Ensaimadas and Flo on the Go

I was beginning to exhibit snail behavior, slowing to near-imperceptible movement, curling my face downward, shelling most everything, things I’d like to say, feelings. Thank God I have a day off to sleep in, uncurl, put on my sneakers and leave some silver streaks around the neighborhood. Actually feel the sun on my body. Here […]

Pain Compagnon Au Levain

The French word compagnon is from the Latin cum panis, to signify the person with whom we share bread. We are sharing our bread today with Karl-Peter’s parents Ralph and Marilyn, who arrived at four this morning, having driven straight through the mountains to Minnesota from Seattle for spring break. Such a blessing to have […]

Back to Basics

We are at capacity over here. Bread now lurks on every available counter surface. I’m tired. My wooden spoons are begging for mercy. My blood gluten levels, if they could be drawn, would be screaming. Rather than whip together another sweet, desserty quick bread of the recent variety, my good ole’ sour dough starter (origins […]