So I wonder if anyone has any experience with this book....

 http://www.amazon.com/American-Boulangerie-Authentic-Pastries-Kitchen/dp/1579595278/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1214100223&sr=8-1 [1]

I got it from the library recently and I took to it right away.  I have not had the chance to use it yet but their starter recipe intrigues me.  I liked it so much I ordered it from Amazon today.  The starter recipe is more I guess for a levain I guess that is what you call it to make a French style miche.  It starts with just crushing 8oz. of grapes and letting them ferment for 3 or so days with nothing else then flour and such is added after the juice is strained off of the grapes.  I have failed twice with a starter so I am reluctant to try again but his one seems suspiciously simple so anyone...