| How to Make a Sandwich Posted: 24 Mar 2020 05:00 PM PDT A sandwich is a quick meal that you can make easily with a variety of ingredients you have around your home. Sandwiches usually consist of meat, cheese, vegetables, and condiments in between 2 slices of bread. You can experiment with different ingredients in your sandwich or you can follow a recipe to make a well-known classic. Once you make your sandwich, enjoy it hot or cold with your favorite side! [Edit]Making Meat Sandwiches - Use sliced meat and cheese for a classic lunch sandwich. Cold cut deli meat and cheese is standard in a lot of simple sandwiches since they're easy to assemble. Try different deli meats, such as ham, turkey, or roast beef, to see what you like the best and layer a few slices on your bread. Then pick your favorite type of cheese to put on top of the meat. Spread mayonnaise or mustard on one of your bread slices and assemble your sandwich.[1]
- Some classic combinations you can try are ham or turkey with Swiss cheese, or roast beef and Cheddar.
- Toast the sandwich if you want to melt the cheese and heat the meat.
- Layer multiple slices of meat, cheese, toast, and vegetables to make a club sandwich.
- Try a BLT for a tasty toasted sandwich. Cook 3-4 strips of bacon in a frying pan or in your oven until they're crispy and set them on a paper towel to absorb some of the grease. Lightly toast your bread so it's golden brown and crunchy. Place bacon, tomato, and lettuce on top one of the bread slices and put mayo on the top slice of your sandwich to finish your BLT.[2]
- Include avocado slices or use turkey bacon if you want to make your sandwich healthier.
- Try different kinds of bacon, such as maple-infused or hickory smoked, to change the flavor of your BLT.
- Make a sandwich with egg and bacon for a breakfast option. Start by cooking the bacon in a frying pan or in your oven until the strips are crispy. Either fry your eggs or scramble them so it's easier to put on your sandwich. Toast your bread and layer the bacon and eggs on the bottom. Top your sandwich with cheese and mayonnaise to finish it so you can enjoy breakfast.[3]
- Put vegetables, like tomatoes, onions, or peppers, in your eggs to make your sandwich have a fresh flavor.
- Use a biscuit or an English muffin instead of bread if you want your sandwich to feel more like a breakfast meal.
- Have a reuben for a salty and tangy sandwich. Cut 2 slices of rye or pumpernickel bread and spread butter on them. Set one of the slices buttered side down in a pan, and layer slices of corned beef and Swiss cheese on top of the slice. Spread sauerkraut and Russian dressing on top of the meat and cheese before topping it with the other slice of bread. Heat the sandwich over medium-low heat and flip it over when one side gets crispy.[4]
- Compress the sandwich with another skillet while it's cooking to flatten it and make it easier to eat.
- Try having reubens with different meats, like roast beef or chicken, if you want to experiment with flavors.
- Include pickles on your reuben if you want another sour, tangy flavor to go with the sauerkraut.
- Cook a tuna melt for a delicious fish sandwich. Drain a can of tuna so it doesn't have any liquid left. Mix the tuna with mayonnaise, salt, and pepper to give it some flavor before spreading it onto your slices of bread. Include slices of your favorite cheese and vegetables before toasting the bread in a pan over medium-low heat. Flip the sandwich once it's golden brown on one side and let it finish cooking.[5]
- Mix hot sauce into your tuna if you want to make your sandwich spicier.
- Chop onions and peppers to mix in with your tuna if you want to add crunch to your sandwich.
[Edit]Making a Basic Sandwich - Choose your favorite type of bread for the sandwich. Any type of bread will work for your sandwich, so pick the one that you like the most. If you want something healthier, look for whole grain or multigrain to get helpful nutrients and fibers. You can either used pre-sliced bread or buy an entire loaf to cut your own. Use 2 slices of the bread you choose and lay them flat on your plate so you can easily build your sandwich on top of them.[6]
- Look for different types of bread, like sourdough, pumpernickel, or rye, to see how they affect the overall flavor of your sandwich.
- If you want to make a large sub sandwich, cut a baguette horizontally down the middle to use as the top and bottom pieces.
- Try using buns or rolls instead of sliced bread if you want to make smaller sandwiches.
- Look for pitas or tortillas if you'd rather have a wrap.
- Spread your condiments directly onto the bread. Try condiments like mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, or a dressing to add more flavor to your sandwich. Spread a thin layer of the condiments on the bread with a knife so they cover the entire slice. Be careful not to use too much of a condiment or else it will drip out or spill easily when you try to eat the sandwich. You can put the condiments on both slices of bread or just one depending on how much you want to use.[7]
- Experiment with different condiments to find new sandwich flavors. For example, you may use pesto, hummus, or Greek yogurt instead of a standard condiment.
- You can also put a condiment directly on another component of your sandwich if you want the flavors to interact. For example, you may put hot sauce directly on meat to make it spicier.
- Put meats and cheeses on the bottom of the sandwich. Choose one of the bread slices to use as the bottom for your sandwich so you can start assembling it. Start layering thin slices of meat or cheese on the bottom slice bread so they're less likely to slip out while you're eating it. Look for low-sodium or low-calorie options if you want to make your sandwich healthier. Use at least 2-4 slices of meat and 1 piece of cheese so the bread isn't the dominant flavor.[8]
- Common sandwich deli meats include turkey, ham, roast beef, or bologna.
- Try different types of cheeses with your sandwich. Common choices are Swiss, American, Cheddar, Muenster, and Provolone.
- You can also use whole pieces of meat, like chicken breast or piece of steak, to make a heartier sandwich.
- If you're not using meat in your sandwich, then put heavier vegetables on the bottom, such as cucumbers or tomatoes.
- Add vegetables to your sandwich to add more texture. Classic sandwich vegetables include lettuce, tomato, and onions, but you can include whatever you want when you make your own. Layer the vegetables on top of the meat and cheese, keeping the heavier vegetables near the bottom and the lighter ones at the top. Try to include at least 1-2 vegetables in your sandwich so you can have a healthy meal and so you have different textures when you bite into it.[9]
- If you want to add leafy greens, try using lettuce, spinach, arugula, or basil.
- Add tomatoes, onions, and peppers to add fresh flavors to your sandwich. You can either sauté the vegetables or leave them raw.
- Put avocado slices or alfalfa sprouts for different textures and flavors.
- Season the sandwich to enhance the flavor. Shake a small amount of salt and pepper onto the sandwich to make it taste better. Try different spices or herbs you may have, like basil, oregano, or cayenne pepper, if you want to give your sandwich an additional kick. Only use a tiny pinch of each spice so the flavors aren't too overwhelming.[10]
- Toast the sandwich if you want it hot or crunchy. Heating up your sandwich can help make the bread crispy and make it more enjoyable to eat. Place your sandwich on a baking sheet and place it in an oven preheated to until the cheese is melted or the bread is golden brown. Take the sandwich out of the oven and put the slice of bread on top to finish your sandwich.[11]
- You can also toast your sandwich in a pan over medium-low heat. Be sure to spray the pan with cooking oil or butter so the bread doesn't burn.
- If you want to toast your bread, wait to put on vegetables like lettuce or tomatoes so you can have a fresh flavor.
- Cut your sandwich so it's easier for you to eat. Once your sandwich is completely assembled, press down on the top piece of bread to compress the sandwich so it's easier to cut. Use a serrated knife to cut through the sandwich so it doesn't fall apart. You can either cut the sandwich diagonally or into rectangles depending on what you prefer. After you cut the sandwich, eat it and enjoy your meal![12]
- You don't need to cut the sandwich if you don't want to.
- If you want to save some of your sandwich for later, wrap it in foil or a plastic bag and keep it in the fridge to preserve it.
[Edit]Trying Vegetarian Sandwiches - Make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for a simple meal. Choose chunky or creamy peanut butter depending on what you prefer, and spread a thin layer of it on a slice of your bread. Then pick your favorite type of jelly and spread it on the other slice of bread. Assemble the sandwich and serve it.[13]
- Use jam or preserves if you want actual fruit pieces in your sandwich.
- Enjoy a grilled cheese if you want a classic sandwich. Choose a slice of your favorite cheese and place it between 2 slices of bread. Butter the outsides of the bread slices and put it on a pan over medium-low heat. Flip the sandwich once it's golden brown on one side and let the cheese melt completely before serving it.[14]
- Serve your grilled cheese with tomato soup so you can dip your sandwich.
- Make a tomato and mozzarella sandwich for an Italian-style grilled cheese.
- Include vegetables, like onions, peppers, or tomatoes, to make your sandwich healthier.
- Put apples on your grilled cheese for a sweet and savory sandwich.
- Have a California veggie sandwich for a healthy, loaded option. Spread a thin layer of mashed avocado on one of the slices of bread to start. Layer vegetables like sliced cucumbers, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and shredded carrots to add as many flavors as you want. Top your sandwich with Greek yogurt or goat cheese to add a different flavor to the sandwich before serving it.[15]
- Use pickled vegetables to add a sour flavor and a crunch when you bite into it.
- If you want to have a creamy, earthy flavor on your sandwich, try spreading goat cheese on one of the bread slices.
- Eat an egg salad sandwich for a rich flavor. Chop hard-boiled eggs into small cubes and mix them with mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, green onions, and celery. Season your egg salad with salt, pepper, and any other spices you want before chilling it in your fridge for 1 hour. Put the egg salad on your slices of bread and top it with lettuce to finish your sandwich.[16]
- Try the egg salad in a lettuce wrap if you want a low-carb meal.
- Mix cayenne pepper and paprika in your egg salad if you want to give it a kick.
- Make a hummus pita for a Mediterranian-style sandwich. Toss shredded carrots, radishes, and red onion in a bowl with parsley, lemon juice, and olive oil to dress the vegetables. Open a slice of pita bread and spread hummus on the inside before putting some of your vegetable mixture in. Add chopped tomatoes, avocado slices, and other herbs into the pita to finish your sandwich.[17]
- You can buy pita pockets to make it easier to enjoy your sandwich.
- Try different flavors of hummus to change how your sandwich tastes.
- Experiment with different flavor combinations on your sandwich since you may find something that you like.
- Hold your sandwich together with toothpicks so it doesn't fall apart before you serve it. Just be sure to remove the toothpicks before you eat it so you don't bite them and hurt yourself.
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| How to Find Out What You Want in a Relationship Posted: 24 Mar 2020 09:00 AM PDT Knowing exactly what you want out of a relationship is very difficult, especially if you're young or inexperienced. Even if you've dated many other people, every relationship is unique, and you might have different priorities now than you have had in the past. Finding out what you want in a relationship can be a laborious process, but it's worth it. [Edit]Determining the Deal-Breakers - Develop a list of non-negotiables. Sometimes, to get a better understanding of what you want in a relationship, it's best to inform yourself on what you don't want. Figuring out what you want can be tricky, but, usually, you know exactly what you don't want. Sit down and put together a list of criteria that would disqualify a potential match first. Research shows that common deal-breakers for those interested in long-term relationship are:[1]
- Having anger issues or exhibiting abusive behaviors
- Dating several people at once
- Being unworthy of trust
- Being already in a relationship or married
- Having health issues like an STD
- Having a drug or alcohol problem
- Being inattentive
- Having poor hygiene
- Figure out the personal values you don't want to compromise.[2] You can think of your personal values as a roadmap detailing the sort of life you'd like to lead. It's unlikely to think that a romantic partner will share all the same values as you. However, it's important for you to know what yours are so that you can know which principles and beliefs you are not willing to compromise.
- For example, if you think honesty is really important, you are unlikely to mesh well with a partner who lies. What's more, it's likely to cause a rift in the relationship if your partner expects you to lie.
- Find out your core values by answering these questions and looking for reoccurring themes:
- If you could change something about the community you live in, what would it be? Why?
- Who are the two people you respect or admire the most? What traits do you admire about these people?
- If your home caught on fire and all the living beings were safely out, what three items would you choose to rescue? Why?
- Which moment in your life made you feel very satisfied? What happened to make you feel that way?
- Consider any previous relationship patterns. Think back on relationships you have had in the past—whether romantic, platonic, or familial. For those relationships that ended badly, consider the factors that contributed to the relationship dissolving. What about those relationships left you dissatisfied or unhappy?[3]
- Write down any negative patterns you can uncover from your relationships with past lovers, friends, or family members that did not fulfill you. Consider these problem areas as a foundation for what you don't want in the future.
- Think about any issues you have noticed in the relationships around you. Others' relationships affect you, too. Surely, you have spent time with friends or family members who were in romantic relationships. Even though you were on the outside, you may have been aware of issues these individuals experienced.
- For example, maybe your sister was devastated after her boyfriend cheated. You helping her through this time made you aware of how important it is to be faithful in a relationship.
- Take note of any such red flags from others' relationships that you don't want to have happen in yours. Learning from the mistakes of others may help you to enjoy a more satisfying relationship in the future.
[Edit]Examining Your Needs - Love yourself first. Many people wrongfully search for a romantic partner to complete them. However, your partner should only complement you—you should already be complete on your own. Feeling complete translates to having self-love that is not dependent on anyone else loving you. Show love to yourself by:[4]
- Creating a list of your favorite qualities about yourself (e.g. friendliness, your smile, etc.)
- Speaking to yourself in a gentle, loving way as you would a friend
- Becoming aware of your inner needs and desires and living in accordance with them
- Caring for your body
- Managing stress
- Avoiding the tendency to dwell in the past—live in the now
- Think about what kind of relationship you want. What are your expectations, for both your partner and yourself? Try to be as impartial about yourself as possible. This will help you identify types of people you want to stop seeing and behavioral patterns that you want to end, which will help you figure out the kind of relationship you actually do want.
- For example, you might think you're ready to settle down, but deep down you know you're not ready for that kind of commitment. Or conversely, you might think you just want to have some casual fun, but you know from past relationships that you get too emotionally invested.[5]
- Transform your list of deal-breakers into most important qualities. Go back to your list of deal-breakers. By knowing what you don't want, you can now uncover some things that you do. Transform your list of deal-breakers into positive qualities that you desire in a relationship.
- For instance, if a deal-breaker for you was someone who has a drug or alcohol problem, you might transform that into "concern for physical and mental health". You know you don't want to be in a relationship with someone who uses drugs or alcohol abusively, so you would look for someone who seems to prioritize health.
- Add more 'nice-to-have' qualities as you think of them. Be completely honest with yourself. If physical attractiveness is a deal breaker for you, put that down. But try to focus on qualities that don't have to do with looks, such as intelligence, patience, and empathy. You should also think about things like religion and politics, which may or may not be relevant to you. Don't leave anything out, no matter how embarrassing or trivial it seems.
- Be the person you want to date. One way to maximize on the process of discovering your ideal partner is to embody the traits you yourself are looking for. This method allows you to check whether your expectations are realistic and it also gives you a chance to assess what you are willing to give in a relationship.[6] It's unreasonable to have a list of demands without making any changes on your own. But, personifying the traits you desire makes you an attractive partner that will likely attract someone like you.
- For example, if physical health and well-being is an important quality you are asking for in a partner, strive to spend a month focusing wholeheartedly on your own health—eating well, exercising, fighting stress, and getting sleep. Keep up the good habits after the month ends.
- Let's say you listed "be rich" as a quality you wish for. If you yourself will have trouble becoming rich out of the blue, then you may want to relax this quality to something like "is financially stable."
[Edit]Dating Casually - Go out with a few people with no strings attached. You can make lists and look at your past relationships for signposts, but the very best way to figure out what you want in a relationship is to start dating casually. Go out for coffee, ice cream, or drinks with a few people who seem to meet your standards.
- Know your limitations before you step into this domain, however. You may not want to become physically intimate with several people at the same time.[7]
- Also, it's wise to make sure you communicate that you are dating casually to prevent hurt feelings. Set a timeline for when you should stop seeing someone if you don't feel a natural connection. If someone seems to become serious, or you start feeling more attracted to one person over another, cut ties with everyone else and follow your instinct.
- Evaluate your compatibility with different suitors. As you casually date a few potential suitors, consider how well each individuals matches up with your personal values, goals and dreams. Check to be sure no one is representing qualities from your deal-breakers list. As you come to get to know this person, don't forget about your own wants and needs.[8]
- At this point, you may naturally feel a better connection or more aligned with one person over any others. Now is the time to cut off any ties with other suitors so that you can focus on strengthening the relationship you have with this person and maintain fidelity.
- Visualize the relationship beyond the honeymoon phase. Every short-term relationship starts off by seeing your partner through rose-colored glasses. Everything the other person says or does is absolutely charming. In time, the perfect aura around this person starts to fade. Prepare yourself for this eventuality and start looking beyond the crazy-in-love phase to how things will be in several months or years.[9]
- You must consider whether the seemingly small things that annoy you about your partner will be magnified as the rose-colored glasses come off. Return to your list and make sure that you haven't been overlooking any important values or qualities due to being head-over-heels.
- For example, if cleanliness was important for you at the onset, are you going to be able to ignore how your girlfriend piles dishes in the sink for days on end?
- Before you break up with the person for any perceived slight, consider that you are bound to dislike to some small quirk of your partner. Just make sure you aren't overlooking any non-negotiables.
- Communicate with your partner. If you come to find that you and your partner are quite compatible—sharing similar values, goals, interests, and outlooks on life, then it may be time to have a candid talk about where you stand.[10] Once you feel sure that this person embodies what you want in a relationship, you need to make sure he or she feels the same.
- Be straightforward about your feelings. If your partner is not interested in a long-term relationship, it's better to know that early on. Don't make the mistake of thinking you can change his or her mind one way or another.
- Ask your mate for some quiet time and express your feelings about this relationship. You might say "I have really enjoyed getting to know you over the past few months. I wanted to see how you felt about our connection and where we stand?" It's significant to find out whether your partner sees the long-term for the two of you and whether he or she is ready to become mutually exclusive.
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| How to Decrystallize Honey Posted: 24 Mar 2020 01:00 AM PDT 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. [Edit]Decrystallizing 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.
- 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 peeking 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- If your honey is not recrystallizing in the sink, you may need to try using boiling water.
[Edit]Soaking 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.
- Most plastic has a temperature limit of 140 degrees, and it will begin to deform if placed in close contact with boiling water.
- 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.[2]
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.[3]
[Edit]Using 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.[4]
- Keep honey in higher cabinets in your kitchen for additional warmth, as heat rises.
[Edit]Things 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.
[Edit]Warnings - 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.
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