In 2020, a global trend for home cooking emerged. Thanks to social media, we saw countless stories of people discovering their hidden passion for cooking or finally having the time to explore it. Suddenly, flour became a prized commodity, yeast was hard to find, and homes around the world were filled with the delightful aromas and flavors of freshly baked bread.
Among the various types of bread that gained popularity, sourdough stood out. I wasn’t immune to this trend and began experimenting with my own sourdough loaves. Some of my attempts were magnificent, while others… well, let’s just say I struggled with the patience required for sourdough.
I tend to prefer immediate gratification, and waiting 24 hours felt too long. After several tries, I put it aside but revisited it every Thanksgiving, managing to create some delicious loaves worthy of Instagram posts. However, I hadn’t quite mastered the art of sourdough.
This year, my husband decided to “try his luck” with this culinary delicacy, and I’m glad he did! Since January 2025, he has been baking, and every loaf he makes is perfect. He masters new flavors effortlessly—I should have asked him to take over this craft long ago! I have learned from him that patience is key! Photographed are some of the loaves he has created, and of course, while he bakes sourdough, I still make the occasional French baguette, traditional Colombian cassava bread (Pan de Yuca), or Brazilian cheese bread (Pão de Queijo) in my wood-fired oven!