{"product_id":"carmen-300-year-old-ancestral-sourdough-starter","title":"Carmen: 300-Year Old Ancestral Sourdough Starter","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMeet Carmen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarmen is a living piece of European heritage — a 300-year-old sourdough starter passed down through generations in my family's village in Spain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFed daily for centuries, Carmen carries the same vibrant cultures that nourished my ancestors and connected families around the table generation after generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarmen was gifted to me by my grandmother's dear friend, now 86 years old, who still bakes bread alongside her grandsons in our ancestral village. For generations, Carmen has been fed only stone-ground flour and spring water using traditional methods that have stood the test of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flour used to feed Carmen comes from the same type of traditionally grown, stone-milled flour that inspired the creation of Stone \u0026amp; Grains — simple ingredients, time-honored practices, and a deep respect for where our food comes from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNamed after my beloved abuela, Carmen is more than a sourdough starter. She is a connection to family, tradition, and the generations of bakers who came before us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBringing Carmen into your kitchen means becoming part of that story and continuing a tradition that has been shared around family tables for over 300 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thriving 300-year-old sourdough starter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimple feeding and care instructions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccess to beginner-friendly resources to help you get started\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional sourdough baking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlow, intentional living\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamilies who value real ingredients and homemade food\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBakers who appreciate heritage, craftsmanship, and tradition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn just a few simple steps, you'll rehydrate Carmen and awaken her lively culture. Within a few days, she'll be active, bubbling, and ready to help you bake beautiful homemade sourdough bread.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simply Honey Health","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44486899499147,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/4482\/5227\/files\/6_e1be6fd6-3094-424e-a930-a7235460527e.png?v=1780333943","url":"https:\/\/stoneandgrains.com\/products\/carmen-300-year-old-ancestral-sourdough-starter","provider":"Stone \u0026 Grains","version":"1.0","type":"link"}