My Kitchen Clatter

01/31/2026

Early morning sourdough baking session before teaching a class at today.

10/22/2025

It’s a good bread day around here!

10/22/2025

I am teaching a Sourdough Discard class tomorrow, Thursday, Oct 23 6-8 pm at Stevenson High School. Five spots remain! We will be baking crackers, waffles, biscuits, cookies, and cornbread during class - it’s going to be a fun one!

Discover creative and delicious ways to use sourdough discard in this hands-on baking class. Learn to make everything from savory crackers to fluffy pancakes or waffles while reducing waste and maximizing flavor. Perfect for home bakers looking to get more from their sourdough starter! Note that thi...

10/13/2025

I'm excited to share that I'll be teaching a couple classes this winter with Ethereal Confections in Woodstock. Check us out!

09/14/2025

An apple pancake is one of my favorite fall breakfast recipes. Today, I made it with plums. Recipe is in the comments.

09/13/2025

From plum tree and bee hive to jar. 🐝

09/01/2025

My favorite stove.

05/04/2025

Very pleased with how this chocolate sourdough turned out. This bake is even more satisfying because I won’t miss paying $15 at the farmers market for this bread.

05/02/2025

One of my Sourdough students gave me a baking tip last night - I’m alway learning along with them!

03/09/2025

Join me and learn to make homemade Honey Raisin Bread next week! Wednesday, March 19 at 6:00 pm in Lincolnshire . Link is in comments.

12/19/2024

I’ll be teaching a jam tomorrow night in Vernon Hills. Call the library if you’d like to save a spot. You do not have to have a library card to attend!

12/15/2024

Playing with my bread braids before tomorrow’s Sugared Cardamom Braid class at Stevenson High School.