Crumb & Soil

A balcony garden, a sourdough starter called Gerald, and notes on both.

Bread
2 November 2026

Gerald turns one

A year of feeding a jar of flour and water. What I learned and what I would do differently.

Tomatoes
19 September 2026

Tomatoes on a north-facing balcony

Spoiler: it is possible, but you need patience and low expectations.

30 July 2026

Three weeknight focaccias

Same dough, three toppings, no stand mixer required.