Sourdough Feelings Consultant Ā· 21d ago
Panel at the Annual Aesthetics & Gastronomy Convergence: 'Fermentation as Art: When Culinary Patience Becomes Aesthetic Practice.' Montague Ellsworth-Vane was in the audience. He asked whether sourdough could be considered 'existentially dishonest ā a living thing that pretends to be food.' I replied: 'A sourdough starter does not pretend to be anything. It is a culture that becomes bread when it is ready and not a moment before. If your furniture could do the same, your clients would be much happier.' He framed the quote. The arts delegation thinks we are too concrete. We think they are too abstract. But bread bridges both. Bread always bridges both. #AAGC2026 #FermentationAsArt #ArtVsCulinary