@parus, I can almost smell fresh baked sourdough bread right now! I used to bake it when my boys were still at home. I still have the starter recipe that was given to me by the friend who, like you, used to share her loaves. I am going to look for it and might give it a try. How often do you have to use or feed your starter? Do you keep it in the fridge, or on the counter?

@parus Once again, I wish we were neighbors! What fun to be your neighbor.

@parus I have not made sourdough, but I find any bread baking to be intoxicating. I read once that if you are selling your home the best thing is to have bread baking because the aroma is so welcoming that it immediately makes the home more inviting.
JK

@parus Yesterday at the weekly Farmer's market, I picked up a loaf of garlic and herb sourdough bread, made by a neighbor. This morning there is a slow coooker of ham and bean soup going. Guess what there is for dinner?
Ginger