Field Notes

Short notes on bread, bikes, books and whatever else is on the bench this week.

Rye starter, round three

Switched to a stiffer starter at 60% hydration and the sourness finally settled down. Notes on feeding times, flour and the one loaf that did not survive the oven.

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Getting the commuter ready for winter

New chain, studded tyres on the front only, and a fender that no longer rattles. Total cost and what I would skip next time.

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What I read in September

Two novels, one book about maps and a short history of the pencil. One of them was much better than its cover.

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