By Nathaniel Promer
It’s been five years since the honeymoon. She blew up on the New York Times and now feels like she's struggling to stay relevant. You just want to help her through it. I get it. I’ve been there too.
Sourdough starters are hard to make, and even harder to maintain. You need to keep her fed, and you know how pricey that gets. Sourdough has the tendency to fall out of love with you. Some days she’s cold; others, warm. With Valentine's Day right around the corner, I’d like to share the tactics I’ve used to rekindle my sourdough flame.
A vacation with the Mrs. is an often sought after resource for those of us with more bread.
Another great way is to immerse yourself in her culture. Starters are big on their culture, and they’ll let you know it. I once dated a spelt-based starter. Personally, not for me. All cultures have their unique flavors that come with, and exploring your starter’s culture is core.
Sometimes the best Valentine's Day is one spent at home just baking. Working raw can get pretty yeasty, so remember to always wear mitts to avoid putting unwanted buns in the oven.
Fancy chocolate is obviously the only real way to show anyone you love them. Sourdough starters know this. Don’t play with them.
As I’m sure you know, sourdough starters can be early risers, so try to make breakfast before they wake up.
A nice valentine’s day kneading can really develop the gluten. You can stretch your relationship to new windows and new heights.
A sonnet is a surefire way to cook up some romance. I don’t know how to write one, but here is a tiny haiku that I won’t mind if you borrow:
Motherdough is good,
But the title that suits you
Best is Mommy dough.
If all else fails, don’t be embarrassed. Time is what makes the sourdough tasty. The greatest victories have no battles.
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