Is your sourdough starter acting weird? Smelling strange, not rising, or has that mysterious dark liquid on top? Before you spiral down a Google rabbit hole at 10pm — read this first. It's probably a lot simpler than you think, and I'm going to show you exactly how to fix it.

Sourdough is more than a trend. Baking it at home can be grounding, easier on digestion for many people, cheaper over time than buying quality bread at the store, and one of the most satisfying things you can quietly add to everyday life. No perfectionism required.