I’m beginning to wonder if my devices are spying on me. It’s not just my online searches that I’m thinking about – sometimes I think they’re actually listening in to my conversations!

For instance, I was in the garden having a chat with my neighbour about mini-chainsaws… as you do. That same evening, I was scrolling through my Instagram feed and, lo and behold, I was shown an ad for… a mini-chainsaw. That’s just too niche… and spooky!

Anyway, a similar thing happened after I posted about a Brød & Taylor sourdough warmer a fortnight ago. This
Goldie sourdough jar warmer popped up in my Insta-feed; a gadget that I would have wanted, if only I know one had been invented… and now there are two on the market.

Goldie by Sourhouse™ provides just enough warmth to keep a sourdough starter consistently in the “Goldilocks Zone” of 75-82ºF (~24-28ºC) where it is the most active and healthy, so bakers can bake their best bread all year round without warming up their whole house…
…Goldie only uses 5 Wh max and it only warms when you starter needs a boost. It is the most efficient way to get your starter active.

The Sourhouse™ Goldie sourdough jar warmer is a far better looking specimen than the Brød & Taylor version. I love its ‘bell jar’ / cloche look. The Goldie is a ‘warmer’; however, it comes with a cooling ‘puck’. It’s stored in the freezer and is put under the jar when the environment is too heated.

The Goldie currently retails at £104.00 / $129.00.