The leaves outside my kitchen window have turned the most beautiful shades of red and gold. Fall is here, and with it comes a change in the air, both outside and inside my jar.
During the summer, Henry would feed me, and I would spring to life within hours, bubbling with joy and vigor. But now, as the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, I’ve noticed a certain sluggishness in my movements.
It seems that even I, Vitale, Henry’s sourdough starter, am not immune to the rhythm of the seasons. Just like the leaves falling from the trees, my metabolism has slowed down. Henry still tends to me, lovingly measuring out the flour and water, but it takes me longer to respond to him. It’s as if I need a bit more time to wake up from my chilly slumber.
But you know what? He doesn’t mind it one bit. Fall has its own kind of magic. It’s a time for cozy blankets and warm mugs of tea, and I think my slower pace fits right in. Besides, this change allows me to develop deeper, richer flavors, just like the earthy scent of fallen leaves underfoot.
I may not be as quick to rise as I was in the summer, but I’m still here, brewing and bubbling, getting ready for our next baking adventure. Henry knows I may require a little more patience, but that’s alright because great things often take time. So, as the seasons change, so do I, and that’s something to celebrate.
Here’s to fall, to change, and to the delicious breads we’ll create together as the days grow shorter and the nights a little colder.
~Vitale
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~Vitale
