sha1sum

Detmolder 3-Stage 80% Rye Sourdough

Day 1

12:00 — Freshening Build

Combine:

• 5g 120% hydration rye starter
• 12ml water

Disperse evenly, then add:

sha1sum

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp. duck fat
• 12 oz. salt pork, one or two chunks
• 1 whole duck (~5 lbs.) + 4 duck breasts
• 1 lb. pork shoulder, cubed 3/4"
• 2 lbs. garlicky fresh pork sausage (kielbasa), cut into chunks
• 1.5 lbs. dried cannelini beans, soaked in saltwater overnight
• 8 oz. crushed tomatoes
• 6 fresh thyme sprigs

sha1sum

Books are ordered by author rather than my personal ratings. It's too hard to order these books by rating. The stand-out books are all terrific.

indicates a book that I added on the last round of edits, not necessarily a new release.

Stand-out Books

| Title | Author | My Thoughts on this Book

sha1sum

A Gentle Introduction to Expressive Writing

What Is Expressive Writing?

Expressive Writing is a structured journaling practice focused not on recounting events but on diving headfirst into your deepest thoughts and feelings about emotionally significant experiences. It's not about grammar or coherence—it’s about honesty. The goal isn't to sound good; it's to feel better.

How to Do Expressive Writing

I remember the first time I tried it. I sat in front of a blank page with the vague notion that something profound was supposed to happen. What actually happened was a lot of scribbling, some uncomfortable truths, and—oddly—a sense of lightness I didn’t expect. Here's how you can start.