INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Chop off 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the bottom of the lettuce beginning at the stalk. Remove the outer, wilted leaves. Quarter the remaining lettuce into wedges by cutting the head in half, and then cut those pieces in half. Cutting the lettuce into wedges will insure finely chopped pieces. For bigger pieces, only half the head of lettuce instead of quartering it into wedges. Do not attempt to chop the lettuce without halving it, as its round shape makes it difficult to hold safely.

SUMMARY: Remove the core and cut the lettuce into wedges.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Place a medium sized pot on the stove and fill it with 4 cups (32 ounces) of water. Then add either 3 peppermint teabags or 30 peppermint leaves.  It may seem like you are adding a lot of peppermint, but you are essentially making a strong infusion so that you can later add ice to the tea without diluting the flavor. You can also add 5 or so spearmint leaves, which gives the tea a slightly sharper flavor. After you have added the teabags or mint leaves, turn on the burner to medium heat. Heating up the teabags or the peppermint leaves in the water helps to make the tea stronger. Bring the tea to a boil, then turn the heat down slightly and let it boil for about five minutes. This will strengthen the flavor of the tea, which is important since you will be diluting it with ice, and don’t want the flavor to get lost. Fill a large pitcher up with cubed ice while the tea is boiling. Five minutes after the tea reaches a boil, remove the tea from the heat. Pour the tea into the pitcher over the ice. The ice should help to immediately cool down the tea. Make sure to either wait for the boiled tea to mostly cool, or use a pitcher that can handle hot beverages. If you wish, add extras like honey or lemon to the iced tea. You can even squirt in a little bit of orange or lime to give the iced tea a more nuanced flavor. If you’re happy with the flavor already, leave as is. Try the iced tea and see whether it’s cold enough just from the ice. If it is still warm, place the pitcher in the fridge or add more ice. Serve the iced tea when it is completely chilled.
Summary: Fill a pot water and add 3-5 teabags or 30-40 peppermint leaves. Turn on the burner to medium heat. Bring the tea to a boil. Pour the iced tea into a pitcher of ice. Add extras to the tea. Let the tea cool and serve chilled.

In order to truly watch movies in HD, you’ll need to use Blu-ray discs and a Blu-ray player. VHS videos and DVDs cannot support HD, so even if they’re played on an HDTV, they are not being played in HD. DVDs may look higher-quality when played on HDTVs because they’re being up inverted  to play on the HD resolution. However, this still does not qualify as HD. Contact your provider and make sure you’re using an HD-capable box for your cable TV. If you’re not, ask about upgrading to an HD package. HDTVs eliminate the need for a tuner because they already have tuner built in. This setting is crucial--you can have the box and your HDTV all set up, but if your box’s output isn’t set to HD, your image quality will still be in SD. If you can’t find an output setting in the setup menu, look for “Aspect Ratio” and set it to 16:9. HD channels don’t automatically come with an HD-capable box, so you’ll need to sign up for an HD package. Some providers place HD channels numerically next to SD channels, while other providers place HD channels in their own channel area, such as the 1000s and up. Check with your provider if you have difficulty finding your HD channels. Select an input, using your HDTV manual and device manuals as a guide. Review the highest supported resolution that is common to the device and HDTV. The objective is to not limit the resolution of the device's output unless that value exceeds the display maximum resolution input. For example, if the HDTV is capable of up to 720p, you shouldn't select an input greater than 720p. The same goes for 1080i or 1080P sources.
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One-sentence summary -- Check if you’re using a Blu-ray player and Blu-ray discs. Make sure you have an HD-capable box if you have satellite or cable. Check if your cable or satellite box’s setup menu is set to output HD. Sign up for HD channels. Set up your source devices to work with the HD display.

Q: Leche flan can be made in a nine-inch (23 cm) baking dish or individual ramekins. Choose a ceramic baking dish or ramekins to make it easier to invert the flan onto a plate. Use cooking spray or a little butter to grease the inside of the dish or ramekins. Place a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Pour in the sugar and allow it to slowly caramelize. This will take about 10 to 15 minutes. Stir it frequently and do not leave unattended, since the sugar can get very hot and burn quickly.  Remove the sugar from heat when it has liquefied and turned golden brown. If you continue to cook it past this stage, the caramel may burn. Do not let it stand too long before pouring, or it will begin to harden. Pour carefully, since the hot caramel could burn your skin. Tilt the dish you are using to coat the bottom evenly with caramel. After pouring, let the caramel stand for 10 minutes or more before you add the flan mixture. Stir together the condensed milk and the evaporated milk in a mixing bowl until they're thoroughly combined. Beat the eggs into the mixture, one at a time. The finished mixture should be light, fluffy and creamy.  Be sure the eggs and milk are completely mixed. For added flavor, pour in a teaspoon of vanilla or lemon essence. Be sure that ten minutes have elapsed since you added the caramel. Then pour the flan mixture into dish so that it rises up the sides.
A: Prepare your baking dish or ramekins. Melt the sugar to make caramel. Pour the caramel into the baking dish or ramekins. Beat the flan mixture. Pour the mixture into the baking dish or ramekins.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Carbonization can contribute to gas—not something you want when you already have stomach discomfort. Additionally, soda often contains citric acid and sodium benzoate. These chemicals can bother a sensitive stomach, so it’s best not to drink soda when you don’t feel well. These substances can really irritate your stomach and contribute to acid reflux along with loose stools. Chocolate may also contain milk or nuts which are not easy to digest for many people. It’s a good idea to stay away from chocolate and items with caffeine, such as coffee or energy drinks, when your stomach is upset. High fat foods can contribute to bloating and make you feel really full. Fatty foods include meats, soft cheeses and fried, oily foods like french fries. These foods will probably make you feel even worse, so don’t eat them when your stomach is upset. Foods that contain a lot of acid like citrus and tomatoes can make acid reflex feel more intense, which may intensify your pain. They can also be irritating to a stomach that is upset. Avoid things like spaghetti sauce, orange juice and other tomato products while your stomach hurts. These foods can be irritating and contribute to nausea. However, if you are used to eating spicy foods, then eating them with an upset stomach might not cause as many problems for you than for someone who is not used to them. Just be careful when you start to eat spicy foods again that your stomach does not react negatively. Alcohol can contribute to acids in your stomach. Additionally, alcohol is difficult to digest and metabolize and may really irritate your stomach. It is best for you and your stomach that you do not drink alcohol when your stomach hurts or you are already nauseated.

SUMMARY:
Avoid drinking soda. Stay away from chocolate and caffeine. Don’t eat greasy, fried or fatty foods. Avoid high acid foods. Keep away from spicy or highly seasoned foods. Don’t drink alcohol.