I hope everyone is doing well!! Quick question! Last weekend my elderly neighbor asked me to help her move. Her originally plans fell through. We worked last Sunday, Thursday night and Friday and then this weekend. She only moved to a one floor apartment a coupon miles away. So that was good. Here is where my question comes. Saturday I was able to stop in and out to make dough. But I never had a chance to bake it. I am hoping to get home early enough tomorrow to bake it. Has anyone gone this long? And now I have more catching up to do!! I still have two bread scores to request. And one is going to be interesting! It is one where I pushed the bulk fermentation! So I thought it was going to be perfect. But after seeing it, underproofed! So I compared my notes! Guess who forgot to pay attention to temperature!! Me! I hope to send those soon!

I've been wanting to start this for a while, and the time feels right. With so many talented bakers in this group, it is important that we get to hear from each of you. So we will soon kick off Bread Talks, our community’s series of intimate, kitchen-table conversations. These sessions are designed to be approachable, human, and inspiring. We aren't looking for academic lectures; we’re looking for you—your story, your favorites, and that one technique you’ve mastered. It doesn't matter if you've been baking sourdough for years or you are still early in your journey. Hearing your story in your words will be a valuable gift that all of us will benefit from. Please reach out if you'd like to step up and be one of our first presenters. I'll schedule these around your availability with, ideally, a week's notice. And, yes, being a Bread Talks presenter counts towards the Sourdough Master certification! So if that is something you are pursuing, now is a great time to check that off the list. Check out the attached presenter guide for a rough outline, and reach out if you have questions. Remember, you are a sourdough baker and, therefore, you can do this!

Work got in way I’m doing a 4 day cold ferment this is day 1 and 2. Will it work ?

To all the dads and dads to be, the ones who took the role of being a dad, the ones who stepped up to be a dad, may your day be filled with love, laughter and memories to fill a lifetime.

You know the drill - weekly loaf! Lol