The BLS does track a consumer price index for the elderly (CPI-E). It is not used, in part because the social security trust fund is forecasted to run out of money in roughly 40 years, and using the CPI-E instead of CPI-W would shorten that by roughly 5 years. History. Between 1971 and 1977, the United States CPI increased 47%.
Store zest in an airtight container. Once you've zested the lemon, move the zest to an airtight glass container. Store in a cool, dry location. Freshly grated zest loses flavor fast, and may become a bacterial risk after just 2â3 days.
Stop keeping your lemons on your counter top, in the pantry. place lemons in a jar and cover with water and seal. keep them in the refrigerator nicely fresh and tasty. This vintage trick for keeping your lemons (and limes!) fresh fill jar with water ,add lemons or limes,seal, put in refrig.water seals.