Making a homemade ginger bug is much easier than you’d think. When I first began this process, I found myself intimidated by fermentation times, weights, and other confusing metrics. This is why I wanted to create a ginger bug recipe…
Noticing Nature in the Autumnal Shoulder Season
It’s morning and you open the door to let the dog out. Usually, you just scoot the dog outside and shut the door, but this time, you are drawn to step outside into the dusk hour air. You breathe in…
My Favorite Spiced Fig Jam Recipe
This time of year, when August borders autumn, is the perfect season to whip up a batch of spiced fig jam to enjoy throughout the “‘ber” months. If you’re craving a spread for your toast that tastes like a spiced…
Peach Cobbler Sourdough Focaccia | Seasonal Sourdough
I don’t like to choose favorites, but this peach cobbler sourdough focaccia bread might be the best thing I’ve made all summer. Peach cobbler sourdough focaccia is the perfect combination of chewy bread, sweet peaches, and crispy buttery topping with…
Tangy and Spicy Fermented Hot Sauce
If you’ve looked at the ingredients list on the back of a hot sauce bottle lately, you’ve probably noticed lots of preservatives, fillers, and flavorings that don’t seem to belong in food. But of course, the fact that most store-bought…
Sourdough Prosphora Recipe: Traditional Orthodox Communion Bread
This sourdough prosphora recipe is for making traditionally leavened Orthodox Christian communion bread. If you would like to learn more about Prosphora and this tradition, check out this website. This recipe was originally posted on another site (Engage Orthodoxy) but…
Soft and Chewy Sourdough Buttermilk Bread
This sourdough buttermilk bread is soft, chewy, and will practically melt in your mouth. It’s still sturdy enough to be a delicious sandwich or hold a smashed burger, though. A simple recipe following my favorite sourdough schedule makes for an…
Cultivating a Healthy and Sustainable Kitchen
Did you know Ziploc is being sued because the bags leach microplastics into our food? If you weren’t already motivated to ditch plastic, this is your sign to create a more sustainable kitchen. I used to keep some Ziploc bags…
The Best Brown Butter Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies
Brown butter sourdough chocolate chip cookies are my favorite way to use up leftover sourdough discard. The brown butter makes for a delicious and rich nutty flavor, while the sourdough starter keeps the cookies chewy and moist. If you love…
Sun Tea; a Southern Summer Tradition
Making tea that is brewed in the summer sun has been a tradition in the American South for generations. This delicious refreshing drink is called sun tea because of the method in which it is brewed. Placing tea and water…
Reverse Meal Planning for a Peaceful Week
Plan your work, work your plan This is a favorite piece of advice from my mom. Reverse meal planning is all about setting yourself up to succeed so that when things get busy you can simply follow the plan! How…
The Sourdough Process Explained Step-by-Step
When I’m teaching sourdough, one of the biggest barriers for new bakers is the process and the lingo. I often see eyes glaze over when I mention “bulk fermentation” or “oven spring”, which is perfectly understandable. Understanding these terms is…