INPUT ARTICLE: Article: of liquid per every 1 cup (236 ml) of flour called for in the recipe.  Reduce leavening agents by about 1/8 tsp. each time you make the recipe until you end up with an ideal flavor.

SUMMARY: Use more liquid by adding 1 tbsp. Decrease the amount of sugar by as much as 1/4 of the total amount used in the recipe, since sugar causes flour to become dry. Decrease the baking soda or baking powder if you notice a bitter flavor the first time you attempt a high altitude quick bread recipe.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: While your spaghetti squash is roasting away, you’ll need to halve about 24 plum or Roma tomatoes, and then place them on a rimmed baking sheet. Top your tomatoes with the sliced garlic cloves and chopped thyme, and then drizzle them with olive oil. Season it all with salt and pepper. Place the tomatoes in the oven when your squash is about halfway done. Pull your tomatoes out as soon as they are brown at the edges and look wilted. This should take around 30 minutes. When the tomatoes are done roasting, pull them out of the oven and transfer them all into a bowl. Add your torn basil leaves. If you like your food extra garlicky, feel free to add more chopped garlic as well. Mash the mixture, blending everything together. When you’re satisfied with the texture of the tomato mixture, spoon it on top of the two spaghetti squash halves. Each half is a single portion, and you’ll be serving this pasta right out of the “shell!” To finish, top each half with grated Parmesan cheese.

SUMMARY: Slice and roast your tomatoes. Mash your tomatoes. Top your spaghetti squash with the mixture.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: As you start working, drink one of the caffeinated beverages you have set aside. Drink it slowly, so the caffeine doesn't overwhelm your system and cause you to crash.  For every caffeinated beverage you drink, drink a cup of water. As the night goes on, increase the time between caffeinated beverages. If you feel yourself falling into a slump, take a multivitamin. No matter how focused you are, at some point, your brain will hit a wall. Instead of working through the slump at your computer, use this time to get in some exercise.  A quick workout can boost your brain's ability to learn and retain information, which will help you break through your slump. Don’t do a full workout – instead, do some quick exercise in the form of 10 pushups, 10 jumping jacks or 10 sit ups. Pain stimulates the brain and keeps you from falling asleep. When you feel yourself nodding off, try pinching your thigh or eyebrow to give yourself a quick jolt.  If pinching isn’t cutting it, splash cold water on your face for an added boost. Lower the thermostat in your house or study area to keep your body alert. Take a cold shower to freeze yourself awake. Melatonin, the hormone that makes humans sleepy, is brought on by darkness, so turn on your brightest lights. Try to work in a room with fluorescent lighting, if possible.  The closer the light is to your eyes, the better, so try to work near a desk lamp or computer screen. Change rooms every couple of hours so your eyes don’t have time to fully adjust to the bright lights. Mint increases brain activity and improves memory, so chewing gum and sucking on mint candies can help you increase your alertness and improve the quality of your work.  Keep a stash close to your desk and dip into it whenever you feel yourself slowing down. Drinking mint tea is also a great way to get some added caffeine.

SUMMARY: Begin your caffeine cycle. Take a break for exercise. Keep from falling asleep by making yourself uncomfortable. Keep the lights turned on. Chew gum.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: DIY kits come with all the tools you need to age your own whiskey at home, such as charred wood. They work quicker than other options and function as a more hands-off approach to aging whiskey. You won't need to char wood or store a barrel. DIY kits can be bought online and may also be found in some brewing supply stores. You will need to buy your own whiskey. Find the oak staves in the package. Typically, the directions will indicate that you need 1 stave for every 350 mL (12 oz) of whiskey. For a standard bottle, you'll need both pieces of oak in the kit. Drop the oak into the bottle. Corn-based whiskey will produce bourbon-style whiskey, while barley-based whiskey will produce something similar to Irish Canadian or unpeated Scotch whiskey. Sunlight will affect the taste of the whiskey. Store the bottle in a cupboard, closet, or similar area at room temperature. Slight changes in temperature will cause the wood to expand and contract, infusing the whiskey with its flavor. The oak will rapidly change the taste of the whiskey. You'll notice the whiskey change color within a day or 2. The kit may come with an aging guide, which will recommend a very brief aging period of about a week or 2. After this point, the whiskey may taste too woody. If the kit comes with cheesecloth, you can use it to strain out any charred flecks of wood. Place the cheesecloth over your glass so the whiskey doesn't spill. Pour the whiskey over it. Remove the cheesecloth along with the collected debris.

SUMMARY:
Buy the kit. Add the wood to unaged whiskey. Store the whiskey away from direct sunlight. Test the whiskey as it ages. Strain the whiskey before drinking.