December 3, 2016 - 3:50pm
Growing a starter in Seattle-Easy, in Santa Fe-Impossible
When I lived in Seattle growing a starter was no big deal. Since moving to Santa Fe, NM, it's been impossible. Some of the differences, that may or may not be relevant:
1. I went from sea level to 7300'
2. I went from humid to unbelievably dry
3. I now have (delicious!) well water vs. city water
4. Everything else is the same.
I'm using the formula from Peter's Whole Grain book, using pineapple juice, which worked great in Seattle.
Any ideas/suggestions why my starter just sits there and never develops?