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September 1, 2026
Sourdough Discard: What It Is, and What to Actually Do with It
Discard isn't waste, it's one of the best free ingredients in your kitchen. What it is, the rule that makes it make sense, and the cracker recipe to start with tonight.
September 1, 2026
Is My Sourdough Starter Dead? A Beginner's Troubleshooting Guide
Grey liquid, sharp smells, no rise at all. What each one actually means, the one real emergency, and the three-day test that settles it.
September 1, 2026
How to Make a Sourdough Starter from Scratch (a Beginner's Day-by-Day)
Flour, water, a jar, and about a week. The whole process one day at a time, in plain language, including what to do when yours doesn't cooperate.
March 27, 2022
That Sourdough Starter Life
Sourdough life is the life for me - come join me, won't you?