Mike Avery wrote:

> You might want to try it. Both the smell and taste of a starter are
> good indications of the condition of the starter. Over a period of time
> you'll be able to add the information from smell and taste to the visual
> cues you are currently using to gauge the health and vitality of your
> starters.
>

Ticker is in compleat agreement with you on that.

Newer posters might not know that my feline companion has won many
sourdough starter tasting contests. She retired after winning the
National Championship - saying that she had nothing left to prove.

Regards,

Charles