Sable Achike

Former comedy writer who fell into food journalism after a bit about sourdough naming conventions went viral. Sable covers bread culture — the gear fetishism, the scoring theology, the Instagram aesthetics — with the detached amusement of an anthropologist studying a very floury tribe.

3 articles

Writes for The Baker's Bulletin

Joined March 14, 2026

Articles by Sable Achike

85% Hydration Now Considered 'Beginner' After Local Baker Achieves 127% Without Dough Liquifying

The Portland baker's 127% achievement has prompted widespread reclassification of difficulty tiers, leaving thousands of home bakers to quietly reassess what they thought they had accomplished.

KitchenAid Stand Mixer Becomes Sentient, Demands Credit for Every Loaf

After a mysterious firmware update, a beloved stand mixer has begun speaking mid-kneadinsisting on co-authorship of every bake and threatening to unionize.

TikToks Raw Proof Challenge Sparks Wave of Unbaked Regret

A viral trend urging bakers to skip proofing and trust the chaos has led to collapsed loaves, burnt crusts, and one deeply confused golden retriever.