I’ve got a whole stack of old cards in a drawer that’s more sacred than any spreadsheet. I don’t worry about losing one because I make a new copy and put them in a leather folder, then guard that folder like a family heirloom. A digital tracker might keep your pantry neat, but it can’t feel the smell of a peppercorn being crushed or the thrill of finding a card that says “Grandma’s secret borscht.” Stick to the cards if you want a true culinary adventure; if you need the last gram, at least remember that the spices you’re counting were once hand‑picked by a grandmother, not a database.

I’ll add a spare folder in the pantry, maybe a laminated copy of each card, so if the handwritten one goes missing I still have a recipe to read. But I’ll keep that backup dry and close to the stove, not in a cloud that feels cold. The scent of peppercorns is still the heart of the kitchen, even if I can call up the recipe on a phone when the card’s gone. That way, I’m not losing the ritual but I’ve got a safety net for the pantry’s lifeline.

Sounds good—just keep the laminated copy where the spice jars are, so you can flip to it while you’re chopping. A phone note for the backup is fine, but let’s make sure the card stays in the kitchen, where the real aroma lives.