| How to Drink Baileys Irish Cream Posted: 24 Dec 2020 12:00 AM PST Baileys Irish Cream is a liqueur made with whiskey, cream, and a cocoa extract. Many people drink Baileys straight over ice, or use it as a mixer in shooters, martinis, and Irish coffee. Some even enjoy Baileys in hot chocolate or milkshakes. However you drink Baileys, it will be a welcome addition to your liquor cabinet. [Edit]Adding Baileys to Your Irish Coffee - Brew your coffee. Strong coffee works best. Use automatic drip, a French press, or the pour-over method. Instant coffee can work as well.
- Make your whipped cream. Pour of heavy cream and of Baileys into a metal bowl. Use an electric mixer to beat until stiff peaks form.
- Mix your whiskey, sugar, and coffee. Choose a tall glass and pour in:
- to of Irish whiskey (Irish whiskey is the go-to liquor for Irish coffee, but other bourbon, whiskey, or rye can work as well)
- of brown sugar (White sugar can work as well, as can honey, maple syrup, or other sweeteners)
- Around of coffee, leaving at the top for the whipped cream
- Finish your drink with whipped cream. Top your drink with a liberal amount of the Baileys whipped cream you prepared in step two.[1]
[Edit]Pouring Baileys Shooters - Add a citrus twist to your coffee and cream with a B-52. The B-52 is a layered shot that starts with the densest liquid on the bottom of the shot glass. Pour of Kahlua, then of Baileys, then of Triple Sec (orange liqueur) to create a triple-decker combination of coffee, cream, and citrus flavors.[2]
- Make a Blow Job for a creamier drink. The Blow Job contains Baileys Irish Cream as well as whipped cream, so it's a dairy lover's drink. Layer this shooter, rather than mixing or blending it. Start by pouring of Amaretto into a shot glass, then follow with of Baileys, and then top your drink with a liberal amount of whipped cream.
- Tradition has it that this shot should be taken hands free, so drinkers should keep their hands behind their backs and lift and drink the shot using their mouths alone. [3]
- Pour a Screaming Orgasm for a stiff drink that's still sweet. Pour an equal amount ( each) of Baileys, vodka, Amaretto, and Kahlua into a cocktail shaker. Shake with ice until cold and fully mixed. Strain into a shot glass.[4]
[Edit]Making Baileys Martinis - Keep it classic with a Baileys martini. Mix of Baileys with vodka. Shake with ice cubes in a cocktail shaker, then strain it into a chilled martini glass.
- Win over coffee lovers with a Baileys flat white martini. Pour of Baileys, of espresso, and of vodka into a cocktail shaker filled with ice cubes. Shake your drink until it's good and cold, and then strain it into a martini glass. [5]
- Sweeten things up with a Baileys chocolatini. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes, and then pour of Baileys, of vanilla vodka, and of chocolate liqueur. Shake your drink, and then strain it into a martini glass.[6]
- For a flourish, you can garnish your glass with shaved chocolate, or drizzle the inside of the glass with chocolate syrup before you pour the drink.
- If you prefer a coffee flavor, swap out the chocolate liqueur for a coffee liqueur to make a classic mudslide. Pour it into a rocks glass or martini glass. You can even serve it frozen for an extra-refreshing treat.[7]
- Pour a Baileys Jack Knife for a stiffer martini. Make this strong drink by mixing of Baileys with of whiskey. Shake your concoction until it's cold, and then strain it into a martini glass. [8]
[Edit]Spiking Your Hot Chocolate with Baileys - Prepare the hot chocolate. You will add Baileys at the end of the process, so you can make hot chocolate according to your own recipe. Mix cocoa, milk, and sugar and cook on the stove. Instant hot chocolate can work too, as can hot chocolates flavored with mint or caramel.
- Add Baileys. Add to of Baileys per of hot chocolate. Start with less, then taste to gauge the flavor before you add more.
- Bring the heat back up. If your Baileys is room temperature, it won't bring down the heat of your hot chocolate very far, so you'll only need to heat the mixture for another minute or so. If you pulled an open bottle of Baileys from the refrigerator, you may need to continue heating for another 2 to 3 minutes.
- Finish with a flourish. Top your hot chocolate with miniature marshmallows or whipped cream and chocolate shavings. For even more flourish:
- Add a drizzle of chocolate sauce
- Stick a chocolate wafer cookie into the whipped cream.
- Serve the milkshake with a cookie straw.
[Edit]Shaking Things up with a Baileys Milkshake - Choose your ice cream. Chocolate and vanilla are the old standbys, but feel free to get creative. Select flavors that pair well with Baileys. Of course Baileys and coffee ice cream go well together, but consider mint chocolate chip, peanut butter, rum raisin, pumpkin, or cookies and cream.
- Choose your mix-ins. Select flavors that pair well with Baileys, like chocolate, citrus, or Amaretto. Consider adding:
- Syrups such as hot fudge, caramel, or butterscotch.
- Fresh fruit like a banana, peaches, or strawberries.
- Peanuts, walnuts, or almonds.
- Mix ice cream, Baileys, and your mix-ins and blend to your desired consistency. For a single-serving milkshake, measure of ice cream with of Baileys and of milk and blend in your blender or milkshake maker.
- For a thicker milkshake, use a little less milk.
- For a thinner milkshake, use a little more.
- Top your drink with whipped cream. Whipped cream from a can is fine, or you can get ambitious and make your own Baileys whipped cream by whipping of heavy cream and of Baileys into a metal bowl and beating with an electric mixer until it's stiff.
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| How to Steam a Pudding Posted: 23 Dec 2020 04:00 PM PST Steamed pudding is a classic dessert that you might eat on a chilly winter's night. Sweet or savory, this method of cooking up a cake mix leaves the sponge moist and light, and it pairs perfectly with cream or hard sauce. When you steam a dessert instead of baking it, prepping the mold and wrapping it up is key; the rest is mostly waiting. By keeping a few tips in mind, you can wow your friends and family with a delicious steamed pudding that looks professional! [Edit]Fill the Mold - Grease your mold with butter. You can use a steamer mold, a pudding basin, or any dish that's oven-safe. Grab a pat of butter and give it a light coat all over so your pudding doesn't stick to the inside once it's steamed.[1]
- Adding grease is super important! Otherwise, your pudding could get stuck and lose chunks when you go to turn it out.
- Pour your pudding mixture into your greased mold. You can steam tons of different puddings: Christmas puddings, fruit and nut puddings, cranberry puddings, and even chocolate puddings. Pour your mixture into the mold, then use a spoon to pack it down flat.[2]
- Try to leave about of space at the top for the pudding to expand as it steams.
- Cut one square of grease-proof paper and one square of tinfoil. Grab a roll of grease-proof paper and cut out a square that's slightly larger than your pudding mold. Then, cut out a square of tinfoil that's about larger than your grease-proof paper square.[3]
- Your measurements don't have to be exact. Just make sure your grease-proof paper is big enough to cover the top of your mold with some excess hanging off.
- You can find grease-proof paper in the baking aisle of most grocery stores.
- Fold the grease-proof paper inside of the tinfoil to make a pleat. Set the grease-proof paper on top of the tinfoil, then fold both sheets in half to make a crease. Press down on the fold with your hand to really set it in place, then unfold the squares.[4]
- The crease in the middle will expand as the pudding heats up.
- Cover your mold foil-side up. Grab your tin foil and grease-proof paper, keeping the grease-proof square underneath the tinfoil square. Place them both on top of the mold with the tin foil facing upwards and press down the edges.[5]
- Don't worry if your tin foil isn't sticking down just yet; you can secure it down in just a moment.
- Tie the foil and paper to the mold with a length of twine. Cut a length of twine that's a little bit longer than the circumference of your mold (again, you can eyeball it here). Wrap the twine just underneath the lip of your mold, then tie it in a tight knot to keep your grease-proof paper and aluminum foil in place.[6]
- The steam will push air and water upwards, which can push the covering right off your mold. That's why using twine is so important!
- Thread another length of twine to create a handle. Cut another length of twine about as long as the first one, then thread one end through the length of twine on the mold. Thread the other end through the other side of the twine, then tie the 2 ends together at the top of the mold to make a little handle.[7]
- It's much easier to grab your pudding when it's done if you have a convenient handle.
[Edit]Traditional Steamer - Fill a pot with about of water. Grab a pot that's slightly larger than your steamer basket and fill it up with enough water to cover the bottom. Make sure the water doesn't actually touch the bottom of your mold, or your pudding might get boiled instead of steamed![8]
- Place the steamer basket inside the pot and turn it to medium heat. Lower your steamer basket into the pot, then set the pot on the stove. Turn your stovetop to medium heat and allow the pot to heat up until it's simmering, or small bubbles are rising to the surface of the water.[9]
- Getting your water to boil could cause it to evaporate too quickly, but simmering it will keep it in the pot for longer.
- Put your pudding in the pot, then cover it for 1 to 2 hours. Grab your pudding and slowly lower it into the pot, making sure the bottom doesn't touch the water at all. Put a lid on your pot and set a timer for 1 to 2 hours, or however long the recipe suggests for your particular pudding.[10]
- Most recipes say to steam your pudding for 1.5 to 2 hours, but some puddings need as long as 5 or 6 hours.
- Top up the water if the pot dries out. Every 20 minutes or so, check on the water level in your pot. If you notice that it's getting dry, pour a little bit more water in there so your pudding keeps steaming. If the pot dries out, it could scorch your pudding, so it's good to keep an eye on it.[11]
- If you want to go the extra mile, you could keep some warm water in a kettle to add to the pot. That way, it doesn't have to spend time warming up when you pour it in.
[Edit]Oven Technique - Set your oven to . When it comes time to steam, low and slow is the name of the game. Keep your oven at this temperature to avoid burning the pudding or boiling your water.[12]
- Depending on your oven, preheating could take between 5 and 10 minutes.
- Place your covered mold in a deep roasting pan. Try to use a pan that has sides at least tall. Gently place your mold in the center of the roasting pan to sit in as it steams.[13]
- If you're worried about your mold slipping, you can line your roasting pan with a kitchen towel first.
- Pour of water into the roasting pan. Make sure there's enough water to reach about halfway up the sides of the mold. If you want to jump start the process, boil the water first to get it hot.[14]
- You can also use hot water from your tap.
- Bake the pudding for 2 hours. Set a time for 2 hours, and check on your pudding when it goes off. Check your pudding with a toothpick to see if the center is done. If not, put it back in the oven for 10 minutes at a time.[15]
- The steam from the hot water will cook the pudding slowly as the oven keeps the whole thing warm.
[Edit]Slow Cooker Option - Place your pudding mold in the center of your slow cooker. Keep your slow cooker off for now as you situate your mold. Try to make sure it's mostly centered so it cooks evenly.[16]
- If your slow cooker isn't big enough to fit your mold, this method will be a little tricky. You can always split your pudding into smaller dishes until they fit, or you can try a larger slow cooker.
- Fill the slow cooker up about halfway with water. You can use cool water from your tap. Make sure the water comes about halfway up the mold so your pudding gets steamed evenly.[17]
- Slow cookers heat up quickly, so you don't need to boil your water first.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours. The water will start to evaporate and the lid will trap the steam, leaving you with a perfectly cooked and moist pudding. Check the center of your pudding with a toothpick when you think it's done to double check.[18]
- Slow cookers take a little longer than ovens or stove tops since they have a smaller surface area.
[Edit]Remove the Mold - Take the pudding out of the pot and cut the string. When time is up, grab your pudding by the handle and slowly lift it up and out of the pot. Set it on a flat surface and cut the string to open up your pudding and check it out.[19]
- The string might be a little warm, so use caution!
- If you're not sure your pudding is done, slide a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, you're good to go. If there's a bit of pudding stuck to the toothpick, it might need a bit more time.
- Slide a knife in between the pudding and the mold. Pudding can get a little sticky when it's been steamed, especially if it was a wet mixture. Use a knife to gently unstick the edges of the pudding from the mold before you turn it out.[20]
- Hopefully the butter you added earlier will be enough to slide the pudding right out of its mold.
- Flip the pudding upside down onto a plate. Grab a large plate and place it on top of the pudding mold, then grab the edges of the plate. Quickly turn the pudding mold upside down, then slide the mold off the pudding so it stands up on its own.[21]
- If the pudding is too hot to touch, let it cool for about 5 minutes before you turn it out.
- Serve the pudding with cream, custard, or hard sauce. Traditionally, steamed pudding is served with a creamy sauce that's poured on top of it. While your pudding is still warm, add a bit of your sauce and then slice it up to serve to your guests.[22]
- You can save your pudding by covering it with plastic wrap or foil. Then, you can heat it up by steaming it again for 2 hours.
- If your pudding is sticking to the inside of the mold, gently tap the top to make it fall out.
[Edit]Things You'll Need [Edit]Filling the Mold - Pudding mold
- Grease-proof paper
- Aluminum foil
- Twine
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| How to Enjoy Your Holiday Alone Posted: 23 Dec 2020 08:00 AM PST Many holidays are centered around surrounding yourself with family members and gathering in large groups, so it can be tough to enjoy your holiday all by yourself. However, spending a holiday alone can actually be more enjoyable than hanging out with other people, and you might even find that you like it more. There are a few things you can do on your own to make your holiday season special this year. [Edit]Relaxing - Stay in your pajamas all day. If you're planning to spend the day at home, you don't need to bother with real pants. Put on your softest sweatpants or your coziest robe and lounge around the house while staying comfortable.[1]
- If staying in pajamas all day makes you feel a little gross, don't be afraid to change into real clothes.
- You could even treat yourself to a new pair of cozy pajamas.
- Sleep in. It's your holiday! Turn off your alarm and let your body wake up naturally. You can enjoy the extra rest and return to your normal life feeling refreshed and energized.[2]
- Holidays with other people often involve a long itinerary that you might have to wake up early for. Enjoy the time you get sleeping while you spend this holiday alone!
- Take a nap in the middle of the day. Speaking of sleep, why not catch up on it in the afternoon? When the entire day is yours, you can use it how you please. If you're feeling tired, take a quick siesta in your bed or on your couch.[3]
- If you're worried about sleeping the day away, set an alarm to wake you up after 1 to 2 hours.
- Have a spa day at home. Run yourself a bubble bath, put on a face mask, and paint your nails. Give yourself a deeply relaxing afternoon to enjoy your time alone without the distraction of anyone else's company.[4]
- Throw on some soothing tunes and read a book while you soak in the tub for a truly relaxing experience.
- You could also try doing simple yoga. Even 15 minutes can help you feel relaxed and centered. You can look up classes in your area, or try a class online.[5]
- Reach out to family and friends. If you want to see your loved ones but you can't be there in person, a quick phone call or a video chat will probably help. Send them a text to see when they're available and spend some time talking about your holiday traditions, even if you can't be together in person.[6]
- They can also give you some emotional support if you're feeling a little lonely or sad.
- Limit your technology use. If you're spending your holiday alone, it might be tempting to stay completely plugged in to your social media and email, but taking a break is good for your mental health. Try turning off your phone and computer to focus on yourself throughout the day instead of others.[7]
- Create a specific time in the day and amount of time to use technology during your holiday. This will help you keep your connection in check.
- Focus on creating time for other things, like reading or drawing.[8]
[Edit]Treating Yourself - Plan an outing to the movies, a museum, or a park. If you're not the type of person who likes to spend all day at home, try going out somewhere instead. You could go shopping, see a movie or a play, take a crafting class, or go on a hike.[9]
- Some attractions might be closed for the holidays or have different hours. Check online to see what's open before you head out for the day.
- Eat your favorite foods. Whether you want to go out to your favorite restaurant or cook at home, splurge a little on food. It's what the holidays are all about, right?[10]
- This could be as simple as stocking up your fridge before your holiday so you don't have to worry about going to the grocery store.
- Get a little fancy. Make a cheese plate, and buy a nice wine just for you. Or, just spend some time plating up your favorite junk foods instead of eating them straight from the bag.
- Even though you're on your own, clean up right after you eat to keep your holiday and space relaxing.
- Give yourself a gift. Gifts don't have to just be for other people! If there's something you've been eyeing in the shops for a while, go out and buy it for yourself. It's a holiday, and you deserve it.[11]
- If you want to get even fancier, you could wrap it up in gift wrap, too.
- Create a new holiday tradition. While traditions are fun to uphold, they can be a little hard to do on your own. Instead, try making a new holiday tradition all on your own that you can do every year, whether you're on your own or with other people. You could:[12]
- Be a tourist in your own town.
- Walk around your neighborhood to see the Christmas lights.
- Watch a new holiday movie.
- Send holiday cards to your friends and family.
- Get away for a few days. If your budget is flexible enough, try planning a weekend trip to a resort or a spa. This will get you out of the house and give you some nice activities to do during the holidays so you don't spend them in your home by yourself.[13]
- Ski resorts, tropical destinations, and small towns are all fun to visit during the holidays.
[Edit]Being Productive - Volunteer somewhere. If you live near a shelter or a mission, reach out to see if they need help during the holidays. If you already volunteer somewhere, ask if you can come in on your day off. Giving back is what the holidays are all about, and it will probably make you feel good, too.[14]
- If you volunteer somewhere and you enjoy the experience, consider volunteering more often than just one day a year.
- Dive into a creative project. If you have a creative outlet, dive in and make something really special. You could draw, paint, make a collage, embroider, or knit—whatever makes you feel accomplished at the end of the day.[15]
- If you need to get holiday gifts for people, you could use your crafting skills to make them ornaments or care packages.
- Do some chores around your home. There's nothing better than sitting down at the end of the day in a sparkling clean home. Give your area a deep clean so you can relax and enjoy the rest of your holiday in peace.[16]
- Make the chores more fun by throwing on your favorite TV show or some fun tunes in the background.
- Tackle a few home projects. Is there a room in your home that needs to be painted? Or a closet that's particularly messy? If you'd like to, you can knock out a few of these projects while you're home by yourself.[17]
- If a home project sounds like too much right now, stick to simple chores instead.
- Being alone for the holidays can actually be more relaxing than surrounding yourself with other people.
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