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Line a shallow, rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.  You could also spray the baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray instead of using the aluminum foil. Do not use a baking sheet without sides. Use a serrated kitchen knife to cut the squash in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds, then cut each half into 3/4-inch (1.9-cm) slices.  Start with a clean acorn squash. If the squash had not yet been cleaned, scrub the skin with water and a vegetable brush until all visible dirt and debris has been removed. Use a rubber cutting mat if you have difficulty holding the squash still as you cut it. Dig out the seeds and stringy guts with a sturdy metal spoon or ice cream scoop. Arrange the slices of acorn squash in a single layer on your baking sheet. The pieces should be fairly spread out. Do not overlap. For best results, you should prevent the pieces from touching, as well. Drizzle the olive oil over the squash pieces and toss to coat. Then, add the thyme, salt, and pepper. Toss again to coat evenly. The salt and pepper can be done to taste, but if you feel uncertain about how much to use, try 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) salt and 1/4 tsp (1.25 ml) ground black pepper. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the slices. The cheese should be as evenly distributed as possible. The squash should be golden brown and soft when finished. Let the squash cool for 2 or 3 minutes before serving the slices whole. Note that the skin is thin enough and nutritious enough to eat when cooked, but whether or not you eat the skin is a matter of individual taste.

summary: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Cut the squash into slices. Place the slices on your prepared baking sheet. Toss with seasoning. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 20 to 30 minutes. Serve warm.


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Right after the chocolate has finished heating, drop a tablespoon into 10 cupcake liners. The chocolate has to be warm for it to spread, so don’t wait between melting the chocolate and making the cups. After pouring the chocolate, use a pastry brush or other small brush to coat the bottom and sides of the inside of the cupcake liner with chocolate. Try to evenly distribute the chocolate around the liner so that the cup has an even thickness. After spreading the chocolate, put the cups immediately in the freezer and leave them there for 30 minutes. This will allow the chocolate to firm. Melt the leftover chocolate by microwaving and stirring every fifteen seconds. Since the chocolate has already been melted, it will take less time to get warm again. Stop when the chocolate is warm and easily stirred. Spoon another tablespoon of chocolate into the chocolate cups and spread it to form another layer. Making another layer ensures that the chocolate cups are the right thickness and won't be too brittle. Put the cupcake liners in the freezer to let the second layer harden. Keep the chocolate cups in the freezer for at least one hour so they can get completely hard.

summary: Spoon one tablespoon of chocolate into cupcake liners. Spread the chocolate using a brush. Freeze the cups for 30 minutes. Melt the chocolate again. Repeat the same process again to make another coat. Freeze for one hour.


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Talking about separation is not a fun subject, but get to the point rather than trying to dress up the discussion. You might say something like “Mom and Dad aren’t getting along very well anymore. We’ll be taking some time apart and living separately.” Offer a soft and empathetic tone as you deliver the news. Don’t be defensive or accusatory about your spouse, either. Even if there has been obvious tension in your marriage, your kids don’t need to know all the ugly details. Simply say what you need to say and keep the focus on them, not on you.  For instance, it would be entirely inappropriate to mention cheating, abuse, or financial troubles. It will only complicate matters if you introduce your children to adult problems. Instead of going into complex details, keep it short and simple. Say, "Mom and Dad will both feel happier by living apart." Kids may react to the news of divorce in many different ways. Your role should be to reassure them that, although things are changing in your marriage and household, your parenting role stays the same. Both parents should convey that you love your children and will be there for them as best you can. For instance, remind them “This is happening because we can’t get along. You did nothing wrong. We love you and we always will. We won’t be living together, but we will both be taking care of you.” Most children will immediately wonder about how a separation impacts their lives, so address this as soon as possible. Give them some basic information about how their lives will change due to this new reality. For example, you might say, “Dad will continue to stay here with you guys, and Mom will be leaving. I’ll be getting an apartment nearby and you will spend weekends with me.” Your child may suggest reasons they think you are splitting. To enhance their trust, don’t lie. Don’t go into details either. Agree that the suggested behavior is a part of the problem, but that there are other issues as well. Make sure you keep any explanations appropriate for your child’s age.  For instance, younger children of preschool age may think, because one parent is leaving, that they are leaving them, not the other parent. Correct these misconceptions and reassure them it’s not their fault. Older children may have fantasies of getting their parents back together. You might validate their intentions, but let them know that these decisions are out of their control. Your child may have ideas of who they want to live with, but you should explain that there are other factors in this decision. Try to stick to the custody plan that both parents have developed together.
summary: Be straightforward and brief. Keep the details to a minimum. Be reassuring. Describe how it will affect them logistically. Answer questions honestly but age-appropriately.