Category Archives: Lessons From Bread

Now, Where Was I … ?

I had intended to include this post as part of my last post – in my customary ‘maximalist’ way – but soon realized that doing so would have created the longest post I’ve ever done, and caused pain to my … Continue reading

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The Secret Life of Sourdough

It’s been almost ten years since I really got serious about sourdough baking.  That was when I retired and determined to learn as much as I could about how to bake a really good loaf of bread – and you … Continue reading

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Another Slice of Pumpernickel Raisin

I’ve discovered a nasty element of food blogging.  Not that I haven’t suspected it for quite some time, but only just recently have I finally faced it head-on and answered back.  I speak of the food blogging concept that once … Continue reading

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When You Are Humbled By a Loaf of Bread …

It’s only right and fair that I admit that one big reason why I successfully completed my recent eye surgery rehab was that I had heretofore unmentioned assistance – namely from my helpmate and private duty nurse, Sandee.  At the … Continue reading

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Lessons From Bread – Perfection

Bread is mankind’s most basic food – we’ve heard that all our lives, and it’s pretty much common sense – at least in America.  And when Thoreau preached the simple life, he was more than suggesting that simple was not … Continue reading

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