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Next Step - more rocks

Since that last attempt to work on my oven went so poorly, I put things off awhile, and then I asked for help. A friend with an SUV kindly drove me to and fr...

Tangzhong Buttermilk Sourdough Bread

Hi, I am rescuing this recipe from the depths of a comment section: (beware, there may be audio ads) Tanzhong roux 1/2 cup (120g) water (for Tanzhong roux) ...

Perfect is the Enemy of Started

We could blame the lack of progress on my outdoor oven on the seasons - sure I haven't been out there in the mud while it rains constantly for 3 months and i...

Visit to a Jewelry Workshop

I recently got to spend some quality time being underfoot at Mimosa Handcrafted. It was during the Christmas rush, so I tried not to interrogate them too muc...

Starting My Art Grant: Proposal

I work at Big Cartel and we have one amazing perk that I've never seen anything quite like: the Art Grant. Combined with a more than generous vacation policy...