first. post. ever.

Pardon for the lack of entertaining titles. And for the lack of classy photographs. I'm working on getting the funds together for a new camera now, but for the time being, where there are photos, don't expect masterpieces.

I decided to start blogging because I've got a bachelor's in literature that is not getting much use working in finance. I used to do some zine writing, but my dull office lifestyle does not provide an encouraging atmosphere for such vivid prose as I used to come up with . I mean, it brews in my head, but can just never find the right way to get it down on paper. 

So, instead, I've decide to stick to something I know I'm good at. Cooking and baking. Part of my New Years resolution to get back into shape (I've put on some pudge since moving to Chicago) is to start cooking at home more and to cut out all fast food for an entire year. I think I can handle it, but we'll see. I'm also going to attempt to teach my two roommates a bit more about cooking from scratch, and I'll write about the results.

What I've been up to lately. 

Homemade marshmallows. They are honestly the easiest thing ever. Now I'm working on homemade mint extract (which should be ready in about 3 weeks) to make homemade mint marshmallows.

Tomorrow is another outing to H-Mart to pick up vegetables and tofu and other Asian goodies and maybe try out some new recipes next week. Wish me luck.