Allow me to introduce myself.

Why hello there, Cyber world. I am relatively new to this blogging business, but so far so good. I have yet to experience any kind of system failure (Please tell me that is not possible with blogging!) Anyway, my name is Erika and if you look to your right, you'll see that I am a freshman at Cal State University, Northridge. I figured I would create this blog in order to document my "journey" as I look for the "perfect" meal. Yes, I am indeed on the prowl for the perfect meal! As a college student, I am always on the hunt for a quick meal, and although I am aware that "perfection" does not exist, as long as a meal fulfills the three golden requirements, then it will be just perfect for me.


THE three simple, but very important requirements:

1. Of course my ideal meal must be of an affordable price! In the current condition of our economy where California in particular is experiencing a 12.4% unemployment rate, saving money is definitely important. Any opportunity I have to save a couple of extra bucks will be taken. I am aiming for under $10.
2. Nutrition also plays a part- my perfect meal must be healthy! Like I said, I'm a freshman in college...and I am well are of the "Freshman 15". There is just no way I can afford to put on fifteen more pounds, so eating the healthy way is the only way I can go! But what is "healthy" or "nutritious"? I am definitely no physician or expert, but according to webmd.com, a healthy meal must focus on fruits, veggies, whole grains and avoid saturated fats, sugars, and salt. 
3. Last, but not least my meal must be of impeccable flavor! Self-explanatory. I mean, come on- who, in their right mind, doesn't like good tasting food?!

I understand that my above requirements will conflict with one another- healthy and nutritious meals don't come cheap, nor do yummy-tasting ones. However, I am determined to find a meal that fits my idea of perfection that fulfills each and every requisite reasonably :)


*I will "grade" everything based on a 1-10 scale just to make things easier for myself, and every one else.