If you’ve never heard of him, it’s time to look him up. He’s a Youtuber with a mission. His goal is to travel the world to experience everything a country has to offer but I think he has a bigger goal.
David is a breath of fresh air. The good-looking young man from Miami has visited 101 countries so far and has hosted and produced over 2,000 episodes. I am a die-hard fan and I watch each and every episode religiously. When most of us would turn our noses up at some of the places he visits and get put off by the dirt and poverty, David walks in with open arms and ready to embrace everything, food included. He plunges in with both feet and with mouth wide open.
Last night, I watched the New Jersey episodes. I did not know that northeastern USA had a “Little India” smack dap in the middle of it. The variety was tremendous and if you like Indian food, this is the place to visit. David is a lover of Indian food and I think his mission is to bring this cuisine to the forefront. I personally think he was an Indian in his past life! We know Chinese food right? Who doesn’t? However, if David has his way, Indian food would be right up there. Indian food has had a bad rap but that doesn’t necessarily mean it is all bad. I am a lover of Indian food so it warmed my heart to see a “white” man waving the Indian flag and shining the spotlight on Indian food. The recognition is well-deserved. It is not just about curries and rice but so much more. Eating with your hand does not deter him either. If anything he does it like a pro and teaches others to do it right. All in all, he oozes wide-eyed amazement and pairs it with corny-eyed expressions with every handful that he puts in his mouth.
I revived my love for Indian food recently when I walked into an Indian restaurant in Germany. The music was loud, the murals on the walls colorful and the waitresses were dancing to Bollywood music. My first sip of Chai tea told me that I was going to be transported somewhere, little did I know that I would be climbing the stairs to heaven! I decided on Masala Dosai. Simple, crispy and crepe-like but there was nothing simple about this dish. The Dosai was mind-bogglingly delicious, every bite scrumptious. I drowned myself in sensations I had forgotten and dived right in. The three different chutneys added to the flavor spectrum but this simple dish brought back many memories and none of them bad. The plate was emptied in a record amount of time, my tummy purred with satisfaction and I left the restaurant wearing a smile on my face. How can something so simple stir up so many emotions? Ask David, he’ll tell you! It is the layering of complex spices, the simplicity of pairing vegetables and the health benefits of a cuisine that has existed for over 8,000 years which has led to a diversity of flavors. It is a cuisine that has played down its greatness for a long long time but the time has come for it to roar like the lion that it is and to take centerstage in all its glory. Try it, indulge in it and walk away thinking, “Where have you been all my life?!!”
“It smells!” “Too spicy!” ”Not sure what’s in it!” are all phrases we’ve heard as far as Indian food goes but David is working single-handedly to remove the biases, the ones tinged with racist overtones. He is bringing one of the world’s best cuisine to the forefront with no reservations and with no apologies. Eat and enjoy is his motto and I say,
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