| How to Cut Brie Posted: 07 Jul 2019 01:00 AM PDT Brie is a familiar sight on most cheese boards. Its creamy texture, buttery flavor, and tender rind are a great contrast to sharp or firm cheeses. If you're hesitant about digging into the wedge or disc, try your best to cut small pieces that include the rind so no one finds a hollowed-out portion of brie on the board. Keep in mind that you can remove the rind from the entire portion of brie if you know that no one wants to eat it. EditCutting a Disc of Brie - Find a brie knife. To cut the cheese without it sticking to the knife, you'll need a long knife with a very thin blade. If you don't have a brie knife, use any knife that has a thin, sharp blade, or even a blade with holes. These are sometimes called open blade knives.
- If you plan on spreading the brie on a baguette, you may also want to get out a small, pointed cheese knife that you can set next to the cheese. This knife is sometimes called a small spade.
- Slice the disc of room-temperature brie in half. Let the brie sit at room temperature on a cutting board for up to 1 hour before you cut it. Then, use a gentle back and forth motion to cut through the middle of the disc. You should now have 2 equal-sized semicircles of cheese.[1]
- It will be harder to taste the unique flavors of the brie if it's served cold from the refrigerator.
- If you plan on serving half of the brie, wrap 1 semicircle in parchment or waxed paper and store it in the refrigerator.
- Cut the semicircle into small triangular pieces just before serving. Slice from the center of the straight edge towards the rounded edge to make small, thin wedges. Make the wedges about wide at the widest part of the triangle. You can cut from 1 or both sides of the semicircle.[2]
- If you're serving guests, leave the semicircle of cheese on your platter with the knife next to it. Then, let your guests cut triangular pieces from the cheese.
- You can store leftover brie as long as it hasn't been out at room temperature for more than 2 hours (including the 1 hour you left the cheese out before serving). Wrap the brie in plastic wrap and put it in an airtight container. Then, refrigerate it for up to 2 to 3 days.
EditSlicing a Wedge of Brie - Choose a sharp brie knife. Look for a thin knife with a long, narrow blade that won't stick to the cheese. If you can, choose one that has holes in the blade to make it easier to slice the brie.[3]
- You can also set a small spade or spreading knife on the cheese platter if you'd like to spread the brie on a baguette.
- Slice along the length of the room-temperature wedge. Instead of cutting the brie into chunks, use your knife to make long, thin slices. Start at the tip of the wedge and cut along one side. Then, switch to the opposite side of the wedge and cut another thin sliver.[4]
- Try to keep the cheese wedge-shaped as you slice it. Once you or your guests have made several cuts, the brie will be smaller but it should still look like a wedge.
- You can refrigerate leftover brie as long as it hasn't been left at room temperature for more than 2 hours (including the 30 minutes you left the brie out before serving). Wrap the brie in plastic wrap and put it in an airtight container. Then, store it for up to 2 to 3 days.
- Avoid cutting off the triangular tip of the wedge. You may have seen people cut the very end of the wedge off to make a small triangle. This is considered rude since the point of the wedge is usually the ripest and most flavorful part of the wedge.[5]
EditRemoving the Rind - Put the brie in the freezer for 20 to 30 minutes. Keep the brie in its packaging so it doesn't absorb odor while it's in the freezer. Chilling the brie briefly will make it easier to slice off the rind.[6]
- You can freeze the brie up to 1 day.
- Remove the brie and set it on a cutting board. Take the brie out of the freezer at least a few hours before you're going to serve it. Then, unwrap the brie from its packaging and put the cheese on a cutting board. While you want it to drop to room temperature for serving, you should cut the rind off while the cheese is still cold.
- Turn the brie on its side and cut off the flat sides. If you're cutting a wedge, turn it onto one of its flat sides. If you're cutting a disc of brie, you'll have to move it onto the rounded edge and hold it in place. Then, take a sharp knife and carefully slice away the flat sides of the wedge or disc.[7]
- You can use any type of knife for this step.
- Trim off the rounded sides or sides of the wedge. Lay the disc or wedge of brie back down onto the cutting board and carefully cut off the rounded edge around the sides of the disc. If you're cutting a wedge, you'll need to trim off the long sides and the flat, wide end of the wedge. Regardless of which style you're cutting, trim about of the rind so you don't cut into the cheese itself.
- If you prefer, switch to a smaller knife to make it easier to cut around the brie's edges.
- Let the brie come to room temperature. Once you've finished removing the rind, leave it for 1 to 2 hours so it's no longer cold. You and your guests will have an easier time enjoying the flavors of the brie if it's at room temperature.
- Set out the brie or cut it into slices. Now you can place the brie wedge or disc on your cheese platter with a small knife next to it so guests can help themselves. If you're using the trimmed brie in another recipe, you can slice the brie thinly.
- For example, if you're grilling a brie sandwich, make thick slices to lay on the bread. If you're cutting a wedge, make long strips of brie across length of the wedge. If you're cutting from a semicircle, you can cut long, rectangular strips across the flat side of the cheese.
- If you're assembling a cheese plate, leave space between each cheese so you have room to cut them.[8]
- Avoid scooping out the center of the brie and leaving the rind if you're sharing a cheese plate.[9]
EditThings You'll Need - Brie knife
- Cutting board
- Small spade knife, optional
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| How to Grieve a Relationship Posted: 06 Jul 2019 05:00 PM PDT A breakup can feel like the end of the world, and it some ways it is. You've lost the future you were building with your ex, and dealing with those emotions can be incredibly painful. However, you can start to feel better as you go through the process of grieving your relationship, and time will heal your wounds. By letting yourself grieve, you can process your emotions so you can move on to a bright future. EditCoping in the First Few Days - Take a few days to yourself to process your emotions. Ending a relationship is similar to a death because you're losing someone from your life. Additionally, you're losing the future you had with that person. Give yourself permission to spend 3-5 days dealing with your emotions and grieving your loss. During this time, focus on self-care and self-compassion.
- For instance, do things that relax your body, like soaking in a bathtub, getting a massage, or snuggling with your pet. Additionally, nourish your body with nutritious foods and exercise to release endorphins that will make you feel better.
- Give yourself permission to do what makes you feel better without judging yourself for it.
- Vent your feelings to a trusted friend or relative. Talk to someone you trust about the painful emotions you're feeling. This can help you get everything out so you can start feeling better. Before you talk to them, let them know that you're not asking for advice.
- Say, "I really need to talk about my feelings, but I don't want you to give me advice."
- It may help to talk to several people, so reach out if you need support.
- Spend time with family and friends to remind yourself you're loved. When you're going through the grieving process, relying on your community can help you get through. Reach out to your friends and loved ones for support. At first, invite them to spend time with you in your home. When you're ready, go on social outings with the people you care about.
- It's important to remind yourself that your relationship with your ex isn't your only relationship.
- For instance, invite your best friends over to watch movies or play games. Alternatively, join your friends for dinner or dancing.
- Create a routine to help you get used to your new normal. A breakup can throw your life off balance because it changes how you spend your time, as well as your expectations for the future. This can be disorienting, but a new routine may help you find your footing. Write out a schedule for your day that includes your responsibilities, time for your interests, and time for self-care. Adjust this routine until you find a schedule that feels comfortable for you.
- For example, you might wake up at 7:00 a.m. to workout and take a shower. Then, you may spend your day at work or school. After work, you could set aside time to go out with your friends or work on a hobby. During the evening, you might plan a warm bath and meditation as part of your self-care routine.
- Distract yourself from your pain with a fun activity. Since being in a relationship made you feel good, the end of your relationship can flood you with painful emotions. Doing something pleasurable may help relieve your pain because it can release a flood of dopamine. Pick activities that make you happy, like playing with your pet, dancing, or getting coffee with a friend. Then, do at least 1 a day to help you cope with the pain you feel.[1]
- For example, take your dog to a dog park, get a massage, or go roller skating with your friends.
EditCutting Your Ex Out of Your Life - Remove all of the physical reminders of your relationship. Seeing items that remind you of your ex will make you miss them more. This makes it hard to move on! Throw out anything that reminds you of them, such as gifts, pictures, or cards.
- If you don't want to throw away the items, put gifts, photos, letters, cards, and other mementos into a box. Give the box to a trusted friend or relative so you won't be tempted to open it.
- Delete all of your digital communications and pictures. You might be tempted to read through your old texts or messages to look for signs of what went wrong or to relive the good times, but this will make it harder for you to get over the pain of the breakup. Delete the digital footprint of your relationship so you won't be tempted to look at it. This includes text messages, emails, app messages, and photos.
- If you have photos of special events, like your birthday party, that you don't want to delete, send them to someone you trust for safe keeping. Then, you can get the photos back once you're over the breakup.
- Block your ex on social media so you won't see their updates. Seeing your ex's social media updates will only make the breakup hurt more. Seeing them happy may make you feel awful, so don't put yourself through that. Unfollow or block all of their pages, and resist creeping on their accounts.
- If you're having trouble unfollowing or blocking them, take a break from social media altogether.
- Delete and block their number from your phone. It's normal to want to text or call them, but doing so will only make you feel worse. Every time you see or talk to them, you'll reignite your craving for them. Remove them from your contacts so that you can't give into the temptation to call or text. Then, block their number so they can't reach out to you.
EditReleasing Your Emotions - Recognize and name the emotions that you're feeling. You're likely feeling sad, angry, confused, and possibly regretful. Give yourself permission to feel your emotions, then name what you're feeling. This can help you process your emotions so you can grieve.[2]
- For instance, you might say to yourself, "I feel sad because I thought this relationship would last forever. I also feel confused because I don't know what went wrong."
- Close your eyes and identify how your emotions are affecting your body. Emotions are often physical as well as mental. That means your feelings will be causing sensations in your body, like pain, tightness, heat, coldness, or tension. Focus your attention on what you're feeling in your body so that you can work on releasing it.[3]
- As an example, you might feel a tightness in your chest, a knot in your stomach, or coldness throughout your body. Similarly, your face might feel hot or you might have cold sweats.
- Respond to the emotion by giving it a natural release. You need to release your pent-up emotions to help you feel better. Sometimes you can do this by talking or writing out your thoughts. However, you might need to do something physical, like crying or doing kickboxing. Do what feels right for you.[4]
- For instance, you might cry, scream, or exercise to release your feelings. Similarly, you could talk to your best friend or write in a journal.
- If the first thing you try doesn't work, try something else.
- Reflect on your experience by writing out your thoughts. Use free writing or journaling to help you process what happened. Examine how you feel, what you learned, and what you can do moving forward. During your reflection, try to answer the following questions:
- What's upsetting you most?
- What's frustrating you?
- What is your body trying to tell you?
- What can you learn from this experience?
- How will you approach your next relationship differently?
- How do you see your future?
- Forgive your ex if they hurt you. It's really hard to forgive someone who hurt you, but doing it will help you feel better. Acknowledge to yourself that what they did hurt you and that they were wrong for doing it. Then, accept that what happened is in the past and there's nothing that can change it. Finally, state your forgiveness to yourself or in a letter that you don't send.
- You don't need to tell your ex that you're forgiving them. This process is about you letting go of your hurt feelings.
EditMoving on After a Breakup - Use mindfulness to help you focus on the present, not the past. Being mindful helps you ground yourself in the present, which helps you stop thinking about your past. To be more in the present, engage your 5 senses and describe your surroundings. Additionally, meditate for at least 10 minutes a day to help you stay grounded in the moment.[5]
- For a simple meditation, sit in a comfortable position, close your eyes, and focus on your breath. If you want a guided meditation, try an app like Calm, Insight Timer, or Headspace.
- Focus your energy on yourself, not your ex. After a breakup, it's natural to want to talk about your ex's bad qualities, and you may be curious about what they're doing now. However, any time that you spend thinking or talking about your ex is time that's stolen from yourself. Don't let your ex take any more of your energy than they already have. Instead, spend your time and energy building a life you want.
- At first, it's good to vent to friends about how your ex hurt you. However, don't keep coming back to this topic. If you find yourself bringing up your ex while you're trying to move on, switch the topic to something good that's happening in your life. You might say, "That's enough about Ted. Did I tell you I started taking an art class?"
- Pursue hobbies and interests you've always wanted to try. Typically, relationships take away some of your independence and part of your identity. Being single lets you focus on what you want, as well as living your best life. Spend time every day doing at least 1 thing that helps you pursue a hobby, goal, or interest. For example, you might do the following:
- Take a class.
- Join a meetup.
- Learn to play an instrument.
- Spend more time with your friends.
- Travel to a place you've always wanted to go.
- Pursue a dream you've always had.
- Do things your way without worrying what others think. One of the best parts of being single is not having to answer to anyone. You can wear what you like, keep your room how you like, and go and do what you like. Forget about the things your partner liked and try to do things as you like to do them.
- For instance, let's say your ex liked long hair but you've been wanting a fresh style. You might go get a haircut. Similarly, if your ex hated Italian food but you love spaghetti, go get some pasta.
- If you lived with your ex and they liked doing laundry a certain way, ignore their rules and just do what makes you happy.
- Start dating again when you're ready to make a connection. When your heart feels ready to love again, begin the process of finding a new partner. Focus on meeting people who spark your interest, not on finding your soul mate. Then, get to know the people you meet and let a natural connection blossom.
- Don't try to recapture what you had with your ex. It takes time for a relationship to grow, and each relationship is different.
- If you find yourself comparing new people to your ex, you might want to wait a little while longer before you start dating.
- Being in a relationship makes you feel a rush of dopamine, which is a feel good hormone. That means that a breakup can cause you to feel actual withdrawals. As painful as this is, the best way to get over them is to avoid your ex.
- If you're struggling to deal with your emotions and move on, it's best to talk to a therapist. They can help you process your emotions and start moving on.
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| How to Clean a Grill Posted: 06 Jul 2019 09:00 AM PDT Keeping your grill clean is essential to ensuring its longevity and making sure that you cook delicious food. Whether your grill is charcoal, gas, or electric, it needs to be cleaned after every use to remove bacteria and food particles that stick to the surface. Luckily, it's easy to get a grill cleaned and ready for barbecue season. EditScraping Cooking Surfaces on a Gas Grill - Turn the grill on the highest heat setting for 10-15 minutes. Remove any pans or foil from the grill surface and close the hood. Turn your burners on and leave your grill alone to burn off any larger pieces of food residue and make the initial cleaning easier.[1]
- You can choose to wear rubber gloves while cleaning your grill if you want to keep your hands completely clean, but they aren't necessary.
- Shut off the gas source and scrub the grate. Turn the heat off and shut off your propane or natural gas by closing the valve. Use a grill brush or plastic scraper to remove initial layers of residue by scrubbing vertically along the cooking grid in aggressive up-and-down strokes. Let the grill cool.[2]
- Don't touch the grill directly until you've let it cool for 20-30 minutes after you've cleaned it.
- The cooking grid, or grate, is the metal surface where you place your food when you're grilling.
- Scrape the roof of your lid with a plastic scraper. With the lid of your grill raised, use your plastic scraper to scrub the residue off of the roof of your grill. Scrub away from you so that you don't hurt yourself if the scraper slips. Let all of the debris, grime, and dirt fall to the bottom of the lifted lid.[3]
- Use the hose on a vacuum to remove the debris and residue. After you've scraped the roof of your grill, there will be a lot of dirt and grime piled up at the bottom of your lifted lid. Turn a vacuum on to the highest suction setting and use the vacuum's hose to remove larger pieces from the bottom of your lid. Wipe the roof of the lid with a damp cloth.[4]
- Vacuuming the residue from the bottom of your lid will keep it from falling into the body of the grill when you close your lid.
- Remove the grill base to dump out old ash and residue. Take your grates out and set them aside. Depending on the brand and style of your grill, the base can either be removed by reaching in the grill and lifting it out, or by sliding a tray out of the side of the grill. You may need to disassemble your burners by unscrewing each gas line where it attaches to the body before you can get your base out. Once removed, dump the ash and residue into a non-combustible trash receptacle. Set the grill base aside.[5]
- Make sure that you aren't dumping any hot materials into the garbage. Wait for your grill to cool before doing this if it's still hot.
EditScrubbing the Interior Body of a Gas Grill - Scrub the interior body of your grill with a scraper and nylon brush. Scrape large, flat sections of your grill's interior with your scraper. Depending on your grill, your burners may still be attached. If they are, scrub over them in the same direction as the gas slits with a nylon scrub brush. After you've scraped flat surfaces, scrub each exposed area with your nylon brush in aggressive back-and-forth strokes.[6]
- If you scrub your burners perpendicular to the slits, you could accidentally knock debris into the holes.
- If your grill has burner covers, leave them on. They're there to protect your burners and keep sensitive parts from getting damaged. They also keep grease and dirt off of the burners, so you won't need to scrub them anyway.
- Empty your grease pan or bottom tray and wipe it. At the very bottom of your grill's body, there will be a removable pan or tray that is designed to catch debris, residue, or grease. Once you've scraped the body of the grill, remove the grease pan or bottom tray and empty it in a noncombustible trash bin. Wipe the tray or pan down with a warm, damp cloth and let it air dry before returning it.[7]
- Use steel wool and warm water to scrub down the heat deflector. Some grills have a heat deflector at the bottom of the exhaust or burner system that deflects heat away from the grill. It's usually a flat piece of thin metal with a ridge in the middle, and they usually have thin slits across them to let excess heat out. Lift this piece out if you have one and soak it in warm water before aggressively scrubbing it with steel wool.[8]
- This part doesn't really need to look like new when you're done, since it doesn't influence the flavor of food.
- Vacuum the inside and wipe down all exterior surfaces with a damp cloth. Use a vacuum with a hose to pull out any remaining debris or residue that you've scraped off from the inside of the grill. Once the interior surfaces of your grill have been cleaned, you can wipe down the outside of the grill with a damp microfiber cloth. Rinse your cloth in warm water and then wring it out before wiping down the exterior of your grill in soft circular motions. Cover each portion of the grill to lift up any grime and remove any food stains.[9]
- Put your grill cover over the grill after you're done to protect it from the elements.
EditMaintaining a Charcoal Grill - Light a fire in your charcoal grill and let it burn. Let your fire run for 10-15 minutes. This will burn off any residue or grime that hasn't been heated yet. Let your fire burn out and wait for your grill to cool before removing the lid.[10]
- Depending on how much charcoal you're using, it could take a few hours for your grill to cool.
- Wipe the lid down with a sponge and dish soap. Use a well-soaped sponge and warm water to scrub the roof of your lid. Scrub hard in a circular motion and cover each part of the lid twice. Rinse your lid in warm water and dry it with a clean cloth.[11]
- Most charcoal grill lids are coated in an enamel that make it easy to clean. If your grill's lid is difficult to clean, it may be a sign that you need a new grill.
- Scrub the grill grates aggressively with a grill brush. Scrape vertically, going parallel to the cooking grid. You may need to scrape 4-5 times along each section of the grid to fully remove and food residue or charcoal dust. Flip your grill grates over and scrape the bottom of the grates as well. Rinse them under cold water when you're done.[12]
- If you have a lot of residue that you're struggling to remove, you can add dish soap to the tips of your grill brush. You'll have to rinse the grates multiple times afterwards though to ensure that you don't get any soap residue on your food in the future.
- Empty your coals and wash the inside bowl. Put on a pair of rubber gloves. Dump out the charcoal ashes into a nonflammable trash receptacle. Use a steel wool pad to scrape the inside of your charcoal grill's bowl. Scrape aggressively in back-and-forth strokes until all of the gunk and grease is removed. Rinse it with a wet sponge and pat them dry with paper towels or a clean rag.[13]
- Cover your grill when you're done.
EditCleaning an Indoor Electric Grill - Unplug the grill and wait for it to cool. It's best to clean an electric grill after you've recently used it. Before you do start the cleaning process, unplug the grill and let it cool for 1-1.5 hours. Remove the electronic thermostat and set it aside while you're waiting for it to cool.[14]
- Hand wipe the thermostat with a microfiber cloth or paper towel. You don't want to get any electric components of the thermostat wet, so use a dry cloth or towel.
- Remove the grill's heating surface and dishwash it if you can. Some electronic grills have a removable heating plate. If you can remove your heating plate, take it out and dishwash it with normal detergent. If you don't have a dishwasher, you can scrub it with a sponge and dish soap before rinsing it. Let the heating surface air dry.[15]
- Wipe the heating surface with dish soap if it can't be removed. If you can't take the heating surface of the grill off, take a sponge and add a drop of dish soap. Run the sponge through warm water and wring it out. Scrub the heating surface with your sponge by scrubbing in gentle, circular motions. Run your sponge through warm water again and wring it out repeatedly until the soap is removed. Scrub your heating surface a second time.[16]
- You may need to rinse the sponge multiple times to get the soap out, and the surface may need to be scrubbed more than once to remove grime or dirt.
- Clean the body of the grill with a sponge or microfiber cloth. Run a sponge or cloth under warm water and wring it out. Run your sponge and cloth along the exterior surfaces of the grill. Clean in circular motions so that you don't leave water stains. Dry the body of the grill with paper towels or a dry cloth.[17]
- Use a chemical cleaner if you want to remove discoloration. Put on rubber gloves and preheat your grill to . Combine of hot water and of commercial chemical grill cleaner in a bowl. Pour the solution over the heating surface and scrub with a wire brush that has a long handle. Scrub quickly and aggressively until the discoloration is removed. Rinse the heating surface with dish soap and warm water before letting it air dry.[18]
- Wipe the surface of your grill with cooking oil. Let your grill cool for 30-45 minutes. After using a chemical cleaner to remove discoloration, wipe the surface of your grill with a dollop of cooking oil and a paper towel. This will ensure that your grill doesn't discolor in the future.[19]
- Be sure your grill is at least away from your house and other flammable materials.
- Do not grill in an enclosed space.
- Use caution around flames. Do not use gasoline or kerosene to start fires. These are not adequate (or safe) substitutions for lighter fluid.
EditThings You'll Need EditScraping Cooking Surfaces on a Gas Grill - Grill brush
- Nylon scrub brush
- Plastic scraper
- Microfiber cloth
- Vacuum with hose
EditScrubbing the Interior Body of a Gas Grill - Plastic scraper
- Nylon scrub brush
- Steel wool
- Microfiber cloth
EditMaintaining a Charcoal Grill - Grill brush
- Bucket
- Soap
- Sponge
- Steel wool
- Rubber gloves
- Paper towels or rag
EditCleaning an Indoor Electric Grill - Microfiber cloth
- Sponge
- Dish soap
- Measuring cup
- Chemical cleaner
- Wire brush with handle
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