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So....if you get lots of responses to Corrine's offer, I have a brand new Wondermill. Never used and still in the original packaging that I would part with for the same $150! (I unexpectedly acquired a MockMill, so the Wondermill became "redundant!)

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will do, Joe. Already more than one person has inquired, so I expect you'll hear from someone!

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Actually, you need to email me so I can forward names and emails to you.

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I just wanted to thank you for all the times you have responded. 6500 subscribers puts new meaning to that. It sounds overwhelming just thinking about it, and I’m not even doing it. Kudos to you.

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Yes! Wholeheartedly agree with Nancy!

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I am endlessly perusing different Dutch oven options, including the challenger, even though I’ve already made my decisions for my own home set up, so the challenger cast iron alternatives are always very intriguing to me. The golden spike oven roaster, if you take the posted dimensions as external, makes it maybe just a tad slimmer than the challenger pan but quite a bit longer, which may be awesome for baguettes! So intriguing. One reviewer used it for sourdough and had some good tips.

Andrew - I enthusiastically support the new dedicated monthly spot for additional useful links and general learning in this journey of baking and bread making, and also for the opportunity to share with others and you our bake photos.

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send them in!

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Enjoyed watching the Sourdough Lifestyle Class recording. Breaking it up into half hour review sessions helps reinforce all there is to learn. There is such authenticity to the approach, without the theatrics of food television. It actually feels as though we are in a physical classroom setting. In your classroom home kitchen, what brand/style of oven do you prefer?

Also appreciate all the questions and answers. Looking forward to the new recipe as I am waiting to use a new bag of spelt flour purchased just for this purpose.

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Second this question. We're building a home and are interested in makes/models of ovens. Thanks!

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I have an ANCIENT Five Star oven, which works quite well given its age, but is small, especially given it is a 36-inch wide unit. If/when I upgrade, I'll share thoughts here, but I have been eyeing a BlueStar, which many people love. Right now they don't have a dual-fuel option (supposedly they will later this year), something I recommend/require because gas ovens do not retain steam very well at all.

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Thank you so much Andrew!

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I'm so honoured that this wintry, pallid pie made the inaugural post! Thank you. (But it was actually on your al taglio dough ;-)

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d'oh! Will edit it, I wondered!

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I've been wondering if you posted the Sourdough Lifestyle class recording and if you could point me to it. I need help with the basics of sourdough baking! Thank you!

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Not yet, but I will do so soon and mention it in a newsletter (if you want to check, you'll be able to find it on this page: https://tinyurl.com/wordloafvideos)

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