Definitely Homemade

10/17/2026

The Sourdough Parent
Do you think he rose? 👶
Meet Hugo. He’s my sourdough baby. He stayed up all night growing while I was sleeping. Does he look big enough to bake yet, or does he need more beauty sleep?

10/17/2026

🍞 HUGO UPDATE – SOURDOUGH BREAD JOURNEY | PART 3 😂🥱

Sleepy girl checking on Hugo after 15 hours… but did he even rise?! 🤔🤣 Honestly, I can’t tell! Is he playing tricks on me, or am I just too tired to see it? 😂

So, into the fridge he goes for another 12 hours. ❄️ Now the big question is… should I bake him tonight or leave him in the fridge until tomorrow? 🍞👀

This first German sourdough rye bread adventure is keeping me on my toes! Hugo, please cooperate… Mama wants some bread! 😂❤️

Follow along to see if this turns into a beautiful loaf or another sourdough lesson! 🤣

10/17/2026

🍞 MY FIRST GERMAN SOURDOUGH BREAD – PART 2! 🇩🇪

Hugo is ready, and now it’s time to make the actual bread dough! 🥰 After all the days of feeding, waiting, rising, and falling, we’re finally taking the next step on this sourdough journey.

The dough is mixed, and now comes the hardest part… WAITING ANOTHER 12 HOURS! 😂⏰

Will my first homemade German sourdough bread turn out the way I hope? Stay tuned for Part 3, when we see how this adventure ends! 🤞🍞

Remember, I’m not a professional baker — just a girl who loves cooking, baking, and trying new things in her kitchen! ❤️

👇 Have you ever made sourdough bread? Share your tips with me!

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10/16/2026

🍞🇩🇪 Part 1: Baking my very first German sourdough rye bread!

The day has finally arrived! After days of feeding and watching my sourdough starter Hugo, it’s time to put him to work! 😂❤️

This morning, I’m preparing the sourdough and letting it rest for 12 hours before making the REAL dough tonight.

Will my first homemade German sourdough rye bread turn out the way I remember it from Germany? 🤞🇩🇪

Follow along on my bread-baking journey and let’s find out together!

Nothing fancy, just homemade with love! ❤️

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10/15/2026

🎉 DAY 13: IS HUGO FINALLY READY?! 🍞❤️

After 13 days of ups and downs, I think my sourdough starter Hugo is finally ready for baking! 🙌 He has risen and fallen three times in a row, so I’m keeping my fingers crossed! 🤞

Today, I fed Hugo with extra flour and water to make sure I have enough starter for tomorrow, when I’m planning to prepare my very first German sourdough bread! 🇩🇪🥖

I also made two new starters using the 1:1:1 ratio (starter, flour and water). At least one of them will be going into the fridge as my backup.

Now the big question is… will tomorrow be the start of my homemade sourdough bread journey? 😍

Hugo, please don’t let me down! 😂❤️

Follow along to see if my first German sourdough bread becomes a success or another kitchen adventure!

What do you think? Is Hugo ready? 👇

10/15/2026

🍞 SOURDOUGH STARTER HUGO – DAY 12 UPDATE! 😂🤦‍♀️

Well, Hugo… WHAT HAPPENED HERE?! 🤣

I fed my boy this morning before leaving the house, thinking everything was going just fine. Came home, and look at this mess! 😂 He must have been REALLY hungry because he ate his way right up the jar! 🫣

Hugo, you’re supposed to rise, not escape! 🤣❤️

After all the days of waiting, worrying, and wondering if this starter would ever get going, I think we can officially say that Hugo has found his appetite! 🍞💪

10/15/2026

🍞 DAY 12 – SOURDOUGH STARTER UPDATE: HUGO IS HUNGRY AGAIN! 😂

Well, guess what? Hugo fell again overnight! 🙈😂 This boy must be VERY hungry! Or is he just keeping me on my toes? 🤔🍞

Today I used a little more starter, flour, and water to make sure we have enough for baking this weekend. 🤞❤️

Tomorrow, I might keep some of the discard and start a second sourdough starter to store in the fridge. Because apparently, one sourdough child isn’t enough! 😂

The big question is… WILL HUGO BE READY TO BAKE THIS WEEKEND? 🍞🔥

Follow along to find out! This sourdough adventure has definitely been a learning experience, and I’m taking you along for every rise, fall, and bubble! 🫧

Have you ever had a sourdough starter that took THIS long? Tell me your stories in the comments! 👇

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10/15/2026

Big shout out to my newest top fan! 💎

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10/14/2026

Sticky BBQ chicken meatballs with homemade BBQ sauce! 🍗🔥 Easy peasy, full of flavour, and made right in my kitchen. Nothing fancy, just Definitely Homemade! ❤️

Would you serve these with rice, mashed potatoes, or eat them straight from the pan? 👇😋

10/13/2026