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• How to Eat Quince
• How to Enjoy Life Without Money
• How to Read a Sundial

How to Eat Quince Posted: 01 Sep 2018 01:00 AM PDT Quince is a lesser known fruit similar in appearance to an apple or pear. It is known for being a good source of vitamins A and C, but has an extremely tart flavor.[1] However, when cooked or combined with other fruits, quinces are flavorful and may be the next addition to some of your favorite meals. EditIngredients EditPoached Quince quince 1/2 cup (100 g) of sugar 1/4 cup (85 g) EditMembrillo (Quince Paste)[2] quince white granulated sugar lemon juice (optional) EditQuince Upside-Down Cake[3] 3 medium to large fresh quinces 1 bottle (750 ml) dry white wine 3½ cups (703 g) granulated sugar 2 3-inch (7.6 cm) strips fresh orange zest all-purpose flour ground cinnamon baking powder baking soda table salt ground nutmeg ground cloves almond flour unsalted butter, softened packed dark brown sugar honey 3 large eggs pure vanilla extract EditSteps EditPoaching Quince Peel the quinces with a vegetable peeler. The yellow skin on quince is tough and waxy, like a tougher apple.[4] Using a standard vegetable peeler will help easily remove the skin. When using the peeler, always pull away from the body to stop the peeler from jumping and cutting your skin. Cut the quinces into quarters with a chef's knife. Use a sharp knife as you cut through the core since it will be the toughest and most woody part of the fruit. Make sure the cutting board is secure on your counter or table so it will not slip as you cut the quince.[5] Halve the quinces first and then cut the pieces into quarters from there. Quinces may be difficult to cut due to their spongy and woody quality, so always have a firm grip on the knife handle.[6] Remove the core and seeds. The inside of a quince will look similar to an apple, with a majority of the seeds in the core. Use a chef's knife to cut the core away. Quince seeds are poisonous for human consumption, so be sure they are all removed before proceeding.[7] Cut areas like wormholes or dark spots with a small paring knife. Prepare a poaching liquid of water, sugar, and honey. Fill a large saucepan with of water, 1/2 cup (100 g) of sugar, and 1/4 cup (85 g) of honey. Simmer the mixture and stir until the sugar has dissolved.[8] Add additional flavors like anise or vanilla to enhance the flavors further! Add the quince to the pot and bring it to a boil. When adding the quince, let the poaching liquid boil before turning the heat down to a low simmer. Trap any of the liquid that may evaporate by covering the pot with a lid. Let the quinces simmer for 50 minutes until they are pink. As the quince cooks, it will change from a yellowish color to pink. After this time, the quince should be tender and the liquid will have become more syrupy.[9] Serve the quince alone when finished. Strain the quince from the poaching liquid and serve warm. The tartness of the fruit will have now combined with the sweetness of the liquid. To serve later, the quince can be refrigerated with the liquid for up to 1 week. Pair with mild cheese or put the quince in a salad with almonds to further enhance the flavor![10] EditMaking Membrillo (Quince Paste) Peel and cut the quinces into quarters. Use a vegetable peeler to remove all of the skin from the quinces. Halve the quinces with a chef's knife and then cut them into quarters. Be sure to remove the cores and seeds from the fruit. Place the quince in a large pot ⅔ full of water and bring to a boil. After the water begins to boil, reduce the heat to a simmer for 45 minutes. Cover the pot with a lid so a minimal amount of the liquid evaporates. To ensure the quince is submerged throughout the poaching process, drop a small plate in the water on top of the fruit. Drain the pot and put quince in the food processor for 1-2 minutes. Take the poached quince from the pot and puree them in the food processor until it is completely smooth. This should take around 2 minutes to complete. Return the quince puree to the pot and add sugar and lemon juice. Using a wooden or plastic spoon, stir in the sugar and lemon juice. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. After it begins boiling, turn the heat to low for 1 ½ hours, stirring occasionally. In this time, the paste will thicken and change to have an orange or pink color. Preheat the oven to . Make sure to use the center rack when cooking your membrillo so it cooks evenly on all sides. Pour the paste into a baking pan and cook for 1 ½ hours. Add the mixture into an 8 x 8 inch (20 x 20 cm) baking pan lined with parchment paper. Smooth the top of the paste with the back of a spoon or a baking spatula. Place the membrillo in the oven and bake it for 1 ½ hours. Allow the quince paste to cool completely and serve. Cut the paste into small squares to serve on the top of crackers, biscuits, or slices of cheese.[11] You can store the paste in the refrigerator for up to 3 months in an air-tight container EditBaking Quince Upside Down Cake Poach the quinces in white wine, sugar, and orange zest. Quarter the quinces and put them into a pot with the white wine and orange zest. Bring the water to a boil over medium heat, and then let it simmer on low heat for 50-60 minutes. Cook the quinces until it is tender and pink. Refrigerate the poached quince overnight in the liquid. Make sure the quince pieces are completely submerged in the poaching liquid. Preheat the oven to . Place one of the racks in the center position and allow the oven to heat up. Using the center rack will help get an even bake throughout the cake. Cut the quinces into slices and line the base of the pan. Make thick slices from the poached quince. Spray the pan with non-stick oil before placing the quince inside. Form layers of concentric circles in the bottom of the pan until it is completely covered. This will become the top of your cake. Save the poaching syrup since you can drizzle it on the cake once it has been finished. Mix the dry ingredients in a medium mixing bowl. Sift in the flour, and whisk it with all the other dry ingredients, minus the brown sugar. Once it has been thoroughly mixed together, set it aside for later use. Beat the wet ingredients with a mixer for 2 to 3 minutes. On a medium setting, beat together the brown sugar, butter, vanilla extract, and honey until it is creamy and smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, being sure to scrape the sides with a rubber spatula regularly to mix it completely. Add the dry ingredients while mixing on low speed. Mix in the dry ingredients a little at a time so the batter has time to form. Once all of the dry material has been added, turn the speed up to medium and mix until the batter is smooth. Pour the batter into the cake pan. Use a rubber spatula to spread the batter all the way to the sides. Smooth the top of the cake so it lays flat. Bake the cake for 40 minutes. Let the cake brown evenly. Bake until a tester comes out clean or until it springs back when touched with a finger. Rotate the cake 180° after 20 minutes so it cooks on both sides. Let the cake cool on a rack for 15 to 20 minutes while still in the pan. While the cake is still warm, run a knife around the edges and flip the cake onto the cooling rack. Let it cool completely. Serve the cake with whipping cream. Put a dollop of whipping cream on top of the cake, and include some of the leftover poaching syrup to add extra sweetness. EditWarnings Quince seeds are poisonous to humans and should be removed before any consumption.[12] While raw quince is edible, it may cause irritation in the throat and difficulty while breathing.[13] EditThings You'll Need EditPoached Quince Cutting board Vegetable peeler Large pot Chef's knife Paring knife Stove EditMembrillo (Quince Paste) Cutting board Vegetable peeler Chef's knife Paring knife Large pot Stove Food processor Wooden or plastic spoon Oven Baking pan Parchment paper EditQuince Upside Down Cake Cutting board Vegetable peeler Chef's knife Paring knife Saucepan Stove Oven Cake pan Non-stick oil spray Sifter Whisk Medium mixing bowl Stand mixer with paddle attachment Baking spatula Cooling rack EditSources and Citations Cite error: <ref> tags exist, but no <references/> tag was found

How to Enjoy Life Without Money Posted: 31 Aug 2018 05:00 PM PDT It is very possible to enjoy life without money with a little effort and brainstorming. You can trade and swap for things like clothing and books, and shop cheaply for other items. With some creativity you can enjoy a host of free or inexpensive activities with friends and family. Even travel without money is a possibility with ridesharing and couchsurfing communities. Make the most of every opportunity to enjoy life without spending a dime! EditSteps EditFinding Free, Fun Activities Go for hikes on free trails in your area. Many cities have walking trails that people can enjoy safely and free of charge. Look online or contact your local municipal government to see what scenic nature trails are accessible in your area. Be sure to wear athletic shoes, comfortable clothing, and sunscreen for your hikes, and bring water to stay hydrated.[1] Avoid hiking on unmarked trails, where you may get lost or injured. Play outdoor sports with friends. Sports like soccer, football, frisbee, and rugby can easily be played for free. Bring together a group of friends to play occasional or regular games in a nearby park or field. If you want more players, post game times and locations on your social media accounts to look for additional players.[2] Visit free, public-access beaches. Relaxing on a beach is the ultimate fun, leisure activity outdoors, and it can also be budget-friendly. Look online for free access beaches in your area that you can visit with friends or family. Pack towels, food, drinks, sunscreen, and flip flops and you're good to go! Spend time at your local library. A membership at your local library is a great way to keep yourself entertained and stimulate your intellect. Visit the librarian's desk to sign up for a free library card, which will allow you to borrow books, as well as magazines and DVDs in some locations. Some libraries also feature free activities like book clubs or poetry readings to keep things interesting.[3] Bring a proof of your current address with you when you sign up for your library card, like a utilities bill. Visit museums, aquariums, or zoos on free admission days. Taking advantage of free days is a great way to experience your city's culture without spending money. Check the websites for your local museums, aquariums, or zoos to see if they have any special free admission days coming up. These days will be especially busy so be sure to arrive early to ensure that you beat the crowds to access the exhibits.[4] Play board games with family and friends. Game nights are a great way to spend quality time with loved ones without spending money. Invite people over to play a group game that is fun, interactive, and lively. For extra fun, make it a BYOB night and provide some inexpensive snacks to enhance the evening.[5] EditEating Well Visit farmer's markets before closing time to negotiate prices. Fresh produce can be expensive, but it is an important part of a healthy and satisfying diet. Shop for deals at you local farmer's market, buying only what is in season and inexpensive. For greater savings, visit the market near closing time and ask vendors if they'd be willing to sell some of their remaining stock at a discounted price.[6] Dress up affordable meals to make them seem fancier. Having a limited food budget does not mean that you can't enjoy your dining experiences. Dress up basic foods with extra spices and garnishes to make them more interesting and appetizing. Set the mood for a more luxurious dining experience by plating your food in interesting ways or lighting candles. For instance, dress up boxed macaroni and cheese with garlic flakes and oregano and serve it with a fresh parsley garnish. Host potluck gatherings. Potlucks are parties where each guest brings a favorite dish to create a large, eclectic feast. Host potluck gatherings at your home for friends, family, neighbors, and colleagues to benefit from their culinary offerings in exchange for your hospitality. Ask guests to share what they will be bringing ahead of time so you can keep track of what foods will be served.[7] Visit a local food bank if you can't make ends meet. Food banks offer groceries to economically disadvantaged people living in the area at no cost. If you are having difficulty affording food, visit a food bank in your area to seek assistance. Food banks are often hosted by churches or other non-profit organizations. Visit http://www.feedingamerica.org/find-your-local-foodbank/ to find a food bank near you. EditGetting New Things Update your wardrobe at clothing swaps. Clothes swaps are meetups where you can bring clothing you no longer want and trade it for garments brought by other people. They are a great way to freshen your look and meet friends without spending any money. Look online for clothing swaps in your area, or organize one with friends or social media contacts.[8] Organize larger clothing swaps by handing out tickets or vouchers for each item a person brings, which can then be used to procure another item. Visit garage sales and flea markets for inexpensive new decor. Garage sales and flea markets are a great way to find unique, interesting items to add to your home for next to no money. Keep an eye on local newspaper listings and social media for events like this happening in your community. Be sure to arrive early to ensure that you get the best selection of the day's deals and offerings.[9] Trade books online or at a book swap. If you have read books that you are ready to get rid of, look for book swapping events in your area. If no live events are happening, visit an book trading website to barter books. Certain sites will find people interested in your books, then send you credits for what you've traded to obtain other books listed on the site.[10] Look for a book swapping website that provides easy-to-print shipping labels, like http://www.paperbackswap.com/. Practice extreme couponing. Extreme couponing involves combining coupons and promotions to get hefty savings on in-store items at grocery stores, department stores, and pharmacies. Look online for coupons for your favorite products to print out and use. Compare prices and weekly sales at different stores to make sure that your coupon savings will go as far as possible.[11] EditTravelling Frugally Get a ride to travel destinations with family, friends, or acquaintances. If people you know are driving to a location you would like to visit, take advantage of the opportunity to ask them for a lift. Offer to help with gas money or, if you don't have any cash, offer a trade or service instead. Be a polite and respectful co-traveller to show your appreciation for their generosity. For instance, offer free babysitting or guitar lessons to a friend in exchange for a ride to a city they are visiting. Get to new destinations with ridesharing services. There a many ridesharing websites and apps that allow budget travellers to find a shared lift to their destination. These sites will also screen and identify the drivers, making the ridesharing experience safe and simple. Search for available rideshares in your area, which may vary in cost but will cost significantly less than traveling alone.[12] For instance, visit https://liftshare.com to search for rideshare opportunities near you. Practice safe hitchhiking to get around. Hitchhiking is a free way to travel, but you need to take precautions to make it safe. Ask each driver several questions before getting in the vehicle, including what their name is, where they are heading and why they are going there. Follow your gut instinct and avoid getting into a car with anyone who gives you a bad feeling.[13] Wait near a stop sign or stop light to give drivers a chance to pull over. Stick out your thumb, which is a universal signal for hitchhiking, to attract attention. Join a free hospitality-sharing community. Find free accommodations in other cities and meet new friends by joining a couchsurfing community online. You will be able to chat with participating members living in the area you are travelling to and arrange accommodations before travelling. In addition to being able to sleep on someone's couch or in their spare room, you may find someone to show you around the city.[14] Visit https://www.couchsurfing.com/, the most popular couchsurfing community, to sign up and find future accommodations. Camp at inexpensive campsites. Camping can be a budget-friendly activity if you find the right park or site. Search online for camp sites near your travel destination. Visit http://www.uscampgrounds.info/ for a comprehensive list of North American campgrounds, which indicates sites with a rate of $12 or less per night. EditSources and Citations Cite error: <ref> tags exist, but no <references/> tag was found

How to Read a Sundial Posted: 31 Aug 2018 09:00 AM PDT Sundials have been used to measure time, based on the Sun, for thousands of years. This simple device can be made up of nothing but a flat dial and a gnomon (the "pointer" that casts the shadow), but can still be tricky to read if you're just starting out. By setting up your sundial correctly and completing a few simple calculations, you can synchronize your sundial to clock time and know the hour no matter where you are. EditSteps EditPointing Your Sundial Place your sundial on a flat, horizontal surface. A sundial will only work correctly when it's on a perfectly flat surface, like the ground, a stand, or a table. Place yours down in a safe spot where it won't get knocked down or moved.[1] Make sure your sundial will be in direct sunlight all day. This may seem obvious, but it's crucial! If you want to be able to read your sundial from dawn to dusk, keep it out in an open, unshaded area where sunlight can reach it for as long as possible. You may notice that some sundials show only 12-hour measurements, since they won't work for the hours that the sun is down. Point the gnomon north if you're in the northern hemisphere. Use a compass or look for the North Star at night to find true north. Then, rotate the face of your sundial until the gnomon, or the pin of the sundial, is pointing straight north.[2] The 12:00 noon notation is aligned with the gnomon, so it will be pointing north as well. Face the gnomon south if you're in the southern hemisphere. If you live below the equator, you'll need to point the gnomon of your sundial towards the south, rather than the north. You can use a compass or look for the Southern Cross constellation to find true south and adjust your sundial accordingly.[3] To find the Southern Cross, look for 4 stars shaped like a small kite. The farther south you are, the higher it will be in the sky.[4] Use a vertical sundial if you're at the equator. The angle of the sun makes it very difficult to use a traditional horizontal sundial along the equator. Instead, use a vertical sundial and follow the packaging instructions to set it up and point the gnomon correctly.[5] At the equator, the sun rises along the eastern horizon and moves straight up, then sets on the western horizon. If you used a horizontal sundial, the shadow would fall mostly west in the morning and mostly east in the afternoon, instead of rotating slowly. EditCalculating Clock Time from a Sundial See where the shadow line falls on your sundial. Once you've set up your sundial, take a look at it when it's casting a shadow in the sunlight. Note the line that the shadow's outer edge lines up with and use it to read your sundial like a regular clock. You might see different line denotations based on your sundials, but it should be split into even sections by 5 minutes or 10 minutes so you can get an accurate estimate. Find the center longitude of your time zone. Your sundial can be off by up to an hour compared to clock time depending on your longitude. To fix this, first figure out how many hours you are ahead or behind Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), which is at 0° longitude. For every hour that you're ahead, the center of your time zone will shift by 15° east; for every hour you're behind, the center of your time zone will be 15° west.[6] For example, Pacific Standard Time (PST) is 8 hours behind GMT. Multiplying 8 hours by 15° gives you 120, so PST's center longitude is 120° West. You can find the current GMT time by searching online. Find the distance between|your longitude and the center of your time zone. You can find your own longitude by looking it up online or with a GPS device. Then, calculate the distance from your longitude to the central longitude of your time zone, and note whether you're to the east or west of it. For example, Seattle is at 122.3° West longitude. The central longitude of its time zone (PST) is 120° West, so Seattle is 2.3° away from it. Add or subtract 4 minutes for every degree away from the center. Now, use your calculation to get a more accurate estimation of the time from your sundial. Multiply the difference between your longitude and the central longitude by 4. If you live west of the central longitude, add your answer to the time; if you live east, subtract it.[7] In Seattle, for example, you'd multiply 2.3 by 4 to get 9.2. Since Seattle is west of the time zone's center, sundials in Seattle are 9.2 minutes behind clock time, so you need to add 9.2 minutes to make them equivalent. If your sundial reads that it's 1:40 pm in Seattle, then, you'd add 9 minutes to estimate that it's 1:49 pm. Why 4 minutes? Since most time zones are 15° of longitude wide, or 1 hour long, you can divide 60 minutes by 15° to see that it takes about 4 minutes for the sun to move through 1 degree. Add 1 hour if it's Daylight Saving Time. You'll need to adjust your time even more during Daylight Saving Time, which runs from early spring to mid-fall. Simply add 1 hour to your sundial's time to match it to the clocks during this period.[8] Search online to see when Daylight Saving Time starts and ends in your region. Calculate the Equation of Time to find the exact time. The length of one day varies slightly on any given day, which can add up to make your sundial's time differ from clock time by as much as 15 minutes. If you want the most exact time estimate from your sundial, adjust your measurement using an Equation of Time table. Search for one online and either add to or subtract from the time as instructed.[9] Most calculators require you to enter in your year and longitude or time zone. The calculator will then give you a table telling your how to adjust your sundial time throughout the year.[10] EditTips If you don't have a sundial, you can make your own with as little as a paper plate and a straw. EditSources and Citations (Quick Sum:) To read a sundial, first point the gnomon (or pointer) north if you're in the Northern Hemisphere, or south if you're in the Southern Hemisphere. See where the outer edge of the shadow matches up with a measuring line to get the solar time. To convert to clock time, find out how far away you are from your time zone's central longitude. Multiply the distance, in longitudinal degrees, by 4, then add it to your sundial's time if you're west of your time zone's center, or subtract it if you're east. To make your time even more exact or use a vertical sundial, read on! Cite error: <ref> tags exist, but no <references/> tag was found

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