One of the rather depressing things about being an adult is you almost know what to expect in the mailbox because nine times out of ten, you are the one that ordered (or they are bills of course, something that nobody orders). The days of "Christmas Surprise" are very few and far between.
So imagine my surprise when, on Saturday, there was an unknown book-shaped box in my mailbox.
Tearing open, I found the above volume: Sourdough without Fail: 100% Whole Grain Bread, Pizzas, and Pastries for any Kitchen by Kate Downham.
I have mentioned the site Permies here before, a great user group which is pretty much focused on all things Permaculture and Homesteading (if you are someone that has to "belong" to a group online, this is not a bad one). Kate, who lives in Tasmania, Australia with her family (including 8 children) has written a number of books. I had backed her last book, Natural Small Batch Cheesemaking through Kickstarter and was quite impressed with her work. Thus, when the opportunity came to support another of her books, I happily jumped in.
I always order the physical copies of the books if I can get them (I am just not as good at reading on-line) - and, of course, there is always a delay in receiving them from the time that the Kickstarter is backed. Thus, I had completely forgotten this was coming.
What a delight to still be able to be genuinely surprised at a mail delivery. I look forward to taking a crack at sourdough.
You got yours! I am really looking forward to getting mine, although like you, it's been out of mind knowing it would be awhile. Her summers are similar to mine and they live off-grid, so I think her book will be really helpful. Her cheese book certainly was.
ReplyDeleteLeigh, I genuinely forgot about this coming.
DeleteI had not thought about the climates being similar, but you are completely correct. It would have a lot of applicability.
We have several sour dough books already since my wife began her experiment with it several years ago. We've been eating fresh sourdough breads from "Doughneisha" as we refer to our starter, ever since.
ReplyDeleteEd, my problem is that I really like bread and especially sourdough. This is going to go very well or not well at all - or maybe both.
DeleteGetting something in the mail you've forgotten is coming is always fun. I look forward to reading about your sourdough adventures, TB. :)
ReplyDeleteBecki, if it is like my dairy adventures, hijinks will likely ensue.
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