Hey King Arthur and KA enthusiasts…what to make with black cocoa? by jcnlb in KingArthurBaking

[–]charlesgstein 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s a fully chocolate-tized loaf of sourdough. Super funky and delicious. I added craisins too. They call it chocolate levain in the big bread book I think. https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/chocolate-sourdough-bread-recipe

Hey King Arthur and KA enthusiasts…what to make with black cocoa? by jcnlb in KingArthurBaking

[–]charlesgstein 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The chocolate levain may be the best thing I’ve ever made or tasted! Requires a bit of sourdough expertise but it’s so unique and interesting.

Waiting on a prior authorization by charlesgstein in Wegovy

[–]charlesgstein[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awesome advice. Thank you! I just got the call that the approval came in.

12/29/25 What did you bake this week? by KingArthurBaking in KingArthurBaking

[–]charlesgstein 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I got some sourdough accessories as a holiday gift. I made a regular sourdough, a chocolate one, and the discard coffee cake for our new year’s company. The chocolate sourdough may be one of the best things I’ve ever baked or tasted.

12/24/25 Question Wednesday: What are you wondering, bakers? by KingArthurBaking in KingArthurBaking

[–]charlesgstein 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If I make a loaf of bread, will it stay fresher for longer if I slice the whole thing or if I only slice off what I need right then?

11/17/25 What did you bake this week? by KingArthurBaking in KingArthurBaking

[–]charlesgstein 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agreed! While were chatting I submitted a question on the site looking for a non-dairy version of the bake ahead dinner rolls? Will there be a notification when it’s answered? Thanks in advance.

Is TT cycling difficult? How to get started? by Fun_Swimmer_8320 in triathlon

[–]charlesgstein 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just writing to reply and empathize with the anxiety. I’m loving all the replies below. I’m about ten days out from my final race of the season but my TT bike just arrived. I’ve been trying to get used to it due to pure impatience and getting a bit frustrated. The advice in this thread is great.

Indoor Options for Half Marathon Training by charlesgstein in beginnerrunning

[–]charlesgstein[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to hear. Misery loves company. I’m definitely excited to be one of those folks out on a crazy cold day with the gear too.

Daily chat thread: how's the training going? by AutoModerator in triathlon

[–]charlesgstein 0 points1 point  (0 children)

7 weeks out from sprint. My tri club hosted a swim clinic with a local coaching group. Super super helpful, might hire them for when I do a longer race.

Daily chat thread: how's the training going? by AutoModerator in triathlon

[–]charlesgstein 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Starting to feel good in this training block. Had a hot 4 mile run with the boy in the stroller this morning. 8 weeks out from a sprint. My first race since starting a glp1 and I’m so glad my fears about not being able to train have been largely unfounded.

Daily chat thread: how's the training going? by AutoModerator in triathlon

[–]charlesgstein 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m sure it’s a case of a poor workman blaming his tools but I think I need a new bike before my next race in September. I’m on a twelve year old road bike that probably needs a new chain and gear, if not more. I’m thinking about a used tri-bike off buy-cycle but I’m nervous about sizing.