Comments on: Facts About Me http://www.wildyeastblog.com/2008/03/06/random-facts-meme/ Notes from my kitchen, in which I bake bread and raise a few other matters Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:21:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: gerry http://www.wildyeastblog.com/2008/03/06/random-facts-meme/#comment-3152 gerry Mon, 21 Apr 2008 19:15:57 +0000 http://www.wildyeastblog.com/2008/03/06/random-facts-meme/#comment-3152 Thank you for your reply Susan. I will continue to try a new sourdough starter.I feel a little more confident now! Sorry about the delay in replying to your response. Thank you for your reply Susan. I will continue to try a new sourdough starter.I feel a little more confident now! Sorry about the delay in replying to your response.

]]> By: Susan http://www.wildyeastblog.com/2008/03/06/random-facts-meme/#comment-3120 Susan Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:57:44 +0000 http://www.wildyeastblog.com/2008/03/06/random-facts-meme/#comment-3120 Gerry, if a starter has funky colors growing in it (orange, green, etc.) I'd probably chuck it. A 3-day-old starter is not yet stable and may not smell too good, as the undesirable bacteria may not yet have been conquered by the ones you want; if it's bubbling and increasing in volume I'd probably stick with it a few more days and see what happens. Sorry I can't really advise you about the clay as I am not a potter and my husband doesn't do this any more either. I would guess that high temps would not be a problem but I'd want to make sure they clay and any substances used in the firing are food safe (no lead, etc.). Gerry, if a starter has funky colors growing in it (orange, green, etc.) I’d probably chuck it. A 3-day-old starter is not yet stable and may not smell too good, as the undesirable bacteria may not yet have been conquered by the ones you want; if it’s bubbling and increasing in volume I’d probably stick with it a few more days and see what happens. Sorry I can’t really advise you about the clay as I am not a potter and my husband doesn’t do this any more either. I would guess that high temps would not be a problem but I’d want to make sure they clay and any substances used in the firing are food safe (no lead, etc.).

]]> By: gerry http://www.wildyeastblog.com/2008/03/06/random-facts-meme/#comment-3118 gerry Sun, 13 Apr 2008 23:08:33 +0000 http://www.wildyeastblog.com/2008/03/06/random-facts-meme/#comment-3118 Your dog distinctly reminds me of Sir Winston Churchill.I dont Know why.I used to have a Collie Kelpie cross,white with a brown ear.He was very affectionate and intelligent, I miss him. I have lost the crossword addiction since baking bread(simple yeast pumpkin and sunflower dough).I pay attention to the rising as it seems to be the most important part.I tried making a sourdough but after 3 days i chucked it out because i was'nt sure if it was still fresh(we had some very hot weather in Australia at the time and it may have gone above the required temp.How can you tell if it has gone bad? I have some raku clay and I was wondering if I could make a simple unglazed baking tray do you think the bread would still be edible and would the tray survive the high temperatures needed. Your dog distinctly reminds me of Sir Winston Churchill.I dont Know why.I used to have a Collie Kelpie cross,white with a brown ear.He was very affectionate and intelligent, I miss him. I have lost the crossword addiction since baking bread(simple yeast pumpkin and sunflower dough).I pay attention to the rising as it seems to be the most important part.I tried making a sourdough but after 3 days i chucked it out because i was’nt sure if it was still fresh(we had some very hot weather in Australia at the time and it may have gone above the required temp.How can you tell if it has gone bad? I have some raku clay and I was wondering if I could make a simple unglazed baking tray do you think the bread would still be edible and would the tray survive the high temperatures needed.

]]> By: kellypea http://www.wildyeastblog.com/2008/03/06/random-facts-meme/#comment-2854 kellypea Tue, 11 Mar 2008 01:31:44 +0000 http://www.wildyeastblog.com/2008/03/06/random-facts-meme/#comment-2854 A math major...Jeez. My hunkster eats numbers at every meal. But the crossword, too? You're quite the renaissance woman, huh? Nice list. Cute doggo, too! A math major…Jeez. My hunkster eats numbers at every meal. But the crossword, too? You’re quite the renaissance woman, huh? Nice list. Cute doggo, too!

]]> By: Shandy http://www.wildyeastblog.com/2008/03/06/random-facts-meme/#comment-2850 Shandy Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:21:50 +0000 http://www.wildyeastblog.com/2008/03/06/random-facts-meme/#comment-2850 Your dog is adorable, and I enjoy peanut butter, banana and Miracle whip sandwiches. Miracle Whip only goes on the banana side, not the peanut butter side =). Your Raku pottery is absolutely beautiful! I have just started baking bread and your bread photos are stunning! Your dog is adorable, and I enjoy peanut butter, banana and Miracle whip sandwiches. Miracle Whip only goes on the banana side, not the peanut butter side =). Your Raku pottery is absolutely beautiful! I have just started baking bread and your bread photos are stunning!

]]> By: Susan http://www.wildyeastblog.com/2008/03/06/random-facts-meme/#comment-2838 Susan Sat, 08 Mar 2008 17:53:28 +0000 http://www.wildyeastblog.com/2008/03/06/random-facts-meme/#comment-2838 Laura, I'm going to be posting a tutorial on baker's percentage soon, because it doesn't need to be scary. Mom, maybe, but my kids like them. Are you sure I'm really yours? Jessica, thanks! She has a very sweet personality too. Norma, that is very cool! Now I'm going to keep an eye out for your byline on the puzzles. Tanna, I guess that piece of math is more like "lazy math" but it works for me. Curt, I'm sorry your best dog is no longer with you. #5 may be frightening, but not as frightening as <a href="http://www.seriouseats.com/required_eating/2008/03/pickle-sickle-anyone.html" rel="nofollow">this</a>. Laura, I’m going to be posting a tutorial on baker’s percentage soon, because it doesn’t need to be scary.

Mom, maybe, but my kids like them. Are you sure I’m really yours?

Jessica, thanks! She has a very sweet personality too.

Norma, that is very cool! Now I’m going to keep an eye out for your byline on the puzzles.

Tanna, I guess that piece of math is more like “lazy math” but it works for me.

Curt, I’m sorry your best dog is no longer with you. #5 may be frightening, but not as frightening as this.

]]> By: Curt http://www.wildyeastblog.com/2008/03/06/random-facts-meme/#comment-2833 Curt Fri, 07 Mar 2008 21:20:41 +0000 http://www.wildyeastblog.com/2008/03/06/random-facts-meme/#comment-2833 I can't argue with #1 now... The Best Dog In The World lived here until about a year and a half ago. :) #5 is just frightening! I can’t argue with #1 now… The Best Dog In The World lived here until about a year and a half ago. :)

#5 is just frightening!

]]> By: MyKitchenInHalfCups http://www.wildyeastblog.com/2008/03/06/random-facts-meme/#comment-2831 MyKitchenInHalfCups Fri, 07 Mar 2008 16:45:20 +0000 http://www.wildyeastblog.com/2008/03/06/random-facts-meme/#comment-2831 I'm sure only higher math would allow 5+7 to equal 7 but I do understand that piece of math. Yes, I envy your ability to understand all the baking formulas! And, I'm sure I like your mom! I’m sure only higher math would allow 5+7 to equal 7 but I do understand that piece of math. Yes, I envy your ability to understand all the baking formulas! And, I’m sure I like your mom!

]]> By: norma http://www.wildyeastblog.com/2008/03/06/random-facts-meme/#comment-2830 norma Fri, 07 Mar 2008 16:03:08 +0000 http://www.wildyeastblog.com/2008/03/06/random-facts-meme/#comment-2830 Can't resist: I construct crossword puzzles...so...you have solved a few of mine, including a Sunday. But the fact is I actually prefer baking bread. Today is my first try at your baked doughnuts! Can’t resist: I construct crossword puzzles…so…you have solved a few of mine, including a Sunday. But the fact is I actually prefer baking bread. Today is my first try at your baked doughnuts!

]]> By: Laura http://www.wildyeastblog.com/2008/03/06/random-facts-meme/#comment-2828 Laura Fri, 07 Mar 2008 04:55:28 +0000 http://www.wildyeastblog.com/2008/03/06/random-facts-meme/#comment-2828 LOL! The comment from your mom is priceless! LOL! The comment from your mom is priceless!

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