Living in Carlsbad has some definite disadvantages. With very few choices in shopping, we have limited access to things we enjoy eating. Of course, if you like Mexican food, this isn't a bad place to live. Unfortunately, I'm not big on Mexican food!
We bought a ham for Christmas, and went shopping for a simple rye bread. I really wanted a ham sandwich on rye. Sadly, the one John bought didn't taste anything like rye bread to me! :-( I mentioned this issue to a friend who offered me some sour dough starter. The starter supposedly is rather old stock, which sounded intriguing!
Now, I have not made bread (other than banana bread) in many years. If fact, I can't remember the last time I made bread. But with the internet, it wasn't that difficult to find a recipe. John and I followed the directions to 'feed' the starter. In a few days, we had happy starter, and John made a rather tasty sour dough bread!
We have a nice stock now of starter, and the basic knowledge of how it's done. We look forward to making more bread in the weeks to come.
Hope you're all keeping warm and having a great new year.
Love,
Val & John
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