Last week I tucked three starters into my microwave, each fed at a different ratio, hoping for sweet, sweet yeast. What I got was a pink sourdough starter. Three of them, actually. The pink was the second surprise. The first was the smell. Not acetone. Not sweet yeast, either. Feet. By day three, that’s what … Read more
A couple of weeks ago I said I’d bake a loaf of sourdough every day for a week. That hasn’t happened. It’s not for lack of effort. My starter has other plans. Where things stood If you’re just joining us, I scrapped my first starter and started over in mid-August using the King Arthur instructions. … Read more
This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. I only link to gear and books I use myself. Giant puffball mushrooms might be my new favorite thing to forage. They’re easy to find and cook, and easier to identify than most wild mushrooms, … Read more
I waited 30 days for my starter to act like a starter. Thirty days. At that point, I’d put in enough time on a jar of flour and water that I figured I’d earned a loaf of bread. What I got instead was a rubbery, flat, delicious-smelling failure. Bread’s a bitch. If you’re looking for … Read more
This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. I only link to gear and books I use myself. Pressure canning can feel intimidating. Especially when you’re standing over a batch of green beans, venison, or chicken wondering if you’ve done everything right. I’ve … Read more
Making your own sourdough starter sounds simple enough: flour, water, a jar, and a little patience. So why is mine still sitting on my counter 19 days later refusing to double? That’s the question I’ve been trying to answer. I started making sourdough because I love the bread and already had the two ingredients needed … Read more