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[daviddorkings]

Hi everyone! I’m new here and really happy to join this forum. I enjoy cooking at home and trying recipes from different places. I especially like making Indian and Italian food. Lately, I’ve also started baking and it’s been fun. I’m excited to learn from others and share my love for food. Thanks for having me!

[Smithy]

Welcome! You'll find a lot of friendly and helpful people here. If you have any questions about using the forums, feel free to contact a staff member (I'm one) by the PM (Personal Messaging) system. 

 

Tell us a little more about yourself. Do you cook only for yourself, or for a family? What sort of baking have you started? My own baking odyssey began with cakes and cookies and is now more about bread...but compared to the most active bakers on these forums, I don't know much. 😀 

[TdeV]

Hi David, eGullet is a great place; you'll soon make piles of friends. Welcome!

[C. sapidus]

Hi, David, and welcome! Looking forward to hearing more about the food in your life.

[Dr. Teeth]

Welcome! 

[Tan Can Cook]

On 7/17/2025 at 11:29 PM, daviddorkings said:

Hi everyone! I’m new here and really happy to join this forum. I enjoy cooking at home and trying recipes from different places. I especially like making Indian and Italian food. Lately, I’ve also started baking and it’s been fun. I’m excited to learn from others and share my love for food. Thanks for having me!

 

Aapka swagat hai, @daviddorkings ji. You had me at "Indian" food. You will find that this forum "a little quiet these days." However, I sometimes check in on occasion, e.g. today.

 

Another eGullet member, who's seriously into Desi cuisine is none other than @Tempest63 ji, who resides in the UK.

If you are interested in regional South Asian cuisine spanning present day India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Burma, and Iran, I have made posts on cookery books, some spice mixes, herbs, and where to source them online. I am located here in Northern California. You'll find that I am super friendly and conversant, when it comes to foods spanning South Asian countries (only).

 

Happy cooking and on behalf of the quiet members of eGullet, welcome and get used to the menus and sections. Also, if not already, please read some of the forum rules and guidelines. eGullet Moderators will strictly enforce the rules for the sake of the greater eGullet Community. I am certain Ms. Nancy Smith (@Smithy) will be more than happy to address any further questions and concerns.