Jorpblog

This is what my old boots look like after a day of caving. The winter sun was streaming in through our back porch and it really enhanced the color.

I used to wear these boots every day, summer and winter. Now, with no treads left and holes that go completely through the soles, I think it’s finally time to retire them. Unless I can’t find a good pair before the next caving trip, that is…

I tried the Simple Crusty Bread recipe a 2nd time and it came out much better. All I did was bake it inside a cast iron pot–like the Sullivan St. Bakery recipe–and that made all the difference.

Baking inside a lidded pot keeps the moisture from evaporating, and that gives it it’s characteristic crustiness. It beats spraying with a water bottle or putting a pan of water on the bottom rack.

WIth that minor modification, I’d say it’s a can’t miss recipe for a nice small loaf.