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April 11, 2004

Is It Dead, Pa?

This morning I decided to remove my starter from the fridge, where it has lain in a state of cyrogenic preservation like Dr. Evil.Here’s what I saw:Is it dead pa?Well, hmmm, it looks a little like death:IMG_2.JPGBut we stirred it up, poured out the two cups for the feeding and saw–to our vast delight–bubbles!IMG_3.JPGThat’s a very good sign. We shall eat bread again!

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