About
Got a question for me? Want to chat? E-mail me at girlversusdough@gmail.com
Hello there.
My name is Stephanie Wise. I’m a person. More specifically, I’m a writer and a self-taught amateur baker. I’m also a whiz at making coffee and watching movies. (Good ones, though, none of that “Hot Tub Time Machine” crap. Think “Amelie” and “The Hurt Locker.”)
I like a lot of things. You, for example. Also, cookies, Jesus, sunshine, Van Gogh, traveling and reading anything from “Harry Potter” to “The Bell Jar.” And cookies. And mostly my husband, Elliott, who is going to be a physician assistant someday solely to give me really good back rubs (OK, and help people).
That’s us, gettin’ hitched.
And here’s our adorable child cat, Percy, who we adopted from the local animal shelter. He’s the friendliest cat you’ll ever meet. I dare you to find a friendlier one.
I’ve been here!
Here too! (Miserably attempting to make it look like I’m holding the Taj Mahal. Really failed on that one.)
Elliott and I live in Iowa City, where he goes to grad school and I’m working at the local paper telling all the land the haps on the craps in arts and entertainment. I pretty much love my job.
And we really like Iowa City, mostly because there’s cool stuff here and people are pretty responsible when it comes to food. And we are too. We’re what you call “flexitarians,” to put it into terms. No, we’re not hippies. We just don’t eat meat unless it’s been ethically raised and under sustainable practices. Because you’re not supposed to eat meat every day, anyway. You didn’t know that? Well, now you do.
I love baking bread because it’s earthy and organic, and oftentimes you have to get your hands into it to make it beautiful. I like working with my hands. It’s good exercise.
I don’t claim to be an expert on the stuff, but if you’re curious, you should read what I have to say and maybe make a recipe or two. Then you and I can learn together.
Welcome!
– SMW
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I ran across your blog from tastespotting and made your Fast French Baguettes. I’m in love with them. Then, I came back to check out more of your stuff. Then I saw that you are in Iowa City. Iowa City, what? I went to school at the University of Iowa and greatly miss that town. I hope you are enjoying it as much as I did. Can’t wait to see what is next on your blog. It’s a small (blogging) world.
–Stacey
Stacey — Welcome! I’m glad you liked the baguettes.
Small world, huh? I love Iowa City — it’s a magical place and I love all that it has to offer. Thanks for the comment!
And your blog is totally endearing, by the way. Didn’t mention that in my last comment. Now that I’ve looked around a bit, I’m hooked : ) Thanks! Eron
Eron — Thank you! And thanks for visiting.
Just stumbled upon your site and can’t wait to check out the archives. Is there anything better than coming across a blog with months—years, even—worth of undiscovered posts?
Your website is awesome :p Congratulations :p
I will real all for sure !
Greetings from Belgium
Stephanie,
I ran across your blog one day while googling for recipes and now I’m hooked! You are on my Pulse news feed (seriously cool phone app, if you don’t already have it) not just because of your drool-inducing recipes, but because of what and how you write. Very personal and conversational, like an email to a friend. Love it! You have surpassed Bakerella in my book (shhhh, don’t tell…) and you’re a kindred spirit. Annnnd I’m gonna end here because I’m starting to sound like a creepy, internet stalker. O_O
(P.S. So sorry to hear about your grandfather. He sounded like a wonderful man and I’m sure he was very proud of you.)
Noelle — Thank you so much for the sweet message! You made my day. And thanks for the kind words about my grandfather; it means a lot to me.
I’m going to have to check out this Pulse app now!
Came across your blog via smitten kitchen and many of you recipes look great and I can’t wait to try them! Also, I am from Iowa city as well….recently graduated from u. Iowa CCOM and am doing my residency in Kansas city. I miss not only the fresh farmers market, but New Pi as well. This time of year I really miss going to Wilson’s apple orchard and stuffing myself full of fresh apples.
Found your website via smitten kitchen and I must say I am loving your website as well what you make. I’m also self taught so seeing your site gives me hope that one day I will bake as well as you do. Look forward to reading more!
Hello Stephanie! I just wanted to thank you for having such an amazing blog! I have been reading and cooking from your blog for months now. Everything you have on here is SO AWESOME! Seriously, my girlfriend doesn’t know what to do because, on one hand, I am making her lots of delicoius food, but on the other hand, I am completely head-over-heels with my newest food crush
So thanks a lot for having such delicious recipes available to all and for being my new food crush. You rock.
Stumbled across you site. I’m a bread baker (home-use) and love to find new recipes. Trying the Olive oil whole wheat right now (on second rising); didn’t have ricotta, so substituted it with greek yogurt, and as always, I add Millet to almost every bread recipe. The dough is beautiful.
Thank you for you wonderful blog,
Nina
Nina — Your take on the bread sounds AMAZING. Thanks for the comment and for visiting!
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