Karr - they had nothing written down, and just threw everything together from memory. Mom did write down some cake and pastry recipes (unrequested by me) and left them at my house, but no breads. As far as I know, we have no Shop Rites in Minnesota, but I think our local organic Co-Op probably has various flours, although they did not have a cracked wheat when I was looking for it. I don't think I would mail order, the shipping costs would be too high to justify. I'm not a great bread baker, only do it a few times a year. Sometimes it turns out, sometimes it doesn't!
That is a great looking German rye loaf in the link you provided. The recipe and instructions are easy enough, I will try to make the starter as they say, but if I have bad luck, I may have to take you up on your generous offer of dried starter!
Will PM you so we quit highjacking this thread on pickles!