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It's really not that hard. It's just easier with the right tools. Use a bit of lemon juice or vinegar if you have it to increase the acidity. Then you'll be fine.

Bottled lemon juice works fine.

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LOL. My own smart-alec son bought it for me as a Yule gift a few years ago so I "would stop cutting myself". It's like this glove.

That's why I own a kevlar mesh glove. I can actually grab stuff and use the mandolin without risking my fingertips.

I recommend getting a canning kit which you can buy at almost any store that sells canning supplies. It's all really useful stuff and makes canning a lot easier. Also, the Ball Blue Book of canning is great if you can borrow it from the library or buy your own. And finally, there's a great...

Great news! Especially since lori checked in too.

The epsom salt bath sounds like a great idea. And I third the idea of getting a tetanus booster.

Agreed!

Enjoy your breakfast. Glad you're doing okay.

And tornado warnings in New York City! Weird! Hope everyone here is safe!

I also pray to different gods. But when someone asks for prayers, I send my request to divinity to protect, guide and comfort them through the hard times. What name you call your god isn't the point. Whether you call it prayer or sending good vibes or good thoughts, sometimes it works. Glad to...

Sure there is... trap shooting for the blind! PULL Yipyipyipyip BOOM!

Just heard Maryland isn't taking 911 calls. And, a nuclear power plant shut down (safely) due to power issues.

:thumbsup Chrome is good too. Works on Windoze as well.

Kale chips are great. But I grow dino kale, aka tuscan kale, aka lacinato kale, for ribollita . I use recipes in Italian, but it's a great use of Kale. One trick is to toss the kale into the freezer until you're ready to use it. It breaks down the fibers so it cooks faster, easier, and just...

Owie owie owie! Great filk but but owie!

The best way to avoid bronchitis for me was to stop drinking milk. I used to get bronchitis every winter. When I stopped drinking milk, I stopped getting bronchitis. So, just so you consider avoiding dairy and see if it helps.

Our thoughts are with you all. Hoping for the best!

Homemade yogurt is easy and cheap. Also, don't buy things in the "convenient" small packages - buy it in bulk and repackage it yourself, as appropriate. I learned to pressure can and have been making extras of soups and pasta sauces and canning it.