My first time.

First and foremost, I feel like it is necessary to mention that I actually created this blog a couple of days ago, but it has taken me this long to decide on a layout and to write my first post. This is probably due to my quasi-OCD nature in trying to figure out a theme for this thing; I have also not excluded the fact that this is the first time this week that I have a break to sit down and think (aside from late last night when I cuddled up on my bed and watched a couple of episodes of Battlestar Galactica instead of making any attempt to do something productive).

So, two things you might have already deduced about me from this post:
1- I tend to over-analyze simple things
2- I am, what some might call, a nerd because I spend my nights watching BSG.

I am a scientist; well, as much as an undergraduate researcher can call themselves a scientist. I have been doing neuroscience research at a poorly funded and highly unsupported institution for three years now and I haven't walked away from it yet. Let's see how graduate school goes...

I also have a healthy obsession for food (when it comes to chocolate, it might be considered unhealthy and I wouldn't object to this consideration). My close friends often receive picture text messages of yummy food I either make or order. They in turn have a knack for sending me pictures of yummy food they are eating when all I have in the vicinity is a bag of stale chips left over from a seminar or party the other (true) scientists just had. Payback...

Therefore, I have decided that this blog will be about science and food :)

Science in a way that normal people can understand it. There is an incredible amount of research and ideas out there that my non-science friends are constantly assaulted with when we get together. So, why not spread the assault?

Food in a way that I will share recipes (and pictures, be prepared for many pictures) I derived from friends or cookbooks. I also have a tendency to grab what is in the fridge/freezer/cupboard/spice rack and combine ingredients until something edible emerges. It is my way of being adventurous; some people base jump, I make risky decisions in the kitchen.

So, I guess it's time to hit this orange "PUBLISH POST" button...