| How to Make Red Velvet Ice Cream Posted: 14 Dec 2017 04:00 PM PST Want to spice up your normal batch of ice cream? Add in some red velvet to give this ice cream a new twist. Its beautiful pop of red velvet and swirls of cream cheese icing make this ice cream an enjoyable frozen dessert to devour on. EditIngredients EditFor the Ice Cream: - 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¾ cup white sugar
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon red food coloring
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
EditFor the Cream Cheese Icing: - 4 ounces butter, softened
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- In a blender, blend the cream cheese, heavy cream, sugar, milk, salt, cocoa powder, and food coloring. Pulse on high power until smooth and bright red.
- Pour the ice cream mixture into a bowl and chill for two hours in the fridge.
- Prepare the cream cheese icing. While the ice cream freezes, make the icing. Blend the butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Make the ice cream. Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and process by following your ice cream maker's instructions.
- Distribute the processed ice cream in two freezer-proof containers or one large container
- Top 5-6 tablespoons of the icing on the ice cream.
- Gently swirl the ice cream around with a knife.
- Freeze the ice cream until solid and of frozen, taking about 5 hours till overnight.
- Serve. Scoop the ice cream into a serving bowl and garnish with chocolate curls or whipped cream, if desired. Enjoy!
- Consider adding chocolate chips to the ice cream for a chocolaty taste.
- If desired, you can leave out the cream cheese icing if you prefer not to add it in.
- For a fruity taste, add strawberries and raspberries into the ice cream.
- For a more vibrant color, use red food coloring gel instead of dye.
- When swirling the icing in the ice cream, avoid over-mixing or else the color of the ice cream will the change and the ice cream will not have any cream cheese swirls.
EditThings You'll Need - Freezer
- Ice cream maker
- 3 freezer-safe plastic containers
- Knife
- Rubber spatula
- Spoon
- Ice cream scoop
- Serving bowl
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| How to Store Bell Peppers Posted: 14 Dec 2017 08:00 AM PST Fresh, colorful bell peppers are a tasty addition to any meal. If they are not stored properly, however, peppers might go bad before you can use them. It is important to keep both whole and chopped bell peppers in the fridge so that they do not spoil. If you want to keep them fresh for a long time, you can even try freezing them. Just make sure that you throw them out when they become slimy or moldy. EditKeeping Whole Bell Peppers - Store peppers without washing them. Any moisture on the pepper will make it rot faster in the fridge. Wait until you are ready to cook the pepper before you wash it.[1]
- If you did end up washing your bell peppers, make sure that they are completely dry before putting them in the fridge. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
- Put peppers in a produce bag. Produce bags are made from mesh, which gives the peppers plenty of air. If you don't have a produce bag, take a plastic grocery bag and poke a few holes in it.[2]
- Do not tie or knot the bag closed. You will need airflow to keep the peppers fresh.
- Do not store peppers in an airtight bag. This will make them spoil faster.
- Place bell peppers in the refrigerator's vegetable drawer. The drawer will keep them fresh and crisp. Spread out the peppers as much as possible. If the drawer is tightly packed, they may not last as long.[3]
- Do not keep peppers in the same drawer as fruits. Fruits release a gas called ethylene, which can cause vegetables to rot faster.[4]
- Throw out bell peppers when they become too soft. Press lightly against the pepper's skin with your fingertips. If the skin is firm and smooth, the pepper is still good. If it feels slightly spongy or wrinkled, you can cook the pepper, but don't eat it raw. If the pepper is slimy or very soft, toss the pepper.[5]
- If you notice any mold on your peppers, throw them out, no matter how long you have had them.
- Whole bell peppers can be stored for up to 2 weeks in the fridge.[6]
EditSaving Chopped Peppers - Wrap the chopped peppers in a paper towel. The paper towel will keep them from getting too slimy or damp in the refrigerator.[7]
- Put chopped bell peppers in an airtight container or plastic bag. Keep the peppers wrapped in the paper towel. The container should be completely sealed. Do this within 2 hours of chopping to keep them from spoiling.[8]
- Place the chopped peppers in the drawer or top shelf of the fridge. Since the peppers are already chopped and sealed in a container, they do not necessarily need to be in the drawer.[9]
- Throw chopped peppers out after 3 days. Chopped peppers will not last very long. If they start to become slimy or moldy, toss them out, regardless of how long they have been in the fridge.[10]
EditFreezing Bell Peppers - Slice or chop the bell peppers before freezing. Bell peppers only freeze well when they have been chopped first. Cut off the stem and slice the pepper in half. Remove the seeds with a spoon before cutting the peppers according to your recipe.[11]
- Spread the bell peppers on a cookie sheet or tray. Arrange the chopped pieces in a single layer. Do not stack them on top of one another or they might stick together when frozen.[12]
- Freeze the cookie sheet for 1 hour. Slide the cookie sheet into the freezer. Make sure nothing is on top of or touching the peppers. After an hour, remove the tray from the freezer.[13]
- Place the frozen peppers in a freezer bag or airtight container. Use freezer bags for the best results. After you place the peppers inside, squeeze out as much air as possible before sealing the bag. If you use a container, make sure it has a sturdy lid that screws on tightly. Put the peppers back on a shelf in the freezer.[14]
- Write the date on the plastic bag or container using a marker. Bell peppers will last up to a year in the freezer. If they start to look discolored or wrinkled, throw them out.[15]
- Thaw the peppers if you want to eat them raw. To defrost the peppers, move them to the fridge a day before you need them. You can also use the defrost setting on your microwave.
- Cook the peppers while they are still frozen. Do not thaw the peppers if you are going to cook them. Instead, just go ahead and toss them into your recipe.[16]
- You can freeze roasted or raw bell peppers.
- Unlike other vegetables, bell peppers do not need to be blanched before they are frozen.
- Peppers can be canned or dried to preserve them.
EditThings You'll Need - Peppers
- Produce bag or plastic grocery bag
- Plastic zip bag
- Freezer bag
- Airtight plastic container
- Paper towel
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| How to Fight a Forest Fire Posted: 14 Dec 2017 12:00 AM PST Forest fires are an important element in the lifecycle of a forest. Unfortunately, many forest fires begin as the result of human negligence. When forest fires (also called wildfires) become large and unwieldy, they threaten human life, animal life, and property. If you should encounter a forest fire, contact the authorities right away and get yourself to safety. If you hope to become a professional forest firefighter, you can train to do so. Ultimately, the very best way to fight forest fires is to prevent them in the first place. EditEncountering a Wild Fire - Contact emergency services. Anytime you encounter an unattended or out-of-control fire, contact the emergency services in your area. Provide as many details as you can, such as your specific location (including landmarks) and the size of the fire.[1]
- If you are in the US, dial 9-1-1.
- Cover your mouth. Inhaling carbon monoxide from a fire can be extremely hazardous. If you should encounter a fire, cover your mouth and nose immediately. Use a sweatshirt, scarf, or other material.[2]
- If you have water available, make the fabric damp.
- Keep your face pointed down, and keep yourself close to the ground.
- Get yourself to safety. Get as far away as possible from the fire. Ideally, get into a vehicle and drive away from the fire. If you are on foot, head for non-flammable terrain, such as a road or body of water. If the fire is very close, attempt to find shelter in a building, vehicle, body of water, or low area of ground (like a ditch).
- If you are in the midst of a blaze, do not run. Instead, submerge yourself in a body of water or lay in a low ditch. Wait for the blaze to pass, and then evacuate.
- Dampen your clothes and/or cover yourself with mud or soil to protect yourself from the heat.
- Evacuate your home. If a wildfire is near, you may be asked to evacuate your home. Prepare your house to reduce fire damage, and make sure that all members of your family evacuate safely. Try not to worry about personal possessions. Almost anything can be replaced. When it is time to evacuate, be sure to:
- Wear protective clothing, such as sturdy shoes, cotton/wool clothing, jeans, a long-sleeved shirt, gloves, and a scarf or handkerchief to protect your face.
- Make sure children and elderly people get to safety first.
- Evacuate any pets.
- Close all doors and windows.
- Turn off your gas.
- Open your fireplace damper, but close the screen.
- Grab your important papers.
EditFighting a Forest Fire as a Professional - Take a course in fire science. If you are interested in fighting wilderness fires, become certified to do so. Understanding how fire behaves, grasping the ways that meteorology and geography affect fires, and learning about wilderness fire suppression tactics will enable you to fight fires.
- Contact your local colleges, universities, fire departments, and national parks to find courses.
- Firefighters in your city, or staff at a local wildlife area, may offer tutorials on firefighting and prevention.
- If you are certified, you may be able to work or volunteer as a wilderness firefighter.
- Allow fires to burn. Fire is a natural part of the lifecycle of the forest, so in many instances, emergency agencies will simply monitor a fire while it burns. When a forest fire threatens structures, property, or people, emergency agencies will usually intervene to contain it.[3]
- Create a fireline. In order to contain fires and protect property, many emergency agencies will create what is called a fireline. This is accomplished by doing a controlled burn around the perimeter of a forest fire. A controlled burn will allow you to cut off the fuel source of the larger fire by already burning off the dry plants.[4]
- A fireline removes the fuel component of the fire.
- This method is considered an indirect attack on the fire.
- Use water as a fire suppression tool. When fire crews arrive at a forest fire, they set up power pumps at the closest water source that they can find, and then they run their hoses to the fire. Other times fire may be brought in via tanker or helibucket.[5]
- Firefighters often use water to create a fireline, soaking up the perimeter of the fire, and preventing future spreading.
- Deploy suppressant foam. Depressant foam is used as an alternative water, to create fire lines and/or suppress fire. Just like water, this foam can be applied from the ground or from the air.[6]
- Whether you use an aerial or a ground application, suppressant foam can help you extinguish your fires faster by acting as an insulated barrier to keep unburned fuels from being ignited.
- The bubble structure of the foam also gives you a slower, more controlled water drainage, which helps you penetrate better and longer into the fuel sources.
- Use natural barriers to slow the spread of fires. Areas like rivers, lakes, roads, swamps and rocky areas can be a natural ending spot for a fire so that you can concentrate on tackling other sides.
- All fire suppression activities are based from an anchor point, which is often one of these spots.
- The likelihood of the fire reaching this area is lower than average, so these area can act as base camps for firefighters.
EditPreventing Forest Fires - Prepare your home in advance. If you live in an area prone to fire danger, you must take steps to prepare for a wildfire ahead of time. Make sure that your home is ready in the event of a wildfire nearby.[7]
- Make a fire plan for your family.
- Create a 30-foot radius "safe zone" around your house by removing brush and keeping your lawn short.
- Clear all combustibles from the area, such as firewood, propane grills, and chemicals.
- Remove debris from gutters, and under decks and porches.
- Use fire-safe siding on your home.
- Fill swimming pools with water.
- Pay attention to fire warnings in your area. The National Weather Service has great technology that detects where fires are likely to occur. If you're out camping, take note of any warnings issued and/or fire forecasts for your area.[8] Some common warning include:
- Red Flag Warning: This is issued when existing environmental conditions combined with expected weather conditions could result in fires starting within the next 24 hours.
- Fire Weather Watch: This is issued when Red Flag conditions are expected to arise within the next 3 days.
- Follow the regulations in your area. Before you burn anything near your home, contact your local fire department to find out what kind of burning is allowed in your area (if any). Also, find out whether a permit is required to burn debris.[9] If burning is allowed in your area, follow these standard guidelines:
- Check the weather forecast. If it is particularly windy in your area, it may not be advisable to start any type of fire.
- Prepare the site correctly. Make sure the area where you'll be burning your fire is surrounded by dirt or gravel for ten feet or more in each direction. Keep the surrounding area watered down while the fire is active.
- Remain with your fire until it is completely out. To ensure the fire has been completely extinguished, pour water over it. Use a shovel to lift and turn over the ashes, then pour another fresh bucket of water on it. Repeat this a few more times.
- Exercise campfire safety. Having a bonfire can be an absolute blast, but if done unsafely, it can result in serious damage. Make sure to exercise logic and caution when having a campfire.[10]
- Do not build a fire at a site during hazardous, dry conditions.
- Do not build a fire if the campground prohibits it.
- Do not build a fire if there is not an existing fire pit.
- If pits are allowed, look for a site that is at least fifteen feet away from tent walls, shrubs, trees or other flammable objects.
- Beware of low-hanging branches overhead.[11]
- Extinguish all fires completely. Before you go to bed or leave the area, make sure that all fires have been put out. Douse your fire liberally with water until it is cool. Remember: If it's too hot to touch, it's too hot to leave![12]
- When putting out a campfire, pay attention to both red and black embers. Both should be wet and cold upon leaving.
- Make sure that you have secured your fire line by making it deep enough. A thin fireline may be too close to the next fuel source, and it only takes an ember to jump the line to start an additional fire.
- Do not fight a forest fire yourself. Call the appropriate emergency team if you are in an area and a fire begins. Evacuate immediately.
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