in El Divisadero/ Morazan! I know I'm hella late, but you have to understand that this video took me over an hour to upload...that's my precious peace corps time ;). so, enjoy!

For the first time tonight, I saw news footage of the Haiti quake...I'm now in my room, in deep thought, and wiping my tears. I know crying doesn't directly help the people of Haiti; however, it's one way to express one's humanity. Another way, is to donate whatever you can to those impacted by the quake. I know if I were a PCV in Haiti and under a pile of rubble, I would like to think that everyone was doing everything possible to help us...and I'm sure the 3 million+ Haitians are hoping and praying for the same relief.