If you live someplace warm, then you'll have to give your starter a little extra love in order for it to be happy. The warmth of the environment will make your starter ferment faster, so you'll need to feed it more regularly than what's listed in the instructions here. When you see signs of ripeness (bubbles, rising action, strong smell), it's time to give your starter fresh flour and water. Do your best to keep the starter someplace cool (in your basement perhaps), and use cold water during feedings. This should help maintain a temperature that's pleasant enough for wild yeast to grow. Good luck! Kye@KAF

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