I am mouthwatering right now. I tried baking bread last week and it turned awful. It was hard rock and i am pretty sure i could break a wall with it. This is so helpful thank you <333
Linda, this was absolutely delicious to read — both as a story and as a philosophy.
I swear, only someone who’s lived half their life on the water could turn a Graniteware pot, a boatyard in Mexico, and the burial-at-sea of a sourdough starter into a full-blown hero’s journey. Donnie’s saga had me laughing — and honestly? Relieved. Sourdough on a boat feels like keeping a moody Victorian child alive.
Your no-knead method is genius, especially the loaf pans + bulldog clips trick. I love how you’ve adapted old-world rituals into something that fits the rhythm of life aboard Duende — practical, forgiving, joyful. It’s the same energy Nigel and I chase in slow travel: finding systems that hold up no matter where you are.
Thank you for sharing this — and for making me want to bake bread... Nigel will be thrilled!
Is there somewhere I can see a full tour of the boat? I'd love to see the entire layout.
Love home made bread!! Thanks for the Sourdough starter you brought to Mal, we've been enjoying fresh bread ever since
It's so wonderful that Donnie lives on through Sunny at the Jackson household. It makes my heart glad. 💙💙💙💙
I was a G for G until celiac came looking for me so I understand. I'll try it and let you know ...thanks for the recipe.
I wonder if it would work with gluten-free flour?
Not sure Professor, I'm a glutton for gluten, so have no experience with gluten free baking.
I am mouthwatering right now. I tried baking bread last week and it turned awful. It was hard rock and i am pretty sure i could break a wall with it. This is so helpful thank you <333
Linda, this was absolutely delicious to read — both as a story and as a philosophy.
I swear, only someone who’s lived half their life on the water could turn a Graniteware pot, a boatyard in Mexico, and the burial-at-sea of a sourdough starter into a full-blown hero’s journey. Donnie’s saga had me laughing — and honestly? Relieved. Sourdough on a boat feels like keeping a moody Victorian child alive.
Your no-knead method is genius, especially the loaf pans + bulldog clips trick. I love how you’ve adapted old-world rituals into something that fits the rhythm of life aboard Duende — practical, forgiving, joyful. It’s the same energy Nigel and I chase in slow travel: finding systems that hold up no matter where you are.
Thank you for sharing this — and for making me want to bake bread... Nigel will be thrilled!
💛 Kelly
Aww, thanks Kelly. I love that you loved it.
Donnie was a pain, and I love the comparison to a moody Victorian child. All pale and pasty.
The no-knead is a winner, and yes, the bulldog clips on the loaf pan were a stroke of genius.
I do hope you try it, and that the Duke loves it. Please send pics. I'm starting a gallery of crew bread portraits.
Note - The one you call Nigel will forever be the Duke to me. I'm all in on the new title.
🤣 For now, you (and our loved ones back home) are the only people in on the secret.
Once he “comes out” finally, I’ll be forced to tell people — before it gets picked up by major outlets.
I fully understand. It’s hard to be royalty.
love it! you're a "growth hacker" :)
Thanks Kenny! And remember, you were my original inspiration for this creative endeavor. 🙏
Wow - freshly baked bread nearly every day. What a treat! 😋
The crew literally gobbled it up! 😋 The loaves that lasted us 3 days when its just the Captain and I would be gone in 3 hours with 5 people on board!