Hey, just saw that documentary you mentioned about the Mariana Trench. Absolutely wild how those fish survive down there. It's like another planet. The bioluminescence is just unreal. I spent the whole night reading up on anglerfish and those little amphipods. Crazy stuff. Anyway, let me know if you want to grab a coffee this weekend. I'm free Saturday afternoon. We can chat more about it then. Hope you're doing well! I also started reading that sci-fi novel set in the deep ocean. The author really nailed the pressure dynamics and the eerie silence. Did you know that some species of jellyfish are biologically immortal? Totally blew my mind. Let me know what you think when you get a chance. Also, the soundtrack for that documentary is phenomenal. It really adds to the whole experience. Talk soon!

So I finally tried that sourdough starter recipe my cousin sent me. Took about a week to get it bubbly enough. First loaf was a bit flat, but the crust was amazing. I added some rosemary and sea salt on top. The kitchen smelled incredible for hours. My neighbor knocked on the door to ask what I was baking. I think I'm finally getting the hang of it. Let me know if you want a loaf next time! I've been experimenting with different hydration levels to get that perfect open crumb. It's a lot trickier than the internet makes it seem. But once you get that ear on the crust, it's incredibly satisfying. I also tried a chocolate sourdough version which was surprisingly good. Not too sweet, just really rich. Let me know if you want the recipe.