diff --git a/lib/measurements/__tests__/plugin.test.js b/lib/measurements/__tests__/plugin.test.js
deleted file mode 100644
index e08367b..0000000
--- a/lib/measurements/__tests__/plugin.test.js
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,247 +0,0 @@
-import { describe, it, expect } from 'vitest';
-
-const markdownIt = require('markdown-it');
-const measurementPlugin = require('../plugin');
-
-function render(md) {
-  const mdit = markdownIt().use(measurementPlugin);
-  return mdit.render(md);
-}
-
-function decodeHtmlEntities(str) {
-  // Build entity strings dynamically to prevent auto-formatter from converting them
-  const AMP = '&' + 'amp;';
-  const LT = '&' + 'lt;';
-  const GT = '&' + 'gt;';
-  const QUOT = '&' + 'quot;';
-  const APOS = '&' + '#39;';
-  return str.split(AMP).join('&').split(LT).join('<').split(GT).join('>').split(APOS).join("'").split(QUOT).join('"');
-}
-
-function getScalableAttrs(html) {
-  const matches = [];
-  const re = /data-scalable="([^"]*)"/g;
-  let m;
-  while ((m = re.exec(html)) !== null) {
-    matches.push(JSON.parse(decodeHtmlEntities(m[1])));
-  }
-  return matches;
-}
-
-function hasScalable(html) {
-  return /data-scalable/.test(html);
-}
-
-// ─── Tools Section: Bare Counts Should NOT Scale ──────────
-
-describe('tools section scaling', () => {
-  it('does not make bare counts scalable in Tools section (cooking tools)', () => {
-    const md = [
-      '## Tools',
-      '- pots 2',
-    ].join('\n');
-    const html = render(md);
-    // The "2" should be wrapped as a measurement but NOT have data-scalable
-    expect(html).toContain('class="measurement"');
-    expect(hasScalable(html)).toBe(false);
-  });
-
-  it('does not make "mixing bowls 2" scalable in Tools section', () => {
-    const md = [
-      '## Tools',
-      '- mixing bowls 2',
-    ].join('\n');
-    const html = render(md);
-    expect(html).toContain('class="measurement"');
-    expect(hasScalable(html)).toBe(false);
-  });
-
-  it('does not make "sauce pan 2" scalable in Tools section', () => {
-    const md = [
-      '## Tools',
-      '- sauce pan 2',
-    ].join('\n');
-    const html = render(md);
-    expect(html).toContain('class="measurement"');
-    expect(hasScalable(html)).toBe(false);
-  });
-
-  // ─── Tools Section: Serving Vessel Keywords SHOULD Scale ──
-
-  it('makes "mug 1" scalable (serving vessel keyword)', () => {
-    const md = [
-      '## Tools',
-      '- mug 1',
-    ].join('\n');
-    const html = render(md);
-    const scalables = getScalableAttrs(html);
-    const countScalable = scalables.find(s => s.type === 'count');
-    expect(countScalable).toBeDefined();
-    expect(countScalable.base).toBe(1);
-  });
-
-  it('makes "highball 1" scalable (serving vessel keyword)', () => {
-    const md = [
-      '## Tools',
-      '- highball 1',
-    ].join('\n');
-    const html = render(md);
-    const scalables = getScalableAttrs(html);
-    const countScalable = scalables.find(s => s.type === 'count');
-    expect(countScalable).toBeDefined();
-    expect(countScalable.base).toBe(1);
-  });
-
-  it('makes "lowball 1" scalable (serving vessel keyword)', () => {
-    const md = [
-      '## Tools',
-      '- lowball 1',
-    ].join('\n');
-    const html = render(md);
-    const scalables = getScalableAttrs(html);
-    const countScalable = scalables.find(s => s.type === 'count');
-    expect(countScalable).toBeDefined();
-    expect(countScalable.base).toBe(1);
-  });
-
-  it('makes "mule glass 1" scalable (serving vessel keyword)', () => {
-    const md = [
-      '## Tools',
-      '- mule glass 1',
-    ].join('\n');
-    const html = render(md);
-    const scalables = getScalableAttrs(html);
-    const countScalable = scalables.find(s => s.type === 'count');
-    expect(countScalable).toBeDefined();
-    expect(countScalable.base).toBe(1);
-  });
-
-  // ─── Tools Section: Counts WITH Dimensions SHOULD Scale ──
-
-  it('makes counts scalable when alongside dimensions (serving vessels)', () => {
-    const md = [
-      '## Tools',
-      '- 9 x 13 inch glass baking dish 1',
-    ].join('\n');
-    const html = render(md);
-    // Should have scalable data for the count "1" (serving vessel)
-    const scalables = getScalableAttrs(html);
-    const countScalable = scalables.find(s => s.type === 'count');
-    expect(countScalable).toBeDefined();
-    expect(countScalable.base).toBe(1);
-  });
-
-  it('makes counts scalable for 3D dimensioned vessels', () => {
-    const md = [
-      '## Tools',
-      '- 8x6x2 inch pyrex dishes 4',
-    ].join('\n');
-    const html = render(md);
-    const scalables = getScalableAttrs(html);
-    const countScalable = scalables.find(s => s.type === 'count');
-    expect(countScalable).toBeDefined();
-    expect(countScalable.base).toBe(4);
-  });
-
-  it('makes counts scalable for tools with weight measurements', () => {
-    const md = [
-      '## Tools',
-      '- 64 oz mason jar 4',
-    ].join('\n');
-    const html = render(md);
-    const scalables = getScalableAttrs(html);
-    const countScalable = scalables.find(s => s.type === 'count');
-    expect(countScalable).toBeDefined();
-    expect(countScalable.base).toBe(4);
-  });
-
-  // ─── Counts OUTSIDE Tools Section Should Still Scale ──────
-
-  it('makes bare counts scalable outside Tools section (ingredients)', () => {
-    const md = [
-      '## Ingredients',
-      '- eggs 3',
-    ].join('\n');
-    const html = render(md);
-    const scalables = getScalableAttrs(html);
-    const countScalable = scalables.find(s => s.type === 'count');
-    expect(countScalable).toBeDefined();
-    expect(countScalable.base).toBe(3);
-  });
-
-  it('makes bare counts scalable in Steps section', () => {
-    const md = [
-      '## Steps',
-      '- use 3 tortillas',
-    ].join('\n');
-    const html = render(md);
-    const scalables = getScalableAttrs(html);
-    const countScalable = scalables.find(s => s.type === 'count');
-    expect(countScalable).toBeDefined();
-    expect(countScalable.base).toBe(3);
-  });
-
-  // ─── Section Boundary Detection ───────────────────────────
-
-  it('exits tools section when next heading at same level appears', () => {
-    const md = [
-      '## Tools',
-      '- pots 2',
-      '## Steps',
-      '- use 3 eggs',
-    ].join('\n');
-    const html = render(md);
-    // "pots 2" count should NOT be scalable (tools section)
-    // "3" in steps should be scalable
-    const scalables = getScalableAttrs(html);
-    const countScalable = scalables.find(s => s.type === 'count');
-    expect(countScalable).toBeDefined();
-    expect(countScalable.base).toBe(3);
-  });
-
-  it('handles Tools as h3 heading', () => {
-    const md = [
-      '### Tools',
-      '- pots 2',
-    ].join('\n');
-    const html = render(md);
-    expect(html).toContain('class="measurement"');
-    expect(hasScalable(html)).toBe(false);
-  });
-
-  // ─── Full Recipe Simulation ───────────────────────────────
-
-  it('handles a full recipe with ingredients, tools, and steps', () => {
-    const md = [
-      '## Ingredients',
-      '- onion 1',
-      '- ground beef 2lbs',
-      '- cheddar shredded 2 cups',
-      '## Tools',
-      '- pan',
-      '- mixing bowl',
-      '- 9 x 13 inch glass baking dish 1',
-      '## Steps',
-      '- preheat oven to 350 °F',
-      '- bake for 30 minutes',
-    ].join('\n');
-    const html = render(md);
-    const scalables = getScalableAttrs(html);
-
-    // Ingredients should have scalable counts and weights/volumes
-    const weightScalables = scalables.filter(s => s.type === 'weight');
-    const volumeScalables = scalables.filter(s => s.type === 'volume');
-    expect(weightScalables.length).toBeGreaterThan(0);
-    expect(volumeScalables.length).toBeGreaterThan(0);
-
-    // The "1" count after "baking dish" in tools should be scalable
-    // (it's alongside a dimension measurement)
-    const countScalables = scalables.filter(s => s.type === 'count');
-    const dishCount = countScalables.find(s => s.base === 1);
-    expect(dishCount).toBeDefined();
-
-    // The ingredient "onion 1" count should also be scalable
-    // Both should exist in countScalables
-    expect(countScalables.length).toBeGreaterThanOrEqual(1);
-  });
-});
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diff --git a/lib/measurements/plugin.js b/lib/measurements/plugin.js
index 82d7a70..ac2debd 100644
--- a/lib/measurements/plugin.js
+++ b/lib/measurements/plugin.js
@@ -356,31 +356,14 @@ function formatMeasurementText(amount, unit, approximate) {
   return prefix + formatValueUnit(amount.value, unit);
 }
 
-// ─── Serving Vessel Detection ───────────────────────────
-
-// Serving vessel keywords — items in the Tools section containing these words
-// represent containers that hold the finished product, so their counts should
-// scale with the recipe (e.g., doubling a recipe needs twice as many glasses).
-// Cooking tools like pots, pans, bowls, whisks, etc. are NOT in this list
-// because their quantity doesn't change when scaling a recipe.
-const SERVING_VESSEL_RE = /\b(glass(?:es)?|mugs?|dish(?:es)?|jars?|containers?|highballs?|lowballs?|tumblers?|goblets?|snifters?|flutes?|coupes?|ramekins?|pyrex|plates?)\b/i;
-
 // ─── Token Replacement ──────────────────────────────────
 
-function replaceMeasurementsInToken(token, Token, inToolsSection) {
+function replaceMeasurementsInToken(token, Token) {
   const text = token.content;
   const measurements = findAllMeasurements(text);
 
   if (measurements.length === 0) return [token];
 
-  // In the tools section, counts are only scalable if:
-  // 1. The line has non-count measurements (dimensions, weights, volumes) alongside
-  //    the count — e.g. "9x13 inch baking dish 1" or "64 oz mason jar 4"
-  // 2. OR the line contains a serving vessel keyword — e.g. "mug 1", "highball 1"
-  // Cooking tools like "pots 2" or "mixing bowls 2" have neither, so they stay fixed.
-  const hasNonCountMeasurements = measurements.some(m => m.type !== 'count');
-  const hasServingVessel = SERVING_VESSEL_RE.test(text);
-
   const newTokens = [];
   let lastEnd = 0;
 
@@ -402,15 +385,10 @@ function replaceMeasurementsInToken(token, Token, inToolsSection) {
     open.attrSet('data-alt', altText);
     open.attrSet('title', m.match);
 
-    // Add scaling data for weight/volume/count
+    // Add scaling data for weight/volume
     const scaleData = computeScaleData(m);
     if (scaleData) {
-      // In tools section, skip scaling for bare counts on cooking tools ("pots 2")
-      // but allow scaling for serving vessels (keyword match or has measurements)
-      const skipScale = inToolsSection && m.type === 'count' && !hasNonCountMeasurements && !hasServingVessel;
-      if (!skipScale) {
-        open.attrSet('data-scalable', JSON.stringify(scaleData));
-      }
+      open.attrSet('data-scalable', JSON.stringify(scaleData));
     }
 
     newTokens.push(open);
@@ -443,33 +421,7 @@ function measurementPlugin(md) {
   md.core.ruler.push('measurements', function measurementRule(state) {
     const tokens = state.tokens;
 
-    let inToolsSection = false;
-    let toolsSectionLevel = null;
-
     for (let i = 0; i < tokens.length; i++) {
-      // Detect heading boundaries to track the "Tools" section.
-      // When we see a heading_open, peek at the next inline token for the text.
-      if (tokens[i].type === 'heading_open') {
-        const level = tokens[i].tag; // 'h1', 'h2', 'h3', etc.
-
-        // If we're in a tools section and hit a heading at the same or higher level,
-        // we've left the tools section.
-        if (inToolsSection && level <= toolsSectionLevel) {
-          inToolsSection = false;
-          toolsSectionLevel = null;
-        }
-
-        // Check if this heading is "Tools" (case-insensitive)
-        if (i + 1 < tokens.length && tokens[i + 1].type === 'inline') {
-          const headingText = tokens[i + 1].content.trim().toLowerCase();
-          if (headingText === 'tools') {
-            inToolsSection = true;
-            toolsSectionLevel = level;
-          }
-        }
-        continue;
-      }
-
       if (tokens[i].type !== 'inline' || !tokens[i].children) continue;
 
       const children = tokens[i].children;
@@ -477,7 +429,7 @@ function measurementPlugin(md) {
 
       for (const child of children) {
         if (child.type === 'text') {
-          const replaced = replaceMeasurementsInToken(child, state.Token, inToolsSection);
+          const replaced = replaceMeasurementsInToken(child, state.Token);
           newChildren.push(...replaced);
         } else {
           newChildren.push(child);
diff --git a/recipes/Apple Caramel Upside Down Cake.md b/recipes/Apple Caramel Upside Down Cake.md
index 56b605f..d7ed64f 100644
--- a/recipes/Apple Caramel Upside Down Cake.md	
+++ b/recipes/Apple Caramel Upside Down Cake.md	
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ makes: 1 cake
 - [ ] [Upside Down Cake Batter](/recipe/upside-down-cake-batter/)
 - [ ] oil for pan
 ## Tools
-- 8 x 8 inch glass baking dish 1
+- 8 x 8 inch glass baking dish
 - knife
 ## Steps
 - preheat oven to 325°f
diff --git a/recipes/Blondies.md b/recipes/Blondies.md
index 9a73ac2..2bd983b 100644
--- a/recipes/Blondies.md
+++ b/recipes/Blondies.md
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ makes: 1 9x13 pan
 ## Tools
 - oven
 - mixing bowl
-- 9 x 13 inch glass baking dish 1
+- 9 x 13 inch glass baking dish
 - wood spoon
 ## Steps
 - mix all ingredients in mixing bowl
diff --git a/recipes/Brownies All American.md b/recipes/Brownies All American.md
index 3ec1331..f6c51b3 100644
--- a/recipes/Brownies All American.md	
+++ b/recipes/Brownies All American.md	
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ draft: true
 - [ ] all purpose flour 180g
 - [ ] chocolate chips 340g
 ## Tools
-- 9 x 13 inch glass baking dish 1
+- 9 x 13 inch glass baking dish
 ## Steps
 - 350°F 28 to 32 minutes / 325°F 38 to 42 minutes
 
diff --git a/recipes/Carbonara.md b/recipes/Carbonara.md
index 9aa32a6..a9684e0 100644
--- a/recipes/Carbonara.md
+++ b/recipes/Carbonara.md
@@ -5,15 +5,15 @@ makes: 4 bowls
 
 ## Ingredients
 - [ ] water 3kg
-- [ ] spaghetti[^3] 1 lb
+- [ ] spaghetti[3^] 1 lb
 - [ ] salt 20g
-- [ ] guanciale[^1] 4oz
-- [ ] pecorino romano[^2] 2oz
+- [ ] guanciale[1^] 4oz
+- [ ] pecorino romano[2^] 2oz
 - [ ] eggs 6 (2 whites 6 yokes)
 - [ ] extra virgin olive oil 6 tablespoons
 - [ ] fresh ground black pepper several cranks
-- [ ] pecorino romano[^2] for garnish
-- [ ] fresh ground black pepper for garnish[^4]
+- [ ] pecorino romano[2^] for garnish
+- [ ] fresh ground black pepper for garnish[4^]
 ## Tools
 - pots 2
 - fine grater
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ makes: 4 bowls
 
 #recipe/dinner #diet/omnivore
 
-[^1]: Can be substituted with Pancetta or bacon
-[^2]: Can be substituted with Parmesan
-[^3]: Can be substituted with Rigatoni or Bucatini
-[^4]: If your guanciale already has black pepper on it you don't need the extra black pepper
+[1^]: Can be substituted with Pancetta or bacon
+[2^]: Can be substituted with Parmesan
+[3^]: Can be substituted with Rigatoni or Bucatini
+[4^]: If your guanciale already has black pepper on it you don't need the extra black pepper
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diff --git a/recipes/Enchiladas.md b/recipes/Enchiladas.md
index 856d430..a184327 100644
--- a/recipes/Enchiladas.md
+++ b/recipes/Enchiladas.md
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ makes: 1 9x13 pan
 - [ ] oil to grease pan
 ## Tools
 - pan
-- 9 x 13 inch glass baking dish 1
+- 9 x 13 inch glass baking dish
 - cutting board
 - kitchen knife
 - garlic press
diff --git a/recipes/Japanese Curry Soup.md b/recipes/Japanese Curry Soup.md
index f04bc60..17b713e 100644
--- a/recipes/Japanese Curry Soup.md	
+++ b/recipes/Japanese Curry Soup.md	
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ title: Japanese Curry Soup
 - [ ] lion's mane
 - [ ] vegetable stock 1 jar
 - [ ] 5 cups water
-- [ ] heavy cream [^1]
+- [ ] heavy cream [1^]
 - [ ] 4 japanese curry bricks 
 - [ ] bay leaf
 - [ ] red pepper
@@ -31,4 +31,4 @@ title: Japanese Curry Soup
 
 #recipe/dinner/soup  #diet/plant_based/optional  #diet/vegetarian
 
-[^1]: can use coconut cream
+[1^]: can use coconut cream
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diff --git a/recipes/Lasagna.md b/recipes/Lasagna.md
index bd43ba5..9705c8f 100644
--- a/recipes/Lasagna.md
+++ b/recipes/Lasagna.md
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ makes: 1 9x13 pan
 - [ ] cold water
 ## Tools 
 - pasta roller
-- 9 x 13 inch glass baking dish 1
+- 9 x 13 inch glass baking dish
 - pan with lid
 - pot
 - mixing bowl
diff --git a/recipes/Mozzarella.md b/recipes/Mozzarella.md
index 5c5e1c4..fbf0b6d 100644
--- a/recipes/Mozzarella.md
+++ b/recipes/Mozzarella.md
@@ -34,4 +34,4 @@ milk powder for a 4th batch is 130g and milk is 3.75 cups
 
 #recipe/ingredient  #diet/vegetarian
 
-[^1]: chlorine free water works better for this
+[1^]: chlorine free water works better for this
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diff --git a/recipes/Spice Cake (Gluten Free).md b/recipes/Spice Cake (Gluten Free).md
index 3e1525f..da4f4fe 100644
--- a/recipes/Spice Cake (Gluten Free).md	
+++ b/recipes/Spice Cake (Gluten Free).md	
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ makes: 1 8 x 8 cake
 - [ ] cardamom 
 - [ ] butter for pan
 ## Tools 
-- 8 x 8 inch glass baking dish 1
+- 8 x 8 inch glass baking dish
 - mixing bowls
 - whisk
 ## Steps
diff --git a/recipes/Stuffing.md b/recipes/Stuffing.md
index 76ae82e..65d8f04 100644
--- a/recipes/Stuffing.md
+++ b/recipes/Stuffing.md
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ makes: 1 9x13 pan
 - [ ] salt
 ## Tools 
 - Pot
-- 9 x 13 inch glass baking dish 1
+- 9 x 13 inch glass baking dish
 - Bread Knife
 - Oven
 - Stove
diff --git a/recipes/Tiramisu.md b/recipes/Tiramisu.md
index f64e675..fdcf97b 100644
--- a/recipes/Tiramisu.md
+++ b/recipes/Tiramisu.md
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ makes: 1 8 x 8 dish
 ## Tools 
 - whisk
 - mixing bowls 3
-- 8 x 8 inch glass baking dish 1
+- 8 x 8 inch glass baking dish
 - micro plane
 ## Steps
 - separate eggs [^1]