Update: My sourdough starter finally died and I'm relieved

I mean, I spent months babying that thing, feeding it flour and water like clockwork. Idk, maybe it's just me but the whole sourdough craze feels like a huge time sink. I'd wake up early to check if it bubbled, only to have my bread turn out dense and sad. The waiting game for it to proof took forever, and I missed so many breakfasts because it wasn't ready. People act like it's this magical process, but honestly, store-bought yeast gets the job done in a fraction of the time. After all that effort, seeing it mold over was almost a blessing. I'm done with pretending that slow fermentation equals better flavor when my quick rolls taste just as good. So yeah, no more sourdough for me.

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nelson.max7mo ago

Did you also toss yours out and feel instantly relieved like I did?

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stellac977mo ago

My friend Jamie finally got rid of her old couch last week. It was huge and took up half her living room for years. She said the moment it was gone, she could breathe easier in her own space. Reading your post, @nelson.max, made me remember how happy she was. It was like a weight lifted, and she even rearranged the whole room after. That kind of relief is real when you let go of stuff that's just in the way.

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susan767mo ago

My old chair felt the same way, total freedom.

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