Tag Archives: baking

Praise the Lard: home rendering lard for baking

Posted on April 4, 2015 by faegood

You know, after two pig roasts and a handful of home butchering experiences, I’m compiling a ridiculous number of recipes that begin “start with a whole pig.” These are, perhaps, difficult to recreate at home for the average reader. However, … Continue reading →

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Connection, and the Matriarchy of Sourdough

Posted on March 3, 2015 by faegood

I have a conflicted relationship with my own generational ties of food and love, and yes…obligation to the women of my family of origin. At the same time, I am blessed to have passionate, strong, supportive ties to the women of my community, my heart’s ancestors and kin, with whom I share meals and comfort and struggle. This is echoed in the little pots of sourdough I’ve sent off with friends, so that a piece of my kitchen and the work of my hands can be shared between us. Continue reading →

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Embracing Imperfection: Sourdough Bread

Posted on March 1, 2015 by faegood

When I sketched out my little list of ‘things to blog about’, sourdough bread was right at the top of the list. You see, I LOVE bread, am an avid baker, and am somewhat anthropomorphically attached to my sourdough starter, … Continue reading →

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