On Wed, 15 Oct 2003 15:55:16 -0700, "Rod & BJ" >
wrote:

>and just because you get a viable culture is no guarantee you'll
>like the flavor or characteristics

I am a bit concerned about that.

If you begin with the same ingredients and work in the same
environment, don't you expect roughly the same result?

Or are there other critters at work here?

>> Did you cover your original starter? I plan to cover mine just to make
>> sure something does not drop by unexpectedly.

>I loosely covered mine with plastic.....I presently use a Saran quick cover

Then the likelihood of airborne critters is greatly lessened.