| How to Make Your Dad Happy Posted: 20 Jun 2021 05:00 PM PDT Everybody wants a healthy relationship with their dad. When your dad is happy with you, you'll get the best treatment from him and most likely be happy too.[1] It can be difficult pleasing your dad but it's important to do so for a healthy family. By focusing on the way you interact with your dad and the things you do in life, you can achieve a happy family relationship. [Edit]Getting Along with Your Dad - Spend time with him. It can be difficult to spend time with your dad, especially during school days as your schedule is busy and your dad is at work. Making that extra effort to spend time with him and share your opinions and thoughts will strengthen the bond between you. Try to have at least one meal with him in a day. This can be a great time to talk and discuss the events of the day, anything that you're worried about or anything that's important. If your dad shares things too, show him you were listening by asking him about it later.
- Learn about his life. Take time to ask your dad about his youth, his dreams, his career, his favourite memories. These are stories to cherish as you grow older. They might also help you understand his values.
- Listen to him and be genuinely curious. Listening shows you care and helps you connect with your dad more.
- Avoid arguments. It can be difficult not to answer back, especially if you don't agree with something your dad is saying or if he's not granting you permission for something you desperately want. Exercise some self-discipline and wait to have a discussion when you're calm. If you're feeling angry, take slow, deep breaths to help you calm down. If you can, sit down and have a drink of cool water. This should help you calm down.[2]
- Always seek to understand your dad's point of view. He may have a valid reason for not allowing you to do something or for thinking a different way. What you may see as a restriction may be his way of protection.
- If your dad is upset, try to think of other reasons that he could be upset. Is he tired? Did he have a long day at work? Is he stressed out about something? He may not be upset because of you.
- Ask him for advice. Consider asking your dad for advice on school work or friendships or matters of finance if you have or are seeking a job. This will show him his opinion matters. Even if your dad doesn't have experience with a certain situation, he can still give you advice on how to approach it or where you can best learn how to approach it.
- Show affection. Show your dad that you love him. Speak to him in caring words, in a warm tone of voice, or show him affection through hugs and kisses. Some dads don't like being too affectionate and even you might find it strange to be physically affectionate. Know that caring human touch is a basic need.[3]
- Sometimes boys especially tend to shy away from showing affection to their parents.[4] Try to find a level that you're comfortable with. You don't have to hug your dad in public if you don't like to.
- Implement his values. Make a list of what you think are your dad's values. Think of phrases your dad repeatedly says, such as, 'Always tell the truth,' or, 'Try to do to your best'. These indicate the values he's teaching (honesty and hard work, in these two examples). It might be that your dad doesn't say these things all the time but once sat you down for a talk about these principles. Think of the way he lives his life. Notice if he does his best to be punctual or if he's always well-dressed. Try to live your life by these principles.
- You don't have to agree with everything your dad says or does. Think about values that will affect your life in a positive way and try to implement those. If your dad has a way of doing something that you don't agree with, discuss it with him. Maybe together, you can think of ways to help him change that.
[Edit]Being Responsible Around the House - Do your chores. Think of the things that your dad is always asking you to do around the house. Think of the chores that are your responsibility. Be sure to do them. If you don't like doing chores because you find them boring or difficult, ask your dad for tips on how to do them. Perhaps he can help you think of new ways of doing them.
- Asking him for his advice will also show him that you value his opinion.[5] Once your dad gives you advice, follow it. He might find it disrespectful if you ask how to do something then do something your own way.
- Don't give your dad an opportunity to ask you why you haven't done your chores. Stay on top of them by creating a schedule. Try setting a repeated alarm on your phone that lets you know when it's time to do a certain chore, until you get into the habit of doing it on time.
- Take initiative. Notice things that need to be done around the house that no one has asked or expects you to do. Do it as a surprise for your dad. Try to think of things that have piled up for months that no one gets around to doing. Think of your dad's routine. For example, if he likes to have a cup of coffee before going to work, make one for him from time to time. You'll be showing him that you're thoughtful.
- Be considerate of other people living in your home. Especially when using places like the living room and kitchen, don't leave a mess behind for someone else to clean up.
- Keep your room tidy. Messy rooms are a common complaint among parents.[6] Even if you don't share your room and it's your space, show your dad that you can shoulder the responsibility of taking care of what's yours by keeping it neat and tidy.
- Keep your closet tidy by folding/hanging up your clothes. Put dirty clothes in the laundry basket. Make your bed in the mornings as soon as you're up.
- If you want to decorate your room with things like posters, try to make sure that they are things that you would not be embarrassed about if your dad were to come into the room.
- Use the internet and your phone responsibly. This is especially important if your dad is the one paying for your phone bills and the internet connection. Access to the internet and your phone is a privilege, not your right. You have to show your dad that you respect the amount of money he's paying for you and also the values he has taught you.
- Discuss the boundaries of using electronics with your dad. Follow any guidelines he gives you such as how late you're allowed to stay up using the computer or what sort of things you can post online.
- Avoid using electronics at the dinner table to show respect for your dad and the rest of your family. This will show that you care about your time together.
- Take care of your siblings. Give your dad a peaceful, comfortable and warm environment to come home to. Try your hardest to get along with your siblings. Don't bully your younger ones and don't annoy your older ones. Help them with any homework they might not understand or any problem they might be going through. Do fun things together. If you are old enough to drive and have a car, offer to help your dad by taking your siblings where they need to go.
- It's natural to fight occasionally with your siblings[7] but try your hardest to get along with them.
[Edit]Doing Well in School - Study well. Show your father you want to succeed in life by performing well at school. Endeavor to complete all your assignments on time and to the best of your ability. If there's something you don't understand, ask your teachers to explain again, provide further resources for learning or ask a friend to explain it to you.
- Develop a study schedule. Make an estimate of how long your homework will take and plan your afternoon and evenings around it. Include revision and breaks in your schedule.
- Plan study sessions with 45 minutes full studying then a 10-minute break. Keep your phone off to help you focus only on the study material while you work. Avoid any other distractions that you know will come up. Experiment with different studying techniques until you find your own learning style.
- Find a quiet room in your house to study. Make sure you have your own space to do it.
- Organize your folders and stationery. Keep files of your subjects. Make sure you write your name and the date on all assignments to help you know which order they should go in.
- Get along with your teachers. Try to build a good reputation for yourself. Always be polite to your teachers and show them you're keen on learning well by participating in class. Sometimes it can be difficult to be polite when you don't like a teacher or if your friends tend to act up in class.[8] Set a good example by being well-mannered. Your dad will be proud of you when he hears your teachers praising you.
- This doesn't mean you have to agree with everything your teacher does. If a teacher is being a bully or if you're concerned about their behavior toward you or anyone else in class, raise the issue with your school principal. Be sure to tell your parents so that they are also up to date with your life.
- Take part in extracurricular activities (ECAs). Doing well at school is about more than academics. Participating in ECAs so will help you develop into a well-rounded individual: you will learn valuable life skills like discipline, leadership, teamwork, time management, analytical skills, social skills and organization all while having fun in an activity you're interested in.[9] These are all skills you need to succeed in life. All parents want to see their children succeed in life.[10]
- ECAs also boost your college applications and resume/CV as they show you have a range of interests and values that the college or employer will be looking for.
- Make good friends. Show your dad that you're a good judge of character. Befriend people who you see do well in school. Look for those that have a good reputation with others and their teachers and who perform highly in class and whom you think have good character and stay out of trouble. You might learn from them and being friends with them might help keep you out of trouble too.[11] If you like, you can form study groups with them.
- Never do anything just because your friends are doing them. Think your actions through. If you're having trouble with peer pressure, talk to your dad about it or speak to a school counsellor.
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| How to Dye Hair with Kool Aid Posted: 20 Jun 2021 09:00 AM PDT If you want to experiment with a different hair color but don't want to make a long-term commitment, Kool-Aid might be the perfect solution! All you have to do is combine hot water, hair conditioner, and unsweetened Kool-Aid to create a dye paste. You can apply the paste to achieve all-over color, or you can paint streaks of color into your hair. If you want to dip-dye your tips, mix up a home-made dye bath instead. Keep in mind that different colors and quantities of Kool-Aid will create a range of results. Remember to wear gloves to avoid staining your hands as you transform your tresses! [Edit]Preparing the Kool-Aid Dye - Wear disposable gloves to prevent staining your hands. If you're not careful, you'll be left with hands that match your hair color! To avoid this, slip on a pair of rubber kitchen gloves or disposable latex gloves to keep the dye from soaking into your skin.[1]
- Select your desired color of Kool-Aid. Choose your favorite color, or mix 2 together to create a custom color. Grape can create a lovely violet purple. Tropical punch creates a brighter red while cherry produces a deeper red. In the cooler spectrum, blue raspberry results in blue and lime creates a bright green. Mixed berry can result in a light blue.[2]
- Note that the colors can appear differently on different hair types and base colors. For instance, grape Kool-Aid will leave a light pinkish violet on light blonde hair when left on for just 30 minutes.[3] However, grape Kool-Aid will show up as a deep reddish purple on dark brown hair after 1 hour.
- If you have brown hair, vibrant reds usually show up the best. You can also try deep purple and dark blue! You won't be able to get a lighter color than your natural shade without first bleaching your hair, though. [4]
- Empty 1 or more sugar-free Kool-Aid packet(s) into a small bowl. If you have very long hair, or if you want a heavily saturated hue, use 2 or more packets. The unsweetened version will be much less sticky than the artificially sweetened kind, enabling you to apply the dye more evenly and smoothly.[5]
- If you're not sure how your hair will take to the dye, start with just 1 packet. You can always follow up with another dye session using a few more packets to build up the color.
- If you're mixing colors, stir together 2 packets. For instance, try black cherry mixed with strawberry for a vibrant red, or strawberry and grape for red-violet. You could also try blue raspberry and lemon-lime to create turquoise.[6]
- Stir in hot water to dissolve the powder. Start by pouring of hot water into the bowl. Mix together the water and powder, stirring constantly with a spoon until the powder dissolves.[7]
- A good rule of thumb is to use of water per packet of Kool-Aid.
- Try not to add too much water, or else the mixture will get too runny to paint onto your hair.
- Add hair conditioner to the mixture to form a creamy paste. Once the Kool-Aid is completely dissolved, squeeze a dollop of hair conditioner into the bowl and mix it in. Start with of conditioner and adjust the measurements until a creamy paste forms.[8]
- The creamy consistency of your dye paste will make the dye easier to handle and apply to your hair. Plus the conditioner will help the dye spread through your hair.[9]
- Cover your shoulders and workspace with an old towel. The dye will stain your clothes, so keep yourself protected with an old towel or t-shirt that you don't mind getting stained. Consider wrapping a large garbage bag around your shoulders and clipping it in place to keep any moisture from getting through.[10]
- Also protect your workspace with another towel or garbage bag in case any dye drips onto your chair, the table, or the floor.
[Edit]Dyeing All of Your Hair - Divide your hair into 3 to 6 sections. Start with clean, dry hair and use clips or hair ties to pull back parts of your hair. For even coverage, divide your hair into multiple smaller sections which you'll apply the dye to.[11]
- Try dividing your hair vertically into left and right segments, and then dividing each of these into 3 horizontal sections (top, middle, and bottom).
- Alternatively, divide your hair into left, right, and center sections and work your way from side to side.
- Or, start by exposing the hair at the nape of your neck and piling the rest of your hair up at your crown. Pull out small sections as you work your way from your nape up to your crown.
- Paint the Kool-Aid paste onto each section of hair, from the roots to the tips. Either use gloved hands or a hair dye brush to apply the dye paste onto your hair. Start with 1 section and massage or paint the dye into your roots. Then spread the dye down the strands, all the way to the tips, until the first section is completely coated.[12]
- Tie back each dyed section and proceed until all sections are evenly coated.
- All of your hair must be saturated with dye otherwise the powder will just wash out, without coloring your hair.
- If you're dyeing your own hair, you might want to enlist the help of a friend. It can be hard to evenly coat the hair at the back of your head.
- Wrap your hair in saran wrap. Secure the hair at your crown with hair clips. Wind a few long sections of saran wrap around your hair to hold it in place, off of your face and shoulders. Alternatively, try a plastic grocery bag or resealable food storage bag. The plastic will help trap in the moisture and prevent the dye from spreading and staining.[13]
- Secure the plastic wrap with tape for extra hold.
- This step is especially useful if you plan to leave the dye on your hair for a few hours.
- Wait anywhere between 15 minutes and 5 hours for the desired saturation. If you have very light, fine hair and just want a subtle tint in your hair, leave the dye on for 15 or 30 minutes. But if you have darker or thicker hair, or if you want a deeply saturated dye job, wait a few hours before removing the dye.[14]
- If you've used more Kool-Aid packets, it's ok to leave the dye on for a shorter amount of time.
- Rinse the Kool-Aid dye paste out of your hair with cold running water. Remove the saran wrap and turn on cool running water in a shower or sink. Rinse all of your hair, from the roots to the tips, under the water until all of the dye paste is washed out. Continue rinsing your hair until the water runs clear (or just a pale tint is left).
- It may take between 10 and 20 minutes to get the water to run clear.[15]
- Warm or hot water may more quickly wash out some of the pigment from your newly-dyed strands.[16]
- Don't use shampoo when you rinse out the dye. This could wash out and fade some of the color.[17]
- Blow-dry or air-dry your freshly dyed hair to see the final results. Remove all the moisture from your hair, either with a hairdryer or by letting it dry naturally. Once your strands are completely dry, you'll be able to see the final results of the Kool-Aid dye! Have fun styling and rocking your new 'do.
- To make your temporary color last as long as possible, wash your hair in cold water instead of hot water.[18]
- It's ok to use warm water and heat styling tools, but keep in mind that the heat will cause the dye to fade faster.
- You may need to experiment with the dye process a few times to get the balance right for your hair color. Just remember that if you have darker hair, the effects will be more subtle.
[Edit]Adding Streaks of Color - Lay a piece of saran wrap or aluminum foil behind 1 section of hair. When you're ready to start dyeing your clean and dry hair, lift up a small section of hair and lay a rectangular piece of saran wrap or foil behind it.[19] Place the wrap or foil right at the root of your hair and use your hand to support it from behind.
- Think about how many streaks you want to add to your hair, and cut out 1 piece of saran wrap or foil for each streak before you get started.
- If you're creating narrow highlights, try picking up and painting a few thin strands on the same piece of saran wrap or foil.
- Use a highlighting brush to paint sections of hair with Kool-Aid dye. Pick up a dollop of the pre-mixed Kool-Aid dye paste with the brush and apply it directly to your hair. Brush it on, working from the roots to the tips, until the whole section is covered.
- Support the strands from behind with your hand that's beneath the piece of saran wrap or foil.
- Fold the piece of saran wrap or foil around the dye-coated strand. To prevent the dye from getting onto other parts of your hair, fold the saran wrap or foil tightly around each dyed strand.[20]
- If your hair is longer than the piece of wrap or foil, fold up the tips of your hair into a little bundle close to your roots before folding up the foil.
- Secure each wrapped section with a hair pin or hair tie. Once you've painted strand of hair and encased in saran wrap or foil, flip it up so it sits off of the under layers of hair. Slide on a hair pin onto the base or middle of the little packet of hair to secure it at your crown.
- If you're using saran wrap, try using a hair tie to create little bundles out of each section.[21]
- Continue painting dye onto small sections of hair until you have enough streaks. The easiest way to add streaks is to start at your crown and pin back each foil-wrapped section as you work down your head. Once you've completed as many streaks as you want, double-check that all the wrapped sections are secure.[22]
- If you have a lot of streaks, consider wrapping your hair in a plastic bag or with a few long pieces of saran wrap to hold them in place while you wait.
- Leave the dye on your hair for between 15 minutes and 5 hours. Depending on the natural color and thickness of your hair and the deepness of the color you want to achieve, leave the dye on for as long as you want.[23]
- If you want a really saturated hue, leave the dye on for 5 hours.
- If you have light hair and you just want a light tint, don't leave the dye on for longer than 1 hour.
- Rinse the dye out of your hair under cold running water. When you're ready to rinse out the dye, unwrap each strand with gloved hands and discard the pieces of saran wrap or foil. Then use cool running water to rinse out your strands until the water runs clear.[24]
[Edit]Dip-Dyeing the Ends in a Dye Bath - Add 3 to 4 unsweetened Kool-Aid packets to of hot water. Instead of making a creamy paste that you'll paint onto your hair, you'll create a dye bath in which you'll dip the ends of your hair. Empty the Kool-Aid packets into a bowl of hot water and stir to dissolve the powder.[25] Allow the water to cool slightly, for around 3 to 5 minutes.
- Choose whichever Kool-Aid color you want, or mix 2 together for a custom shade.
- Use more packets for more saturated color, especially if you have dark hair.
- Part your hair down the middle to create 2 pigtail sections. Make sure your hair is clean and dry before you dye it. As you're waiting for the water to cool, divide your hair into 2 sections, a right and a left section. Put 1 section in front of each shoulder, and use a hair tie to secure each section into pigtails.[26]
- Dip the ends of each pigtail into the dye bath. Keep your strands submerged in the bowl of Kool-Aid dye for about 15 to 30 minutes. If you have darker hair or want a deeper color, leave your hair in the dye bath longer. But if you have light or fine hair, 15 minutes might be enough to give your ends a bright pop of color.
- Try dipping your hair into the dye bath a few times for a deeper color. This also helps if you want to create a softer division between your dip-dyed ends and the rest of your hair.[27]
- Scrunch your damp strands with a paper towel to remove the excess liquid. Once the time is up, pull your pigtails out of the dye bath and squeeze the excess liquid back into the bowl. Use a paper towel to squeeze the remaining moisture from your hair.[28]
- Make sure you're still wearing gloves during this process, as the Kool-Aid can stain your hands.
- Wrap the strands in a plastic bag if you want to let the dye soak in longer. For a richer color, or for darker hair, let the dye seep into your strands for a while longer. Use a hair tie to secure the plastic bag or a long strand of saran wrap around your dip-dyed ends. This will hold in some of the moisture while the dye permeates your hair.[29] Keep this in place for up to 2 hours, or until your strands start to get dry.
- If you want to leave the dye on for up to 5 hours, the method of painting on a dye paste containing hair conditioner would be a better choice.
- Conditioner keeps the dye from drying out, whereas the dye bath liquid will evaporate after a short while.
- Rinse out your hair until the cool water runs clear. Without using any shampoo, rinse your hair thoroughly under cool water to remove all of the dye. Keep rinsing for about 10 or 20 minutes until the water runs clear, or very close to clear.[30]
- Once the dye is rinsed off, air-dry or blow-dry your hair to see the final results.
- Before you dye your hair, protect the sides of your face from being stained by applying some petroleum jelly around your hairline.
- If you have light colored hair, don't try to dye your hair light blue or dark blue, as it will come out as green.
- Kool-Aid dye will take very well to chemically-treated hair. Be aware that your Kool-Aid dye job could last just as long as a semi-permanent dye if your hair is especially porous and damaged.
[Edit]Warnings - Some of the red coloring agents are more permanent, so be careful not to spill the product onto fabric or carpeting as you'll be left with a stubborn stain.
- If you have a sensitive scalp, this may not be a suitable activity. Test a small area first to see if you have a reaction to the chemicals in the Kool-Aid.
- Kool-Aid dyes tend to temporarily stain some bathtubs.
- Kool-Aid dye may leave a noticeable odor in your hair, especially if you use sweetened powder.
- Stay out of the water once you've dyed your tresses with Kool-Aid. The color will definitely run onto your clothes if you're caught in the rain![31]
[Edit]Things You'll Need - Towel
- Disposable gloves
- Hair ties
- Hair clips
- 1 or more packets of unsweetened Kool-Aid
- Hot water
- Conditioner
- Bowl
- Spoon
- Hair dye brush (optional)
- Saran wrap or plastic bag
- Aluminum foil (optional)
- Tape (optional)
- Paper towel (optional)
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| How to Freeze Spinach Posted: 20 Jun 2021 01:00 AM PDT Spinach typically becomes soft and mushy after you freeze it, but since it retains its nutrients and taste, frozen spinach can be great when added to smoothies and cooked dishes. Blanching spinach allows it to remain edible for longer periods, but you can also freeze unblanched spinach. Consider freezing pureed spinach if you wish to use it exclusively for liquid dishes later on. [Edit]Cleaning the Spinach - Soak the spinach in cool water. Place fresh spinach leaves into a large bowl, then cover them with clean, cold water.
- Use your hands to mix and sort through the spinach leaves as they soak. Sort through the leaves to remove damaged leaves, weeds, insects, stones, dirt, or other debris.
- Rinse well. Drain the soak water and transfer the spinach to a large colander. Rinse the spinach under cool, running water for about 30 seconds.
- If you're thorough enough, the first soak and rinse will probably remove most debris. For spinach that seems especially dirty, or to be extra cautious, repeat both steps twice more to remove as much dirt as possible.
- Dry thoroughly. Place the spinach into a salad spinner, then use the utensil to spin away as much water as possible.
- If you do not have a salad spinner, you can wrap the leaves in paper towels and gently squeeze out the excess moisture. Afterward, spread the leaves out over a layer of fresh paper towels for 10 to 15 minutes to continue drying them.
- Thorough drying is especially important if you plan on freezing raw, unblanched spinach. It's not too significant when freezing blanched or pureed spinach, though.
[Edit]Unblanched - Pack the spinach in freezer-safe bags. Fill one or more freezer-safe plastic bags with as much clean spinach as possible. Squeeze out any excess air, then seal the bags.[1]
- Don't be afraid of packing the spinach too tightly. Tight packing is actually recommended since it leaves less room for excess air.
- You could also use freezer-safe plastic storage bins, but these do not work quite as well since you won't be able to remove quite as much excess air from the container prior to sealing it.
- Store the spinach in your freezer. Place the spinach in your freezer. It should remain edible for around six months.
- When you're ready to use it, thaw the spinach in your refrigerator for several hours. Squeeze any excess moisture out of the thawed leaves before using or consuming them.
- The cell membranes will break down during frozen storage, making thawed spinach too soft to eat raw, but you can still add it to smoothies and cooked recipes.
[Edit]Blanched - Boil water. Fill a large stockpot with enough cool water to cover the spinach, then set it on the stove over medium-high heat. Allow the water to reach a steady, rolling boil.
- Note that traditional blanching will preserve the color and taste of the spinach but may cause a loss of some nutrients to occur. To reduce the amount of nutrients lost, consider steam-blanching instead. Prepare to steam-blanch by placing a steaming basket over the boiling water.[2]
- Blanch the spinach for 2 minutes. Quickly dunk the full batch of spinach in the water and cover the stockpot. Start watching the clock immediately, and remove it after two minutes pass.[3]
- If steam-blanching the spinach, place the leaves in the steamer basket and immediately cover it with the lid. A tightly sealed lid is necessary to capture enough steam to blanch the spinach.
- If direct blanching the spinach, note that the water will likely turn green as it cooks.
- Transfer the leaves to ice water. Scoop the spinach out of the stockpot and into a large bowl filled with ice water. Keep the spinach submerged for another two minutes in this cold water.
- The quick transfer should stop the cooking process and halt the loss of nutrients. It should also further preserve the color and flavor of the spinach.
- Dry the spinach. Place the spinach in a salad spinner, then turn the spinner until the leaves seem dry.
- If you do not have a salad spinner, place the spinach leaves in a large colander set out over dry paper towels. Allow the spinach to drain for around 20 minutes, then use additional paper towels to tap away any excess moisture.
- Stuff the spinach into freezer-safe bags. Pack the prepared spinach into freezer-safe plastic bags. Squeeze or suck as much air from the bags as possible before sealing them.
- While you can technically use freezer-safe plastic containers instead of bags, doing so increases the risk of freezer burn since you won't be able to remove the excess air.
- Store the spinach in your freezer. Place the bags of spinach in your freezer for long-term storage. When prepared properly, blanched, frozen spinach should remain edible for around 9 to 14 months.
- Thaw the frozen spinach in your refrigerator for several hours prior to use. Since thawed spinach tends to be soggy, it cannot be eaten raw but can be used in smoothies and cooked dishes.
- Blend together spinach and water. Combine six parts spinach and one part water in a standard blender. Cover and process the blender until the spinach breaks down into a smooth, thick puree.[4]
- For many blenders, you may need to avoid filling the blender more than halfway to allow the blades adequate access to its contents.
- You only need to add enough water to get the blender going. If your blender has a difficult time with the amount of water originally used, feel free to add more water in small increments.
- Pour the puree into molds. Once smooth, pour the puree into clean ice cube trays or similar molds. Fill each compartment within 1/4 inch (6 mm) of the top.
- If you don't have any spare ice cube trays, consider using mini muffin trays, standard muffin trays, or candy molds.
- Silicone trays and molds work especially well, but plastic versions can also be used.
- Freeze solid. Place the filled trays in your freezer for around four hours, or until the spinach puree is frozen solid.
- Transfer the solid puree to freezer-safe bags. Pop the frozen cubes of spinach out of their trays, then pack them into freezer-safe plastic bags. Remove excess air from the bags before sealing them.
- If you have difficulty removing the cubes from their trays, allow them to thaw at room temperature for several minutes. Try again once the sides and bottoms have softened, but before the cubes melt.
- Freeze as needed. Place the bags of frozen spinach puree back into the freezer. Store them for up to one year.
- You can thaw frozen spinach puree before use or add them to smoothies, stews, and similar dishes while they're still frozen solid.
[Edit]Things You'll Need [Edit]Cleaning - Large bowl
- Sink
- Colander
- Paper towels
- Salad spinner (optional)
[Edit]Unblanched - Freezer-safe plastic bags
[Edit]Blanched - Large stockpot
- Steamer basket (optional)
- Large mixing bowl
- Salad spinner OR colander
- Paper towels
- Freezer-safe plastic bags
- Blender
- Ice cube trays OR similar molds
- Freezer-safe plastic bags
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