It’s Sourdough Month here at Twice as Tasty. I’ve teamed up with other fermenters to share sourdough starter, scoby, kefir grains, and more. Join the Sharing fermented starters Facebook group to share or request sourdough starter. If you are not a Facebook user, request some of my personal sourdough starter using this form by January 31, 2026.

This month’s Twice as Tasty workshops bring me into your kitchen to teach you and your friends how to bake with and care for sourdough starter. I teach these as fun, in-person, hands-on classes and send each participant home with an active jar of my personal sourdough starter. Learn more and schedule a workshop here.

Twice as Tasty Sourdough Workshop

Get a new original recipe each week in my Twice as Tasty column for the Flathead Beacon, plus bonus tips and tricks here on the blog. Check out the latest:

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The Complete Guide to Pickling by Julie Laing

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