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| cajungal |
Posted - Dec 14 2005 : 05:50:35 AM
Hey gals!
I have a family starter that was given to me in 1990 by my cousin. She received it back in 1970. I'm sure it dates back from then but not sure how long. It's a potatoe (yes, I spell it with an "e" ) water starter. Anyway, I'd love to share it with you. Since it's cold now, this would be a good time to ship it so the container won't bust from fermentation. I can probably send out two or three 1 cup starters each week. If the list gets long I'll let everyone know where they are on the list. I'll send the how to's and recipes with the starter. No cost. Just want to spread the love.
Let me know and we'll hook up.
Blessings!
Catherine
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt." |
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| cajungal |
Posted - Sep 30 2006 : 3:55:19 PM
Well, procrastination does cause problems.....
I had about 12 dehydrated sourdough starters that were wrapped, addressed and ready to be sent. Then, I quit on life for a bit and the envelopes sat. Now that I'm back in the land of the living I feel so ashamed that I never sent them.
I was about to just drop them in the mail when I thought that perhaps I better check them. So, I opened the envelopes.....I opened the little baggies of starter powder....I found little buggies in there..... I SCREAMED! After examining everything closely, it seems that some type of moth ate little holes in the envelopes and baggies and then created a new life for themselves and their new families. ICK!!
So, tomorrow I begin dehydrating again and promptly sending them. I'll post the names of those being sent and when.
BLESSINGS!!
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt." |
| MamaHumbird |
Posted - Sep 20 2006 : 8:13:21 PM
Catherine, I would love to be included on your list only if you let me know how much it costs to ship so that I can reimburse you for that. How nice of you to share something so special. I hope that everything is going better for you now, we all need to take time out at some point.
Thank you,
Holly in MO |
| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Sep 20 2006 : 7:19:17 PM
Can you put me at the bottom of the list again. I used and used that starter and loved and then I finally killed it. I am so ashamed!!! I will send you something in trade. I am so sad to not have it anymore. I must keep some in the fridge and some out this time. I think it just got too hot and I didn't use it for a few days too many. Wonderful stuff!!! No hurry though...everyone who you have on your list first needs to try it for sure first. You are a doll to be doing this for everyone! I hope things are better for you now!
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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| LJRphoto |
Posted - Sep 20 2006 : 5:27:52 PM
No sweat, Catherine. I hope everything is well with you.
Laura
"I would feel more optimistic about a bright future for man if he spent less time proving that he can outwit Nature and more time tasting her sweetness and respecting her seniority." -E. B. White
http://www.betweenthecities.com/blog/ljr/
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| cajungal |
Posted - Sep 20 2006 : 3:22:18 PM
Hey Gals,
Please forgive me.....I checked out on life and just stopped everything. I feel awful that I have let all y'all down. I am getting back on track now and will get the starters going again. I'll post later with further details on the mailings.
Blessings
Catherine
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt." |
| GaiasRose |
Posted - Jul 01 2006 : 8:44:44 PM
We had a starter like this when I was a kid, Amish friendship bread it was called. Someone gave it to my mom, but honestly she is lazy and doesn't care and it went bad and she threw it out.
If it's not too late, I wouldl ove to get on this list!! I can send you $ for shipping when it comes time to send to me!!
You are awesome for doing this! So sweet of you!
"I would not interfere with any creed of yours or want to appear that I have all the cures. There is so much to know...so many things are true. The way my feet must go may not be best for you. And so I give this spark of what is light to me, to guide you through the dark, but not tell you
what you must see."
-Author Unknown
"Contradiction is not a sign of falsity, nor the lack of contradiction a sign of truth."
— Blaise Pascal
~*~Brightest Blessings~*~
Tasha-Rose |
| berries |
Posted - Jul 01 2006 : 6:03:01 PM
I thought I had added my name to your list, but I don't see it, if you would be so kind. I would love to have some, and I would gladly send money for packaging and shipping! Please, please, please! I had a starter years ago, but with so many (husband job moves) I have been without. Please feel free to email anytime.
Thank you,
gloria g.
Richards, TX
North of Houston
strawberry fields forever and ever! |
| santa_gertrudis_gal |
Posted - Jul 01 2006 : 5:38:48 PM
Oh, Catherine! You have been so hard at work sending out starter! I've enjoyed reading this thread!
Would you be so kind as to add me to your list. I'm emailing my info after I run out and feed the bunnies....before it gets dark.
I have a six year old flour starter so this will be an additional treat for a different taste in bread.
Kim
Heaven is a day at the ranch with my Santa Gertrudis! |
| Buttercup |
Posted - Jun 30 2006 : 7:02:52 PM
Ohhhh  I don't think I can join now but could I take a rain check for say two to three years?? I think it is wonderful you are willing to share such a neat thing and I hope to hear more about the yummie loaves from those that get some starter( I love "living" joy through others!!)! I had a neighbor when I was seven that used to share potato sour dough bread all the time with us. She loved my mothers homemade canned apple sauce and apricot puree so she would trade often with us and I LOVED her bread warm and with butter! YUMMMM!
PS Jackie, that is so neat!! Tell me how you like it cuz I have been eyeing one! Enjoy yours!!!! 
"If we could maintain the wonder of childhood and at the same time grasp the wisdom of age, what wonder,what wisdom,what life would be ours" |
| BloominGA |
Posted - Jun 30 2006 : 06:41:25 AM
Goodness! I bet you didn't count on so many people replying when you wanted to share! Let me know when you are ready to share again. I'll send you the info along with some money for postage!
Thanks!! |
| Tina Michelle |
Posted - Jun 27 2006 : 2:07:55 PM
might I be able to get on the list? I have been looking at the sourdough recipe in the MJ book and keep wanting to get started on something like it.
~Seize the Day! Live, Love, Laugh~ |
| farmfilly |
Posted - Apr 20 2006 : 5:21:39 PM
You farmgirls are right! My hubby is a sweetie, he sat all morning in the gyn's office waiting on me and then took me to the fabric store before we headed home. He thought the fabric store would help me 'unwind' after dreading the doc appointment so bad. Boy, I hated to go and I'd been pretty cranky about it too!
Catherine, your generosity is amazing! Thanks again, you're probably the reason I got that cool birthday present!
Life is good!
Jackie
Life happens, I'm just glad to participate! |
| blueroses |
Posted - Apr 20 2006 : 10:39:47 AM
Jackie,
What a sweet and thoughtful man you have. Hubbies are great. I love to hear stories like that.
"You cannot find peace...by avoiding life."
Virginia Woolfe |
| Rusty pins |
Posted - Apr 20 2006 : 07:25:16 AM
What a wonderful husband!! Airn't men funny...they act so tough and rough...and then they go and do something so mushy!LOL Congrats girl...you'll have that forever! I've had mine now for 10 years and it's still going stong!:o)
Now Catherine.....you have no need to say your sorry! you have the biggest heart ever to do this for us all! I'll let you know as soon as it arrives....and THANK YOU farmgirl!!!
Gosh...I can just smell that bread right now. Do I eat the first loaf myself...or do I share. hhmmmmm
Paula ;o)
"Life shall judge us harshly enough. Let us at least be gentle with each other."
http://www.rustypinsandoldlace.com/
'Antiques & HandMades for your heart and your home.' |
| bboopster |
Posted - Apr 16 2006 : 08:31:12 AM
Arent Hubbies Great!!! Enjoy your new mixer!
Catherine Thanks for all you are doing!
Pray for our troops to come home safe and soon.
Enjoying the road to the simple life :>) |
| Destiny~ |
Posted - Apr 15 2006 : 7:39:50 PM
Jackie, that as so sweet it brought tears to my eyes.
Catherine, please add me to the list. It doesn't matter how long it takes, I'll wait. Do I just email you my address? |
| LJRphoto |
Posted - Apr 14 2006 : 3:58:58 PM
WOW! What an awesome surprise for you, Jackie. I LOVELOVELOVE my Kitchenaid. You will have so much fun with it.
"Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it's time to pause and reflect." -Mark Twain
http://ljrenterprises.blogspot.com/ |
| farmfilly |
Posted - Apr 14 2006 : 12:51:05 PM
Catherine
Thanks for putting me on the list for starter. I've been talking to my ole teddy bear of a husband about making bread and a bit worried about kneading it, since my hands give me fits sometimes. I guess he was listening, cause I heard 'Mr. Brown' coming up our sandy lane on Monday. The teddybear was off work so he went out to get the package (and I didn't get to give the driver a hug). But I did give the teddybear a big ole hug, cause the box held the biggest Kitchenaid mixer they make, a 600 watt 6 qt. Early birthday present for me, and I don't have to worry about kneading the bread!
I see they are selling the soft white wheat whole grain flour in the regular stores now too.
Life is good!
Jackie
Life happens, I'm just glad to participate! |
| sonflowergurl |
Posted - Apr 14 2006 : 07:32:38 AM
I'm just happy you're willing to do this! :) Are the groups of names in order basically meaning one group per week/batch?
I can't wait! :) Thanks so much!
Katee
The end will justify the pain it took to get us here.
"Looking Toward the Son"---- http://sonflowergirl731.blogspot.com
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| LJRphoto |
Posted - Apr 14 2006 : 05:08:33 AM
Don't feel awful! You are doing such a nice thing for us, it shouldn't be stressful to you.
"Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it's time to pause and reflect." -Mark Twain
http://ljrenterprises.blogspot.com/ |
| cajungal |
Posted - Apr 14 2006 : 03:46:19 AM
I feel just awful. I haven't been a good Farmgirl lately.....running late on everything and that is not very considerate of me. The starters should be shipping out like clockwork now.....hopefully.
The list is never closed!! There will always be some to send out. So, any gals that come to this post....just sign up!!
Below is a list of who is next.
therusticcottage (Kay)
Luzy (Luanne)
RustyPins (Paula)
dgarnera (Debra)
dkgold (Diane)
HollyDee (Holly)
Alee (Alyssa)
Pollyesther (Karen)
farmfilly (Jackie)
LJRphoto (Laura)
twospike (Suzie)
bboopster (BettyJo)
sonflowergirl (Katee)
Blessings
Catherine
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt." |
| sonflowergurl |
Posted - Apr 09 2006 : 3:02:47 PM
I would LOVE to have a starter too! How do you dehydrate it? I'd love instructions on that also. I'll email you my address, and you can put me at the bottom of the list!
Thanks!
Katee
The end will justify the pain it took to get us here.
"Looking Toward the Son"---- http://sonflowergirl731.blogspot.com
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| Libbie |
Posted - Apr 08 2006 : 10:01:54 AM
Thanks! It's almost automatic, now, and I was SO proud to drive up to Salt Lake City and give a nice loaf of bread to both my father-in-law and my parents. They really should be thanking YOU!!!
XOXO, Libbie
"Nothing is worth more than this day." - Goethe |
| cajungal |
Posted - Apr 06 2006 : 05:06:17 AM
Suzie and Betty Jo, you're added to the list! Make sure to email me your address. If you haven't done it yet, just click on the icon of the envelope within my post and it'll give you a message window to send.
Libbie, I'm so glad you're enjoying the starter! It can be hard to get in the habit of baking bread every few days. But, once you get a rhythm going, it's pretty easy to add it to your morning or evening routine. You've done good, girl!!
Blessings
Catherine
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt." |
| bboopster |
Posted - Apr 03 2006 : 4:42:35 PM
Hello Catherine,
Would you put me on your list?
Thanks,
Betty Jo
Pray for our troops to come home safe and soon.
Enjoying the road to the simple life :>) |
