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1buzzbait · Apr 29, 2025 at 6:54 AM

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Pablo8 · Apr 29, 2025 at 7:08 AM

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I don't think much about food, until I get hungry. Then, I'll go fix something. Doesn't really matter what. I'll eat anything.
Wifes' tests went well yesterday.
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Food is important. I don't want to be the food police guy, but food is very directly related to health and strong part of your vitality completely in your control.

Hope your wife gets better fast!

boatswain · Apr 29, 2025 at 7:25 AM

Morning all:

Sounds promising Dale, good luck on getting the job!
Do they have any openings for janitors, I think I could handle that.

for the wife Mark, hopefully they can figure out what's going on with her and at least get it under control.

Wonder if this is factual, hilarious if it is!

johneman · Apr 29, 2025 at 7:30 AM

timw1 said: ↑

Just turned 60 today
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Welcome to the best thread on TW . The porch is the place to hang out and enjoy some posts about many topics. Great folks here and with the knowledge that comes with age(????) so join in and enjoy.

Travlr · Apr 29, 2025 at 7:34 AM

boatswain said: ↑

Wonder if this is factual, hilarious if it is!

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Classic... If I get a chance to use it, I will.

1buzzbait · Apr 29, 2025 at 7:36 AM

johneman[OP] said: ↑

Great folks here
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there are however, exceptions.....

Horseshoez · Apr 29, 2025 at 7:50 AM

boatswain said: ↑

Morning all:

Sounds promising Dale, good luck on getting the job!
Do they have any openings for janitors, I think I could handle that.
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Would you believe that is on my long form resume? I was a janitor in a Safeway in San Diego for two years back in the 1970s, joining the Marines was such a welcome change.

95SLE · Apr 29, 2025 at 9:03 AM

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Back when the whole COVID thing kicked off and I was forced into WFH, I decided I needed to tackle sourdough, something I'd failed at a few times in the past. I purchased a starter from a woman in Texas who claims her starter has a lineage dating back to the 1849 Gold Rush, however, I did some research on that and it seems more likely if it dates back to a gold rush, it is the Klondike Gold Rush of 1896, regardless, the starter is exceedingly robust. I typically feed it once a month or so, sometimes more often, especially around the holidays when I'm baking a lot, and go sometimes more than two months between feedings if I'm on the road.

I learned fairly early on to keep starters in tip-top condition, they need to be fed a variety of flours, I rotate between organic King Arthur Bread flour, organic Einkorn flour, and organic Dark Rye flour; it is the rye which seems to supercharge the cultures the most, but using exclusively rye as a food seems to tire the little critters out and they become less effective over time. I have evolved my feeding cycles to three feeds with the bread flour, to one feeding each of Einkorn and rye. I typically keep a minimum of one liter and a maximum of a liter and a half of starter on hand and feed every two or three loaves of bread.

One of the special treats I make for my family is to start a "sponge" (2/3 cups starter, two cups Einkorn flour, and two cups full-fat buttermilk), say on a Friday afternoon, and then Saturday morning I'll make waffle batter from the sponge; I may be biased, but I believe sourdough/buttermilk waffles are the absolute best.
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Would you recommend a book for someone to get started with sourdough baking?

timw1 said: ↑

Just turned 60 today
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Welcome to the thread. We might be asking you to cut the lawn a few times this summer.

Good afternoon. Working in the garage today. Went and had a pedicure this morning. I feel great!

Horseshoez · Apr 29, 2025 at 9:21 AM

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Would you recommend a book for someone to get started with sourdough baking?
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PM me your email address; I've been working on a Word document which gives the basic steps along with links for supplies and flours.

David K · Apr 29, 2025 at 12:54 PM

Finally, a sunny and warm morning It got me to even take a short walk in my shorts and sandals! Mid-70s... That is what we pay so much for, here in San Diego! LOL

johneman · Apr 29, 2025 at 2:55 PM

1buzzbait said: ↑

there are however, exceptions.....

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I know Murph thats why i don't post that much

jwctaco · Apr 30, 2025 at 1:47 AM

Good morning kids I’ve been enjoying the lack of Winter , Happy Birthday @Devious6 enjoy the day

johneman · Apr 30, 2025 at 4:19 AM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Mark . Another year, Another milestone reached. Have a great day,and enjoy

US Marine · Apr 30, 2025 at 4:50 AM

Good Morning

Deer are grazing in the field behind my house which is entertaining my cat Gunny

95SLE · Apr 30, 2025 at 4:51 AM

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PM me your email address; I've been working on a Word document which gives the basic steps along with links for supplies and flours.
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Thank You and PM sent.

Good morning. Happy Birthday @Devious6 enjoy the day. Getting ready for a Michigan trip today.

US Marine · Apr 30, 2025 at 4:51 AM

@Devious6 Happy Birthday !!!

boatswain · Apr 30, 2025 at 5:01 AM

Morning all:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Mark!

Horseshoez · Apr 30, 2025 at 5:10 AM

95SLE said: ↑

Thank You and PM sent.
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Version 5 of my Sourdough Bread Basics sent.

mit88 · Apr 30, 2025 at 5:12 AM

1buzzbait said: ↑

there are however, exceptions.....

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You talking about me again?

1buzzbait · Apr 30, 2025 at 5:38 AM

no sir.....not at all

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