INPUT ARTICLE: Article: To make the French fries, you need three medium Idaho or russet potatoes that have been peeled and cut into ½-inch (13-cm) thick strips. Set the potatoes in a bowl and cover them with cold water.  Using three potatoes will give you two servings of the garlic fries. If you want to make a larger batch, you can easily double or triple the ingredients. Keep in mind that you’ll likely have to fry the potatoes in batches, though, because they won’t all fit in the deep fryer at the same time. If you prefer thicker or thinner fries, you can adjust the size of the strips that you cut the potatoes into. Thicker fries will take longer to fry, while thinner fries will require less time to become golden brown. Once you’ve covered the potatoes with the water, leave them to soak for at least 20 minutes. That will help remove some of the excess starch so the interior of the fries will be fluffier when they’re finished frying. If you have the time, soaking the potatoes for 2 to 3 hours will result in the fluffiest fries. You can even place the bowl with the potatoes in the fridge and soak them overnight. When the potatoes are finished soaking, remove them from the bowl. Run them under the cold water from the sink to rinse them off and set them down on a large baking sheet or other platter. Rinsing the fries is an important step because some of the starch may still be present on the potatoes. Running them under the water helps remove any lingering residue. With the potatoes in a single, even layer, use a clean kitchen towel or paper towels to dry the fries. Pat gently on both sides to make sure that the potatoes are completely dry. To ensure that they fry up crisply, make sure that the potatoes are completely dry.

SUMMARY: Place the potatoes in a bowl and cover them with water. Allow the potatoes to soak for several minutes. Rinse the potatoes with fresh water. Pat the potatoes dry.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Locate a hat shop in your area, and pay them a visit. Check out different hat styles that you might be interested in, and try on many hats. Bring a friend with you to get a second opinion on what looks good. You can also do this with hats you have at home. Try on hats in a variety of sizes until you find one that feels right. You might even ask a sales associate to help you find a hat that fits you properly. When you find a hat that fits, look at the size. Many hats will be sized as small, medium, large, or extra large. Some hats will have more specific sizes, ranging from 6 ¾ to 8+. Try to figure out both your general hat size, as well as your more specific hat size. It can be important to know both. This isn't an exact science. There will be some variation from brand to brand.

SUMMARY:
Visit a hat shop. Find a hat that feels comfortable. Note the size.