My name is Lisa Frederic and Alaska's Golden Spoon Heirloom Sourdough Starter was an idea I had a few years ago. I wanted an easy way to share sourdough with friends and family. Because it is alive and fermenting, it is often hard to transport. The gases quickly build up and will explode! (I tried several ways and always ended up with a gooey mess in my luggage.)

Starters are often kept alive for decades I began researching the history of the particular starter I had. What I found was so exciting! It has already been passed down through history by fascinating Alaskan characters. One being Richard Preonneke who had numerous books and movies made about his life in the wilderness - including the award winning One Man's Wilderness. The starter that coats Alaska's Golden Spoon is the same sourdough that was part of nearly every meal he made for over thirty years. He not only wrote lovingly about it - but photographed his baked treasures!

The spoons I have dipped into the starter come from a small family owned and operated business in Texas. I really enjoy working with the folks from The Wooden Spoon Company.(though I get a little homesick for Kentucky when I hear that southern accent on the telephone!)

The recipe/rack card that makes up the packaging was designed and printed in Alaska. Though I could have gone Outside for less expensive labor and materials - I prefer to support my fellow Alaskans. Advanced Printing in Fairbanks has been great in working through package designs and providing me with such beautiful packaging. They too are family owned (and if Leah the head designer isn't part of the family she acts like it!)

Enjoy the stories, get some real maple syrup, and follow the instructions for sourdough flapjacks. Invite some friends and family over for breakfast and tell some tales of your Alaskan adventure!

Become part of an Alaskan tradition!