Hey, I finally got around to trying that sourdough starter recipe you shared a while back. It took me a couple of tries to get the hydration right but it is bubbling away nicely now. The whole kitchen smells warm and yeasty in the best way. I have been feeding it twice a day and it is tripling in size pretty consistently. I baked my first loaf last weekend and it came out decent for a first attempt. The crumb was a bit tight but the crust had that perfect crackle sound when I tapped it. I think I need to work on my scoring technique because the bloom was not as dramatic as I wanted. Still, it tasted good and that is what matters. I am hooked now. Let me know if you want some starter because I have plenty to share. Also, did you ever figure out that thing with your garden soil pH? I read that coffee grounds can help if it is too alkaline. Just a thought.

I finished that documentary series we talked about and the last episode really tied everything together beautifully. I was not expecting that reveal about the main subject's early life. It completely shifted my take on the earlier episodes. I think I need to rewatch the second season because there were so many subtle details I missed the first time. The cinematography was incredible especially the drone shots over the coastal cliffs. Have you seen the director's earlier short films? I looked them up and apparently they won several awards at independent festivals a few years ago. The soundtrack was also perfectly matched to each scene. I have had the main theme stuck in my head for days now. It is one of those melodies that just settles in. Let me know if you want to borrow the disc set because I am done with it and can drop it off whenever you are free.