The food on campus is mediocre in quality and rather expensive, so I've made a habit of noting what looks good to me and then buying it (or its components) from the grocery store and preparing it myself. I made my own version of the Studio Break cafeteria's "Mac & Cheese" this evening. Interestingly enough, neither of us actually used macaroni. They use small shells while I selected whole wheat penne rigate. I don't know what went into their sauce, but I used butter, flour (half whole wheat, half unbleached all-purpose), salt, milk, cheese, and parsley. I'm pleased with the way it turned out. As a result of my do-it-myself approach to food, I've developed a reputation in the studio as being the most frugal as well as culinarily ambitious. I think I like both reputations although I know I have a long ways to go to fulfill the latter. Still, cooking has been a lot more enjoyable this year. I think it serves as a nice change of pace from the architecture work, and its nice not having to please anyone but myself. If I just had a dishwasher, it'd be a perfect pastime.
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