embarkation

I've always liked to eat, particularly when it comes to desserts (those who know me know that this is a massive understatement).  Over the past few years, I've discovered that I also really enjoy baking and cooking.  I always experiment with recipes, taking ones from various websites and cookbooks and tweaking them a bit.  Sometimes these adjustments are to make my life easier, sometimes it's because I can't find or don't like certain ingredients, sometimes it's an attempt to make things more healthful, and sometimes it's simply because I get curious.

Over the past several months in particular, I've gotten into the habit of swapping recipes with my friends and family.  I send them very detailed e-mails, with the link to the original recipe and then my comments or edits in the "margins".  Yesterday, it occurred to me that I may as well start posting these onto a blog so that more friends and foodies (there is quite a bit of overlap between the two) can enjoy them, comment with their own ideas, and make the process even more fun.  Please note that this will NOT be about fancy recipes or techniques.  It's really just a place for me to compile things I've tried out, and hopefully to get some feedback.  So, if you read this and decide to try something out, please comment!  Share your experience, and let me know if you have any tips of your own :).