Field Notes

2026-09-14

Notes on sourdough hydration

Moving from 70% to 78% hydration changed the crumb more than any other variable this summer. Longer cold retard helped the flavour, too.

2026-08-02

A weekend with a film camera

Thirty-six frames, eleven keepers. Slower shooting makes you look harder at light.

2026-06-21

Reading list, early summer

A short list of essays on cities, walking, and the architecture of ordinary streets.