Let me start by saying this kit is ADORABLE and got me pumped to jump into sourdough baking. The 24oz glass jar feels sturdy (no cheap vibes!), and the wide mouth makes feeding/stirring my bubbly starter mess-free. That blue silicone spatula? Lifesaver for scraping every last bit of starter—no waste!

BUT... the temperature strip drama is real. It peels off after one dishwasher cycle (RIP my dreams of lazy cleanup). Now I’m stuck eyeballing temps like a medieval baker. Also, the lid warped in the wash—now it sits crooked like a bad hat. Pro tip: HAND-WASH ONLY.

The included "feeding band" marking measurements? Genius for tracking starter growth... until you realize it’s in grams (cue American panic). Had to Google conversions mid-recipe—not exactly beginner-friendly. And where are the instructions? Hidden on the box I almost tossed! Laminate those directions, folks.

Despite quirks, this kit got me baking actual edible bread! That breathable cloth cover prevented mold, and the airtight lid kept my fridge from smelling like a yeast factory. For $20-ish? Worth it—just keep your phone handy for unit conversions.