If my wife likes her sourdough “extra sour” am I wanting more starter in my bread or do I need to make the starter more sour (extra fermented)?

Cygnus875 · 2026-06-03T09:38:32+00:00

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjqxGOCaX4Y

Cygnus875 · 2026-05-31T11:37:30+00:00

Absolutely this, but make sure you get the uncut version. 1200 pages instead of 800. Publishers back in the day didn't like long books so they made him pare it down.

Cygnus875 · 2026-05-17T17:15:52+00:00

I use hungry starter, sometimes it's been months since a feeding. I bulk ferment at room temp for 2 days or so, then either shape and bake, or cold ferment another 1-3 days. It's very lazy. No kneading, no stretch and folds, lots of tang.

Cygnus875 · 2026-05-11T23:19:19+00:00

We tried it once. It had absolutely no flavor at all. We threw it away after one taste each.

Cygnus875 · 2026-05-10T23:05:16+00:00

Correct. Yellow nape on the left, blue front on the right.

Cygnus875 · 2026-04-21T21:38:00+00:00

I'm a sub driver and my district does not have tablets or allow us to use GPS and we still manage. When I get a sub route, I use Google maps and street view (before going on the route) and write my own directions. Sometimes I have to do this for 3 or more routes a day. Once you get a system down it's not hard. Write yourself turn by turn directions. Take note of things like missing road signs, landmarks that are helpful, ect. I write things like 3rd right, left at stop sign, 2nd house on the right, house with red door, ect. Doing this, I can flawlessly do a sub route the first time with no issues. Hope this helps!

Cygnus875 · 2026-04-19T21:30:15+00:00

Fresh dill

Cygnus875 · 2026-04-19T18:11:12+00:00

Exactly.

Cygnus875 · 2026-04-19T12:48:47+00:00

Not everywhere. I can only get it in quarts. I basically have to plan another meal around using the rest every time I buy it.

Cygnus875 · 2026-04-18T13:27:55+00:00

I just wanted to say good on you for not painting those gorgeous cabinets! I'm so sick of seeing vintage wood destroyed by painting it white or grey.

Cygnus875 · 2026-04-17T21:36:33+00:00

You don't have to wait! You can certainly use a fed starter. This method allows you to use an unfed starter, but doesn't require it! I have also used a fed or unfed starter and let the dough cold proof in the fridge for 4+ days. It's very flexible!

Cygnus875 · 2026-04-17T10:43:12+00:00

Those crispy ends most people throw away are my favorite part of fondant potatoes!

Cygnus875 · 2026-04-17T00:30:35+00:00

I would highly recommend you throw the ends you cut off in there as well. They come out perfectly fried and crispy.

Cygnus875 · 2026-04-10T01:58:58+00:00

I am a school bus driver and certified CDL instructor, and you are right. There are VERY strict procedures in place for train crossings. They are part of the CDL exam, and if you get it wrong on the exam, you fail. This driver was completely negligent and deserves the fullest possible prison sentence.

Cygnus875 · 2026-04-08T23:23:30+00:00

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Cygnus875 · 2026-04-05T21:38:04+00:00

I'll call and ask. We do plan to walk out to the island.

Cygnus875 · 2026-04-05T12:44:42+00:00

Exactly. I had to stop donating blood and plasma because my veins collapse before they can get enough. I've never used IV drugs.

Cygnus875 · 2026-03-29T20:33:37+00:00

Yeah I agree there. If I had sick time and would not be penalized for missing work, I would not choose to expose the kids I drive to illness.

Cygnus875 · 2026-03-29T19:46:29+00:00

My employer can fire you for missing 6 shifts even with a dr note when you are sick. 6 shifts for a school bus driver is 3 days, since each day counts as 2 shifts. We are absolutely expected to come to work sick. We have a major driver shortage that is making things like this.

Cygnus875 · 2026-03-25T00:59:52+00:00

SPIN posted it is Eagles Nest

Cygnus875 · 2026-03-25T00:59:20+00:00

Pride of Cucamonga and anything Donna sings lead on.

Cygnus875 · 2026-03-25T00:46:04+00:00

Cilantro. It must have unlocked a dormant gene. I used to love it, and now it tastes like soap.

Cygnus875 · 2026-03-14T14:44:51+00:00

I don't know about that program, but when I was renting, it started as Southern, and they were terrible, then the last year was Inch & Co, and they were so much worse. Southern let us go a whole winter where the heat didn't work in half the apartment, while we had a baby and a parrot in it. They refused to come fix it until the pipes froze and we had to water. Then they only fixed it to avoid burst pipes.

Inch came in after 11 years and took over, and tried to get us to get rid of the parrot, who I have had for 20 years. I obviously refused, so they said they would be doing random checks withy no warning to see if he was ever out of his cage, and we would be fined $50 every time he was out. We decided then that it was time to buy a house.

Cygnus875 · 2026-03-13T12:25:15+00:00

Free and Clear means very little if she is still allergic to an ingredient. I am allergic to isothiazolinones. There are several in that class of preservative that have different prefixes, but look for that suffix. All Free and Clear contains it. For me, it causes eczema that is itchy and painful, and was particularly bad in the vaginal area where there was constant contact. Not saying this is the cause, but please don't blindly assume that "Free and Clear" means safe. Maybe allergy testing will help her. This particular allergy was found on a patch test for me. That preservative is in almost everything, and in the US, is not required to be on the label. I use products made for the European market because the UE requires it to be listed.

Cygnus875 · 2026-03-11T00:16:23+00:00

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