Well friends, I wondered when it would happen, and the time has finally come – I am officially in my Sourdough Era.
A nod to Taylor, I suppose. That’s another thing to know about me, I’ve enjoyed her music since probably my Freshman year of high school, but I’ve never referred to myself as a Swiftie until she released TTPD. That album did something for me that is really just beyond explanation. It like…..escorted me into and out of a depression, all at once, and I couldn’t have appreciated it more. Now that she’s all in with TK and the love story is end-game, my heart couldn’t be happier for her or them. The New Heights podcast launch of her new album news was nothing short of everything, and hearing her go on and on about her own sourdough creations seemingly escorted me into my own…
I have had friends share their sourdough creations with me, and I’ve smelled & squished & purchased many a loaf from the local farmer’s market, but I never really felt the call to grow and feed something of my own. After all, I’ve grown & continue to feed three children (LOL) But just like it did this Spring when I gave in to the yearning for a garden, my heart said, ‘the time is now,’ so I listened.
I could have probably chosen a more sustainable route, but Amazon offered a ‘starter kit’ with all the essentials (measuring jar, whisks, stamp-thingy, rattan bowls for proofing, cheese cloth) so I clicked the easy-button and had it shipped to me within 24 hours. A cup of whole-wheat flour and some water later, I had created my first sourdough starter. We’re officially……..22 hours in, so we’ll see how this pans out. My hope is to fill this page with recipes & the joy that comes from creating things for the ones I love – more to come later.
If you’re a sourdough fan or artist yourself, drop your favorite recipe or creation in the comments! I have high hopes for this.
xo
midwest bronde 