David Tamarkin

And I think some of that, you don't get the same level of that, of course, as a home baker or as an occasional home baker. But I think the spirit of that is getting up and trying again. And just temporary art is perfect for that. I love that. So thank you, Amber. Okay, Amber, where can people find you if they wanted more of your wisdom on bread?

And I think some of that, you don't get the same level of that, of course, as a home baker or as an occasional home baker. But I think the spirit of that is getting up and trying again. And just temporary art is perfect for that. I love that. So thank you, Amber. Okay, Amber, where can people find you if they wanted more of your wisdom on bread?

I'm obsessed with that class. It's such a great class. And if anybody wants to learn more, we'll have a link in our show notes. As you know, Amber, people have so many questions about sourdough. It's not just me. And so while you've done a great job answering my questions, I wonder if you'd stick around to help us answer some listener questions.

I'm obsessed with that class. It's such a great class. And if anybody wants to learn more, we'll have a link in our show notes. As you know, Amber, people have so many questions about sourdough. It's not just me. And so while you've done a great job answering my questions, I wonder if you'd stick around to help us answer some listener questions.

I love that thing. It's like a little electric blanket for your sourdough starter. You put it on it and it's like the perfect temperature to make it rise and get all bubbly. And you can put your breads on it too. And it makes your breads rise easily. I'm trying it with my wallet to see if I put my wallet on it. It makes like my 401k rise or something or whatever.

I love that thing. It's like a little electric blanket for your sourdough starter. You put it on it and it's like the perfect temperature to make it rise and get all bubbly. And you can put your breads on it too. And it makes your breads rise easily. I'm trying it with my wallet to see if I put my wallet on it. It makes like my 401k rise or something or whatever.

It's a great book.

It's a great book.

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This really resonates for me because I feel like when I get too fragile, too sensitive, I just collapse.

This really resonates for me because I feel like when I get too fragile, too sensitive, I just collapse.

That's a great analogy. And that is, I think, where people like me get a little tripped up is because to your point, yes, you can make a loaf of bread, a successful loaf of bread with a starter that's been maintained moderately well. But the difference between a loaf of bread that's been made with sourdough that's been maintained very well is palpable. It's noticeable.

That's a great analogy. And that is, I think, where people like me get a little tripped up is because to your point, yes, you can make a loaf of bread, a successful loaf of bread with a starter that's been maintained moderately well. But the difference between a loaf of bread that's been made with sourdough that's been maintained very well is palpable. It's noticeable.

So don't be like me, people. Feed your sourdough. Feed Fernando on a regular basis. To step back, what does a regular basis look like? Amber, if they're keeping Fernando in the fridge, how often should they be feeding him to keep it at peak?

So don't be like me, people. Feed your sourdough. Feed Fernando on a regular basis. To step back, what does a regular basis look like? Amber, if they're keeping Fernando in the fridge, how often should they be feeding him to keep it at peak?

Take him out of the fridge, feed Fernando once, and then 12 or so hours later, feed him again. And then maybe even one more time before you start baking. Anyway, I think we can move on. I think... I think we've kept Fernando. We've taken him off of life support. Who's next? I think we have one more question.

Take him out of the fridge, feed Fernando once, and then 12 or so hours later, feed him again. And then maybe even one more time before you start baking. Anyway, I think we can move on. I think... I think we've kept Fernando. We've taken him off of life support. Who's next? I think we have one more question.

I'm saying just move on from romance.

I'm saying just move on from romance.