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In this episode, I dive into my latest obsession: perfecting Japanese milk bread. But this isn't just about bread—it's about how pursuing mastery in one craft can transform your approach to another. I share my journey of deliberately choosing to make Japanese milk bread once a week, experimenting with different flours, ratios, techniques, and baking methods, all while staying intentionally naive to outside influences. I explain why I'm avoiding extensive research and instead learning through trial and error, letting my own curiosity guide the way. Drawing parallels to my experience mastering pork ribs and comparing it to the meticulous dedication shown in "Jiro Dreams of Sushi," I explore how the mindset of perpetual studentship applies to everything we pursue.

What you'll learn from this episode: You'll discover how exploring a craft outside of coffee—whether it's bread making, barbecue, or any other pursuit—can sharpen your coffee brewing and roasting skills in unexpected ways. I'll show you why pushing yourself toward perfection in parallel pursuits creates mental frameworks that translate directly to understanding coffee better, from dialing in your brewer to tasting nuances in your beans. Whether you're in a coffee rut or riding high, this episode will inspire you to find that "other thing" that makes you a better coffee enthusiast.

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