My sourdough starter died after 9 months and I'm relieved
Everyone acts like keeping a starter alive is some sacred duty. I babied mine for 9 months. Fed it daily. Fridge when I traveled. Then the power went out for 2 days last month and it got moldy. I was upset for about 10 minutes. Then I bought a $4 packet of instant yeast and my bread tastes just as good. Faster too. People in my baking class act like I committed a crime. Has anyone else just given up on starters and been happier?