It’s an exciting time of year! College students are returning to campus, the garden is bountiful, school is starting up again – life is teeming at every turn. Sometimes, in the midst of so much – even so much good – I can feel overwhelmed. Some days, it’s being overwhelmed with gratitude; other days, life just feels like a lot. Baking has for a long time been a good antidote to stress. I think the physical nature of the work has a way of calming my spirit. I often think about how we as created beings were made to create, how the simple act of making something, especially something beautiful, has such a profound effect.
As summer draws to its close, I’m making one last round of sourdough burger buns. Many of you grilling enthusiasts will fire up the grill all winter long, but ours gets tucked away sometime in the fall until the weather warms up again. We were all craving burgers last week so I made a big batch of buns and we enjoyed them alongside sweet corn and garden beans. Good summer eating!
New this week is the semester subscription. With it comes 13 weeks of baked goods – either sourdough loaves or the bake of the week – all matched up with the academic calendar at Hillsdale College. Looking for a gift for a new student? A way to make sure healthy carbs are available every week? Or a treat for a son or daughter – or for yourself?! Semester subscriptions are open in a limited quantity now through September 1st or until sold out. I will also have regular monthly subscriptions as usual, starting Friday, August 29th. The August baking lineup is looking great, so watch for that email next week!
Sourdough house loaves with freshly milled whole grains are always available and make for easy dinners at my house. It’s the bread that most people think of when they think of sourdough – crusty on the outside, tender on the inside. My loaves have a gentle sour tang, more of a depth than a tartness, if that makes sense. If you haven’t tried it yet, it’s always a good time to start! These loaves are also now available sliced.