| How to Make an Avocado Dessert Posted: 21 Feb 2020 12:00 AM PST Avocado might not be the first ingredient you reach for when making dessert, but it could be. Avocado is a source of nutritious fats and its buttery texture means that it blends well with coconut and chocolate. To try an avocado dessert, make a pudding by blending avocado with cocoa and a little milk. You could also blend avocado with sweetened condensed milk and cream to create a no-churn avocado ice cream. If you want to downplay the flavor of avocado, mix a gluten-free brownie batter that includes avocado, chocolate chunks, and cocoa powder. [Edit]Ingredients [Edit]Chocolate Avocado Pudding - of ripe avocados
- of plain, chocolate, or non-dairy milk
- 3 to 5 tablespoons of (21 to 35 g) of unsweetened cocoa powder
- of vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
- 1/4 teaspoon (1 g) of salt
- 2 to 3 ounces (30 to 45 g) of dark or bittersweet chocolate
- of sweetener, such as sugar, honey, maple syrup, or agave nectar
- 1 to 3 tablespoons (19 to 57 g) of coconut cream, optional
- 1/2 of a very ripe banana, optional
Makes 5 to 6 servings [Edit]Avocado Ice Cream - of ripe avocados
- 1 14-ounce (396 g) can of sweetened condensed milk
- of lemon juice
- 1 pinch of sea salt
- of heavy cream, chilled
Makes 6 servings [Edit]Fudgy Avocado Brownies - 2 ripe avocados
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (100 g) of granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup (135 g) of packed brown sugar
- 2/3 cup (85 g) of cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon (5 g) of baking soda
- 1 1/2 cups (262 g) of chocolate chunks
- 1 pinch of salt
- of vanilla
Makes 9 brownies [Edit]Chocolate Avocado Pudding - Cut the avocados in 1/2 and scoop the flesh into a food processor. Put ripe avocados on a cutting board and carefully cut lengthwise through both sides of each avocado. Use your hands to twist the sides of the avocado apart. Then, use a spoon to remove the pits and scoop the flesh from each 1/2 into a food processor.[1]
- There's no need to cut the avocados into chunks since you'll be blending them.
- Add milk, cocoa, vanilla, and salt to the food processor. Pour of plain, chocolate, or non-dairy milk into the food processor. Then, add 3 tablespoons of (21 g) of unsweetened cocoa powder, of vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste, and 1/4 teaspoon (1 g) of salt.[2]
- For example, use almond milk, soy milk, oat milk, or hemp milk.
- If you'd like your pudding to have a stronger chocolate flavor, add an extra 2 tablespoons (14 g) of cocoa powder.
- Blend the ingredients for 30 to 45 seconds. Turn on the food processor and blend the ingredients until the avocados are completely smooth. You might have to stop the machine and scrape down the sides if bits of avocado are getting stuck.[3]
- Set aside the avocado mixture while you prepare the chocolate.
- Chop 2 to 3 ounces (30 to 45 g) of chocolate into pieces. Put dark or bittersweet chocolate with at least 70% cocoa solids on your cutting board. Then, use a large knife to carefully cut the chocolate into chunks.[4]
- It's important to use a dark or bittersweet chocolate so your pudding has a rich flavor.
- Microwave the chocolate in 20-second increments until it's melted. Transfer the chocolate chunks to a microwave-safe bowl and heat the chocolate for 20 seconds. Stir the chocolate and microwave it for another 20 seconds. Stir frequently to help the chocolate melt evenly.[5]
- It will take 45 to 60 seconds total for the chocolate to melt.
- Stir of your choice of sweetener into the melted chocolate. To sweeten your avocado pudding, use sugar, honey, maple syrup, or agave nectar, for instance. Stir the sweetener into the chocolate until it's incorporated.
- Adding the sweetener will make the melted chocolate thicker.
- Scoop the melted chocolate into the avocado mixture. Take the lid off of the food processor or blender and scrape the melted chocolate into it. Avoid spooning the melted chocolate through the food processor's feeder tube because too much of the chocolate will stick to the tube.[6]
- Add coconut cream or a banana to the processor if you want to flavor the pudding. For a slight coconut flavor, add 1 to 3 tablespoons (19 to 57 g) of coconut cream to the food processor. If you want your pudding to be a little sweeter, add 1/2 of a very ripe banana.[7]
- The banana will also make the pudding smoother and thicker.
- Blend the pudding for 2 minutes or until it's completely smooth. Put the lid on the food processor and blend the ingredients for 1 minute. Then, stop the processor and scrape down the sides of the processor. Blend the pudding for 1 more minute so it's smooth and thick.[8]
- If the pudding is too thick for your liking, blend in your choice of milk at a time until it's the consistency you want.
- Chill the avocado pudding for 20 to 30 minutes before serving it. Spoon the pudding into a large bowl or individual serving bowls. Cover the pudding with plastic wrap and refrigerate it for 20 to 30 minutes.[9]
- Refrigerate leftover pudding in an airtight container for up to 1 day.
[Edit]Avocado Ice Cream - Scoop the flesh from of avocados into a blender. Set the avocados on a cutting board and carefully slice lengthwise down each side of the avocados. Use both hands to twist the sides in opposite directions so the pieces separate. Then, lift the pit out with a spoon and discard it. Use a spoon to scoop the ripe avocado flesh into a blender.[10]
- If you don't have a blender, use a food processor instead.
- Put the sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and salt in the blender. Open a 14-ounce (396 g) can of sweetened condensed milk and scoop it into the blender. Add of lemon juice and 1 pinch of sea salt.[11]
- Blend the ingredients until they're smooth and transfer them to a mixing bowl. Blend for at least 30 seconds so there aren't any chunks or pieces of avocado visible. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides of the blender if pieces get stuck. Once the avocado mixture is smooth, pour it into a large mixing bowl and set it aside.[12]
- Beat of heavy cream in a separate bowl on high speed. Pour the chilled cream into the bowl of a stand mixer and use a whisk attachment to beat the cream on high speed. Keep beating until the cream holds firm peaks.
- If you don't have a stand mixer, use a hand mixer instead.
- Fold the whipped cream into the avocado mixture until it's incorporated. Carefully spoon the whipped cream into the bowl using a spatula. To fold the whipped cream, hold the spatula and use a gentle twisting motion with your wrist to curve the spatula around and through the center of the mixture. Keep doing this until there aren't streaks of avocado.[13]
- It's important to fold the mixture instead of stir it since you're trying to keep the volume in the cream you whipped.
- Pour the mixture into a loaf pan and cover it with foil. Use the back of a spoon to make the mixture level in the pan before you cover it with aluminum foil.
- If you prefer, put the mixture into an ice cream maker instead. Follow your machine's operating instructions to freeze the avocado ice cream.
- Freeze the ice cream for 6 hours before serving it. Remove the loaf pan once the ice cream is completely firm. Then, scoop the avocado ice cream into serving bowls and enjoy!
- Because there are no preservatives in this ice cream, store the leftover ice cream in the freezer and use it within 1 day.
[Edit]Fudgy Avocado Brownies - Preheat the oven to and line a pan. Tear off a piece of parchment paper and lay it in the bottom of the baking pan. Set the pan aside while you prepare the batter.[14]
- If you don't have parchment paper, spray the pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cut 2 avocados in 1/2 and scoop the flesh into a blender. Put the ripe avocados on a cutting board and carefully use a knife to cut the avocado lengthwise. Then, twist the avocado apart and use a spoon to scoop out the pit. Take the spoon and scoop the avocado flesh into a blender.[15]
- If you don't have a blender, use a food processor.
- Add 2 eggs, both types of sugar, cocoa, baking soda, salt, and vanilla to the blender. Crack the eggs into the blender and add 1/2 cup (100 g) of granulated sugar, 2/3 cup (135 g) of packed brown sugar, 2/3 cup (85 g) of cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon (5 g) of baking soda, 1 pinch of salt, and of vanilla.[16]
- This recipe doesn't contain flour so it's gluten-free.
- Blend the brownie batter for 30 seconds. Put the lid on and blend the ingredients until the avocado is completely smooth. Stop and scrape down the sides of the blender to ensure that avocado pieces aren't stuck.[17]
- Add 1 1/2 cups (262 g) of chocolate chunks and pour the batter into the pan. Pour the chocolate chips directly into the brownie batter, but don't use the blender to mix them. Pour the batter into the parchment paper-lined pan and use a spatula to scrape all of the batter out.[18]
- Bake the brownies for 20 to 25 minutes. Put the pan into the preheated oven and cook them until they start to pull away from the edge of the pan. To test if they're done, lightly touch the top of the brownies. If they're done, the brownies will feel firm and will spring back slightly.[19]
- If your finger leaves an indent, cook the brownies for another 3 to 5 minutes and check them again.
- Remove the brownies and cool them for 5 to 10 minutes before serving them. Turn off the oven and wear oven mitts to take the pan out of the oven. Let the brownies cool for 5 to 10 minutes so they're easier to cut. Serve the brownies warm or at room temperature.[20]
- Put leftover brownies in an airtight container and refrigerate them for up to 1 week. If you prefer, freeze them for up to 4 months.
- To tell if an avocado is ripe, press it gently. It should yield a little instead of being completely firm. You can also remove the little stem. The avocado under the stem should be green, not brown or black.
[Edit]Things You'll Need [Edit]Chocolate Avocado Pudding - Measuring cups and spoons
- Knife and cutting board
- Food processor
- Spatula
- Serving bowls
- Microwave-safe bowl
[Edit]Avocado Ice Cream - Knife and cutting board
- Blender or food processor
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Mixer with whisk attachment
- Spatula
- loaf pan
- Aluminum foil
[Edit]Fudgy Avocado Brownies - Knife and cutting board
- pan
- Parchment paper
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Blender or food processor
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| How to Use Pipe Cleaners to Curl Hair Posted: 20 Feb 2020 04:00 PM PST Curly hair is a beautiful way to add style and body to your hair. However, curling your hair with a curling iron is a pain, and the heat can be damaging to your hair. If you'd like to curl your hair with pipe cleaners instead of a heating tool, make sure to bend the pipe cleaners in half, roll your hair on them smoothly, and separate your curls at the end to give your hair volume. [Edit]Putting the Pipe Cleaners in Your Hair - Brush your hair with a hairbrush. Start with the ends of your hair and work up to the roots. Make sure you brush your entire head of hair. This will help your curls look more smooth and the process of curling them go much faster.[1]
- If you have wavy hair, brushing it might make it frizzy. The curling process will tone down any frizziness.
- If you have dreadlocks or a protective braid style, do not brush your hair.
- Spritz your hair with water to make it damp. Fill a spray bottle with room temperature water. Use the spray bottle to spritz your entire head of hair. Apply enough to get your hair damp, but not so much that your hair is dripping.[2]
- If your hair is wet from the shower, wait for it to dry about halfway and then start sectioning it out.
- Fold about 20 pipe cleaners in half and twist them together. A standard pipe cleaner is pretty thin. To give your curls more volume, fold a pipe cleaner in half and twist it around itself so that it stays together. Make enough pipe cleaners like this to cover your entire head.[3]
- Wrap the ends of your hair around 1 pipe cleaner. Choose a section of hair about in width. The more hair you use, the larger your curls will look. Place a pipe cleaner at the end of your section of hair and wrap the ends tightly around it. Make sure the ends are smooth and don't have any bumps.[4]
- If your hair isn't smooth on the pipe cleaner, your curls might be uneven.
- Roll the pipe cleaner upwards while wrapping your hair around it. Hold the ends of your hair as you start to roll the pipe cleaner so that they don't fall off. Roll the pipe cleaner towards your roots as you wrap the hair over itself. Make sure the hair is smooth the entire time you are rolling.[5]
- Bend the pipe cleaner back to secure it on your head. Once the pipe cleaner reaches your roots, bend it back about halfway through on top of your head. Make sure it is tight enough that your hair won't fall out of it.[6]
- Adjust the pipe cleaner so that the metal part is not poking your scalp.
- Cover your entire head with pipe cleaners. Repeat this section rolling until all of your hair is in a pipe cleaner roll. If you leave any hair out, it won't get curled. Make sure your pipe cleaners all feel tight and like your hair won't fall out of them.[7]
- Leave the pipe cleaners in overnight. Let your pipe cleaners sit in your hair for at least 8 hours or while you sleep. The longer you keep them in, the longer your curls will hold. Try to avoid moving them around or adjusting them.[8]
- If you are worried about sleeping in the pipe cleaners, place a shower cap on top of your head before you go to bed. This will protect your hair and the pipe cleaners.
[Edit]Removing the Pipe Cleaners and Separating Your Curls - Unwrap the pipe cleaners and unroll them from your hair. Gently unfold the pipe cleaners until your hair is loose. Unroll your hair gently, making sure you don't pull or straighten the curls. Remove the pipe cleaners from your curls completely as carefully as you can, trying not to create any frizz.[9]
- Separate your curls by gently running your hands through the curls. Use your fingers to gently comb through your curls to add body. Run your hands along your scalp to give your hair even more volume. Do this until your curls look the way you want them to. [10]
- If you'd like tighter, more defined curls, do not separate them.
- Add hair oil to your hair if it is frizzy. Separating your curls can sometimes create too much volume that can lead to frizz. Spread a pea-sized amount of hair oil in your palms and gently apply it to the ends of your hair, or wherever it is frizzy. Try not to put too much near your scalp, or it can make your hair look greasy.[11]
- You can find hair oil at most beauty supply stores.
[Edit]Things You'll Need - Pipe cleaners
- Brush (optional)
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| How to Clean Black Mold in a Shower Posted: 20 Feb 2020 08:00 AM PST While black mold sounds scary, it's really isn't much worse than other types of molds. Any mold can cause respiratory issues, and if you have asthma or you're susceptible to pneumonia, it could cause issues for you. However, the Center for Disease Control suggests that you can clean up all types of mold in your home the same way using a bleach solution without having to call out for extra help, as long as you take precautions like wearing gloves and a dust mask. However, if you have mold that has seeped into the wall or other porous areas, you may need help removing the damaged materials and replacing them, as well as finding the source of the water causing the mold. [Edit]Using a Bleach Solution - Open the windows and doors in the area for ventilation. When using bleach, it's always a good idea to create good ventilation. Try to open as many nearby windows as you can, particularly if there's one in the bathroom.[1]
- If there's not a window in the bathroom, place a fan blowing air out of the bathroom toward an open window.
- Put on gloves and goggles. Choose gloves that won't let the mold through, such as rubber cleaning gloves or latex gloves. Don't touch the mold with your hands. Similarly, goggles are a good idea, as you don't want to flip mold spores into your eyes accidentally.[2]
- You may also want to wear a dust mask that filters out mold.
- These precautions will also protect you from the bleach.
- Mix of bleach into of water. Measure out the water first, and then pour the bleach into the water. Use a spoon or a paint stick to stir it together so it is is well mixed. Try not to splash it as you're stirring.[3]
- Make sure you never mix bleach with ammonia, as it creates toxic gases.
- If you prefer, you can start out with an antifungal cleaning solution that doesn't contain ammonia, then follow up with bleach after you get most of the mold off.[4]
- Dip a sponge or cloth into the bleach solution and scrub down the mold. Squeeze out the excess and begin scrubbing the moldy areas. Knock off as much mold as you can and dip the cloth or sponge back into the bleach solution as needed.[5]
- You can also rinse out the cloth in running water before dipping it back in the solution so you're not returning as much mold to your cleaning solution.
- Use a scrubbing brush where the mold won't come off. If you have areas where you're having trouble removing the mold, dip a toothbrush or other scrubbing brush into the cleaning solution. Run it over the moldy areas, using a small circular motion to get the mold off.[6]
- Make a new bleach solution to spray and scrub down what's left. Once you've scrubbed away all you can, pour a new mixture of bleach and water into a spray bottle, keeping the same ratio as you did before. Spritz the stains left behind, and let it sit for 15 minutes or so.[7]
- Once you've left it alone, run over it with a clean scrubbing brush. Wash off the bleach solution with clean water and let it dry.
- Spritz plain white vinegar over the area to take care of what's left of the mold. Don't mix the vinegar with water. Just put it in a spray bottle and go over the area to get it damp. Let the vinegar dry on the area, and it will help kill off the mold that's left behind.[8]
[Edit]Preventing Future Growth - Fix any leaks you can see. If a leak is causing the problem, it's time to take care of that! Replace leaky faucet heads, for instance, or if the leak is more than you can handle, call in a professional to find and fix the leak.[9]
- If you don't fix the leak, the mold will just return.
- Spray the area down with vinegar after every shower. To help prevent the mold from coming back, keep a spray bottle in your bathroom. Then, spray down the walls and tub after you get done with your shower. The vinegar will help kill the mold spores.[10]
- If the smell bothers you, add a few drops of essential oil, such as peppermint, citrus, or tea tree oil, to help cover up the scent.
- Air out the bathroom after you shower. If you have an exhaust fan, use it. If you don't, make sure to keep the door to the bathroom open after you shower so the air can dry out. Too much humidity in a small space can lead to mold.[11]
- If you don't have an exhaust fan, try placing a fan in the door to blow the air into the rest of your home.
- Clean the bathroom once a week. Use a disinfecting cleaner to go over your shower and scrub it down. Pick a day to do it each week to make it easier to remember, and set up a reminder if you forget.[12]
- Make sure to change out your sponge or cleaning brush regularly, as it can grow mold, too.
- Use your air conditioning in the summer to keep the humidity low. Pulling humidity out of the air is one of your AC's main jobs, so you should run it in the summer when it's humid out. If you don't have an AC, try using a dehumidifier to reduce the humidity.[13]
- If possible, keep the humidity in your home under 60%. Today's smart thermostats often have a way to change the humidity, at least in the summer. In the winter, it shouldn't be much of an issue.
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