| How to Add More Calcium to Smoothies Posted: 22 Apr 2022 09:00 AM PDT Calcium is an essential nutrient for the maintenance of strong bones and teeth. It is especially important for young people who are still growing and for people with osteoporosis or other bone conditions. You can add calcium to your smoothies by choosing recipes that incorporate a variety of calcium rich foods such as chia seeds, almond butter and kale. In addition, you can add calcium rich foods or liquids to your favorite smoothie recipes.[1] [Edit]Ingredients [Edit]Orange Sunrise Smoothie - 2 handfuls baby kale (approximately 1 cup of kale)[2]
- 1 orange
- 11 ounces of coconut water
- 1 pitted nectarine
- 1 tablespoon of white chia seeds
- 1/2 cup of ice cubes
[Edit]Funky Monkey Smoothie[3] - 2 handfuls of baby spinach (approximately 1 cup of spinach)[4]
- 1 banana
- 1 tablespoon of cacao nibs
- 1 cup of ice
- 1 Persian cucumber
- 2 tablespoons of almond butter
- 1 cup of water
[Edit]Beets and Greens Smoothie[5] - One scrubbed, chopped beet
- One handful of collard greens (approximately one cup of collard greens)
- 1 tablespoon of chia seeds
- One Persian cucumber
- 1/2 lemon, squeezed
- 1 cup of coconut water
[Edit]Calcium Fortifications - Calcium fortified juice (e.g., orange or grapefruit juice)
- Almond milk
- Non-fat, calcium fortified milk
- Plain yogurt
- Chia seeds
- Almond butter
- Papaya
- Kale
- Spinach
[Edit]Starting With Calcium Rich Recipes - Figure out how much calcium you need. Taking your current age and gender into account, you should figure out how much calcium you need to consume per day. When you plan your meals, you should consider this recommended daily value. In general, the recommended daily value of calcium is 1,000 mg. This is the number that is used when companies list the percentage of recommended daily value for calcium is included in their products. This information should be included on the nutrition facts label of the product. However, the amount of calcium you consume should also be considered in relation to your age and gender:[6]
- If you are 1-3 years of age, you should consume 700 mg per day.
- If you are between 4 – 8 years of age, you should consume 1,000 mg per day.
- If you are between 9 – 18 years of age, you should consume 1,300 mg per day.
- If you are between 19 – 50 years of age, you should consume 1,000 mg per day.
- If you are over between 50 years of age, you should consume 1,200 mg per day.[7]
- Make an orange sunrise smoothie. Chop up your fruits and vegetables. Discard the excess seeds and skin in the compost or, if you don't have one, put it in the garbage. Add the kale, orange, coconut water, pitted nectarine, chia seeds and half a cup of ice cubes to your blender. Blend for a minute or until the drink looks completely smooth and blended. Serve the smoothie, which contains approximately 35% of your daily calcium requirements and works great for breakfast.[8]
- It contains one cup of raw kale, which contains 9% of your daily calcium requirements.[9]
- It also has chia seeds, which accounts for 10% of your calcium requirements, and one orange, which accounts for another 5%[10]
- It has a nectarine containing approximately 9mg of calcium and 11 ounces of coconut water, which add up to another 11% of daily calcium requirements.[11]
- Mix a funky monkey. Chop all of your fruits and vegetables. Add the spinach, banana, cacao nibs, ice, Persian cucumber, almond butter and water to your blender. Mix and serve this funky monkey smoothie, which contains approximately 17% of your daily calcium requirements.
- The almond butter will give you 8% of your daily calcium requirements.[12]
- The cup of spinach will give you about 4% of your daily calcium requirements.[13]
- The cucumber will give you about 3% of your calcium requirements.[14]
- The banana will give you about 1% of your calcium requirements.[15]
- The cacao nibs will give you another 1% of your calcium requirements.[16]
- Enjoy a beets and greens smoothie. Scrub and then chop up your beet. Peel and chop your cucumber and your lemon. Clean and then chop up the collard greens. Add a scrubbed and chopped beet, a handful of collard greens, one tablespoon of chia seeds, a Persian cucumber, half a lemon and a cup of coconut water to a blend. Mix and serve this delicious beets and greens smoothie, which contains approximately 22.5% of your daily calcium requirements.[17]
- The cup of collard greens will give you 5% of your daily calcium requirements.[18]
- The beet should give you at least 1% of your daily calcium requirements.[19]
- The chia seeds account for 10% of your calcium requirements.[20]
- The cucumber will give you about 3% of your calcium requirements.[21]
- The half lemon will give you another 3.5% of your calcium requirements.[22]
[Edit]Adding Additional Calcium - Use kale in your smoothie. Consider adding a cup or two of kale to your favorite smoothie. You might want to try adding kale to a pineapple, strawberry or other sweet, fruity smoothie. If you are unfamiliar with the taste of kale, you should try eating it raw in a salad first. Gradually increase the amount of kale you put in your smoothie until you have a good balance of taste and calcium intake.
- Two cups of chopped, raw kale contains 18% of your daily value of calcium.[23]
- Add spinach to your smoothie. Add some spinach to your favorite smoothie. Although not quite as loaded with calcium as kale, spinach has considerable calcium content. Consider adding spinach to a fruit smoothie with oranges, pineapples, or apples.
- Two cups of spinach contains 8% of your daily value of calcium.[24]
- Throw some chia seeds in your smoothie. Chia seeds are packed with healthy fats, protein, carbohydrates and calcium. They have a nutty taste. If you add a couple tablespoons to your smoothie, you won't alter the flavor profile too much.[25]
- An ounce of chia seeds has about 18% of your daily value of calcium.[26]
- Put whole almonds or almond butter in your smoothie. Almonds contain lots of protein, healthy fats, fiber and plenty of vitamins including calcium. They are found in a number of healthy snacks, such as almond butter, and can be added to smoothies. You can either use whole almonds or almond butter.[27]
- If you want an added dose of calcium and protein in your morning smoothie, add almond butter.
- One tablespoon of almond butter contains about 4% of your daily calcium requirements.[28]
- Try a papaya in your smoothie. A papaya is a great addition to your smoothie. It has lots of calcium, vitamin A and C. In addition, it has plenty of carbohydrates, a tiny bit of protein and no fat.[29]
- One papaya has about 7% of your daily calcium requirements.[30]
[Edit]Fortifying Your Smoothie with Calcium - Use fortified juice in your smoothie. If you want to stick to your existing smoothie recipes but increase the calcium content, you could try adding a fortified calcium drink as the smoothie base. Consider adding half a cup of orange or grapefruit juice that has been fortified with calcium. Depending on the brand, you should get an additional 17% of your daily calcium value.[31]
- You could use a fortified juice instead of water in the funky monkey smoothie. This would increase the calcium content in this smoothie, which would then give you approximately 34% of your daily calcium requirement.
- Use almond milk as your smoothie base. Consider using half a cup of almond milk as the base of your smoothie. Instead of water or juice, use almond milk to fortify the calcium content of your smoothie.
- 240 grams of almond milk contains about 45% of your daily recommended value for calcium.[32].
- If you do not like the taste of coconut water, you could use almond milk in the beets and greens or the orange sunrise smoothie.
- Use calcium fortified milk as your smoothie base. Milk is very rich in calcium and you can find calcium fortified milk which contains additional calcium. You should consider adding half a cup of milk as a base to your smoothie. It will give you calcium as well as protein, carbohydrates, vitamin A and C.[33]
- A cup of calcium fortified, non-fat milk contains 50% of your daily recommended value of calcium.
- If you used calcium fortified milk in place of water in the funky monkey smoothie, you would be getting 67% of your daily calcium value.
- If you are lactose intolerant, consider using almond milk or juice instead.
- Add yogurt to your smoothie. Yogurt tastes delicious in fruit smoothies. Consider adding half a cup to your favorite smoothie. It will make your smoothie a little thicker, so you may need to add a couple tablespoons of water to get the right consistency, depending on the other ingredients in your smoothie.
- A cup of plain yogurt contains about 30% of your daily recommended value of calcium.[34]
[Edit]Things You'll Need - Blender.
- Cutting board.
- Knives.
- Ice cube tray.
[Edit]References [Edit]Related wikiHows ↑ http://www.incrediblesmoothies.com/green-smoothies/how-to-get-more-calcium-in-your-green-smoothies/ ↑ https://cafejohnsonia.com/2013/11/kale-sunrise-green-smoothie.html ↑ https://www.kakosichocolates.com/recipe/banana-spinach-and-cacao-nib-smoothie/ ↑ https://davyandtracy.com/green-smoothies/how-to-get-more-calcium-in-your-green-smoothies/ ↑ https://www.eatingbyelaine.com/beets-greens-detox-smoothie/ ↑ https://medlineplus.gov/magazine/issues/winter11/articles/winter11pg12.html ↑ https://www.davita.com/kidney-disease/diet-and-nutrition/diet-basics/calcium-and-chronic-kidney-disease/e/5300 ↑ https://davyandtracy.com/green-smoothies/how-to-get-more-calcium-in-your-green-smoothies/ ↑ http://www.incrediblesmoothies.com/green-smoothies/how-to-get-more-calcium-in-your-green-smoothies/ ↑ http://www.incrediblesmoothies.com/green-smoothies/how-to-get-more-calcium-in-your-green-smoothies/ ↑ https://greenblender.com/smoothies/recipes/orange-sunrise ↑ http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/nut-and-seed-products/3153/2 ↑ http://www.incrediblesmoothies.com/green-smoothies/how-to-get-more-calcium-in-your-green-smoothies/ ↑ http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/vegetables-and-vegetable-products/2440/2 ↑ http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/fruits-and-fruit-juices/1846/2 ↑ http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/custom/2277624/0 ↑ https://www.myfooddata.com/articles/high-calcium-vegetables.php ↑ http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/vegetables-and-vegetable-products/2410/2 ↑ http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/vegetables-and-vegetable-products/2348/2 ↑ http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/nut-and-seed-products/3061/2 ↑ http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/vegetables-and-vegetable-products/2440/2 ↑ http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/fruits-and-fruit-juices/1937/2 ↑ http://www.incrediblesmoothies.com/green-smoothies/how-to-get-more-calcium-in-your-green-smoothies/ ↑ http://www.incrediblesmoothies.com/green-smoothies/how-to-get-more-calcium-in-your-green-smoothies/ ↑ http://www.incrediblesmoothies.com/green-smoothies/use-chia-seeds-in-green-smoothies/ ↑ http://www.incrediblesmoothies.com/green-smoothies/use-chia-seeds-in-green-smoothies/ ↑ https://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/nutrition/food-tips/8-non-dairy-calcium-rich-foods-for-your-teeth ↑ https://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/nut-and-seed-products/3153/2 ↑ https://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/fruits-and-fruit-juices/1985/2 ↑ http://www.incrediblesmoothies.com/green-smoothies/how-to-get-more-calcium-in-your-green-smoothies/ ↑ http://www.incrediblesmoothies.com/green-smoothies/how-to-get-more-calcium-in-your-green-smoothies/ ↑ http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/custom/1981172/2 ↑ http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/dairy-and-egg-products/7578/2 ↑ http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/dairy-and-egg-products/104/2 |
| How to Cook in a Cast Iron Skillet Posted: 22 Apr 2022 01:00 AM PDT Though it takes a bit longer to heat up, cast iron will diffuse heat quite well and retain heat extremely well. While other pans will lose heat when you place food in them, cast iron skillets will not. Since heat fluctuates less, use a cast iron skillet to cook dishes that need consistent high heat. Further, seasoned skillets will sear and brown foods without allowing the food to stick to the skillet's surface. Take note of the particular advantages offered by cast iron, and always be sure to wash you pan carefully after each use.[1][2] [Edit]Cooking Certain Foods in Cast Iron - Sear meat in your skillet. One of your skillet's greatest assets is its ability to give meats a high sear without scorching them. For instance, steak and roasts come out great. Slowly heat the pan over a constant flame by turning a burner on low, and periodically increasing the flame size every few minutes. Once the burner is on high, add a piece of steak and cook until its surface is deep brown. This will happen before any burnt, black bits accumulate in the pan. Searing times will vary based on the type of meat you're cooking.[3]
- Similarly, sear the outer edges of a meatloaf before depositing the skillet in the oven to bake, per a specific recipe.
- Burgers cooked on cast iron will also develop a crispy, delicious crust along the entire outer surface - not just the grill rack. [4]
- Larger steaks will admittedly fit better on a grill, but you can cut them into smaller portions to fit into your skillet.[5]
- Roast or char veggies perfectly. You can use your cast iron as a small wok, another type of dish prized for the ability to retain heat. The key to a great stir-fry is a hot enough skillet to crisp the rice and meat, but doing so in a time frame that allows the veggies to retain a desirable crunch. Cook to whatever level of roast or char your prefer.[6]
- More specifically, your veggies will get that perfect, golden hue and crispy exterior layer by coming into direct contact with the steadily high heat of a cast iron surface.
- Fry eggs in your cast iron. Once your skillet is well-seasoned, it will cook some prime fried eggs. However, hold off on eggs until you can easily clean your skillet simply by wiping it with a towel. This indicates it is seasoned well enough to cook eggs and prevent them from sticking.[7]
- Watch out cooking scrambled eggs or frittatas on cast iron, as they are more likely to stick than other dishes.
- Bake the perfect crust. Frankly, proper corn bread should only ever be cooked on cast iron. As with all cast iron dishes, preheat the skillet first over a slowly increasing flame while the oven gets up to temp. Note the sizzle of the skillet as you pour in the batter - that's the sound of crunchy golden crust developing quite nicely.[8]
- Since cast iron excels at evenly distributing heat (once heated), the surface is perfect for creating an evenly-textured crust on baked goods generally.[9]
[Edit]Cooking Wisely with Cast Iron - Preheat your skillet. Never place food in your cast iron before heating the skillet up first. Doing so will likely cause the food to stick. Preheat slowly, and be aware that the skillet will heat unevenly until the whole thing becomes extremely hot. Start preheating on a low heat and slowly increase to medium-low, than medium, and so on over the course of a few minutes. This will allow you to control the level of heat in the skillet itself if you want to stop short of searing temperature.[10]
- Note the effect on your iron intake. The food you cook in your cast iron skillet will have higher iron content. This comes directly from the skillet itself, so the longer food is in the skillet, the more iron it will absorb.[11] While iron is an essential nutrient, it can be dangerous to consume too much. That said, eating from a cast iron skillet will usually only add a few mg of iron to your meal.
- Cook fish carefully. There are better options for cooking fish, such as tilapia, that has a high likelihood of breaking apart if it partially sticks to your skillet. If you do want to cook fish in your skillet, opt for a thicker cut, and cook it skin-side down.[12]
- As a caveat, cast iron skillets offer perhaps the best way to blacken the outer edge of a cut of fish while leaving the inside moist and tender. Preheat the skillet for a full five minutes on a constant flame before putting the fish in the pan. You can perfectly sear scallops in this manner as well.[13]
- Cook only what you'll want to taste again. There is another reason you may not want to cook fish in your skillet: your skillet will take on flavor from the dishes you cook in it. This could be problematic if you follow a fish dinner with a fruit cobbler, because desert may taste a bit too much like the main course.[14]
- If you want to cook both savory and sweet dishes regularly, consider getting separate cast iron skillets for each purpose. You can make one work, but be sure to give a solid salt-scrub and a re-seasoning before baking something after a differently-flavored dish.
[Edit]Caring for Your Cast Iron Skillet - Clean the skillet immediately after using. After plating your meal, rinse the skillet with hot water. To remove any cooked-on food, try using a kitchen towel or nonmetal brush with a mild abrasive, like coarse salt. Do so while the pan is still warm. The goal is to preserve the nonstick surface a "seasoned" pan has built up. If necessary, use a few drops of a mild dish soap on a sponge - but only do so occasionally. Never bleach your skillet or wash it in a dishwasher.[15][16]
- Never allow your skillet to soak. In short, scour, rinse, and dry the pan as soon as is convenient after cooking.
- Use steel wool only to remove any coating that becomes sticky, or to remove any rust deposits as soon as they develop. Re-season the pan in these scenarios.
- If you're serving directly from the skillet, be sure to clean it immediately following your meal. Never allow anything wet, such as a fruit pie or frittata, to be served from the skillet. Transfer the food to another dish and wash the skillet immediately.[17]
- Dry the skillet thoroughly.[18] Your skillet's greatest enemy is rust. The greatest risk of developing rust is related to insufficient drying after cleaning. There are several theories about the best way to dry a cast iron skillet. At a bare minimum, thoroughly wipe down the inside and outside of the skillet with a dry towel.[19]
- Designate one of your kitchen towels to be used exclusively to dry your cast iron. This will prevent other towels from getting heavily smudged, and will ensure you're not dirtying your pan with unknown towel contaminants.
- Re-season your skillet.[20] Every couple times you wash your skillet, wipe down the well of the skillet with fat, such as flaxseed oil or lard after drying. This will likely be enough to keep your seasoned skillet's non-stick surface in good shape. In those cases where you have to remove some of the coating to remove stickiness or a bit of rust, do a more involved re-seasoning.[21]
- Apply a film of fatty material - ideally flaxseed oil - to the entire surface of the pan, inside and out. Bake the pan at 350˚ for one hour, with foil or a baking pan on the rack beneath it to catch drips. Allow the pan to cool completely in the oven.
- A teaspoon of flaxseed oil is plenty for a 10-12in (25-30cm) skillet. Apply whenever the skillet looks visibly dry.[22]
- Store cast iron carefully. Putting away other pans that are still wet may wind up getting water on your cast iron and causing rust. Prevent this by storing your cast iron separately, perhaps by hanging it up. If you do store your skillet with other cookware, place a sheet of paper towel in the well of your skillet to collect any water that sneaks into it.[23]
- Always let the skillet cool to room temperature - in part to absorb any added oil - before putting it away.[24]
- Do not boil water in your skillet. This is pretty much the only thing you shouldn't ever use a cast iron skillet for. Boiling water will increase the likelihood of your pan rusting, the cast iron worst case scenario.[25]
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| How to Accept Followers on Twitter Posted: 21 Apr 2022 05:00 PM PDT Do you have a protected Twitter account and want to know how to accept followers? Accepting requests from others is an easy process. A protected account will need to accept followers before they can see any of your tweets, but if your tweets are public instead of protected, you will not see these options. This wikiHow article teaches you how to accept followers on Twitter using a computer and the app. - Open Twitter. Tap the bluebird icon from the application screen of your smartphone or tablet to launch the application.
- Tap your profile icon or . You should see your profile pic or the three-line menu icon in the top left corner of your screen.
- Tap . You'll see a badge with a number of how many pending requests you have near the middle of the menu.
- If you don't see this, you either don't have any requests, or your tweets are public.[1]
- Tap the checkmark to accept the request. This person is now able to see all your past and future tweets.
- If you don't want that person to see all your tweets, tap the x icon instead.
- Go to https://www.twitter.com in a web browser. You can use any web browser to do this. If you're using a phone or tablet, go to https://mobile.twitter.com instead.
- Click . It's next to a three-dot menu icon on the left side of the page and will prompt a menu to open.
- Click . You'll see a badge with a number of how many pending requests you have at the top of the menu.
- If you don't see this, you either don't have any requests, or your tweets are public.[2]
- Click . This person is now able to see all your past and future tweets.[3]
- If you don't want that person to see your tweets, click Decline instead.
- In case you don't want to accept or decline requests for people to see your tweets, unprotect them. Using a web browser or the mobile app, go to More (or tap your profile pic in the mobile app) > Settings and privacy > Privacy and safety > Audience and tagging and then click/tap the switch next to "Protect your Tweets" to turn it off.
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| How to Make Mosaic Art Posted: 21 Apr 2022 09:00 AM PDT Mosaics are works of art created by using glass or ceramic tiles and grout to make a picture. They date as far back as 1500 BC and are all over the world. Mosaics adorn the ceilings in cathedrals with elaborate details or they can be found in a simple pattern on the coffee table in your home. While mosaic art looks very complicated, it is actually a very easy way to express your artistic creativity. With practice, you can create a custom mosaic all your own. [Edit]Preparing to Create Your Mosaic Art - Select the material you wish to use. Pieces of material used in mosaic art are called tesserae. They can be glass, stones, porcelain, seashells, or whatever else you can find.[1] You will also want to gather together any objects you might want to include. These could include buttons, bones, metals, etc.[2][3][4]
- If you can, find them already precut into distinct shapes and sizes. This will keep you from having to break them with a hammer/saw later.
- Choose a wide variety of colors and shades. Even if your work will be mostly monochromatic, you will want varying values and ones.
- Choose tesserae that goes with the art you wish to create. For example, if you are doing a beach scene, it might be best to use a wide variety of shells. If you are looking to recreate the Brooklyn Bridge, you might want to look into metals.
- Pick the foundation to adhere the mosaic tiles on. Tables, planters, birdbaths, or walking stones are just a few ideas to use.[5] You can make almost anything work as a base. Wood, terracotta and/or glass are usually what people use as a base. Make sure the base is strong enough to hold the weight of the tesserae and grout.[6][7]
- Choose bases which have large, open spaces and that are solid.[8] If there are numerous crevices on your base, it may be hard to create mosaic pieces which will fit.
- Clean your base appropriately. Every base needs to be cleaned off before you adhere the mosaic tiles down, otherwise they will not stick properly. For most bases, you can simply use water and a basic home cleaner. Scrub the dirt and grim off, and then dry the surface off. Go back over the surface a few more times in case you missed something.[9][10]
- For metal bases, use sandpaper and a wire brush in order to remove rust. The now "roughed up" surface has an added benefit, it will make the tiles stick to the surface better.
- Score plastic and/or rubber surfaces with a utility knife in order to help the tiles stick better.
- Sand wood surfaces down, then apply a waterproof sealer. If you don't do this, moisture could soak in, thereby cracking your mosaic art.
- Find a pattern you wish to make into a mosaic. Find patterns for free online or use your imagination and come up with your own design. For a first time project, you may wish to work with a simple pattern. This could mean a house, a fish, a landscape, or anything else with simply defined shapes. After you work on a simple pattern, you can graduate up to more complicated projects.[11][12]
- Transfer the design to your base. Print out the pattern to the dimensions needed. Begin transferring the design, first using a pencil. This will allow you to adjust for mistakes and inconsistencies. Once you have a rough outline with a pencil, go back and trace over the lines with a pen or marker, depending on the type of base. If you are using a basic design, this might be the time to add in details that are not present in the original design.[13][14]
- If the pattern is extra large, do it in sections. Remember this is a rough outline, which can be changed when you start to lay down specific tiles.
- If you are using an original design, simply draw it directly onto the base. However, don't over plan. Spontaneity is key to creating artistically stunning art.
[Edit]Creating Your Mosaic Art - Cut your mosaic objects into pieces. In order to get the mosaic "look" you will need to create different shapes and sizes of pieces. Remember, before you begin to break your mosaic objects into pieces, you need to be wearing safety goggles, gloves, and an apron. Pick a safe place to cut your objects, like an empty garage, or outdoors in your backyard. If you are just looking to make randomly sized pieces, a basic hammer works best. However, there are some more specialized ways.[15][16][17]
- Tile nippers and cutters are used to create straight lines and curves.[18] They can be found at most hardware, and arts and crafts stores. These are used to cut through porcelain, ceramic, china, etc. Cut through the object you are using about halfway through. They, using your hands, break the piece off.
- Glass nippers and cutters work the same way, except that they are specially designed for cutting glass.
- When you are creating the pieces, look at your design. Try to envision what shapes you will need in order to fill the pattern. If you miss a piece, or mis-cut one, you can always come back later to cut a new one.
- Lay your mosaic tesserae overtop of the pattern. Take each of your new pieces you have created and place them where you will eventually stick them. This is a great opportunity to mix around shapes, sizes and colors. Once you get a basic layout of your pieces, find where the missing pieces are, or where you need a better shaped piece. Then go back and create a new one which better fits the design.[19][20]
- Once you have your objects laid out the way you want them, you then have two options: leave them there, or take them off.
- If you choose to leave them there, you will apply mortar directly to the pieces. This garners a more accurate design, but takes a lot longer and can be more tricky.
- If you choose to take them off, place the pieces to the side in the same pattern they were placed on the base. You will be applying mortar onto the base. This garners a less accurate pattern, but is much easier to accomplish.
- Mix together a mortar mixture. You can find mortar mixtures at most local hardware stores. You will want to mix together 2-3 cups of mortar mixture with an acrylic admix. Stir the mixture together until the consistency is like thick cottage cheese. Only mix together small amounts as you work, as the mortar mixture cannot be preserved.[21]
- Apply your mortar mixture. Depending on whether you have left the pattern on, or taken it off, will change whether you apply the mortar to the pieces or the base, respectively. Use a small knife or scalpel. When you are applying the mortar, wear gloves so that mortar does not stick to your hands. Mortar is basically a type of cement which can be difficult to get off.[22][23]
- If you are applying the mixture to the base, only do one section at a time. Spread on a few inches, length wise, onto the base. You only need about a 1/4 inch width of mortar.
- If you are applying it to the pieces themselves, take your knife and apply the mixture to the back of the piece. Try to keep most of the mortar adhered to the back by gently pressing the mixture with your hands. Scrape off excess mortar from around the outside edge of the piece before you apply it.
- Affix your pieces to the base. While still wet, gently affix the mosaic tiles by pushing them down onto the base. Apply tiles starting in one corner of the design and work across in rows. Make sure you leave enough space between pieces for grout, about 1/8 inch gaps. Every time you lay down a new piece, scrape off any excess mortar which is readily apparent. If you don't, the mortar will solidify and be hard to get off.[24][25]
- Let the mortar set. Time varies depending on usage, so follow manufacturer recommendations. For pieces in your home, the timing is roughly 24 hours. Outdoor mosaics will need to set for 72 hours. Clean the mosaic tiles once more to clear away any extra mortar that may have risen to the top.[26]
[Edit]Finishing Your Mosaic Art - Prepare the grout mixture.[27] Combine together 2-3 cups of grout mixture with a bit of acrylic admix. Stir the combination until the consistency is that of thick cottage cheese. Grout comes in many colors and there are colors you can add to the grout to change the coloring. Choose a color that accents your mosaic.[28][29]
- Apply the grout using a spatula.[30] Fill in the creases between the tiles. The grout should cover the mosaic enough to fill the gaps. Work in small areas at a time and wipe off any excess grout as you go along. Each time you grout around a new piece, give the tesserae a gentle push to make sure the tile sticks to the grout.[31]
- Make sure you are wearing gloves as you apply, otherwise the grout will stick and solidify on your hands.
- Let the grout set between 24-48 hours. Wipe the mosaic with a clean sponge and warm water. Rinse out the sponge regularly as you wipe away grout from the surface of the tiles. After you are done cleaning, let the water sit in the bucket for a while. The grout will sink to the bottom. You can then pour out the water, and dump the grout into a trashcan.[32][33]
- Seal the mosaic with varnish. This will coat the tiles and safeguard against damage, especially for outdoor mosaics subjected to fluctuating temperatures and adverse weather conditions. It also will give a high gloss shine that will make the colors stand out. Tile and stone-floor sealers can be purchased at most local hardware stores.[34][35]
- You will want to apply two coats. Use a paintbrush to apply each coat. In between coats, wait about 10-15 minutes for the varnish to dry.
- After the sealer has dried, buff the mosaic with a soft towel. This will give your mosaic a nice clean finish.
- Reapply every few years for added protection.
- Create an edging for your mosaic. This is strictly optional, but can add a level of dimension to your work, especially if it is a tile or table. You can affix pieces of tesserae to the edges using the same mortar and grout steps. Another great option is the paint the edges using an acrylic paint. You can also pack grout onto the edges, using a spatula, for a more textured look.[36]
- Finished.
- When selecting the mortar or grout, get products that will last a long time in the environment that will house your mosaic. This is especially true for mosaics that are outside.
- Always give your mortar and grout mixtures time to dry. It is best to wait longer, rather than trying to cut the time short.
- Feel free to be creative. If you decide to change up some of the pattern as you are applying the mortar, take as much artistic license as you want.
[Edit]Warnings - Wear safety glasses and use gloves while working on this project. The tile pieces can have sharp edges and the mortar/grout can get stuck to your hands.
- Make sure to look at the manufacturer's instructions on the grout and mortar packaging. The steps above are general rules, but the mixture you buy might have specific instructions to follow.
[Edit]Things You'll Need - Tile pieces
- Foundation for mosaic
- Design template
- Glass or tile cutting tools
- Mortar
- Small knife or scalpel
- Grout
- Sponge
- Bucket of warm water
- Varnish
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| How to Dispose of Aerosol Cans Posted: 21 Apr 2022 01:00 AM PDT The right way to dispose of an aerosol can will depend on whether it is empty or not. Empty cans are very easy to dispose of through recycling programs and trash collection. Full or partially full aerosol cans cannot be safely disposed of in this manner, so take care to double check that a can is empty before you toss it. [Edit]Disposing of Empty Cans - Ensure that the can is empty. Before you toss your aerosol can, take a moment to make sure that it is really empty. If no product comes out of the nozzle and it does not appear to be clogged, the can is empty enough to dispose of safely.[1]
- If you're not sure if the can is empty, try shaking it. You shouldn't feel any liquid moving inside.
- Aerosol cans that are not empty must be treated differently, as disposing of a partially full aerosol can can be dangerous.
- Refrain from modifying the can. You don't need to alter an aerosol can in any way dispose of it. Leave the can exactly the way it is, no matter how you end up disposing of it .[2]
- Aerosol cans are pressurized, which means they may explode if tampered with. Never attempt to puncture an aerosol can or expose it to extreme heat. Do not attempt to remove the spray nozzle from the can, even though it is usually plastic.
- If the can has a plastic lid, you can remove this for recycling. (The lid is likely recyclable too.)
- Consider the contents of the can. Not all aerosol cans are created equal. Some contain hazardous materials, so you may not be able to dispose of them in your regular trash or recycling. Check the can for indications that it contains hazardous waste. [3]
- If the can has specific directions for disposal on it, make sure you follow them. In some cases, you may be required to take the can to a hazardous waste disposal center.
- If you are unsure whether a specific can can be recycled, call your town's recycling center and let them know the contents of the can.
- Check with your town's recycling program. Every municipality has different policies on recycling, so you may or may not be able to recycle an aerosol can in your area. Look up your city or county's regulations online or call them to inquire about whether aerosol cans are accepted for recycling.[4]
- If you do not have single stream recycling in your area, be sure to put your aerosol can with your other metal recyclables.
- If there are no options for recycling an aerosol can in your area, you can throw it in the regular trash (as long as it is empty and the can does not indicate that it needs to be treated as a hazardous material).
- Get paid for your aerosol cans. Since many aerosol cans are made of steel or aluminum, some scrap yards may be willing to take them. If you want to be sure before you visit the scrap yard, call ahead of time.[5]
- This may not be worth your time if you only have one or two cans. If you have a large number of cans, however, it can really add up.
- While you're at the scrap yard, you may be able to sell other metal scraps as well, like aluminum soda cans. This is especially helpful in states that don't have deposits on cans. (If your state does have deposits, it may be more convenient to return your soda cans at the grocery store.)[6]
[Edit]Disposing of Full or Partial Full Cans - Do not throw away an aerosol can that is not empty. It may not seem like a big deal to throw a partially full can of hairspray or cleaning product in the garbage, but it can actually be very dangerous. Because aerosol cans are pressurized, they explode if they are exposed to high heat or flattened. This could even happen in the garbage truck, which could cause injuries.[7]
- Try to use the product until the can is empty. The easiest way to get rid of the aerosol can is simply to use the product until the can is empty, and then dispose of the can in the recycling or trash.[8]
- If you can't use it yourself, consider donating it to someone who will use it. For example, cans of spray paint may be used by local artists or students. Your friends or family members may also be able to use your products.
- Do not attempt to empty the can except by using the product. When you bring a partially full aerosol can to a hazardous waste collection site, they may puncture it to remove the contents and allow the can to be recycled. While this can be done by trained professionals with specialized equipment, it should never be done at home! Puncturing an aerosol can can cause an explosion, so please leave it to the experts.[9]
- Take your partially full aerosol cans to hazardous waste collection site. You can locate a collection facility near you by searching on your city's or county's website. You may need to pay a small fee to safely dispose of your aerosol cans, but it should not be significant.
- Many towns have events where people can bring in their hazardous waste and get rid of it for free or a reduced cost.
- You may find a local business that needs the product inside. They may be willing to take them for you.
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| How to Freeze Quiche Posted: 20 Apr 2022 05:00 PM PDT If you want to prepare a quiche but won't have time to make it right before serving it, you can make the dish early and freeze it for later. A quiche can be frozen in either an unbaked or baked state. Both methods are fairly simple. [Edit]Unbaked and Pre-Assembled Quiche - Keep the filling separate from the crust. You can freeze unbaked quiche filling separately from the crust or you can freeze the entire unbaked quiche together, but if you want to maintain a crisper, flakier crust, it is strongly recommended that you freeze the filling separately.[1]
- You may also want to consider making the filling before the crust if you intend to keep it for long-term storage. The filling can last for several months in the freezer, but the quality of the crust will deteriorate after a few days.
- Place the filling in a freezer bag. Prepare the quiche filling as directed in the recipe's instructions. Pour the filling into a large plastic freezer bag and seal the bag, getting out as much excess air as possible beforehand.[2]
- Only use a freezer-safe bag or container. Do not use a glass container, and do not use a thin plastic bag that is too flimsy to hold up in the freezer.
- Label the bag or container with the current date and the contents of the bag. This will make it easier to remember how long the filling has been in the freezer.[3]
- Roll the pastry out into a pie tin. As a general rule, it is better to prepare the crust shortly before baking it rather than making it ahead of time and trying to freeze it, but if you do decide to make the crust ahead of time, you should roll it out into its intended pie dish and place both the dish and crust into a large plastic freezer bag.
- Label the bag with the current date. Doing so will make it easier to keep track of how long the crust has been in the freezer.
- Freeze until ready to use. Place both the crust and the filling in the freezer, keeping them at a temperature of 0 degrees Fahrenheit (-18 degrees Celsius) until you intend to assemble and bake the dish.
- An unbaked quiche filling can be frozen for up to one to three months, but the unbaked crust should not be frozen for much longer than 24 or 48 hours.[4]
- Thaw the filling and crust when ready to use. Place the bag of filling and the crust in the refrigerator. Let them thaw in there slowly, until the filling warms up enough to turn back into a liquid.
- The filling will need to thaw for a longer period of time than the pie crust. The crust only needs to be thawed for about 15 minutes. The filling will need to defrost in the refrigerator for one or two hours. Plan ahead of time, and make sure that the filling has ample time to thaw back into a liquid state before you need to bake it.
- Assemble and bake as directed. Pour the filling into the crust and bake the quiche as directed in the recipe's instructions. Since both parts should be thawed by this point, the cooking time should not be affected.
- Note, however, that if the quiche filling still contains ice crystals, you may need to bake it for an additional five minutes or so since the filling will need to warm up in addition to baking.
[Edit]Unbaked but Assembled Quiche - Place the assembled quiche on a baking sheet. If you decide to freeze an unbaked quiche after pouring the filling into the crust, do so by tray freezing it. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set the quiche on top.[5]
- The parchment paper is not strictly necessary, but lining the baking sheet with parchment paper first can make it easier to clean things up in case any of the filling spills out and onto the tray as you transfer it into the freezer.
- Freeze until firm. Transfer the quiche and the baking sheet into the freezer, letting it rest in as flat a position as possible. Freeze the quiche for several hours, or until the filling becomes solid.[6]
- The quiche should be as solid as possible. If the surface is soft, sticky, or tacky, it might stick to the plastic wrap or become indented after you place it in the freezer for storage.
- Cover the quiche with plastic wrap. Get a large piece of plastic wrap and wrap it around the entire quiche, pressing the edges of the wrap together to create an airtight seal.
- It is important that you place the plastic wrap over the quiche before you place the aluminum foil over it. The plastic wrap will prevent the foil from sticking to the quiche after it freezes.[7]
- Wrap a layer of aluminum foil over the dish. Cover the plastic wrap covered quiche with a layer of aluminum foil. Once again, you should seal the edges firmly to minimize the amount of air getting inside.
- It is important that you do not let air come into contact with the quiche as it freezes. If the quiche gets exposed to air, ice crystals could form on the surface. These ice crystals could cause the crust to become soggy once they melt.
- Consider placing the quiche into a large plastic freezer bag. If you do not have plastic wrap and/or aluminum foil, or if you are not confident that you created tight seals with either, place the quiche into a large plastic freezer bag and seal, squeezing out the excess air before zipping it closed.
- Whether you do this step or not, you should label the outer layer of wrapping with the current date and the contents of the dish. Doing so will make it easier for you to keep track of how long the quiche has been in the freezer.
- Freeze until ready to use. Transfer the wrapped quiche to the freezer and let it remain there at a temperature of 0 degrees Fahrenheit (-18 degrees Celsius) until you are ready to use it.
- Unbaked quiche can be frozen for about one month without the quality being reduced.
- Bake from frozen when ready. Do not thaw the quiche prior to baking it. Unwrap it and bake as directed according to the recipe's instructions, allowing 10 to 20 minutes of extra baking time.[8]
- Baking the quiche from frozen is recommended since thawing it out first can increase the likelihood of the crust becoming soggy.
[Edit]Baked Quiche - Tray freeze the baked quiche. Bake the quiche as directed, but place it on a baking sheet before doing so. When you finish baking it, transfer the tray to the freezer, and let the quiche freeze until the soft center is frozen as hard as ice.
- Even though the quiche is technically solid after it bakes, the filling is still quite soft. Letting it tray freeze before going into long-term freezer storage can prevent the soft filling from getting damaged in the freezer.
- Wrap the quiche in two protective layers. Use a layer of plastic wrap and a layer of aluminum foil to wrap up the pre-frozen quiche, making sure that all the edges are thoroughly sealed to prevent excess exposure to the air.[9]
- If necessary, you can also place the quiche in a large plastic freezer bag for an even more airtight seal.
- Label the quiche with the current date and the contents of the dish. This will allow you to keep track of how long the quiche has been in the freezer.
- Freeze until ready to use. Keep the quiche in its pie dish and place it in the freezer, keeping it at a temperature of 0 degrees Fahrenheit (-18 degrees Celsius) until you are ready to serve it.
- Baked quiche can be frozen for two to three months, if necessary, without the quality being negatively affected.[10]
- Bake from frozen until heated through. Do not thaw the quiche before you warm it up. Pull it out of the freezer and transfer it to an oven preheated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius). Let it bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until it has completely warmed through.[11]
- It is recommended that you do not thaw the quiche before warming it. Thawing it first can make the crust get moist and soggy.
[Edit]Things You'll Need - Baking sheet
- Plastic freezer bags
- Plastic wrap
- Aluminum foil
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