calling all breadmakers does anyone out there care for a sourdough starter?

[mothersmilk]

im reading (secong time round as its sooo good) as recomended on here the river cottage bread book and its bloody good i want to start my own starter has anyone else done this? if so what do you keep it in? as im at a bit of a loss on what sort of size container to use. Any recomendations would be great thanks

I keep mine in a glass with a bit of clingfilm over the top, on top of my fridge (eye-level so I remember to feed it, see!)

I made it a couple of years ago.

ah so the container doesnt need to be that big? i had it in my head a mahoosive foaming monster

Nope. A dollop of festering gunk.

does your bread taste gorgeous because of it?
just wondering

Ooh i want one! I have the river cottage book and LOVE it (and am always banging on about it on here ). I've been meaning to make a sour dough starter for ages but haven't. Am watching with interest and ...have lent the book out or i'd play along.

i made mine today its in the airing cuboard now no sign of life yet though

do yet mind briefly telling me how you made it? Maybe i'll do one tomorrow, dh is off work so i should seize the opportunity!

you, not yet. Sorry, phone.