| How to Replace Eggs in Your Cooking Posted: 31 Aug 2018 01:00 AM PDT If you're avoiding eggs, you can still prepare many dishes without sacrificing too much in the way of taste or texture. Bananas and applesauce can be used to add moisture and thickness to recipes. Use baking powder, ground flax seeds, or agar to replace eggs in baked goods. When eggs are the main ingredient, substitute with tofu. EditEgg Replacements EditReplacing Eggs in Baking - Replace 1 egg with 1/4 cup (30 g) of banana puree to add moisture. Banana is one of the most popular choices for egg replacements in sweet recipes like muffins, breads, and cake. Use 1/2 banana to yield 1/4 cup (30 g) of puree.[1]
- The banana will alter the taste of your baked goods, so make sure you like banana-flavored muffins, breads, etc. before you add it to your recipe. Otherwise, look for something with a milder taste.
- Use applesauce to add moisture, density, and sweetness. Applesauce works great with recipes like brownies and chocolate cake, because the chocolate hides the flavor of the applesauce. Use 1/3 cup (43 g) of puree to replace 1 egg.[2]
- Applesauce and other fruit purees will add heaviness and density, so if you want something lighter, use 1/4 cup (30 g) of puree with 1 Tsp baking powder for a lighter, fluffier product.[3]
- Try 1/3 cup (43 g) of pumpkin to replace 1 egg in muffins and breads. Pumpkin can also leave a distinct flavor in baked goods, so it's best to incorporate it in a recipe that works well with pumpkin. Bread, muffins, and spice cakes will all benefit from the moisture, binding properties, and taste of pumpkin.[4]
- Make sure the pumpkin is pureed so that it is smooth and won't make lumps in your baked goods.
- Make use of baking soda and vinegar to help your recipe rise. Substitute 1 egg with 1 Tbsp. vinegar plus 1 Tsp. baking soda, whisked together. Baking soda will give your baked goods a warm, golden brown color.[5]
- Baking soda will react with acids in your recipe (like vinegar, buttermilk, cream of tartar) and release carbon dioxide, causing your baked goods to rise.
- Try baking powder and vegetable oil to help baked goods rise. Substitute 1 egg with 2 Tbsp. water plus 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil plus 1 Tsp. baking powder. Whisk them together thoroughly. Using baking powder will result in a lighter, fluffier product.[6]
- Substitute egg whites with agar powder. Mix 1 Tbsp agar powder in 1 Tbsp water. Whip the mixture, then let it chill in the fridge. Whip it again and it will be ready to use. This is equivalent to 1 egg white, so increase as necessary for the recipe.[7]
- Agar powder is also known as agar-agar, Kanten, Japanese isinglass, or Ceylon moss.
- Agar is vegan and can also be used to replace gelatin.
- Replace 3 eggs in boxed cake mixes with 1 can of soda. This isn't exactly the healthiest egg alternative, but it will leaven your cake and can add an interesting flavor! A can of soda (12 ounces) is equivalent to adding 3 eggs to your recipe. When using soda, omit the oil in the recipe to avoid runniness.[8]
- You can choose the type of soda based on its flavor and how well it combines with your cake. For example, you could combine French vanilla cake mix with orange soda to create a creamsicle cake. Ginger ale would pair well with spice cake mix. Chocolate cake mix and root beer would result in a chocolate root beer float cake.
- Use finely ground flax and chia seeds to add a nutty flavor. Grind the seeds as finely as possible in a coffee or spice grinder. Mix 1 Tbsp. ground flax seed or 1 Tbsp. ground chia seed with 3 Tbsp. of water to replace 1 egg. Allow the mixture to sit for 30 minutes, until it thickens and has a jelly-like consistency.[9]
- Flax seeds have a slightly nutty flavor, so use it in recipes that would benefit from this flavor.
- Chia seeds will deepen the color of your baked goods.
- If the eggs are meant to bind and leaven, add an additional 1/4 Tsp. of baking powder.[10]
- Use gelatin to bind sweet recipes like cookies and muffins. Gelatin will not alter the flavor in things like cakes and cookies. 1 Tbsp. gelatin plus 3 tablespoons warm water will replace 1 egg.[11]
- Be aware that gelatin is not vegan. If you're looking for something vegan that will give you similar results, try agar powder.
EditReplacing Eggs in Main Dishes - Use store-bought egg replacer products for recipes with lots of eggs. Look for egg replacers, not egg substitutes, since egg substitutes can sometimes still contain egg. Use egg replacer products in dishes that are mostly eggs, like scrambles.[12]
- Ener-G Egg Replacer is a popular vegan product you can try out. Check for it at your local health food store.
- Follow the directions on the box for each product. Generally, you mix the egg replacer with water and add it to your recipe.
- Avoid products like Egg Beaters and Better'n Eggs. These are egg substitutes, and they still contain egg!
- Use tofu to replace eggs when they make up the majority of the dish. Tofu makes a great egg substitute in breakfast scrambles, quiches and custards. Puree the tofu to make sure there are no lumps or chunks in your dish. Use 1/4 cup tofu per egg.[13]
- Use silken or soft tofu -- firm tofu won't blend very well.
- Make sure the tofu is plain and neither baked nor seasoned.
- Tofu will not fluff like eggs, but the texture is otherwise very similar to eggs.
- Use mashed potatoes as a binder. Starchy mashed potatoes work especially well in savory dishes like meatloaf, a veggie loaf or burgers. Add 1/4 cup (30 g) of mashed potatoes to replace 1 egg.[14]
- You can use mashed potatoes made from scratch, but dehydrated potatoes and instant mashed potato products work, too.
- Use soft tofu as an emulsifier in vegan condiments. Tofu contains lecithin, which acts as an emulsifier, and will thicken and stabilize vegan recipes for mayonnaise, ranch dressing, and hollandaise sauce. Make sure you use a soft, unflavored tofu, not firm, seasoned, or baked.[15]
- 1/4 cup puréed tofu replaces 1 egg.[16]
- Use turmeric to color your egg-free dish. If you are making vegan scrambled eggs and still want that golden egg color, turmeric will do the job. It can also add a peppery, tart flavor to your dish.[17]
- Use just a pinch of turmeric in your recipe to turn your tofu or other egg substitute yellow.
- Make sure you stir well to incorporate the turmeric into the dish.
- The best thing to do is to try out different types of egg replacements on your favorite recipes until you find the one that suits you best for each recipe. There are no hard and fast rules.
- Do not use gelatin as a substitute for eggs if you are vegan.
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| How to Request Money Using PayPal on an iPhone Posted: 30 Aug 2018 05:00 PM PDT Need an easy way for someone to pay you back for a loan or purchase? Using PayPal, you can quickly and easily request money from them. This wikiHow will explain how you can send a request for money using the PayPal app on an iPhone. - Open up the PayPal: Mobile Cash app (most often simply called the "PayPal" app). This app's icon has a 3D white P on top of a blue-gradient background. It is free to install the app.
- Log into the app if you haven't already done so. It offers TouchID along with a variety of other options, but you must set up an account first.
- Tap in the right center of the screen. You can request money from just about anyone who has an email address, phone number, or PayPal account.
- Select your person who owes you money from the list. Recipients who are listed with telephone numbers will be sent a text message with the request and will need to open the app to fulfill it, while those with an email address will receive a notification in the app.
- Enter the value you'd like to request. Use the keypad to type out the dollar value. The period for the dollar amount won't move, so just type the digits of the total amount, and when you're done, it'll display correctly.
- There is a "00" key on the PayPal keypad, in case you need it.
- If you are out of the United States and need to change this currency, tap the link below the dollar amount. Select the right currency from the list.
- Tap the button to continue.
- Recognize that some senders will have to pay a fee in certain situations.
- Add a note if desired. Use the "Add a note" feature on the next page to explain why the payment needs to be made, if you want to. Tap the button to finish the notating process.
- Tap to finish the request.
- You can't request money from a group of people all at once; you must send each request separately.
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| How to Reduce Stress Before Giving a Speech Posted: 30 Aug 2018 09:00 AM PDT Getting nervous before giving a speech is normal; even great personalities get nervous sometimes. However, that doesn't mean there is no remedy for it. To reduce stress associated with a speech, it's important to prepare ahead of time, focus on relaxing your mind and body, and use techniques that can keep you calm while speaking. With some preparation, you can minimize your stress and complete your speech with confidence and clarity. EditPositive Thoughts and Speech Strategies EditPreparing for Your Speech - Pick a topic you are interested in. If you can, pick a subject you enjoy. Speak on topics you know well. Even if you are delivering dreary statistics about last year's crop failure, put something of yourself into your speech by explaining why you are interested in the topic. Practice and preparation are easier if your subject matter is important or enjoyable to you.[1]
- If you think your material is interesting and meaningful, your audience will catch your enthusiasm and appreciate your sincerity. For instance, if you are interested in a complex scientific theory, your enthusiasm can make a speech about this theory more engaging and can clarify why the theory is important for an audience.
- Become an expert on your subject. It's important to know your topic well when you are giving a speech. If not, you could get embarrassed in front of the audience if your content is not correct. Also, if you don't know your subject well, you could be asked questions after the speech that you can't answer.[2]
- When researching your topic, its important to do preliminary work to understand the basic subject overall but then focus in on a specific subject you can talk about. For instance, if you may want to talk about Shakespeare's plays you should know general information about them overall but you should narrow your focus to 1 or 2 of his plays for your speech.
- Also think about questions that might be asked about your subject. Preparing answers to likely questions will make you feel more prepared, and thus less nervous.
- Also prepare an "I don't know" answer if people will be asking questions. You can say something like, "That is a great question. I'll look into that."
- Write your speech early. If you are nervous about giving a speech, it may be tempting to procrastinate and wait until the last minute to write it. However, giving yourself time to edit and practice the speech will help you overcome your nervousness.[3]
- If you are giving a short speech in class, consider writing it a week ahead of time. This will give you a few days to edit it and a few days to practice the final draft.
- If you are giving a long speech in front of hundreds of people, such as an hour long lecture, you should begin writing your speech several weeks before you are set to give it.
- Depending on your subject, if you write your speech in advance, be sure to look for updates on the material that come after you write your speech but before you deliver it so you information is up to date.
- Practice the speech out loud. Practicing will help you smooth out the speech so the language and ideas flow well and will help make the speech sound like second nature. If you practice enough times, it will minimize your nervousness and give you confidence in your ability to give the speech compellingly.[4]
- Practice your speech in front of another person. Having an audience will get you used to giving your speech in front of an audience.
- Consider setting up a camera and practice on camera. Play it back and watch it to see what you can improve or do better. It's always good to fix your problem before doing your speech!
- Finalize your script. Don't pick the day of your speech to experiment with a new style or to change the content drastically. If you don't do the speech as you have rehearsed it, it may give you an extra reason to feel nervous in front of a crowd.[5]
- This is not to say that you can't make small changes, such as adding an example or 2 or changing a sentence here and there. You simply shouldn't make large substantive changes right before the speech.
- It may be necessary to update statistics or ideas that may have changed since you wrote the speech. However, if these changes are drastic, it may be better to address the changes at the end of your speech, depending on the topic.
EditRelaxing Your Mind Before the Speech - Put previous negative experiences behind you. Some people have speaking anxiety because of some humiliating incident of the past—often in childhood. Such events can be highly traumatizing and can cause lifelong, paralyzing fear of speaking in public. Maybe your fear isn't even a true phobia, but still relates to past flops and embarrassments.[6]
- Remember that all good speakers started out as not-so-good speakers. They improved because they resolved to do better the next time and they learned from their past mistakes.
- If a past incident is the basis of your fear, visit a therapist or counselor who specializes in phobias. Contrary to popular belief, many phobias can be cured with a lot of work and regular therapy sessions.
- Visualize the outcome you want. Many people who fear public speaking visualize their upcoming speech as an abysmal failure and this has a negative impact on their speeches. Instead, you should visualize yourself giving the speech the way you want to. If you anticipate success, you are more likely to get it.[7]
- Mentally rehearse that you are speaking confidently with a smooth delivery to an appreciative audience. Hear the words coming out of your mouth in a flowing cadence. See yourself with an erect posture, breathing free and easy. By visualizing this way, you are programming your mind and body for the results you want.
- Push away negative thoughts. Each time you engage in self-doubt or you visualize a negative outcome, shake yourself out of it. Say "STOP" firmly to yourself. Do anything to get your mind out of the failure trap: sing, whistle, recite poetry, walk around the block, or talk to a friend.[8]
- You can even make those scary images seem silly and laughable by imagining your audience in clown costumes or in their underwear.
- Listen to relaxing or energizing music before your speech. One of the best ways to calm your mind before a speech is to listen to music that you like. This will help calm your nerves and will get you in a good head space for your speech.[9]
- What specific music you listen to depends on what music you like and what type of speech you are giving. If you are giving a motivational speech, you may want to listen to music that will amp you up. If you are giving a more somber speech, such as one that describes societal problems, you may want to listen to calm music.
- Let go of the idea that you have to be perfect. Most people are afraid of public speaking because they fear the embarrassment of making mistakes in front of others. Anxiety over mistakes only makes mistakes more likely. Even professional speakers occasionally make mistakes. The difference is that they don't consider mistakes major obstacles to success.[10]
- The secret is to accept that mistakes are going to happen sometimes, and to develop the ability to recover from them quickly.
- One way to let go of the need for perfection is to view future mistakes as opportunities to improve.
EditRelaxing Your Body Before the Speech - Get enough rest. Plan ahead and get a good night's sleep before your presentation. Being fatigued during your speech will minimize your ability to deal with the stress of giving a speech.[11]
- If you have trouble falling asleep, drink some warm milk and think some pleasant, relaxing thoughts. It may also help to listen to a relaxation tape or soft music, or to do some light reading before going to sleep.
- Minimize other stressful events right before the speech. If you can, clear your calendar of stressful events that could interfere with your ability to concentrate and speak confidently and sincerely. In other words, don't schedule a job interview, a dentist visit, or a meeting with your ex-spouse's lawyer on the same day you are going to deliver that all-important speech.
- Avoid mood-altering substances. Some people mistakenly think that drinking lots of coffee or alcohol, smoking cigarettes, or popping a tranquilizer before speaking will improve their delivery. However, mood-altering substances are a crutch you don't need. It's best to avoid these substances altogether so that you can use all of your mental abilities to get through the speech.[12]
- One problem with taking mood-altering substances before a speech is that you can't necessarily regulate the dosage. You don't know how much is too much and, once it is in your bloodstream, there is little you can do about it. Your relaxation may turn to sluggishness. Your pep may turn to jitters.
- Exercise moderately to calm your nerves. If you have excess energy before your speech, you can get a little of it out by exercising. Do a light workout that gets rid of some of your excess energy but doesn't exhaust you completely.[13]
- For example, you could do a gentle yoga class or go for a walk a few hours before your speech to get you relaxed and ready.
- Look your best. Take some time to pick an outfit that is both comfortable and professional. Polish your shoes and comb your hair. Wear attractive, flattering, professional-looking clothing. When you look good and are comfortable, it will help you feel confident.[14]
- If you aren't sure what looking good is all about, talk to friends and family members that have good style. Talk to them about the colors and styles that look best on you.
- If you are giving a very important speech, you can hire an image consultant or a stylist to tell you what to wear. A good image consultant can tell you how to look fantastic without spending a fortune.
- Eat healthy and lightly before your speech. On the morning of your speech, eat something healthy that will keep your energy up throughout the day. Then eat lightly, or not at all, starting 1 hour before speaking. A full stomach can lower your energy level and concentration, because your body is busy digesting food. However, you don't want to be starving when you give your speech either.[15]
- Don't drink soda or other drinks that could make you jittery or make your energy crash right before your speech. Carbonated beverages can also give you dry mouth, which can make it hard to give your speech.
- Any nervousness can make digestion difficult. You don't want a belch or a gurgling stomach interrupting your speech.
EditReducing Stress During the Speech - Take a moment to calm yourself if you need it. If you walk out to give the speech and you are too nervous to speak, give yourself a second to calm down. Also, if you start to speak and your voice is shaky, take a pause. Clear your throat, take a drink of water if it's available, and focus your mind on your speech. Taking a moment to get in the right head space will help you get through the whole speech.[16]
- It is much better to take a moment to calm yourself than to continually struggle through the speech.
- You can even walk up to your speaking location early to give your nerves time to calm down.
- Remember to breathe. Anxiety tightens the muscles in the chest and throat. As you approach the platform, take a deep breath and relax. With a restricted airway and without enough oxygen, your voice can come out as a whisper or a squeak. Deep breathing, on the other hand, sends oxygen to the lungs and brain and expands the throat and chest, promoting relaxation.[17]
- Throughout the speech, take a moment to breathe every once in a while.
- Mark moments when you should breathe in your script if necessary. After every few paragraphs include the word "Breathe," so that you are reminded to do it.
- Focus on friendly faces. While speaking, maintain eye contact with your listeners. Find friendly faces and focus on them. Smiles and approving nods will give you extra encouragement.[18]
- Try focusing on someone in the back of the room. This has a calming effect on some speakers. It feels weird, but it doesn't look weird.
- If you can't see anyone's face, due to bright lights or a dark room, pick several spots out in the crowd and look at them in turn throughout the speech. This will help keep you from looking down at your page or screen throughout the speech.
- If there is a microphone and you can't see people's faces, try pretending the microphone is the only person in the room. Forget that the audience is looking at you and focus on speaking into the microphone.
- Don't dwell on mistakes if they happen. The way to recover from a mistake is to observe it dispassionately, take whatever corrective action is appropriate, and regain your composure. Focus on what to say next and get on with the speech. Dwelling on an error and feeling bad about it only adds to your confusion and nervousness.[19]
- It's okay to forget a line or 2 in your speech. No one's going to eat you up or yell at you. Just continue with what you know, no one in the audience knows the content of your speech.
- Make sure you have a clear ending to your speech. Prepare a good ending line so that the audience knows when your speech is over. This will help you avoid an awkward moment at the end if the audience is unsure if the speech is over.
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