martinimade

I can get a little nutty* in the summer and start all of the projects I've been planning all at the same time. Like, say, that curtain for the front door, which had spent the last five years covered with a ratty polyblend faux-lace monstrosity.

If I were a better photographer, you would see the detail in this blue and white cotton voile print. As it stands, trust me when I say, it's lovely.**

I've also started a biology experiment on the kitchen counter.***

My goal is to make Pollan's bread recipe, the one where he harvest wild yeasts. This is how the starter looked on Day One. 

And on Day Two:

It bubbles! It smells vaguely of beer! Critters are definitely growing in there. Only time will tell. You are on the edge of your seat, aren't you? 

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* I heard the smart ass who just muttered "a little." No bread for you.

** The husband is dubious but willing to give it a chance.

*** Although, really, isn't all cooking and eating a biology experiment?