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Milk chocolate, white chocolate, and compound chocolate all melt down to a thinner consistency than dark chocolate does. For a thicker ganache, like for truffles, use a 2:1 ratio of chocolate to cream. For a frosting ganache, use a 1:1 ratio. For a thin, pourable ganache, use a 1:1.5 ratio.  Compound chocolate is made of cocoa, sweeteners, and vegetable fat, and it melts down a little differently than baking chocolate does. Because of this, you do need a higher ratio of chocolate to cream than you would with couverture chocolate. When you measure out the chocolate and cream, use a scale rather than measuring cups to be as precise as possible.

summary: Use a higher chocolate-to-cream ratio to produce a thicker ganache.


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Perhaps the easiest and quickest way to reduce nasal congestion is to simply blow your nose into a soft tissue. Unfortunately, it's not always possible to completely relieve congestion by merely blowing, but it's always a good starting point. Combining periodic nose blowing with some of the techniques listed below is likely the best strategy.  When blowing your nose, do it gently, otherwise you risk damaging the delicate nasal/sinus tissues and/or rupturing a small blood vessel. Always use a soft tissue while blowing as it will prevent irritation, redness and chafing from occurring on the end of your nose and around your nostrils. Alternatively, consider blowing your nose into a sink without using tissue. While bending over your bathroom sink, cover one nostril and blow, then switch and do the other side. Wash the sink out when you're finished. Breathing in steam (warm water vapor) can be a very quick and potent decongestant because it loosens up the fluid and mucus within your nasal passages and encourages them to drain out through your nose. Inhale the warm water vapor between two to four times a day, but don't directly inhale hot steam because it can burn your nose and nasal passages and make your condition much worse.  Boil an electric kettle on the floor and sit in a chair next to it with a towel draped over your head. Bend over and position yourself so the steam rises up into your face and try to take deep breaths through your nose for between five to 10 minutes. Alternatively, take a long hot shower and breath in the warm humidity through your stuffed up nose while facing away from the water. After about 10 minutes, try blowing your nose a few times. You can also get some sinus relief by placing a warm, steamy facecloth over your face for a few minutes or until the cloth cools down. Although not as quick, placing a humidifier in your room at night can help decongest your nasal passages because healthy mucus membranes are meant to be moist. Another way of loosening up the fluid and mucus in your sinuses is to spray some warm salt water up into your nose. The warm saline mist can work like a humidifier because it moisturizes the dry tissues within your nasal passages. The salt can also help kill any viruses or bacteria that may be causing the nasal congestion. You can purchase sanitary, pre-made saline solution at the store or make your own.  Boil some distilled water and then add some sea salt while it is cooling down (about a teaspoon of salt per 8-ounces of water and maybe a pinch of baking soda too). Add the saline mixture to an empty, clean spray bottle. While holding your head back, spray the saline solution into your nostrils then snort it up into your nasal passages. This may cause you to sneeze. Give two to three sprays per nostril and repeat three to five times daily until the congestion fades away. If you have a sore throat in conjunction with the nasal congestion, then spray the saline solution into the back of your throat. Although several methods of nasal irrigation exist, a traditional and effective one is based on the Neti pot — a ceramic or plastic vessel used in Ayurvedic medicine that looks like a cross between a small teapot and Aladdin's magic lamp. You're meant to fill the Neti pot with a saline solution (see above) and pour it up your nose and then let it drain out, which flushes out and sanitizes your nasal passages.  Once the Neti pot is filled with warm saline solution, tilt your head sideways over the sink at a 45º angle and place the spout into your top (higher) nostril. Gently pour the solution into that nostril and let it drain out the other side. Spit out any solution that runs into your throat and then blow your nose before doing the other side. Neti pot nasal irrigation can be done three to five times daily, just make sure to thoroughly clean it after every use. The Neti pot has been used for centuries in India and Asia, but its becoming much more popular in the U.S. As such, it can now be found at most drugstores and pharmacies. Always use filtered or distilled water in your Neti pot. If you use tap water, you must boil and/or filter it before use. There are a number of herbal oils / extracts / salves that have strong decongestant properties. These herbal products can be added to an overnight humidifier, misting machine, boiling kettle, or even applied directly to the ends of your nose around your nostrils. Common herbs used to help open up your breathing passages include menthol, eucalyptus, camphor and tea tree oil. Olbas oil is a combination of oils meant to help clear your sinuses.  Most also have mild numbing and antiseptic properties also.  Approximately three to four drops of concentrated menthol, eucalyptus or camphor oil added to a humidifier is usually enough to last a few hours or so. The closer you are to the spout/vapor, the more effective it will be for relieving your congestion. Other plant-based aromatherapy products to consider for sinus congestion are rosemary, peppermint or lemongrass.

summary: Gently blow your nose. Use steam therapy. Spray warm saline solution into your nose. Buy and use a Neti pot for nasal irrigation. Use herbal oils to decongest.


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The simpler the image you use, the easier it will be to trace. Make sure the entire image is covered with the tracing paper.
summary: Place a sheet of tracing paper over a drawing or image you want to trace.