in article qY9Qc.11524$M95.3493@pd7tw1no, **bg** at
wrote on 4/8/04 11:31 AM:

> "**bg**" > wrote in message
> news:sL9Qc.11452$J06.160@pd7tw2no...
>> Hi,
>>
>> We got so busy over the lovely past few months here in Vancouver Canada,
>> have done no baking for a while. Raining now, so gonna bake soon.
>>
>> I have created a grand batch of about 2 litres of lovely starter in a
>> covered glass bowl, has been in the fridge for several months.
>>
>> It is about 5" deep, with about 1/4" of dark liquid on top. I am tempted
> to
>> mix it all in and proceed with making dough.
>>
>> Or thinking of skimming it off first...
>>
>> What do you recommend pls?
>>
>> TIA
>>
>> -bg-
>> www.thelittlecanadaheadphoneband.ca
>>
>> PS - Enjoy the (rough mixes) of the music if you go the website.
>> We will be putting new mixes up by end of Sept.
>> Feedback appreciated.
> ____________________________
> Hi,
>
> Just discovered this layer is likely 'hooch'. The FAQ I read on it does not
> mention the rather unpleasant colour that my layer has.
>
> The article suggests taking some starter from underneath the layer and
> starting again, for a 'healthier' product.
>
> This is the first time I have heard inference of it being unhealthy. Does
> this undersireable aspect of it just refer to the alcohol content...
>
> Tks.
>
> -bg-
>>
>
>
"Healthier" refers to the health of the starter, not yours.
Ellen
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