Hey, yeah, I finally got around to trying that sourdough recipe you sent me last month. Honestly, it took me three tries to get a decent rise out of it. The kitchen was a complete flour bomb by the end, but the smell was incredible. I think I overproofed the first one because it was flat as a pancake. The second one was rock hard – definitely user error. Third time was the charm though! It had a really nice crust and the inside was chewy and soft. I brought some into the office and it disappeared in like ten minutes. Anyway, just wanted to say thanks for sharing it. I’m going to try adding some herbs next time, maybe rosemary and sea salt on top. Let me know if you’ve experimented with any other variations lately. Hope you’re doing well over there!

Oh, that hike you recommended was absolutely beautiful. We went last Saturday morning and the weather was just perfect – not too hot, just a bit of a breeze at the top. The trail was a bit muddy from the rain earlier in the week, but our boots handled it fine. We saw a deer about halfway up, just standing there watching us. It was really peaceful, honestly. We packed a small lunch and ate it by the lake at the summit. The water was so clear. Took a ton of pictures, though they probably don't do it justice. It was about a 4-hour round trip for us, including the break. Definitely a good workout, my legs were feeling it the next day! Thanks again for the suggestion. We're planning to go back maybe next month when the leaves start changing. I'll send you some photos!