| How to Make Onion Rings Posted: 06 Feb 2022 12:00 AM PST If you're a fan of onions, fried onion rings are one of the most perfect snacks. Perfectly crispy, salty, and sweet, properly-prepared onion rings are the perfect complement to burgers or sandwiches, and go great dipped in ketchup. Keep scrolling past the jump to learn how you can fry some up. [Edit]Ingredients - 1/3 pint milk (155ml)
- 2-3 eggs, cracked
- Seasonings (garlic powder, onion powder, seasoned salt, paprika etc.)
- Flour
- Medium or large onion (possibly multiple depending how many you're making)
- Vegetable oil
- Place some aluminum foil on your counter close to your stove and put two large mixing bowls on top. Meanwhile, put some paper towels onto a plate, or bowl. This will be used to drain the cooked onion rings.
- Fill one of the bowls about halfway to two thirds full with milk. Add the eggs and some of the seasonings. Mix ingredients well.
- Fill the other bowl with flour and the remaining seasonings, then mix.
- Cut medium or large onion into rings, according to how many onion rings you want, and place them to the side.
- Put fresh vegetable oil in a large frying pan around half an inch deep. Use moderate heat.
- Dip one of the onion slices that you set aside into the milk, and then into the flour. Repeat until it the slice is thoroughly covered in the batter (about 3 times). Carefully lower the slice into the pan. Use a fork or metal tongs to get the slices into the pan.
- Repeat the above dipping process until there is no more room in the frying pan.
- When the onion rings are golden brown, carefully turn them over. Watch out; the oil is hot. Once both sides are golden brown , remove them from the pan and place them onto the paper towel- covered plate or bowl.
- Continue to make onion rings, repeating steps six through eight. Note: because the oil is already hot, it'll take a lot less time to cook the next batch, so keep an eye on them so they don't burn.
- Don't forget to turn off the stove after cooking. Be careful of how you dispose of the oil; it's the best to let it cool down before getting rid of it.
- Your onion rings are ready to serve. Enjoy!
- Note: If you have one, you can use a deep-fryer to cook the above; the oil will drain better.
- You can cook smaller slices inside the larger ones to save time.
- If you didn't use a deep fryer, place a piece of tissue on a plate and let the tissue soak in excess oil, then onto serving plate.
- Be careful when your cutting the onions to avoid cutting yourself. Be careful while putting them in and taking them out of the hot oil. You can seriously burn yourself if you are not using proper utensils to handle the onions.
- Use one hand for dipping the slices into the milk, and your other hand to dredge the slices into the flour; your fingers will stay a lot cleaner.
- You can also use the frying process above using chicken strips and chicken fried steak.
- Onion rings are a great side dish for hamburgers!
- Try them with ketchup, barbecue sauce or ranch dressing.
- Never take your eye off the cooking onions.
[Edit]Warnings - Oil pops, and may cause small amounts to get on your skin. Step away from the stove if this happens, and lower the flame underneath the frying pan.
- Be careful when you're working with oil; if it's too hot it can catch fire. That is why using a moderate flame under the frying pan is suggested. Hot oil can also leave some very painful burns if it gets on your skin.
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| How to Change Font in WhatsApp Status Posted: 05 Feb 2022 04:00 PM PST When you write a text status on WhatsApp, you don't have to settle for the default font style. We'll show you how to change the font and background color of your WhatsApp status on an Android, iPhone, or iPad. - Tap the icon in WhatsApp. It's the circle icon at the bottom or top of the screen, depending on your phone or tablet.[1]
- Tap the pencil icon next to "My Status." This opens a screen that lets you compose a text-based status update.
- If you'd rather type a status onto an image, you can tap the camera icon instead, and then select or capture an image.
- Tap the to change the font. It's at the top of the screen. This changes the sample text to a different font. You can keep tapping the T until you see the font you want to use.
- If you're typing a status onto an image, start typing your status, and then tap the T repeatedly until you find the font you want to use.
- Tap the color palette to change the background color. While you can't change the font color to anything other than white, you can select a different background color for contrast. Just keep tapping the palette icon until you see the color you want.
- Type your status. You can also change the font after typing some or all of your status by tapping the T at the top again.
- Tap the paper airplane icon to share your status. It's at the bottom-right corner. Your status is now visible for 24 hours.
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| How to Send a Good Morning Text Posted: 05 Feb 2022 08:00 AM PST When you want to make someone feel really special right when they wake up, a morning text puts a smile on their face before they even get out of bed.[1] If you're having trouble thinking of something creative to say, we've got your back! Keep reading for a ton of different example messages you can try out whether you're texting a new crush or someone you've been seeing for a while! [Edit]"Good morning! 😊" - Start their day off right with a short and sweet message. If you want to keep it casual, you can't go wrong with a quick text wishing them a good start to their day. Throw in an emoji or cute pet name to personalize your message a little bit more. They'll be in a good mood after seeing your text right when they wake up.[2] Some things you could try saying are:[3]
- "Morning! I hope you slept well!"
- "Good morning, cutie pie 😘 How'd you sleep?"
[Edit]"Time to get up, sleepyhead!" - Tease them a little bit if they're not a morning person. If you're awake before the person you're messaging, joke around to make them laugh when they wake up. Keep it light and try not to be too sarcastic or mean since your conversation partner might misread the tone of your message. Some quirky texts you could send include:
- "BEEP BEEP! This is your alarm telling you to wake up 😉"
- "Morning! It's time to get out of bed and smell the coffee!"
[Edit]"Let's get this bread!" - Share some words of encouragement to motivate their morning. When the person has a stressful day coming up, cheer them on and put them in a positive mindset. If you know they're worried about something specific coming up during the day, tell them how well they're going to do so they have that extra boost of confidence. Try saying something like:
- "Good morning! Good luck with your work presentation! I know you're going to crush it."
- "Morning! I know you've got a busy day, but you've got this! I believe in you 😊"
[Edit]"I hope you have an amazing day!" - Wish someone a positive time to help them get through the day. Saying "I hope" makes your message feel a little more personal and lets the other person know that you're really supportive. Toss in an emoji or some extra exclamation points to make your message a little more uplifting. Some other texts you could try are:
- "Good morning 🙂 Hope your morning goes by quickly!"
- "Morning!! You're going to rock it today!"
[Edit]"Woke up with you on my mind." - Let the person know that you're thinking of them as soon as you get up. Your crush or partner will love knowing that they've been running through your thoughts all morning. Remind them of how special they are with messages like:[4]
- "You were the last thing I thought about before I fell asleep and the first thing in my head this morning ❤️"
- "Morning 😊 thinking of you today. Hope you have a great day!"
[Edit]"You shine brighter than the sun ☀️" - Flatter them with a quick compliment. You're sure to put a smile on their face when you say something sweet right when they wake up. Get creative and go a little out of the box when you're complimenting them so your message stands out. Some other cute morning compliments include:
- "The only thing more beautiful than the sunrise is you 🥰"
- "Good morning! Even though it's a little gloomy, you brighten up my day!"
[Edit]"When do I get to see you today?" - Build up a little anticipation if you want to make plans later. If you want to get together, ask the other person right away if they're free. You can always figure out the details later, but let them know that you're really interested in seeing them. Mention how excited you are with texts like:[5]
- "Morning! I'm counting down the minutes until I can see your face! Can we get together this afternoon?"
- "It's a lot easier getting through the morning knowing I get to see you soon 😘"
[Edit]"I had such a great time with you last night." - Let a date know that you're still thinking about your time together. If you were with the other person the night before, say how much of an impact they left on you. You can mention something specific that you loved or just send a general message about how much you enjoyed your date. Tell them they're on your mind with texts like:[6]
- "Good morning 😊 I haven't been able to get you out of my head since last night."
- "Morning. 😘 I hope you had as much fun on our date as I did."
[Edit]"I'm so lucky to have you in my life." - Make them feel like the most special person in your life. The person you're texting will love hearing how much they mean to you. Tell them what you appreciate about them or give a general compliment about how they make you feel like the luckiest person in the world. Other texts you can try sending include:
- "Talking to you is the best part of every morning."
- "You mean the absolute world to me ❤️ I hope you have a great day!"
[Edit]"You're the reason I get up every day." - Show how serious your feelings are with a loving text. If the person means the world to you, confess your feelings so they know. They may even message you the same thing back after they wake up! Make their day with a message like:
- "I can't stop smiling this morning, and it's all because of you. 😘"
- "Nothing makes me more excited to wake up than seeing your face. Morning hon!"
[Edit]"I had a crazy dream about you!" - Get a little flirty by letting them know they're always in your mind. They'll really love knowing that they're the one you think about even while you're asleep. Keep the details of your dream a secret at first so the person is more likely to text you back asking for more. Some things you might say include:
- "Are you still tired? Because you were running through my head all night."
- "You won't believe what we did in my dreams last night. Maybe we can make them come true 😉"
[Edit]"I wish I could wake up next to you." - Let them know that you're missing them with a simple, sexy tease. If you aren't able to cuddle up with the person you're texting, tell them how much you want that physical connection. They'll really love that you want to wake up together and spend your mornings with them. Try being a little playful with messages like:[7]
- "The only thing I'm missing this morning is you ❤️"
- "Morning cutie! 😘 I wish I could give you a real kiss this morning, but this will have to do!"
[Edit]"Just wanted to pop in and say I love you!" - Make your S.O. smile with a quick reminder of how much they mean to you. If you've been with someone for a while, remind them of how you feel each morning so they feel really secure in the relationship. Even a short text can make them feel warm and bubbly inside. Some sweet messages you can send are:
- "Every morning, I think about how blessed I am to have you. ❤️ I love you so much!"
- "I'm so grateful to start each day talking to you 💖 have a great day, honey!"
- Try sending a funny meme or GIF to put a smile on their face right when they wake up.
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| How to Extract Mint Oils from Leaves Posted: 05 Feb 2022 12:00 AM PST Mint oil has a number of uses––it can be used to add a minty flavor to drinks, add mint flavor to food such as chocolates and icing and used in a number of natural applications from deterring ants to clearing up chest congestion. Making your own takes a few weeks, but is cheap and easy to do. - Select a liquid to use in extraction. Vodka, or another high-proof grain alcohol, is perfect for this, since it has both water and alcohol to dissolve the oils. While apple cider vinegar or glycerin can be used instead, the final tincture will be much less strong and have a shorter shelf life. White vinegar will also work, but have the same effect. These are good for children that cannot drink alcohol, although if you use this for baking, the alcohol bakes out. Homemade tinctures, just like vanilla extract you would buy in a store, are normally used in such small doses that the alcohol does not have a noticeable effect.
- For dried mint leaves, use vodka containing 45–60% alcohol (90–120 proof).
- For fresh mint leaves, since they already contain water, use vodka or Everclear with 90–95% alcohol (180–190 proof).
- Chop or bruise the mint leaves. Chop a bundle of fresh mint leaves into two or three pieces, or mash the leaves with a clean cup base, so more oils will be exposed to the liquid.[1] Dried mint leaves can be crumbled by hand instead, or left mostly whole.
- Wash fresh mint leaves before chopping.
- There's no need to remove the stems, but throw away any slick or dark leaves, as these may be rotting.
- Pack the mint and liquid into a sealable jar. Stuff the jar with mint, leaving as little as ½ inch (1.25 centimeters) of space if you want the option for a stronger tincture. You may use a smaller amount of mint leaves if you like, but you may end up with a less aromatic or flavorful result. Once the mint is in, pour the alcohol or other liquid into the jar, completely covering the leaves. Close the lid of the jar tightly.
- The leaves may float at first. You can try to push them down with a spoon, but they should sink on their own after a few days.
- Let the jar sit for several weeks, shaking occasionally. The exact length of time simply depends on how strong you want your tincture to be, but it usually takes between four and eight weeks.[2] Most people prefer to store the jar in a dark place, since sunlight could lower the tincture's shelf life. Once or twice a week, shake the jar for a couple minutes to speed up the dissolving process.
- You can taste a drop of the mixture to decide whether it's strong enough for you.
- Strain the liquid into a brown glass container. Pour the liquid through a coffee filter to remove the leaves and sediment. Store the tincture in a brown glass container to protect it from sunlight and increase its shelf life. It can last for six months or more, although it may lose its potency gradually.
- If the tincture has a vodka smell to it, or isn't as strong as you would like, leave the jar out for another week with a fresh coffee filter or cloth over the lid. Some of the alcohol will evaporate.
- Add a couple drops to hot drinks. Stir one to three drops into hot chocolate, hot water, or herbal tea. If your tincture is weak, you can add more. This adds up to an insignificant amount of alcohol, so don't worry about getting tipsy.
- Drinking peppermint can help with some forms of indigestion, but avoid it if you have acid reflux (heartburn), or a hernia.
- Flavor your baking recipes. Roughly 1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) of your mint extract is enough to flavor a pan of brownies, or a batch of fudge or meringues. You may need to experiment with the amount used, since homemade tinctures vary in strength. For some recipes, such as frosting, it's easy to mix in a little at a time and test by taste.
- Repel insects. Peppermint extract can repel ants, flies, and moths, but has little effect on mice or rats.[3][4] Dampen cotton balls with the tincture and place them around the area where pests were found. Replace the cotton balls once or twice a week.
- Keep the cotton balls out of reach of pets.
- Use mint to boost memory and focus. Some studies show that peppermint oil may enhance concentration. Drop the tincture onto a cloth and smell it before studying, then again before taking a test, or any time you feel stressed or tired.
- Dilute it with oil to use on your skin. Mix a few drops in sweet almond oil, olive oil, shea butter, or any other skin-safe oil to make a salve. Rub it onto your chest to help with congestion, or onto sore muscles, joints, or poison ivy rashes to relieve the pain. Rub it onto your forehead and temples to fight tension headaches.
- This recipe makes a tincture, which is not as strong as an essential oil. Essential oils are usually made using a lengthy process of distillation by steam, not viable for the average home.
- If sediment appears in your tincture, strain it a second time through a coffee filter.
- For the highest content of oils in plants, pick them around 10 am, after the dew is gone, but before the sun gets too hot.
- There are many strains of mint with different flavors. If you don't love the flavor that you are using this before making tincture, you won't when you are done either. However, if the taste isn't right for you, that can be countered in baking with the right sweeteners and other flavorings.
[Edit]Warnings - The tincture may stay fresh up to one year, but it is recommended to use it within 6 months.
- Use the tincture only in small quantities.
- Never rub mint onto a child's face, as it may affect breathing.
- Never use any alcohol that is not safe to consume. Even if you do not plan to use the tincture for consumption, isopropyl or rubbing alcohol will leave a strong, unpleasant odor.
[Edit]Things You'll Need - Dried mint leaves & 90–120 proof grain alcohol
- or fresh mint leaves & 180–190 proof grain alcohol
- Sealable jar
- Strainer
- Brown glass container
- Eyedropper (for using)
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| How to Make Cornbread Posted: 04 Feb 2022 04:00 PM PST There are few things more enjoyable than biting into a warm piece of cornbread. With its buttery goodness and its melt-in-your-mouth texture, cornbread may be the perfect side. Scroll down to Step 1 to find out how you can make your own delicious cornbread. - Cooking time: 30 to 45 minutes
[Edit]Ingredients - 1 cup (150 g; 5.3 oz) cornmeal
- ¾ cup (140 g; 4.9 oz) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1½ cups (375 ml; 12.6 fl oz) buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
[Edit]Making the Batter - Preheat the oven to 425ºF (218°C). While the oven is heating, grease an 8-inch (20.32-cm) baking pan with butter or cooking spray. If you don't have an 8-inch (20.32-cm) pan, you can also use a 9x1-1/2-inch (22.86-x-3.81-cm) round baking pan, or 10-inch (25.4-cm) cast-iron skillet. Make sure to grease the bottom and sides of whatever pan you choose to use.[1]
- Instead of greasing the pan, you can also add a tablespoon of butter to whatever pan you are using and stick the pan in the preheated oven for about three minutes. When the butter is melted, take it out of the oven and swirl it around. Using a hot pan helps to make the edges of the cornbread crispy and the butter serves to increase the flavor of the cornbread.
- Mix your dry ingredients in a large bowl. Add the cornmeal to the bowl along with the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix all of these ingredients together so that the texture is even and smooth throughout.
- You can vary the amount of sugar you add to your recipe. Some people like sweeter cornbread, while others like to skip over the sugar entirely.
- Mix your wet ingredients together. Crack two large eggs into a medium bowl. Use a fork to beat them until they are smooth. Add the buttermilk to the eggs. In a separate container, melt six tablespoons of butter. When the butter is melted, add it to the egg and buttermilk mixture and whisk all of these ingredients together.
- If you do not have any buttermilk, you can instead combine two eggs with one cup (125 ml; 4.2 fl oz) of milk and 1/4 a cup (125 ml; 4 fl oz) of melted butter or cooking oil. Stir this all together.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients. You can add the buttermilk mixture to the cornmeal mixture all at once. Use a spatula to get any lingering drips of buttermilk into the bowl. Fold the ingredients together until there are no more dry spots. In particular, make sure there are no pockets of cornmeal left at the bottom of the mixture. Don't try to get out all of the lumps however--the batter should be lumpy.[2]
- Over mixing the batter can actually lead to a tough texture so stop stirring as soon as all of the dry spots have been removed.
[Edit]Baking the Cornbread - Pour the mixture into your baking pan of choice. Use a spatula to make sure you get all of the batter into the pan. Place the pan into the heated oven, making sure to note the time that you put it in.
- If you chose to heat your pan in the oven but notice that it has gotten cool, stick it back in the oven for another couple of minutes before removing it and pouring the batter in.
- Bake your cornbread for 15 to 20 minutes. Keep in mind that every oven is different so you will want to keep an eye on your cornbread to make sure that it doesn't burn. The cornbread will be ready when the top becomes a crisp golden-brown. To make sure that the center is cooked all the way through, insert a toothpick into the center of the cornbread. If it comes out clean (no batter clings to it), your cornbread is done.
- Remove your cornbread from the oven. Place your cornbread on a stovetop or potholder and let it cool for five to ten minutes. Once it has cooled, use a serrated knife to cut the cornbread into pieces. The serrated knife works to cut the cornbread without making it crumble and fall apart.
- Finished.
[Edit]Trying Variations - Spice up your cornbread. Give your baked goods a kick with the addition of some jalapenos. Nothing heats up a meal like a side of this delicious cornbread.
- Try a sweet corn recipe. If you prefer a sweet side to your chili, try out some delicious sweet corn cornbread. It will be a hit with adults and kids alike.
- Give gluten free cornbread a try. Just because you are gluten-free doesn't mean that you have to pass on the cornbread when it makes its way around the dinner table.
- Make some mini cornbread muffins. If you happen to be making mini bowls of chili as an appetizer, what could possibly go better than mini cornbread muffins? These are also great to eat as a quick snack.
- Cornbread is delicious with butter and honey.
- You can add a lot of ingredients to cornbread such as olives, diced bell peppers etc. Think creatively about your additions.
[Edit]Things You'll Need - Measuring cup
- Tablespoon
- Teaspoon
- square or round baking pan
- Cooling rack or potholder
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Oven
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