On Wed, 9 Feb 2005 14:35:58 +0200, "Michael Rolfe" >
wrote:

>I have a stupid question:
>
>All the sources say tell you how much starter to use, and
>how much flour and water to use at each refreshment, and so
>on, and end up telling you to use half and through, or give,
>the result away.
>
>So, the stupid question is, "Why not use half quantities and
>use everything?"
>
>
Starter refreshment is not difficult to do, nor does it have to be
wasteful. If you'd like some of the basics, start he

http://www.nyx.net/~dgreenw/sourdoughfaqs.html

Then drop into rec.food.sourdough with any questions you have. There
are a number of fine, experienced sourdough bakers there who can offer
you good advice. I do recommend the faq, first, though, as many of
your questions may be answered. The above link will connect you to a
faq specifically about starters.

Boron