Thanks for your smart analogy.

Also, concerning your snippet below, yes, I bought the book also.
Russ


> Thus, given the caveat from Dr. Wood's website concerning the cultu
> "CULTURES WITHOUT INSTRUCTIONS: $9.00 TO BE USED ONLY WITH THE DIRECTIONS IN
> THE BOOK, CLASSIC SOURDOUGHS," I assume that you also purchased the book,
> "Classic Sourdoughs." I also assume that you have a proofing box or other
> method to adequately maintain an optimum temperature to start your new
> culture.
>
> That said, I am very happy with the Russian culture. It has become my
> favorite.
> Good luck,
> Ray