Introduction Thinking back on a trip, when you put the first words onto the empty page, the worry is about writing it all down and getting the details right. You start to wonder about your own memory. Is it possible to bring back these these moments with enough clarity?...

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Crackers made from sourdough starter discard. I’ve been looking for ways to use up my sourdough discard. This recipe uses 200 grams of starter to make 18 “1×3 inch” crackers: Ingredient Amount Unit Sourdough Starter (50/50mix) 200 grams Butter (melted) 2 Tbsp Salt to mix in 1/4 tsp Garlic...

Penny thinks this recipe might be Maime’s – the photos are of Penny’s hand-written cards. It’s easy to make and tastes amazing! Pro tip: Try toasting a slice and top with butter and cream cheese. Oh, and no one puts nuts in but you can if you want. Ingredient...

The mission to figure out how to use sourdough starter discard as pizza dough. Day 1 I had week-old, unfed sourdough starter, so I had to make a levain from that first. So I mixed: Amount Unit Item 200 grams Starter 100 grams Water 100 grams AP flour This...

Prologue – Genesis It all started with a text from my cousin Kate that she was on a road trip heading south from New England, down through Georgia and the south, and would be passing through Texas. We had made preliminary plans that she’d probably swing by Austin but...

Backup of my classical links since my old site is broken....

Whole wheat flour and natural sweeteners make this a healthier version of a classic....

Four kinds of booze and a trip to braise in the oven makes this a dark, rich, and super flavorful stew. Pair with sourdough bread to mop up the last bits of the gravy....