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@alafair, I try to limit sugar intake although I have no medical condition that requires a special diet. I make fruit smoothies using fresh or shelf- stable tofu, frozen fruit, some plain yogurt and orange juice and a bit of organic honey. The tofu has no taste and adds a lot of protein. The tofu and frozen berries make a nice, thick smoothie that is quite enjoyable. I hope you can find something that meets your requirements.

Copa, Do you already have your sourdough starter? If so, I have good news for you. I bake bread about once a week. I use a no-kneed recipe like the one provided by ktfran. Here’s what I do, and it works every time. I feed my starter, which requires using 1/2 cup of the starter and adding 1 cup flour and 1/2 unchlorinated water. The remainder of the starter (about 1 cup) is put into a large mixing bowl. Add all the ingredients from the recipe. If my starter is unusually wet, I may add several Tablespoons of flour to the bread dough. Let it raise and bake as the recipe directs. Good luck.

@Bittergaymark, I am sorry that the Chris Mann video made you sad. It gave me some peace as I finally heard someone with a platform thanking all those who are on the frontline. I am sewing masks for the local hospital, but it seems like such a very small contribution. I do hope that all your family and friends in the medical field will be safe and will know how much we appreciate what they do. I also was so grateful that a shout of thanks when out to delivery people, mail carriers, truck drivers, farmers, etc. We are fortunate that they continue to work that we can isolate. I’m looking forward to the desert posts when your return from LA. Safe travels.

@BGM, thanks for the link. That man was hysterical. I have heard that here in California, schools are officially closed for the remainder of the year. I have granddaughters in high school. I’m curious about how instruction will be handled so they can finish the academic year. Poor seniors! No prom and no graduation ceremony. I’m in the high risk group because of age, so I’m staying home, home, home.

Duh. @ Ver, Beautiful!