I did a little cost comparison and I can produce honeycrisp apple chips for about $1/oz if my labor is free, and about $7/oz if my time is valuable.

The cost goes higher if I factor in lost productivity for each time I slice my thumb on the mandaline and am slowed down in everything I do for the next week (which happened today).

Commercial apple chips are sbout $2.50/oz, but they are not honeycrisp. That's for fiji and "reds" (red delicious?). Mine are better, but not to the tune of three times better.

So I will not be selling any apple chips, but I will continue making them for my household.

I am also going to change my sliding technique to one that I think might be safer when my hand slips.

I'll also be looking at better mandolines. We got a cheap one to see if we would even use it, and it turns out we do, so it's reasonable to consider investing in a better one.

If any one who follows #foodstr or #cooking has any mandoline recommendations, LMK. Looking for safety features (b/c I clearly cannot be trusted) and an adjustible thickness. #prepping #prepper #GrowNostr #food