| How to Order Taco Bell Online Posted: 27 Nov 2018 04:00 PM PST If you're in the mood for Taco Bell, you can order anything on the menu from the comfort of your home. All you need is a computer or phone to access their online ordering system. Once you've selected your food and submitted your order, you can pick up your food anytime from then until the store closes. Visit the Taco Bell website to order their food quickly and conveniently! EditSelecting Your Food - Visit the Taco Bell home page and click on "Order Now." Enter the Taco Bell URL into your browser and wait for the home page to load. From there, click on the blue button near the top of the page that says "Order Now." This will take you to the online ordering menu.
- Choose your food from the ordering menu. Taco Bell organizes its food into 16 different categories. Click on any of the following categories to find the right food options for you:[2]
- Favorites (user specific), New, Deals and Combos, or Specialties
- Tacos, Burritos, Nachos, or Quesadillas
- Dollar Cravings, Sweets, Sides, or Drinks
- Power Menu, Party Picks, Vegetarian, or Breakfast
- Choose between meaty, cheesy, and spicy if you can't decide. Taco Bell further organizes its menu into taste categories if you're not quite sure what you want. Decide whether you're in the mood for something cheesy, meaty, or spicy, then click on the corresponding button.
- You can access the full menu at https://www.tacobell.com/food
- This is on the main menu page below the 16 food categories, beneath the "Can't Decide?" header.
- Choose between budget, exclusives, classics, and groups for more options. If you're still having trouble deciding, scroll down to the bottom of the menu. From there, you can choose between 4 more options: On a Budget, Great for Groups, Exclusives, and Classics.[3]
- If you want to go back to the main menu, click on the navigation bar at the top of the page.
- Click on the "See Food" button to access food from these 4 menus.
- Add any food you want to purchase to your cart. On the bottom of every food option is an "Add to Cart" button. Click on this button for every menu item that you want to purchase, then click on the "Your Shopping Cart" button in the top right corner of the website when you're ready to check out. If you change your mind about a menu item, you can add or delete any items on this page.[4]
- Before checking out, you can also customize any food items by hitting the "Customize" button.
- If you're not sure whether you want to order a food option, you can "heart" it in the top right corner. When you're ready to check out, you can come back to it and decide whether to order it.
- Decide whether to add drinks or sides to your cart. After clicking on "My Shopping Cart," the site will ask you whether you want extra drinks or sides with your order. By clicking on "Add Drinks" or "Add Sides," you can access a list of either. Choose any additional menu items, then click "Checkout" when you're ready to place an order.[5]
- You can also access the "You Might Like" menu from the "My Shopping Cart" page, which offers a list of items that pair well with your order.
EditChecking Out - Make an account or check out as a guest. After clicking on "Checkout," you'll be redirected to a user sign up page. From here, you either make a Taco Bell customer account or choose to check out as a guest. If you decide to make an account, you'll need to provide your email address, full name, and a password.[6]
- If you already have an account, you can also log in on this page.
- You can also sign in with your Facebook account, if applicable.
- Choose a pickup location. Click on "Browse Locations" to look for Taco Bell stores near you. Enter your zip code or city name in the "Search Zip or City" bar, then click on the store were you want to pick up your order.[7]
- Taco Bell currently doesn't provide delivery services. You can, however, use a third-party food delivery app to buy Taco Bell food without leaving your home.
- Fill in your payment information. You can order using a credit/debit card or a Taco Bell gift card on the website. Click on the option that applies to you and add your debit/credit or gift card information.
- If you order online, you cannot pay in cash. You must pay for the food before you pick it up.
- Include your email and phone number. Enter a valid email address for Taco Bell to send you your order receipt. If you prefer text receipts, you can also opt to add your phone number.
EditSubmitting and Picking Up Your Order - Choose whether to pick the order up now or later. As you review your order, you'll be asked whether you want it now or later. If you click later, you can choose between times from now until Taco Bell closes in 15-minute increments.[8]
- Orders usually take between 3-5 minutes to get ready.
- Decide whether to pick it up in-store or drive-through. The checkout page will also ask you whether you'd prefer to pick your food up at the drive-through or inside the store. Determine which option is most convenient for you and click on the corresponding option.[9]
- If you change your mind, you can always pick your food up either way. Choosing as you order the food just helps the Taco Bell staff stay organized.
- Include the first name of the person picking up your order. At the bottom of the checkout page, you'll find the question, "Who's Picking It Up?" In the bar below, type in the first name of whoever will pick up the food.[10]
- Submit your order and pick it up. When you've finished filling out your order, click on "Submit Order" at the bottom of the page. Once you've checked out, you're ready to pick up your order at the time you signed up for.
- Remember to give the Taco Bell staff your first name when you pick up your order so they know what food to give you.
- Review your order and the final price before submitting your order. This will help you catch errors before you pay for and pick up your food.
EditUsing Food Delivery Apps - Choose a food delivery app to buy Taco Bell menu items from home. Although Taco Bell doesn't offer a delivery service, you can use a food delivery app to buy Taco Bell without leaving your home. Try a popular food delivery app to complete your order, like:[11]
- Grubhub
- Uber Eats
- Postmates
- Door Dash
- Foodler
- Select Taco Bell from the app's restaurant options and place your order. Most food apps offer a list of available restaurants in your area. Choose Taco Bell from the list of options and place your order either by selecting it on the app's menu or typing it into the app.
- How you place your order specifically varies depending on the app.
- Pay for your food using the app's checkout system. How you pay for the food varies on the app, but you will generally have to pay for the food before the driver picks it up. After placing your order, make a payment so the food delivery driver can pick it up.
- You will likely need to pay an extra fee to cover pickup expenses. On average, delivery fees range from $5-10 USD.
- Watch the app to follow your driver's progress. Most apps allow you to watch the driver via GPS as they pick up your food. Keep an eye on the app so you can answer the door when your driver knocks.
- If you're able, tip your driver as a sign of appreciation. While there is no set range for delivery tips, 15-20% of the bill is normal.
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| How to Decrystallize Honey Posted: 27 Nov 2018 08:00 AM PST Honey can last for many years, and there's no need to toss it out if it crystallizes. This process is actually perfectly natural and helps preserve flavor in your honey![1] You still need to decrystallize it to make it easier to get it out of the bottle. You can return the honey back to its non-crystallized state using faucet water, boiling water, or a crockpot depending on the original container for your honey. EditDecrystallizing Honey in a Plastic Bottle with Faucet Water - Fill up a pot with hot water from your faucet. Turn the faucet(s) to full hot with no cold water being mixed in. You do not need to boil or microwave any water (this would melt the plastic); simply use the hottest setting your sink offers.[2]
- Plastic begins to warp at temperatures above , but thankfully most residential water heaters will not keep water this hot.
- Place the plastic honey bottle upright in the water. Make sure the top of the honey container is peaking out from over the water so it does not flood with water. Do not lay the plastic bottle down on its side as this might allow water to leak into the honey.[3]
- Remove the bottle of honey from the sink once the water cools. When the water cools to near room temperature (which you can test with your finger), remove the honey and check for crystals. You can tilt the jar back and forth, checking to see if the honey moves easily. Or, try to squeeze the honey into a mug. If it doesn't come out easily, there are probably still crystals in it.[4]
- Repeat the process as needed until the honey is no longer crystallized. Check again after each iteration to see if honey will move around easily and come out of the bottle when you squeeze it. Once the crystals are gone, you can use the honey and store it back in a more consistently warm area in your kitchen.[5]
- If your honey is not recrystallizing in the sink, you may need to try using boiling water.
EditSoaking a Glass Jar in Boiling Water - Transfer your honey into a glass jar with a spoon. If your honey is stored in a plastic bottle, as most honey is today, twist the cap off of the honey and squeeze or spoon it into the glass jar (a mason jar will work well here). If the honey is too hard, try running the bottle under hot water from the faucet to soften the honey before squeezing the bottle again.[6]
- Most plastic has a temperature limit of 140 degrees, and it will begin to deform if placed in close contact with boiling water.[7]
- Water from the faucet, however, will not be hot enough to deform the plastic.
- Boil a pot of water on the stove. Fill a pot halfway with water and turn the heat up to high. Let it sit until the water reaches a rolling boil.[8]
- Alternatively, you could boil water in an electric kettle and then transfer that water to a pot.
- Remove the pot from the heat and place the honey jar into the pot. Once the pot is off the stove, add the jar of honey to the pot standing straight up, so that the water does not cover it.[9]
- The water level should be close to the top of the honey jar, but it does not need to be submerged. If necessary, pour some of the water out of the pot so that it doesn't cover the honey jar.
- Check the honey for crystals after 5 minutes and repeat the process if needed. Pull the jar out of the pot and move it side to side, with the cap on. Look for chunks of honey that don't appear to move when the honey is dripping back down the walls of the jar. If in doubt, repeat the process of boiling the water and heating the honey.[10]
- Dry off and store your honey in a place that's consistently warm. Set the honey in a cabinet that tends to keep warmer. Avoid keeping honey in areas that fluctuate between warm and cool often, near window sills or appliances with heating elements, for example.[11]
EditUsing a Crock Pot to Decrystallize Honey - Fill your crockpot partially with water. It's a good idea to fill the crockpot to ¾ of the height of the honey jar, so that the water will not fully cover the honey jar. This will protect your honey from getting water into it.[12]
- Set the crockpot on low and check the crockpot's temperature. Put a thermometer in the water to check the water temperature, or check your crockpot's manual to see what temperature the lowest setting is. If the crockpot's lowest setting is below , you can simply put a plastic jar of honey right into the crockpot. Otherwise, you need to transfer the honey to a glass jar.[13]
- Most crockpots' lowest settings will be somewhere around , so you should be ok with a plastic jar of honey in most cases.
- Putting a plastic bottle in water that is over could melt the plastic.
- Put the honey jar into the crockpot and let it sit for 8 hours. You do not need to completely submerge the honey, just fill the crockpot near the top of the jar. Check back in every couple of hours to make sure the water has not exceeded 140 degrees. If it has, turn the crockpot off and let it cool, then turn it back on and continue heating.[14]
- Check on the honey after 8 hours and continue heating if necessary. Making sure the jar is not too hot (use gloves if you need to), remove the jar from the crockpot. Turn the jar side to side and look for any crystals or chunks that don't move as well as the rest. If there are still crystals in the jar, continue heating in the crockpot and come back to check in another hour.[15]
- Time will vary depending on how many jars of honey you are decrystallizing and how bad the crystallization was.
- Dry and store your honey somewhere warm if possible. Avoid having the same problem happen soon after by storing your honey somewhere where it is likely to stay warmer, if such a place is available. Don't opt for the window sill or near the oven, where the temperature is likely to oscillate.[16]
- Keep honey in higher cabinets in your kitchen for additional warmth, as heat rises.
EditThings You'll Need - Pot
- Stove
- Mason jar
- Crockpot
- Spoon
- If the honey is still not decrystallizing easily in boiling water or in the crockpot, you can stir the honey while it is heating (in either method) to aid the process.
- Some sites recommend microwaving the honey, but do not use this method if you want your honey to maintain its good stuff. Microwaving the honey will destroy many of the beneficial enzymes and essential properties of the honey.[17]
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| How to Dress for the Opera Posted: 27 Nov 2018 12:00 AM PST Attending the opera is a fun experience and an excuse to get all dressed up. What you wear depends on the opera house's dress code and the show itself. For a more formal opera, opt for an elegant gown or tuxedo. If the opera house is more casual, go for a classy, professional vibe instead. Now let the show begin! EditPlanning Your Outfit - Check out what other guests have worn to determine the dress code. Dress codes are less and less common these days at opera houses. However, some still do require a certain level of formality, whether it's business casual or even black tie. Look on the opera house's website or browse social media to see what past guests have worn to that particular venue.
- For example, the Met has an Instagram account called "Last Night at the Met" (@lastnightatthemet) that showcases styles worn by attendees.
- You can also call the front desk to ask what their rules are.
- If you aren't sure of the dress code, always err on the side of more formal.
- Dress more extravagantly if the opera is on a weekend night. The day and time of the show will affect how formal the opera is. Weekend and evening shows tend to be dressier whereas weekday or matinee shows are more casual. For example, you likely wouldn't wear a floor-length gown to an 11 a.m. showing on a Tuesday.[1]
- Depending on the theater, a weekday matinee show could be as informal as a business casual dress code. You might see women in pantsuits or blouses and pencil skirts, for example.
- The location and show itself can also affect the dress code. For instance, a fancy opera house in Vienna will be more formal than an opera being put on at the local college.
- Pick out a creative costume if there's a theme night for your show. While dressing up in costume is not typical, some opera houses will host special theme nights. For example, if you're attending "Pirates of Penzance," you might wear a full pirate costume or sea wench dress. Call the box office ahead of time or check the opera house's website to determine if there's a theme.[2]
- Even if there's no theme, you can still get outfit inspiration from the show. For instance, wear a Japanese-inspired gown with floral embellishments or drape a kimono over your outfit to a showing of "The Mikado."
EditChoosing Formal Attire - Wear a well-tailored suit or even a tuxedo to look sharp and put-together. Formal suits are always appropriate for the opera, no matter the dress code. Go the traditional route with a black, single-breasted jacket or choose something more contemporary like a midnight blue jacket with a shawl lapel. Regardless of the style, make sure both the jacket and pants fit properly.[3]
- If you want to stand out, opt for a velvet smoking jacket in a pretty pastel hue or jewel tone.
- Women can wear pantsuits or tuxedos, too, for an edgier, modern look.
- Consider renting a tuxedo as a cheaper option if you don't plan to wear it again.
- Rock a little black dress if you're unsure of the dress code. You can't go wrong with a classic LBD. For a more formal option, look for a sleek, figure-hugging maxi dress. Or channel your inner Audrey Hepburn with a boat-neck black sheath.
- Add visual interest by picking a black dress that has different textures like lace or velvet or fun accents like a pearl-studded collar.
- Slip into an evening gown for a super formal affair. The color, fit, and style are all up to you and your personal style. Go daring with a plunging neckline or cutouts, add a playful touch with embellishments like bead work or gold stitching.[4]
- If you're a woman who prefers pants, a satin jumpsuit is a pretty pick.
- Avoid too many sequins or rhinestones, neon colors, or cheaper fabrics like tulle or polyester.
- Put on a cocktail dress for an elegant vibe that's a little more casual. If your venue doesn't call for black tie, a flirty cocktail dress might be more appropriate. Choose a slinky one-shoulder frock that hits at the knee or a jewel-toned skater dress that cinches your waist, for example.
- Shorter dresses should be long enough that you can sit comfortably in them without tugging at them. After all, you'll be seated for hours.
- Pick 1 statement-making accessory to be the focal point of your outfit. If there was ever a time to break out that chunky collar necklace or glitzy chandelier earrings, it's at the opera. Keep it classy by limiting yourself to one bold piece, though.[5]
- For men, sport a top hat or snazzy bowtie. Just remember to take your hat off inside the opera house if you wear one.
- Elbow-length satin gloves are also a traditional opera accessory. Match them to the color of your dress or choose a complementary color. For example, pearly white gloves looks pretty with a forest green gown.
- Go all out with flashy yet formal footwear for an eye-catching accent. Since you'll be sitting down for most of the night, you don't have to worry about wearing shoes that are practical. Instead, pick sky-high stilettos if you're a woman or patent leather Oxfords if you're a man.[6]
- Polish leather shoes before wearing them so they shine and don't look scuffed.
- For women, if you plan to wear high heels, try them on with your dress beforehand so you can hem the dress to the height of the shoes.
- If you're wearing a plain black dress or simple black tux, choose shoes with playful extras like a loafer with funky leather detailing or a heel with pom poms or glitter.
- Bring a piece of outerwear that matches your outfit to stay warm. Opera houses can get cold, so come prepared with an extra layer you can put on if necessary. Choose an item that's as formal as the rest of your look. Some options include a lace shawl, a wool peacoat, or a long cape.[7]
- A faux fur stole adds an extra chic touch to a dress.
- Leave the puffer coats, worn cardigans, and denim jackets at home.
EditPicking a Casual Outfit - Pair pieces of high-quality clothing that are structured and sophisticated. Your goal is a business casual vibe. For women, tuck a ruffle-neck blouse into a pencil skirt or slip into a jersey shift dress. For men, opt for the classic combo of a button-down shirt with trousers or chinos.[8]
- Choose clothes made out of nicer fabrics like wool or cashmere. Check that the stitching is clean and there are no frays or pilling on sweaters in particular.
- Women who want to wear pants should look for professional pieces, like pleated slacks or trendy ankle pants.
- Toss on a fitted blazer in case it's chilly inside the opera house. Even in the summer, bring an extra layer to stay warm during the show. To match your business casual outfit, you can't go wrong with a navy or black blazer. For men, a tweed sports jacket also looks appropriate.[9]
- Get your jacket tailored to fit so it doesn't look sloppy.
- For women, a blazer in a fun pattern like leopard print or one with lace detailing adds visual interest to a plain black dress. above the top of your hand.
Body: The jacket lapels should lie flat when the jacket is buttoned and there shouldn't be any wrinkles or strain.[10]}} - Wear conservative footwear that complements the rest of your outfit. Men can wear leather loafers or short dress boots. Women can wear ballet flats or classic pumps. Your shoes should match how formal or casual your clothes are. For example, if you're wearing a sheath dress, black peep-toe heels are a better pick than sparkly stilettos.[11]
- If you're wearing heels, stick to a pair that's high. They're the right blend of chic and traditional.
- For men, basic doesn't have to mean boring. Look for casual shoes that have fun accents like wingtips or detailed stitching.
- Keep accessories minimal and understated for a classy look. Avoid the bold baubles and oversized earrings if you're dressing more casually. Instead, opt for simple pieces like gold studs for women or a muted tied for men.[12]
- If you're bringing a bag, choose something small like a leather wristlet or sleek clutch.
- Other jewelry options for women include a pretty charm bracelet, a decorative brooch, or a dainty pendant necklace.
EditAdding the Final Touches - Apply 1 to 2 pumps of a light body spray if you want to smell nice. You'll be sitting elbow-to-elbow in the opera house so be respectful of your fellow attendees and avoid strong fragrances. A light spritz of body spray, which isn't as heavy as perfume or cologne, will keep you smelling fresh without overpowering your seat neighbors.[13]
- Spray the scent on your pulse points like your wrists, neck, or behind your knees. The heat in these areas will diffuse the fragrance better.
- A good rule of thumb is that only people within an arm's length of you should be able to smell your scent.
- Wear your hair in a sleek, clean style. No matter how formal or casual your outfit is, your hair should be combed and styled. Men can slick back their hair with a little bit of gel or part it to the side. Women can sport a smooth blowout, an elegant updo like a French twist, or classic curls.
- Women should avoid any styles that add height like a topknot or high ponytail. The taller your hair is, the harder it is for the person seated behind you to see the stage.
- Braids add a romantic vibe to any outfit. Try French braids or a chunky side braid, for example.
- Play up your favorite feature with makeup if you choose to wear it. The trick to glamorous makeup is choosing one area to highlight and keeping the rest of your face neutral. For example, if you love your lips, accent them with a bold lipstick and just swipe some mascara on your eyelashes so your lips stand out.[14]
- If you want your eyes to shine, try a sultry smokey eye with heavy eyeliner, mascara, and shadow. Stick to a nude lip to avoid competing with your lids.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with glitter, bright colors, and fake eyelashes for extra drama.
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