Starter questions from a total newbie
I just finished reading the posts in this forum about starters. I did not by all means read all of them but I did get a general idea about starters. Now that I have a better idea of what starter is and how it works I've got questions. One very helpful thread [1] says that at one point the starter will have to be fed 2-3 times a day.
So my questions:
What typically is a good size container in which to keep the starter?
What type of container: glass, plastic, ceramic, other?
What does one do with starter if one has to be away for a day?
I live in a very rural area and a couple times a month we are gone all day (8-12 hours) with appointments, shopping, etc. in the big city. So there would be days that I would not be able to feed starter on a schedule. But if I put it in the fridge and revive it before I can use it I may end up doing nothing but without the chance to bake with it. Should I even bother with trying?
Now I have to talk on the phone. I've got more questions so I'll be back.