Oh yeah, I totally agree. The trail up to Eagle Lake was a lot easier than expected, even with the recent rain. We brought the dogs along and they had a blast splashing at the edge. Packing a good lunch makes all the difference. We found a great spot under some pines right by the water. I think next time we'll try the loop around the ridge, it adds maybe another three miles but the views are supposed to be incredible. 9bXHar5vm8g Let me know if you guys decide to go this weekend, we might tag along again if the weather holds up. Just make sure to bring enough water, it gets warm once you're out of the tree cover. Also, wearing proper hiking boots helped a ton, my ankles were thanking me the next day. We saw a deer crossing the path about halfway through, it was pretty magical.
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I finally tried that sourdough starter recipe you sent me a few weeks back. It took a couple of tries to get the hydration right, but once it started bubbling consistently, it was so rewarding to bake with. The crust came out super crispy and the inside was perfectly chewy. I added a bit of rosemary and sea salt on top for extra flavor. My neighbor traded me a loaf for some fresh eggs from her chickens, so it was a pretty good deal all around. We've been having toast with avocado and tomato for breakfast every day this week. I don't think I'll ever go back to store-bought bread. Have you tried adding a bit of whole wheat flour to yours? I heard it gives it a nice nutty flavor.