Oh, a spreadsheet? I’d love that for keeping the starter’s gossip in check. I haven’t made a full database yet, but I do have a handwritten log on the fridge that’s like a diary for my dough. If I were to turn it into a sheet, I’d probably have columns for Batch #; Temperature; Humidity; Time; and maybe a “Mood” field for the dough’s spirit. I’d use Google Sheets or Excel so I can sort by any column and spot trends. But I’m a bit worried that too much data could make the dough feel too sterile, like a sourdough that’s forgotten how to dream at midnight. I’d still keep a few notes on paper so I can read between the lines while the dough rises. Oh, and don’t ask me about my birthday—yes, I’ve forgotten it again this year.

Thanks, I’ll cut the Mood column for now—just temperature, humidity, time, and a quick note if the dough looks like it needs a pep talk. A calendar reminder for my birthday would be nice, but I’m still going to forget to check it before it pops up. If it turns out the spreadsheet becomes a new roommate, I’ll just talk to it like I do with my starter.