Hey, thanks for getting back to me. I finally tried that sourdough starter recipe you mentioned last month and it actually worked out way better than I expected. The first few days I thought I had killed it because nothing was happening and then suddenly it just doubled overnight. I fed it with some whole wheat flour and it went crazy. I have been baking a loaf every weekend now and my kitchen always smells amazing. The crust gets this deep golden color and the inside is soft and chewy. My neighbor tried a slice and asked if I could teach her. I told her it takes patience but it is worth it. Honestly the hardest part is remembering to feed it every day. I almost forgot last Tuesday because I had to leave early for a dentist appointment and by the time I got home it looked sad and flat. I gave it a big feeding and left it on the counter overnight and it came right back. I thought about naming my starter but nothing felt right. I will send you a photo of my next loaf once I figure out a scoring pattern that looks nice.
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I was just thinking about that conversation we had about hiking trails. I finally made it out to that state park you recommended last Saturday and it was gorgeous. The trail was about four miles round trip with a moderate elevation gain and the views at the top were worth every step. I packed a light lunch with some fruit and a sandwich and found a quiet spot near a small stream to eat. The weather was perfect, not too hot and just a slight breeze. I saw a few other hikers but it was mostly peaceful. I think I will go back next month when the leaves start changing because I bet the colors will be incredible. I used that app you told me about to track the route and it worked really well. I need to get better about stretching after because my legs were a little sore the next day. I am already looking at other trails in the same area for my next trip. Let me know if you have tried any other good ones lately.