Flour is always 100% Baking is about percentages. One loaf? Three loaves? A dozen loaves? Most recipes can be adjusted in regard to the amounts of ingredients and their final…
Firm rubber band ball We do not knead high-hydration dough. Kneading is a technique proper for low hydration, no gluten doughs. Whole wheat sourdough bread, on the other hand, is…
This visual format lets you explore baking artisan sourdough loaves at your own pace by tapping through screens or swiping from one screen of content to the next. Artisan Bread…
NutriMill Artiste Stand Mixer I bought a NutriMill Artiste stand mixer and am considering not only incorporating the flour, water, salt, and levain but subsequently kneading the dough after autolyse…
For me, baking bread is a civilized ritual. Why do I dare say this? I have been reading Eric Berne's fabulous little bestseller from 1964 entitled Games People Play and…
Whole Grains Are Healthier Whole grains matter. “Whole grains contain all three parts of the kernel,” says the Whole Grains Council. “Refining normally removes the bran and the germ, leaving only the endosperm. Without…
In the world of bread baking, sourdough holds a special place. The unique flavor, chewy texture, and rustic appeal of sourdough bread have made it a beloved staple for many.…
Linen bag for bread storage. For bread made without preservatives, my whole wheat sourdough bread will last surprisingly well − for days if it lasts that long. The bread is…
Grams or Fluid Counces? Fahrenheit or Celsius? I wish the US would adopt the European metric system sooner than later. But who cares? In the meantime, please help yourself with…
Sourdough starters/cultures will have their own unique scent that’s either sweet and yeasty, or sour depending on the type of feeding schedule and ratio, etc. Something smelly tastes good When…
The term ‘sourdough’ doesn't necessarily refer to flavor, but refers to the process of souring or fermenting bread dough. Sourdough bread basket Whether one prefers a tangy flavor to sourdough…
The calculator below helps to approximately calculate the optimal temperature of the mixing water. The easiest way to meet the desired dough temperature of about 75° F to 78° F…
I maintain a culture of flour, water, and microbes to generate the levain, an offspring so to speak, for mixing in with the main dough. It is a bit of…
Whole grains are good for us — we all know that. But did you know that there is a red and a white wheat variety? Red Or White Wheat White…
Harriet was a prolific artist. Her students and friends will surely know. The following is a diminutive display of some of her art.
By the end of June 2023, I managed to follow recipes several times to bake two boules of 75% whole wheat sourdough bread each time. Overall, the baking experiment went…
What Mixing Bowls or Tubs? Cambro round tub I went to a local restaurant supply store and bought round, see-through Cambro tubs (3) with lids in 12 quarts, 6 quarts,…
What Flour? Research by America's Test Kitchen revealed that hard red wheat produces stronger gluten networks and is, therefore, a good choice for sourdough-leavened baked goods like bread. I will…
We still have a large collection of Harriet's drawings and prints which we offer for sale. Harriet was into erotic art, so these pieces are not for the faint of…
In early June 2023, I started to make and bake my own 75% whole-wheat sourdough bread − that is, I baked two boules. To my surprise, the 'experiment' went pretty…
Evoking deep feelings of passion and yearning, this weathered terracotta sculpture with its floral pastel colors would look good in anyone's backyard. Praying Man, year unknown, glazed terracotta, 19" tall…
Muscovy Ducks with Snake, 2008, terracotta, 12 inches by 11 inches by 5 inches. The Muscovy duck (Cairina moschata) is a large duck native to Mexico, Central, and South America.…
This unfinished portrait is by one of Harriet's students, Jess Clarke. Unfinished Head, 2018, marble, 10 inches.
Someone said that the life of the dead is placed in the memory of the living. Face of Death, 1965, marble, 20 inches x 12 inches x 7 inches.
Dante encountered mystical beings like this demon during his journey through the three realms of the afterworld. Sadistic Demon, 1988, glazed terracotta, 13 inches. Price: sold.
Ruth St. Denis was an American modern dance pioneer, introducing eastern ideas into the art. She was the co-founder of the American Denishawn School of Dance and the teacher of…
Louis Pasteur was a French biologist, microbiologist and chemist renowned for his discoveries of the principles of vaccination, microbial fermentation and pasteurization. The bronze was commissioned and is on display…
Few things in this world are unchanging, but the mother-child relationship is perhaps one of them. True love is found in a mother tending her child. Let's celebrate life. Mother…
“As an artist, I try to move out of the society that would protect me, into the dark forest, into the world of fire, of original experience. I believe that…
Angels have been observing humankind for a long time. Some may have come to wonder. Grieving Angel, 1988, terracotta, 16 inches, bronzed and patinated. Ask: could be cast from a…
This figure was originally dedicated to the Fallen of Operation Desert Storm (the Iraq War). Falling Fire, 1992, glazed terracotta, 5 ft. wide and it's heavy, mounts on wall.It can…
Whoa, are you over 21? Look away if you are not. Otherwise, get these candle holders as they will lighten up passions for sure. Erotic Candlesticks, 2016, resin, bronzed and…
This portrait head was commissioned by Min Shu and hangs in her home in San Francisco, CA. Portrait, 1994, bronze, natural patina, 14 inches x 20 inches x 3 inches.…
The magnificent eagle lifts Dante, engulfed in flames, out of Inferno. It all happened in Dante's dream. But this bronze sculpture is real and could well become the anchor of…
Child-like in expression, yet seemingly in the know of certain secrets, the little angel cautions us to be wise. This adorable little sculpture surely would make anyone's home a sacred…
Hangs on the wall. Lion Mask, 1990, terracotta, painted, 24 inches. Has a few visible cracks from being broken once and mended by the artist.