I'm inclined to disagree! Technically speaking, the game "keeps a journal" for you too- but that's not personal at all. I think it would be terrific to be able to keep my own journal of ingredient effects and combinations, in my own words, and with my own commentary, just as much as I'd like to do that with journaling my experiences and adventures! Speaking of which- this would go brilliantly along side an as-yet-non-existant mod to create original custom map markers immersively, from in game. "Found a splendid little fishing hole up on the ridge behind that bandit lair today. Must be careful not to rouse the bandits attention though. Also, mind the giant mudcrabs- they are sneaky and vicious!" *add marker that says ~Dangerous Fishing Hole~ Also fun would be the ability to keep notes and make custom markers INSTEAD of the in-game official ones: "Deep ancient Nord Dungeon was the crypt of Hjerkum Jjerk. Learned a new Thu'um here that peels fruit with a shout!" or "Found a Forsworn camp up on the ridge, but my bag was weighed down with fish so I snuck past. Must remember to go sort them out before they make trouble for the village nearby." For those of us who tend to explore more and follow proscribed quests less, this would be a marvel! (Not to mention how spectacularly it would fit in with Frostfall: Hypothermia for immersion!) don't get me wrong FathomsDeep, i only pointed out that a recipe mod (not the game journalling mechanics) was already out there in response to LordSacasm's remark his question was about remembering recipes, thus a means to make your own book (with his own notes presumably) for recipes. sorry if that was a bit unclear. keeping personal notes (be it about recipes, spells, adventures and pitfalls your encountered and al the like), and as you suggest, custom map markers, would add greatly to the personal journey and immersion of any player wanting to record her/his adventures and thoughts in the game. sharing these would be even greater ;) it's been a time since i checked this forum out, but is there a possible mod out yet?