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English muffin splitter
I sent the Woferman’s splitter to my parents who both have serious arthritis in their hands. It’s proved to be a useful tool for them.
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ergonomic, lighter, handled cookware?
My parents are both developing arthritis in their joints/ hands and are finding their All Clad cookware difficult to use. It is too heavy, and the handles are difficult shape to hold. Can anyone recommend a good line of cookware,...
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ergonomic handled cookware?
My parents are both developing arthritis in their joints/ hands and are finding their All Clad cookware difficult to use. It is too heavy, and the handles are difficult shape to hold. Can anyone recommend a good line of cookware,...
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New study on benefits of vegan diet
“Possible” benefit to "persons with rheumatoid arthritis."
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Pineapple Cores, ok to eat?
The core has the greatest concentration of bromelain—good for digestion and for dissolving the acid that collects in your joints and causes arthritis. Of course, the enzymes are only active when the fruit is raw.
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RIP Samia's
we loved Samia’s, and were so sad that she wasn’t able to keep it open – there was an article in the West Rox transcript that her arthritis was too painful for her to continue. Did you try the new place?
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Recipe for Cantonese Pork feet in Ginger Vinegar
My grandmother has arthritis and has been told that this dish would help. This is a traditional dish for women who’ve just given birth. Does anyone or their mother’s have a good recipe for this dish? I know it’s...
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Midtown That Doesn't Suck
answered this question at least half a dozen different ways, but I’ve just discovered that all the places I knew back then no longer exist. I’m a complete stranger to this part of town now. The 'rents don’t get...
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Pastry blender: Wire or blades?
I started using a food processor 20 years ago (and especially now, with arthritis in my hands, a pastry blender is so out of the question). With a light touch, it’s great for pie crusts, scones, and even quick puff pastry.
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Dinner in Oakland - Purple Plum
of Syrah...my husband ordered it so I didn’t notice the vintner. I am restricted to 1 glass of wine a week due to rheumatoid arthritis meds....sigh, so I had just a few sips and made do with water...double sigh. I understand...
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Wusthof-fake or my bad?
'm using the official Wusthof sharpener with the two slots, hand washing only (can’t use a steel because of arthritis and no coordination), and I’m using the knives properly, etc. I finally took a really good look at...
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How can I use my Fenugreek sprouts?
and stirfry a matter of seconds and there you are. Serve with rice or chapati. I learnt this from an elderly woman from Surat, India who said it was good for arthritis. The sprouting water is also touted for this purpose.
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All Clad Pot vs. Creuset Dutch Oven
I own sets of both, and agree with all the other posters, but want to add that when my Le Creuset pots are full, they’re harder to handle for us old folks with arthritis. I prefer LC over AC for deep frying, though –...
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Chinese Herb-Thunder God Vine?
My mother-in-law has intractable arthritis in her hands and knees. A friend of hers recommended a Chinese herb that is some sort of folk treatment. She is hoping for some relief, and has asked me to help in its location. I’m...
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Santoku grip technique
My santoku has a straight blade which is easy to sharpen,as Buckethead says, and also easy to chop with except that it doesn’t “rock” quite like my chef’s knife. So I just grip it however works for my...
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