| How to Make Steak Fries Posted: 10 Oct 2019 01:00 AM PDT Steak fries are like French fries, except that they are much thicker and typically baked in the oven instead of fried. They go great with steaks, hamburgers, and other grilled sandwiches. There are also countless ways of seasoning them, from a simple dash of salt and pepper to garlic and Parmesan cheese. Whichever method you choose, you are bound to end up with a tasty, delicious treat! [Edit]Ingredients [Edit]Basic Steak Fries[1] - 4 russet potatoes
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) butter
- Salt and pepper
Servings: 4 [Edit]Spiced Steak Fries[2] - 4 russet potatoes
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Servings: 4 [Edit]Cheesy Garlic Steak Fries[3] - 4 russet potatoes
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt, divided (seasoned salt recommended)
- ¾ cup (75 grams) grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- ¼ cup (5 grams) fresh parsley, chopped
Servings: 4 [Edit]Making Basic Steak Fries - Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C).
- Clean the potatoes and cut them into ½-inch (1.27 centimeters) thick wedges. Scrub the potatoes clean with a vegetable scrubbing brush and cool water, then cut them into wedges. You do not need to peel them, as the skins are part of their appeal.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add the butter. Stir the butter until it melts. Have the potatoes ready. You will be frying them first; this will help give them a crispier texture as well as cut down on the baking time.
- Toss in the potatoes, then fry them for 10 minutes. Add the potatoes and toss them until they are covered in the oil and butter mixture. Cook them for 10 minutes, tossing them from time to time. Don't worry if they still look raw by the time you are done.
- Season the potatoes with salt and pepper. Add the salt and pepper straight to the skillet. Cover the skillet with a lid, then shake it a few times to toss the potatoes inside.
- Spread the potatoes onto a large, ungreased baking sheet in an even layer. Don't clump or pile the potatoes. If the baking sheet is too small, it would be better to set the extra potatoes aside and bake them in a separate batch.
- Bake the potatoes for 20 minutes, turning them halfway through. Put the baking sheet with the potatoes into the oven and bake them for 10 minutes. Flip the potatoes over using a spatula, then bake them for another 10 minutes. The steak fries are ready when they are golden brown and crispy.
- Serve the steak fries immediately. They go great with steak as well as other dishes, including hamburgers and grilled cheese sandwiches.
[Edit]Making Spiced Steak Fries - Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C).
- Clean the potatoes and cut them into wedges. Scrub the potatoes clean, then cut them into ½-inch (1.27 centimeters) thick wedges. Leave the skins on the potatoes.
- Mix the oil and spices together in a large bowl. Put the paprika, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper into the bowl first, and mix them briskly together with a fork. Stir in the oil next until everything is evenly combined.
- Add the potatoes to the bowl and toss them until they are evenly coated. An easy way to do this is to cover the bowl with a large plate, lid, or plastic wrap, and then shake it a few times to toss the ingredients together.
- Spread the potato wedges onto a large, ungreased baking sheet. Do not crowd the potatoes. If your baking sheet is too small, it is better to set the extra potatoes aside and bake them in a separate batch. This will allow them to turn nice and crispy.
- Bake the potatoes, uncovered, for 40 minutes. After about 20 minutes, use a spatula to flip them over. This will ensure that both sides get evenly baked and turn crispy. The fries are ready when they turn golden brown and crispy.
- Serve the fries immediately. They go great with steaks as well as other dishes, including homemade burgers and grilled cheese sandwiches.
[Edit]Making Cheesy Garlic Steak Fries - Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Clean the potatoes and cut them into ½-inch (1.27 centimeters) thick wedges. You do not need to peel the potatoes, but make sure that you scrub them clean.
- Toss the potatoes in a large mixing bowl with the olive oil until they are evenly coated. Put the potatoes into the bowl first, then drizzle the olive oil over them. Gently toss them until they are evenly coated with the oil. You can do this with a pair of salad tongs, by hand, or by covering the bowl with a large plate, lid, or plastic wrap, and then shaking it.
- Add the garlic, thyme, and ¼ teaspoon of salt, and toss again. To ensure that everything mixes evenly, combine the garlic, thyme, and salt in a separate cup, then add them to the mixing bowl. Save the rest of the salt for later.
- Spread the potatoes in an even layer on an ungreased baking sheet. Do not crowd them. If your baking sheet is not big enough, set the extra potatoes aside and bake them in a separate batch. Leave any leftover oil in the bowl; you can use it again later in the recipe.
- Bake the potatoes in the oven for 30 minutes, flipping them over part way through baking. Place the baking sheet into the oven, and bake the potatoes for 15 minutes. Flip them over with a spatula, and bake them for another 15 minutes. This ensures that both sides get evenly roasted.
- Don't worry if they don't look well-done when you take them out; you aren't done baking them just yet!
- Toss the fries in the bowl with parsley and part of the Parmesan cheese. Take the fries out of the oven and put them back into the large mixing bowl with the olive oil. Sprinkle them with the fresh, chopped parsley and ½ cup (50 grams) of Parmesan cheese. Save the rest of the Parmesan cheese for later.
- Bake the fries in the oven for another 10 minutes. Once you have the fries evenly coated, spread them on the baking sheet and bake them for another 10 minutes. This will melt the cheese just enough so that it's oozy but not so much that it gets completely burnt.
- Garnish the fries with the remaining Parmesan cheese and salt and serve. Take the fries out of the oven and transfer them to a serving platter. Sprinkle ¼ cup (25 grams) of Parmesan cheese and ¼ teaspoon of salt over them. Serve the fries immediately.
- Serve the fries with your favorite grilled dish!
- Store any leftovers in the fridge, and reheat them the next day.
- Experiment with different types of seasonings. Anything that goes well with regular potatoes will go well with steak fries.
- Serve them with mustard, ketchup, or even ranch dressing!
[Edit]Warnings - Do not eat the fries if they are undercooked. They should be crispy on the outside but tender on the inside. If they are too hard and raw on the inside, bake them longer.
[Edit]Things You'll Need - Knife
- Cutting board
- Mixing bowl
- Spatula or tongs
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| How to Find the Value of Old Books Posted: 09 Oct 2019 05:00 PM PDT That old book in your attic may not be worth much to you, but it might be worth a lot to a potential buyer. For instance, a rare first edition of Charles Darwin's "On the Origin of Species" was auctioned off for $150,000 in 2011.[1] Even if you don't have this kind of treasure on your hands, once you've identified your copy's edition and publication details, you can assess its market value. Start by examining the book and referencing online resources. If you'd like additional input, enlist the help of an appraiser. Remember that your book's monetary value depends on the market and what a buyer is willing to pay. [Edit]Identifying Your Book - Refer to the book's title page and copyright page for key information. Make note of the full title of the publication and the author's name. Then look for the imprint details, namely the publisher's name and the city and date of publication, as well the copyright registration date.[2]
- Gently open the book to the first page. Pass any blank pages and the half-title page, if there is one, which contains only the name of the book. Following these, you will find the title page. Turn to the reverse or the following page for the copyright page.
- Don't rely on the dust jacket or binding to find the information you need, since these elements may not be original to the pages within. Even if they are, the information they provide may be incomplete.
- Determine the edition details of your copy. Many book collectors prize first editions and other rare editions. Check the title page and copyright page to see if your book is a first edition, a revised edition, or a limited edition. These details, which may impact the value of your copy, are usually printed along with the other key identifying information.[3]
- Some first editions display the words "First Edition" on the title page, but many don't. You may have a first edition book if you only see a single publication date.
- You can identify a reprint if you see multiple publication dates listed. Reprints often include the word "Printing" (as in "Second Printing") or "Edition" (with an ordinal number other than "First").
- In some cases, a book may be reprinted by a publisher other than the publisher who originally published it. It may be described as "First (publisher name) Edition" to indicate that the press is not the original publisher of the work.
- Match your book's details with a record in an online catalog. Armed with your list of key identifying information, compare what you know about your copy with the official publication history of the book. Visit an online catalog such as World Cat, the National Union Catalog (NUC), or a print or digital author/subject bibliography that has been published about your book's author or topic. Search by the author, title, and imprint details until you find a record that precisely matches your copy.[4]
- These catalogs include a different entry for each known and suspected edition of a book title.
- You'll be able to see where your edition fits within the title's overall publication history. This will help you understand how old it truly is.
- Use this catalog information to determine how rare your copy is. While determining the number of private owners is difficult at best, you can look up how many copies are held in public, corporate, and collegiate libraries. Search your copy in World Cat, NUC, or another online reference and you'll be able to see how many copies of that edition are accessible and where they're held.
- As with most collectible items, the fewer copies that exist, the more valuable each individual remaining copy is.
- Ask a librarian to help you look up your book in an online catalog if you're having trouble.[5]
[Edit]Assessing the Quality of Your Copy - Confirm the completeness and condition of the book's pages and plates. Look to the catalog record that matches your book to see how many pages and illustrations (often called plates) it should contain. Gently examine your own book to see whether it contains all of the pages and plates it originally contained. Look carefully at your book to see whether the pages are stained, discolored, creased, or torn and how any edge treatment like gilding has held up.
- Refer to antiquarian terminology to accurately define the damage. For example, brown splotches are known as "foxing."[6]
- Condition and completeness both impact the monetary value of an old book.
- Note any damage to the book's binding. Determine how secure the binding is and whether or not the front and back boards of the cover are firmly attached to the spine. Look carefully at the condition of the binding stitches and glue.[7]
- A book without its original binding is also incomplete.
- If your book isn't terribly rare, a copy in worse condition will always be of less value than a similar copy in a better condition.
- Examine the physical condition of the cover and dust jacket, if applicable. Check to see if the outer cover and spine are faded, ripped, or warped in any way.[8] If you have a 20th-century book, check to see if it still has its original dust jacket. Assess the condition of the dust jacket and note any tears, creases, or discoloration.[9]
- The absence of a dust jacket from a book that originally came with one may significantly decrease its value.
- Summarize the book's overall physical condition in antiquarian grading terms. Refer to antiquarian guides to confidently define your copy's condition. Commonly-used terms include "fine" or "like new," meaning the book is in near-perfect condition with no visible defects. Terms including "very good," "good," "fair," and "poor" indicate increasing levels of defectiveness. Note the details about your book's physical condition as it relates to the grade you've assigned it.[10]
- Regardless of condition, refer to your book as an "ex-library copy" if it contains library markings or originated at a library.
- Use "binding copy" to refer to a book whose pages are in decent condition but which requires a new binding.[11]
- Keep in mind that especially old or rare books may still be highly valuable even with considerable damage.
- Gather evidence of your book's provenance to increase its value. Your book's provenance, or the history of who owned it in the past, can have an impact on its value, particularly if it belonged to a notable owner. Check for a bookplate with the owner's name, a handwritten signature, or an author's autograph mentioning the owner's name.[12]
- If your book came with a compelling story, try to track down documentation proving this lineage to be true. Look into family records or consult people who knew the previous owner for confirmation.
[Edit]Determining Your Book's Market Value - Have your book formally appraised by a qualified expert. If you desire tax incentives or insurance coverage for your book, you'll need to get a formal appraisal. Appraisals can be done by a certified book appraiser or informally by a dealer in second-hand or rare books. America (ABAA), the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), or the International Society of Appraisers (ISA).[13] Track down an appraiser in your area so that they can examine the physical book.
- Appraisals typically cost a fee, often to cover services as well as insurance, so be prepared for this investment.
- If you're not able to find an appraiser in your area, send detailed photographs of the book. Snap pictures of the front and back of the title page, the first and last text pages, the outer covers, and the spine, as well as any other aspects the appraiser asks for.
- Librarians typically don't provide appraisal services.
- If your book contains a signature, an appraiser will be able to authenticate it for you. Depending on the book and signature, the presence of a signature may significantly increase the value of your book.
- Consult a recently-printed reference guide for your book's estimated value. A number of printed references to collectible books exist. Find one related to your book's subject or author at a library or within the collectibles section of a bookstore. Depending on how the reference guide is organized, your book may be listed by alphabetically by author or title, or chronologically by publication date. Refer to the guide's table of contents and index to locate the listing you need.
- Be sure to refer to the most recent version when possible, as book values fluctuate.
- Refer to Allen and Patricia Ahern's "Collected Books: The Guide to Values" for details on first editions.
- Look to "American Book-Prices Current" and "Book-Auction Records," 2 reference guides for prices old books fetched at auction. The semiannual "Bookman's Price Index" summarizes the information from book dealers' catalogs to produce its list of prices.[14]
- Search online book resellers to see what your book could sell for. Search your book's details on the websites of booksellers, such as Abe Books, BookFinder, and AdALL, and auction sites like eBay to see what others are currently charging or paying for copies like yours.[15]
- If you don't see many results for your exact copy, this may either be due to its limited popularity or its scarcity. Consider consulting an antiquarian if you can't find much online.
- Set up an account and try to sell or auction off your book through one of these sites if you'd like.[16]
- Remember that the book's monetary value equals what a buyer is willing to pay. Despite what a catalog, online reference, or appraiser may tell you, the actual amount you'll get for selling an old book depends on what your buyer is willing to pay for it. Consider these estimates as educated guesses, not determinations. Know that many factors will impact the amount of cash you'll be able to get for your copy.
- Buyer demand may fluctuate according to trends in the market or fluctuations in personal interests.
- A famous title, the work of a well-known author, or a book about a popular subject may be more valuable due to popularity or less valuable due to oversaturation in the market.
- Hold onto your book if you're not comfortable selling it. You only have one chance to cash in on the market value of your book. If you feel as though your book is worth more than what others are willing to pay for it at any given moment, just hang onto it. After a few years, the value may increase.
- It's also okay to hold onto a book that has significant personal or sentimental value for you. This type of book, even if it's not worth much money, can be priceless.
- You may also wish to donate your book to a library or archive. Contact the acquisitions department to discuss whether or not you can make a donation.[17]
- Store your book safely and securely in a cool, dry environment away from dust and natural light. Consult an archivist or antiquarian for storage advice if you're not sure how to protect your book.[18]
- If you're listing your book for sale online, be sure to clearly describe and/or photograph all signs of damage. Be truthful in your assessment and don't over-exaggerate the quality of your copy.[19]
[Edit]Warnings - Handle your book with clean and dry hands to avoid transferring any dirt and skin oils to the pages or covers.[20]
- Avoid spreading the pages open and flat. This will damage the book's binding. Instead, prop up the covers using a soft pillow or V-shaped book support.[21]
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| How to Splint a Finger Posted: 09 Oct 2019 09:00 AM PDT Medical professionals use finger splints to treat sprained, broken, or dislocated fingers. It's important to seek medical attention for a finger injury, but you may need to apply a temporary splint in some situations. Assess the injury to determine if it requires immediate medical attention. Then, apply a temporary splint and first aid until you can see someone. After that, follow your doctor's instructions for how to care for the splint and your injured finger. [Edit]Applying a Temporary Splint and First Aid - Assess the injury and stop using the finger immediately. It's important to stop using the finger for anything after you injure it. No matter how you got the injury, stop what you're doing and assess the injured finger. Seek immediate medical attention if your finger:[1]
- Feels numb or you cannot move it
- Hurts, especially in the bones over the joints
- Has red streaks extending from the injury
- Has been injured before
- Is cut or broken and the bone is visible
- Place the finger against a splint or clean popsicle stick. If you have a minor sprain, you can splint it until you can see a doctor. Buy a splint in the first aid section of a drug store or use a straight, hard object. Choose something that is about the same length or slightly longer than the finger. A clean tongue depressor or popsicle stick works well. Once you have a splint, press it against the underside of the injured finger and hold it there gently. Don't squeeze the finger or apply pressure to the injured area.[2]
- Make sure to position the splint so that it is under the injured joint.
- Wrap medical tape above and below the point of injury. Next, secure the splint to the finger by wrapping medical tape around it 3 times at 2 separate points. Wrap medical tape around the finger at the base of the fingernail and above the knuckle next to the hand. Make sure that the tape is snug, but still loose enough to ensure good circulation.[3]
- If you don't have medical tape, you can also use regular clear tape.
- Apply ice to the injured finger to reduce pain and swelling. Wrap an ice pack in a towel or paper towel and press it against the injured finger. Ice the finger for 10 to 20 minutes, and then remove it from the ice pack. Then, wait for the skin to return to its normal temperature before icing it again. This will take about 1 to 2 hours.[4]
- If you don't have an ice pack, a bag of frozen corn or peas also works well. Just wrap it in a clean cloth or paper towel first.
- Take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain. If the finger hurts, take an over-the-counter pain reliever, such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen. This will help you to get some relief. Make sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions for how much to take and how often to take it.[5]
- Keep in mind that the pain should start to subside after the first 24 to 48 hours. However, if the pain is worse or isn't improving, call your doctor.
- Keep your hand elevated above the level of your heart. Holding your affected hand above the level of your heart will help to reduce swelling. Prop your hand up on a pillow while you're seated or lying down, or hold it up near your shoulder while you're standing.[6]
[Edit]Seeking Medical Attention - See a doctor for an injured finger as soon as possible. If you have a sprained or broken finger, call you doctor or visit an urgent care center for treatment. Your healthcare provider will assess the injured finger and apply an appropriate splint for the location and type of injury. They may also need to realign the finger before placing it in a splint, but they'll give you a local anesthetic to numb the finger first.[7]
- The sooner you get treatment for a sprained or broken finger, the better. Depending on the severity of the injury, it may take up to 3 to 4 months to heal. But delaying treatment can delay healing and lead to other complications, such as a skin infection.
- Get X-rays to determine what type of injury you have. Your doctor will likely order X-rays to see if the finger is broken, dislocated, or sprained. This can help them to determine what type of splint will work best and whether they need to realign the bones before applying a splint.[8]
- Let the healthcare professional apply a splint to your injured finger. After your doctor reviews the X-rays, they can determine what type of splint will work best and apply it. There are different types of splints and your doctor will choose the best option depending on the location and type of injury. Some common types include:[9]
- Mallet finger splint for correcting a finger that you cannot straighten[10]
- Aluminum U-shaped splint for a distal phalangeal fracture
- Dorsal extension block splint for a joint dislocation[11]
- Get a tetanus shot and antibiotics if the finger was cut. If you cut your finger, your doctor will likely recommend a tetanus shot to protect you against tetanus. They may also recommend a topical or oral antibiotic to prevent a skin infection.[12]
- Discuss surgical options with your doctor if the injury is severe. If your finger is severely injured, it may not heal properly without surgery. Discuss surgical repair options with your doctor if they recommend surgery. However, keep in mind that this is uncommon. Most finger injuries heal well with a splint in about 4 to 8 weeks.[13]
[Edit]Caring for the Splint - Cover the splint with a plastic bag when you bathe. It's important to keep the splint clean and dry. Cover your whole hand with a plastic bag whenever you take a shower or bath. Place a plastic bag over your hand and then secure it at your wrist with a rubber band. Use your other hand to wash yourself and angle your hand so that water won't get into the bag.[14]
- Remove the plastic bag right after you finish your shower and pat your hand and the splint dry if needed.
- Wear the splint for as long as your doctor advises. It may take up to 8 weeks for your finger to heal depending on the severity of the injury. Keep the splint on during the day and at night until your doctor tells you it's okay to stop wearing it. Not wearing the splint as instructed can lead to delayed healing or re-injury of the finger.[15]
- Check your finger daily to ensure that you have good circulation. If you notice that your finger is an unusual color or if it feels numb, tingly, or painful, the splint may be too tight. Remove the splint by pulling or cutting off the tape and contact your doctor as soon as possible.[16]
- See your doctor if the splint feels uncomfortable. Never try to trim a splint on your own. If the splint feels uncomfortable or if it has rough edges that are irritating you, call your doctor and make an appointment. They can trim or adjust the splint for you to make it more comfortable.[17]
[Edit]Warnings - Do not attempt to treat a broken, sprained, or dislocated finger at home.
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