Hi, Val! If you're not able to bake with your starter right away when it's ripe, you have two options: You can keep feeding it twice daily, discarding before each feeding, until you're ready to have a baking day. Alternatively, you can put it in the refrigerator for a week or so, then bring it out a day or so early, and feed it regularly until it's doubling in volume again. Whenever you feed your starter, you'll want to discard first, to ensure that it doesn't grow too large. If you have more questions, do feel free to reach out to our Baker's Hotline. Happy baking! 

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