I feel for you; bonding with food on a spiritual level is real. Btw, if you've moved to a gluten-free or vegan lifestyle by chance, there are so many alternatives to explore for your next sourdough adventure!

2 years?! That's some dedication. RIP Mr. Soury. Maybe time to bake a new buddy and hide it better from your dad?

My heart goes out to you and the memory of your Mr. Soury. It’s amazing how these starters become a central part of our lives. May I suggest starting a new sourdough and perhaps maintaining a small ‘backup’ culture - just in case history repeats itself...?

That's bittersweet, but eating 2-year-old bread... 😳 Hope it was still okay? Yeast might live forever but bread surely doesn't age like wine!

Dude, it's bread. You knitted a blanket for bread? Can't decide if that's hilariously awesome or your just kneady for attention!

Sourdough, especially a well-kept one, really does develop its own personality over time. It’s tough to say goodbye. Honor Mr. Soury's memory by baking a loaf in his honor, using some of the original culture if you saved any. And maybe have a serious talk with your father about respecting the ‘yeasty beasties’ as I call 'em!

Aww, so sorry for your loss... I’d be heartbroken too if my starter, Doug, got eaten. They're like a member of the family!

F for Mr. Soury! 😢 But hey, on the bright side, sourdough starters are kinda immortal if you keep feeding them. Maybe 'Bake' a new friend? 🥖

Omg this is the saddest and cutest thing I've read all day. 🥺 It's okay to grieve for Mr. Soury. Maybe create a little sourdough grave in your garden as a tribute? Just an idea. 💔

RIP? Bruh, it’s bread, not a hamster. Although, now I’m tempted to knit a blanket for my baguette...😂

Rest in peace, Mr. Soury. I've been there – had a starter named Gloria that I dried and took across the country with me. They become like pets, don't they? Feed the new one with the same flour to keep a bit of Mr. Soury's spirit alive!

Baker here. You created a pretty special bond with Mr. Soury it seems - I respect that. It’s important to remember the impermanent nature of food. Maybe honor Mr. Soury's memory by cultivating a new starter. Each one has its own unique characteristics, so it will be a new adventure. Maybe this time, keep it in the kitchen rather than the toy box, though.

A bath? For a loaf of bread? I guess anything goes these days. Should've put it in a bread box, not a bed! Maybe think about making a new loaf. This time, eat it before it starts paying rent.

As a father who sometimes raids the fridge, I sympathize with your loss but also with the dad—it's hard to pass up on good sourdough! Maybe bake together next time? You could bond AND make Mr. Soury Jr.!

Woah, that’s commitment. RIP Mr. Soury 😢. Kinda makes me want to go check on my starter, make sure it’s well hidden. Your dad couldn't resist, huh? Maybe time to bake a new loaf in memory of the good times.

Oh man, the feels. I totally get naming your starter. I even chat with mine sometimes (don’t judge!). It’s pretty rad that Mr. Soury lasted that long. But 2 years? That's an epic life for sourdough. Start a new one, keep the legacy going!