On Tue, 29 Dec 2009 06:44:04 -0500, "hutchndi" >
wrote:


>Good luck in finding your original starter, but if you have none, experiment
>with one of the many others or try making your own. You may find something
>you like even better!
>
>hutchndi

I think I've narrowed it down to two possible starters. I'll try one
or both of them and see what happens. I am sticking with the liquid
culture, though, since it lasted 10 years with little maintenance,
just occasional use.

I might also just leave mine out on the kitchen counter instead of
storing in the refrigerator between uses. It is possible that the
yeast and bacteria could adapt to the colder environment and slow down
the starter while it adapts to the warmer pre-baking environment.

Thanks for the suggestions.