article on sourdough "culture," in all senses of the word

[chrose]

Originally posted by cape chef



my wife thought it had turned bad (because of the smell) and decided to toss it thinking it would be better with a "fresh" starter.

Brad, is your wife related to mine? I get the impression that they're "birds of a feather".
When we were first married my wife threw out a custom made spice mixture that was one of a kind, developed by a coworker who is no longer around. She tossed it because she didn't know what it was and figured it wasn't necessary. We're still married even after she had tossed a few other irreplaceable things out. It was close there for a minute though!

But you all have inspired me. I love sourdough but have never gone to the effort even though for the longest time I had an Alaskan Sourdough starter kit. So I think I will find a recipe like CC's with organic grapes and go up here to a local vineyard and beg some grapes for the yeast and try it. (my wife will flip!!!!)