Hello world!

Just a quick introduction until I get this page populated. I just moved in to Champaign-Urbana from Indianapolis, IN. My wife and I love exploring and discovering new eateries, so I thought that writing a blog about the food scene here would be a great way to get into writing.

The phrase "have you eaten?" is an oft-asked question in Chinese culture. It's our version of "how are you?" Food is such an essential part of Chinese culture that we view meals as a way to gather and socialize; hence the phrase.

I'm definitely not a food critic, nor do I aim to be one. However, I do love food, and the process of making it. As I eat my way around town, I also hope to make new friends, and I hope to do so through the food scene. 

This project will be a journal into my new life in Central Illinois. I hope you enjoy my essays and discover new gastronomical adventures here along with me!

Tom