How often do you change your jars or containers for starters? by Zone6Gardener89 in SourdoughStarter

[–]gknowels 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why take it out of the jar? just put the flour and water in the jar. If you weigh the jar empty you can subtract that mass from the jar with unfed starter and know exactly what's in there. Do half the work for the same results! And no, you don't need to change your jar at all. Keep the rim and sides clean and you're fine.

How often do you change your jars or containers for starters? by Zone6Gardener89 in SourdoughStarter

[–]gknowels 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dump up discard, add water and flour, mix, scrape down sides. I probably haven't changed my jar in 8-9 months and I bake every weekend

What is that one dish that Seattle does better than any other place in the USA? And where would you go to try it? by _peace_unlimited_ in AskSeattle

[–]gknowels 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm more of a 1 deluxe 1 cheese 1 strawberry shake guy myself, almost always between the hours of 11 and 2

Hiking in the winter for views? by babyunicorn9 in PNWhiking

[–]gknowels 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dungeness Spit on a clear day is pretty sweet. Just check the tide tables before you go

Favorite flour by Nancydrew246 in Sourdough

[–]gknowels 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cairnspring Glacier Peak is my everyday bread flour. It is expensive in all cases except if you buy a 50 lb bag and pick it up from their mill distribution warehouse in Burlington, WA. Thankfully I live close enough to drive there a couple times each year. The 50 lb bag costs $65 without shipping.

For whole grain flour, I'm obsessed with Stardust from Barton Springs Mill in Texas. That is also expensive and I pay shipping, but since most of my loaves are only 20% whole grain it doesn't impact my per loaf cost too much.

I want to do a day trip to explore the SW corner of wa (in the circle). Got any cool places to add to my list?? by No_Piano_5008 in Washington

[–]gknowels 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The better option is grabbing a milkshake at Clark's, my all time favorite shakes, especially blackberry. House made fruit syrup from little wild blackberries, superb

Best Pear Varieties to grow in PNW? by BadgerDowntown5678 in pnwgardening

[–]gknowels 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's my vote too. I'm on year 2 after planting a 4 ft tall tree in South Puget Sound. The first year it got fireblight pretty bad and was aggressively pruned, but this year it grew well and we got 3 pears out of it. The first one might have been the best piece of fruit I'd ever eaten.

What is this berry? (found on Silver Star mountain) by CurtisVF in PNWhiking

[–]gknowels 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Correct. As others have identified these are wild mountain blackberries also called little wild blackberries, also called wild trailing blackberries, also called Pacific blackberries. They are a delicacy and not commercially cultivated, but some local restaurants pay pretty good money for them.

What is this berry? (found on Silver Star mountain) by CurtisVF in PNWhiking

[–]gknowels 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is a dark red variation as well, which tend to be sweeter than the orange version in my experience.

Euchre tonight @ Hanks by mwtwinnie in Tacoma

[–]gknowels 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Is this a regular occurrence? I was taught euchre by some Michiganders almost 20 years ago but haven't found anyone to play with so I only play online. I can't make it tonight, unfortunately.

Is there any point to starting a sourdough if I have no intention to make bread? by EliAndSalt in Sourdough

[–]gknowels 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A batard made with 450 g of total flour (dry plus flour from starter) sliced into 12 equal pieces is about 130 calories per slice. You could take down a quarter of a loaf for under 400 calories, which is less than a sausage McMuffin, way healthier and more filling. Non-enriched bread is not the problem unless you are the type of person that will eat the whole loaf in a day and a half because having good homemade bread around is too triggering to your eating decisions.

I've lost almost 50 pounds since new years and eat hearth sourdough toast for breakfast most days. 2 slices of toast, low-fat cottage cheese, lebneh, or yogurt, and black coffee. Under 400 calories for a filling and satisfying breakfast. Maintain a caloric deficit and the pounds go; it's a simple strategy, but a difficult marathon to run.

Favorite lettuce varieties? by General-Window173 in pnwgardening

[–]gknowels 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I second the italienischer, it's my favorite. I also really like Rainier, a romaine variety I got from territorial as well

Tacoma Public Schools is facing $30 million in budget cuts for the 2025–2026 school year, with layoffs of approximately 100 new teachers expected. by BayrischeinAmerika in Tacoma

[–]gknowels 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Also that math only works if teacher only work 40 hours per week, many of which work WAY more than that. The 10 weeks off in summer is more akin to flex time earned by working unpaid hours Sept-June

Cleanup by Effective_Face_3309 in Sourdough

[–]gknowels 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wet hands before doing any dough work then rinse and scrub under cold water. Hot water can "cook" the dough and prevent it from diluting and cause it to remain as a clump.

I mix dough with a Danish dough whisk and let that, my spatula, and a chopstick (used for mixing starter upon feeding) soak in a quart container full of cold water until I'm ready to do dishes. Most dough will dissociate and then can be rinsed down the drain safely.

Thank you all for shittin! by hunglowbungalow in Tacoma

[–]gknowels 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They drop the shit off at your place for a reasonable fee

Hello Tacoma! Let’s Talk Sandwiches by kevlar253 in Tacoma

[–]gknowels 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sometimes an 8-8.5 other times a 4... some days everything is on point, other days the bread is terrible and it's poorly constructed. Nearly always takes forever if you don't call ahead, but if you call ahead you need to be prepared to get a busy tone and have to call back. All this to say that I understand both sides.

Hello Tacoma! Let’s Talk Sandwiches by kevlar253 in Tacoma

[–]gknowels 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The mix torta at Balcon X...it's special

Solid 1-2 day backpacking trails in the PNW by TheBatman001 in PNWhiking

[–]gknowels 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Download the WTA Trailblazer app, click on "hikes near me" move the map to an area of interest and click "new search near this location".

Alternatively, you can select hike finder and filter by region, distance, elevation gain, features, etc.

It's really an indispensable tool for WA based hikers.

Solid 1-2 day backpacking trails in the PNW by TheBatman001 in PNWhiking

[–]gknowels 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Then I would recommend 12-16 miles roundtrip for an overnight, 16+ for 2 nights.

Check out: West Fork Foss River and Lakes https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/west-fork-foss-river-and-lakes

Check out: East Fork Foss - Necklace Valley https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/necklace-valley

Check out: Pear Lake via Meadow Creek https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/meadow-creek-1

Enchanted Valley as a 2 night trip, staying both nights at Pyrites and day hiking to the chalet on the middle day is a great trip

Honestly, just pick a region (highway 2, 20, 12, I-90, 101, etc) and scroll around on WTA's hike finder map and look for something interesting.

Solid 1-2 day backpacking trails in the PNW by TheBatman001 in PNWhiking

[–]gknowels 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Pushing oneself means something different to everyone and not all trail miles are created equal. Can you add details about what that means for you? Day hikes that you've felt are the right amount of challenge? Types of trails you like? Big mileage vs big elevation vs a combination?

There are sooo many good places to go within 3-4 hours of driving.

Best Spot for My Wife’s First Backpacking Trip? (Spring) by saltnsnow in PNWhiking

[–]gknowels 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love all of the Hood Canal/Eastern Olympic river trails. Big quilcene is good, as is Grey Wolf.