KampKrug

nice trip into seattle with ang today – we bought a few silly things for the boys to surprise them when they get home.

i improved some things with this batch: better shaping, more salt (to improve gluten formation), not as much water (better shape), a poolish (a starter that fermented overnight to add some tang), better slashing technique (to create wider flares and accommodate good oven spring) and a hotter oven (500 deg F) to create that rapid [...]

[photopress:after_proofing__2_.JPG,thumb,thumb]    [photopress:IMGP6596__2_.JPG,thumb,thumb] my artisan bread skills have been slowly improving over the last year, and i really enjoy using my wild yeast sourdough starter to make focaccias, baguettes, ciabattas…yesterday i had the opportunity to visit a “real” artisan baker about 30 min away in Port Hadlock.

playing in the water video [photopress:IMGP6582.JPG,thumb,thumb] tired little hiker had such a great time playing in the water on this hike! thanks to ang, the pictures tell the story he hiked pretty far on the steep trail back up. with his little hiking boots on, he’s really stable outside. he hikes, then hitches a ride [...]

sam’s weekend video (17MB) [photopress:snow_romping.jpg,thumb,thumb] it was GORGEOUS here this weekend! it was about 70 yesterday and felt like 80 today, no clouds…so we had a little wanderlust and went up to Hurricane Ridge for some snow play yesterday then out to Ft. Flagler today to check out the camping options. Great views of the [...]