1st Post

I have decided to begin blogging about food for many reasons. Most importantly: I love food, my husband loves food, and I love to make food. However, the necessity of recording this love of food has come about because of my recent marriage. In the months before the big day I went on a crash diet and was unable to even look at the new baking books I'd been given as engagement gifts. I did however, explore many of the Low Fat recipes in my new Better Homes and Gardens Annual Recipes 2008. (In my short life of baking and cooking with my mother and on my own, I have found no better resource than the Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book because it has so many easy and basic recipes, while also offering explanations and diagrams of techniques and ingredients.) With that said, I am excited to indulge in all the recipes in my cook books while keeping track of my results (successes and failures). Lastly, as a recently graduated English major, I hope to keep my writing abilities fresh by writing a little each day and since I always eat, I'll always need to write. I should also give credit to The Julie/Julia Project, since this obviously isn't an original idea.

So, that is my introduction to this food blog with just this small side note. I don't believe there is much reason to be a snob about food and although I'll be trying my darnedest to elevate my skills, I hope in this project to maintain a sense of normalcy in food and food preparation. In other words, I'll be trying new things that won't break my budget, expand my waistline (too much), or jeopardize my sanity. Also, I fully intend to include entries on eating out!

'Till next I cook,
Megan