| How to Make Apple Zucchini Muffins Posted: 01 May 2018 01:00 AM PDT Zucchini and muffins may not sound like the most appetizing mix, but this recipe (which includes sweet apples) is sure to convince you otherwise. Taste these muffins and you'll reconsider vegetable deserts. The process is simple, and the results are delicious! EditIngredients - self-raising flour
- brown sugar
- cinnamon
- 2 eggs lightly beaten
- cup vegetable oil
- vanilla extract
- apple peeled and grated
- zucchini peeled and grated
- Preheat your oven to .
- Combine all the dry ingredients. Add the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon into one large bowl.
- Mix the dry ingredients. Ensure they're well combined before continuing.
- Combine all the wet ingredients in a separate bowl. Add the eggs, oil, vanilla, apple, and zucchini in a different large bowl.
- Mix the wet ingredients. Ensure they're well combined before continuing.
- Combine both the dry and wet ingredient mixtures. Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredient bowl.
- Mix everything together until well smooth and combined.
- Grease a muffin tray or use cupcake wrappers. Using cooking spray, oil, or butter to lightly grease each muffin tin. This will prevent sticking or use cupcake wrappers instead.
- An alternative is to use cupcake wrappers.
- Place the muffin batter into the muffin tins. Scoop even amounts of the batter into each muffin tin, making sure not to fill it to the top as the muffins will expand while baking.
- Place the muffins into the oven. Bake for 20–25 minutes.
- To ensure they're fully done, insert a toothpick into the center of one of the muffins. If it comes out clean without any residue, they're fully baked.
- Finished. Remove the muffins from the oven when the muffins are done baking. Place the muffins on a plate to serve. If you wish, you can let them cool down for 5–10 minutes.
- Store leftover muffins in a plastic bag or airtight container. Freeze them to prevent mold growth.
- Serve these muffins with a cup of tea or coffee for a tasty breakfast.
EditThings You'll Need - Two large bowls
- Stirring utensil
- Muffin tray
- Cupcake wrappers (optional, alternative to greasing pan)
- Plastic bag/airtight container (to store)
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| How to Tell if Sunglasses Are Polarized Posted: 30 Apr 2018 05:00 PM PDT Polarized sunglasses are extremely popular because they reduce glare in addition to shielding your eyes from the sun. However, they can cost more money than regular sunglasses, so you want to be sure you're getting what you pay for. You can test the anti-glare technology of polarized sunglasses by looking at a reflective surface, comparing two pairs of sunglasses, or using your computer screen. EditTesting on a Reflective Surface - Find a reflective surface that produces glare when light is shining on it. You could use a reflective tabletop, a mirror, or other shiny, flat surface. Make sure the glare is noticeable even from about away.[1]
- If you need to produce glare, you can turn on overhead lights or shine a flashlight on a reflective surface.
- Hold your sunglasses about in front of your eyes. You should be able to view the surface through one of the lenses at a time. Depending on the size of the lenses in your sunglasses, you might need to move them a little closer to your face.
- Rotate the sunglasses upwards to a 60 degree angle. Your sunglasses should be on an angle at this point, with one of the lenses raised slightly higher than the other. Since sunglasses are polarized in a specific direction, rotating the sunglasses can make the polarization more effective.[2]
- Depending on how the glare is hitting the surface, you might have to slightly adjust the angle of the glasses to see a noticeable difference.
- Look through the lens and check the level of glare. If the sunglasses are polarized, you will notice the glare disappears. When you look through one of the lenses, it should be very dark and you should see little to no glare, but it will still look like the light is shining on the surface.[3]
- Move the sunglasses to compare your regular eyesight to what you see through the sunglasses a few times if you're unsure of the effectiveness of the polarization.
EditComparing Two Pairs of Sunglasses - Locate a pair of sunglasses that you know are polarized. If you already have a pair of sunglasses that are polarized, or are at a store with multiple pairs of polarized sunglasses, you can do a comparison test. The test is only effective with another pair of polarized sunglasses.[4]
- Hold the polarized pair of sunglasses out and the other pair in front of them. Align the lenses in your eyeline, making sure they're about apart. You'll want the questionable pair of sunglasses to be closest to you, and the polarized pair to be farther away.[5]
- Make sure the lenses don't touch each other, as this can cause scratches on the coating.
- Position the sunglasses in front of a bright light for more dramatic results. This will help make the test a little easier, especially if it's your first time comparing sunglasses this way. The light will make the shading more distinct.[6]
- You can use natural light coming in from a window or artificial light like overhead lighting or a lamp.
- Rotate the questionable sunglasses by 60 degrees. One of the lenses should be diagonal from the other lens, and the polarized sunglasses should stay in the same position. Only one of the lenses will still be aligned with the other pair.[7]
- It doesn't matter which way you rotate the sunglasses, but make sure you hold both pairs of lenses steady.
- Look at the overlapping section of the lenses to see if it's darker. If both pairs of sunglasses are polarized, the overlapping lenses will appear to be darker when you look at them straight on. If the questionable pair isn't polarized, there won't be a difference in color.[8]
- You can compare the overlapping lenses to the color of the lenses that aren't overlapping.
EditUsing Your Computer Screen - Turn your computer screen to its brightest setting. Most electronics have the same anti-glare technology as polarized glasses. You'll be able to test the polarization by looking at the screen.[9]
- Open a white screen, because the brightness will make the effect of the test more prominent.
- Put on your sunglasses. Once you're in front of the computer, just put the sunglasses on like you'd normally wear them. Make sure you're sitting directly in front of the screen.[10]
- It might be helpful to elevate your computer screen to eye level if it isn't already positioned there.
- Tilt your head 60 degrees to the left or right. While you're in front of the screen, tilt the top of your head to the left or right side of your body. If the sunglasses are polarized, the screen will appear to turn black due to the anti-glare properties cancelling each other out.[11]
- If one side doesn't work, try tilting your head to the other side. If that doesn't work, the sunglasses are not polarized.
- If possible, test the polarization of your sunglasses before purchasing them. Some stores will have polarization test cards that have images only visible when using polarized sunglasses.
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| How to Make Frozen Lemonade Posted: 30 Apr 2018 09:00 AM PDT If it's a hot summer day, and you want something fancier than plain lemonade, you can always try frozen lemonade instead. There are lots of different kinds that you can make. All are easy to make, and just as tasty to drink. Once you know how to make frozen lemonade, you can serve it up at your next party or lemonade stand for something truly unique. EditIngredients EditSimple Frozen Lemonade - 2 cups (300 grams) ice
- 2 cups (475 milliliters) water
- About 2 tablespoons powdered lemonade
Makes 2 to 4 servings EditFrozen Lemonade from Scratch[1] - 1 cup (240 milliliters) freshly-squeezed lemon juice (about 3 to 4 lemons)
- 1/3 cup (75 grams) white sugar
- 3 cups (700 milliliters) water, divided
- ¼ teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
Makes 2 to 4 servings EditCreamy Frozen Lemonade[2] - 1 cup (240 milliliters) freshly-squeezed lemon juice (about 3 to 4 lemons)
- ½ cup (115 grams) white sugar
- 2½ cups (590 milliliters) water
- 4 scoops vanilla ice cream
Makes 2 servings
EditMaking Simple Frozen Lemonade - Pulse the ice in a blender until crushed. Don't worry about turning the ice into slush just yet. You just want to break the ice up. This recipe will give you more of a slushy-like consistency; it will not be smooth like a smoothie.
- Prepare 2 cups (475 milliliters) of lemonade. Fill a pitcher with 2 cups (475 milliliters) of water, and add the powdered lemonade into it. How much powdered lemonade you add will depend on what brand you are using; in general, it will be about 1 tablespoon per 1 cup (240 milliliters) of water. Stir it briskly with a whisk until combined.
- Pour the lemonade into the blender and blend until everything is mixed together, or until you get a consistency you like. The ice should be mostly broken up. It won't be completely smooth, and there may be some larger chips left, like in a slushy.
- Taste the frozen lemonade and make any necessary adjustments. If the lemonade is too sweet, add some more water. If the lemonade is too sour, add some sugar.
- Pour the frozen lemonade into several tall glasses. This is enough to make two large servings, or four smaller ones. You can also garnish it with a mint leaf and/or a lemon slice for a touch of color.
- Finished.
EditMaking Frozen Lemonade from Scratch - Place a 9 by 12 inch (22.86 by 30.48 centimeters) baking pan into the freezer 30 minutes before you start making the lemonade. You will be freezing the lemonade in this. Putting the pan in the freezer will make it extra cold by the time you are ready to add the lemonade. The result will be a somewhat smooth—not quite like a slushy, but not quite like a smoothie either.
- Combine the sugar, lemon juice, and 2 cups (475 milliliters) of water in a pitcher. Save the remaining 1 cup (240 milliliters) of water for later. If you'd like, you can also add ¼ teaspoon of lemon zest for extra flavor and texture. Make sure that everything is evenly mixed together and the sugar is dissolved.
- Pour the lemonade into the pan, and freeze it for 90 minutes, stirring it half hour. During this time, the lemonade will start to freeze and turn to slush. Every 30 minutes, open the freezer, and stir the lemonade with a whisk. This will break up any large, icy chunks, and give you a smoother drink in the end.[3]
- Whisk in the remaining 1 cup (240 milliliters) of water, and give the lemonade a taste. After the 90 minutes are up, take the pan out of the freezer and mix in the remaining cup of water. Give it a taste. If it is too strong, add a little bit more water. If it is too sour, add some more sugar. If it is too sweet, add a little bit more lemon juice.[4]
- Pour the frozen lemonade into a blender, and blend until smooth. Pulse it on low for 20 seconds, then on high for 20 more seconds. Make sure that there are no large, icy chunks remaining.[5]
- Pour the frozen lemonade into tall glasses, and serve. This makes either 4 small servings, or 2 large servings. For a fancier drink, garnish it with a sprinkle of lemon zest, a slice of lemon, or a mint leaf.
EditMaking Creamy Frozen Lemonade - Combine the lemon juice, sugar, and water in a pitcher, and stir until the sugar is dissolved. If you can't get any fresh lemons, you can use bottled lemon juice (not lemonade) instead; you will need 1½ cups (350 milliliters) of bottled lemon juice.[6]
- Leave the lemonade in the refrigerator for 1 hour to chill.[7] This will ensure that the lemonade is cold enough and doesn't melt the ice cream when you add it in later on.
- Add 1 cup (240 milliliters) of the chilled lemonade and 4 scoops of ice cream into a blender. Save the rest of the lemonade for more servings or for another recipe. For best results, use good quality ice cream, and not the "frozen dessert" kind.[8]
- Blend the lemonade and ice cream together until completely smooth. Make sure that the ice cream is evenly mixed throughout the lemonade. There should be not streaks or swirls.
- Pour the frozen lemonade into 2 tall glasses and serve. At this point, you can use the rest of the chilled lemonade to made more frozen lemonade. Remember, you will need 4 scoops of ice cream for every cup (240 milliliters) of chilled lemonade.
- For an added touch, garnish the frozen lemonade with some whipped cream or a sprinkle of lemon zest.
- Don't put too much lemonade mix in your lemonade. Remember that you can always add, but you can't take back!
- You can always make frozen lemonade in an ice cream maker. Mix the lemonade first, then chill it for 1 hour. Pour it into an ice cream maker, and freeze it according to the manufacturer's instructions until it turns slushy.
- If the lemonade is too sweet, add more lemon juice. If it is too sour, add more sugar. If it is too strong, add more water.
- If you don't have a blender, use a food processor instead.
- Garnish the frozen lemonade with some lemon zest, a lemon slice, or a mint leaf. You can also add a dollop of whipped cream for something extra fancy.
- If the lemonade is too thick to drink through a regular straw, try a thicker straw, like the kind used for bubble/boba milk tea. You can also eat the chunkier bits with a long spoon.
EditThings You'll Need EditSimple Frozen Lemonade EditFrozen Lemonade from Scratch - 9 by 12 inch (22.86 by 30.48 centimeters) baking pan
- Pitcher
- Whisk
- Blender
EditCreamy Frozen Lemonade - Pitcher
- Stirring spoon
- Ice cream scoop
- Blender
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