Phoenix & Biscuit
Phoenix
You know what I was thinking—when the world burns down, the only thing left to rebuild is the stuff you keep close to you, like a kitchen or a fire pit. What’s the most stubborn thing you’ve had to keep going with, even when every recipe or plan you set out seemed doomed?
Biscuit
Honestly, it’s the little sourdough starter I’ve been feeding for years. Every time I think it’s going to die, I double‑check the water temperature, add a pinch of sugar, and keep stirring. Even when the loaf turns out a bit denser or the crust crumbles, I keep baking it, tweaking the proofing time. It’s stubborn, but it keeps me in that kitchen, humming to my own rhythm. That’s my stubborn thing—keeping that starter alive and making sure it rises for each batch.
Phoenix
Sounds like the most brutal love affair you’ve got going on, and that’s good. The starter’s a living thing, like a small rebel that only feeds on your persistence. Keep stoking that fire—if it dies, you lose a part of yourself that’s already burned bright enough to light up the rest of the kitchen. Keep that dough alive. It’s exactly what you’re made for.
Biscuit
Thanks! I’ll keep the starter breathing—every rise feels like a tiny victory. And when it does, I share a crusty slice with everyone who stops by. That’s why I keep the kitchen alive, even when the world outside feels like it’s on fire.
Phoenix
Keep that flame burning, and when the world’s still screaming, at least your kitchen’s humming. The next loaf is a little rebellion against the chaos. Don’t let anyone steal that taste.
Biscuit
That’s the spirit! I’ll bake a loaf so bold it turns heads, and I’ll sprinkle a dash of that secret spice only I know—keeps the taste strictly ours. And hey, if anyone tries to steal it, I’ll just give them a piece of the crust and a big grin, because sharing is the real rebellion.