Meant to leave this in the fridge overnight, not on the stove 😝.
Added 2.5 kg flour, 2L water, 25 grams of salt, and a bunch of starter together. The idea was to refrigerate it overnight, then take it out, divide it into five, and letting it rise the next day. HOWEVER, I woke up to this 🫠.
Not planning on wasting it though, think I'll make focaccia and pizza with it :)
Not sure if this allowed, but I'll give it a shot. (FYI, I do not have any stakes in the Stadium Market, nor do I know the owner personally.)
I want to give the Stadium Market on Main & 33rd a special shout-out for their community-building efforts, their contributions to fighting food waste, and supporting the neighborhood through affordable, healthy, local products.
I moved to Riley Park-Little Mountain about a year ago, barely knowing anyone in Vancouver and feeling pretty isolated. I was also going through a tough time financially, with both rent and grocery prices being through the roof.
During my first visit at the Stadium Market, the employees and the store owner introduced themselves and welcomed me to the neighborhood. They all seemed genuinely interested and friendly. One day, I wanted to invite some friends over for my birthday, but I didn't have enough chairs. I went to the Stadium Market at the end of the day to ask if they had any chairs I could borrow. Not only did they provide chairs, they also gave me a whole bag of quality snacks and some lottery tickets for my birthday!
Instead of throwing food away, they freeze things before the expiry date, and offer them for 75% off. Their produce especially is incredibly cheap, and the quality is excellent. They have an amazing variety of (mostly local) products.
They've truly made feel at home in Vancouver, and have helped me get to know people in the neighborhood. They've also made things much easier for me financially.
The owner told me that they've been having a hard time. Many regulars have moved away, the store's rent has increased, and there have been many more thefts (!). Many people who have moved into the neighborhood aren't as community-oriented (yet). She feels emotional about all the sudden changes.
So if you get a chance, please give them a visit, say hi, have a chat. They're truly wonderful people, and it's a truly wonderful place.
If you don't live close enough, please try to support any other independent grocery store. They need our money way more than Loblaws, and it's much better for our local economy.