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March 23, 2007 - 6:00am
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EffigyOfFaith

Strange smellling starter

Hey all,

I have a question about my starter. It has developed a very original odor; it smells like itiallian salad dressing. I don't just mean acetic acid smell, I smell oregano, pepper, even olive oil, not bad smells by any means, just not those I normally accosiate with my little starter. The only things I've put in it are flour, 2 white: 1 whole wheat, and water about 60%. I had left it with out feeing by acident for a couple days, which is not to unusual, and now this odd smell. right now I'm refressing it with a less old starter then normal. Should I just throw it out?


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