A sourdough starter is incredibly resilient, but it does require regular care. This is why so many people name their starters – they truly feel like a member of the family! However, sometimes life gets in the way and taking care of a sourdough starter is the least of your concerns. Often, a weird smelling […]
How to Use and Maintain Your Active Sourdough Starter: A Step-By-Step Guide
(Last updated 2/7/25) Welcome! I am so excited to help you get started on your sourdough journey. This online guide follows the printed instructions you received with your starter, with some extra info and photos added. If you have any questions during the process, or have suggestions for things I should add or make more […]
Our Favorite Sourdough Bread Recipe
Step #1: Mix Starter and Water Add the following ingredients to a large bowl: Stir together till combined. Step #2: Mix In Flour and Salt Add to the bowl: Combine the ingredients together with your hands or a spoon until you can’t see any dry spots of flour. The dough will feel dry, rough and […]
15 Delicious Ways to Use Blazin’ Throne Pepper Jelly
If you’ve ever tasted the unique sweet and spicy combination of pepper jelly, you know how versatile and flavor-packed it can be. Whether you’re serving it up as an easy appetizer or getting creative with your meals, pepper jelly adds an irresistible burst of flavor. Here are 15 simple and delicious ways to use Blazin’ […]
Our 2024 Summer Vegetable Garden in Zone 7a
This year, we went all out with our Summer garden. Our backyard is pretty small, so we made the most of the space by planting along the fence line and using raised beds. In addition to herbs, green beans, sugar snap peas, and cucumbers, we grew 8 varieties of tomatoes and 18 varieties of peppers. […]