Sourdough Loaf

Just a picture of a nice loaf I baked recently. Recipe from Artisan Sourdough Made Simple by Emilie Raffa. I’ve since made the same loaf again but added about a tablespoon of minced, fresh rosemary to the dough and some more on top. Turned out really well....

Farmer Freed

My lovely daughter goes to UC Santa Cruz. For Christmas 2018 she got me some salt from a local vendor down there, Farmer Freed. She got me the Spice It Up blend and I have to say it’s great. I use it in eggs, marinades, on salads, and in...

Sourdough Pretzels

Ingredients Dough 2 tablespoons butter (or 1.5 tablespoons olive oil) (see notes) ~2 teaspoons brown sugar 1 cup (230g) warm water 300g (~1.5c) sourdough starter (fed or discard) 4-5 cups (480-600 grams) unbleached, all-purpose flour Poaching 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon baking soda Topping Egg or egg white,...

Sous Vide Pork Tenderloin

This is best if you can let the pork marinade for 4 – 24 hours. Fall apart tender. Ingredients Pork tenderloin roast, 2-3 pounds 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce 2-3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon lemon pepper 3 – 5 cloves garlic, minced 1 small shallot, minced 1...

Sourdough Starter

People love my sourdough. At least they say they do. I’ve had this starter going for about three years. Clearly not as long as many but it’s developing nicely. Anyway, people think there’s some magic to this. There isn’t. Here’s the easiest way to create and grow your own...