INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Start cleaning your dry mop or dust mop by shaking it out as soon as you are done with it. This will remove any loose dust. Remember to shake it out in a well ventilated area where you don’t mind things getting dusty. A garage, shed, or outdoor space might be good for this purpose. After every three or four uses, your dust mop will need to be vacuumed, too. After you shake out the head, use the hose of your vacuum and a dusting brush attachment to gently pick up the extra dust left on your mop. Dust mop heads should only be laundered after they have become soiled or very dirty. Wash them on a gentle cycle using hot water and a mild detergent. Then, squeeze out any excess water and hang them up on a line or rack to dry completely before reusing them. Fill your sink with warm water and dish soap, and use your hands to work the dirt out of the mop. Then, rinse it with hot water until all the soap is gone before wringing it out and allow it to dry.

SUMMARY: Shake out the mop head after every use. Vacuum the mop head after every three uses. Wash the mop head in a washing machine. Clean your dry mop head by hand instead of in a washing machine.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: This is a common and known method to keep any foods from over-cooking or baking when making them. If you know you'll be away or get distracted, set a timer for the amount prescribed by the recipe. Make sure the timer is loud enough to hear if you're far away from the kitchen. It's possible you could accidentally set the temperature too high without meaning too. Double-check the oven temperature before placing the cake in the oven to bake to ensure it doesn't burn. When the cake starts to brown while it bakes, but the inside of the cake is still raw, cover the edges and top with foil. The aluminum foil will protect the cake from burning and blackening. If you've set the correct temperature and time for the cake to bake and it stills ends up burnt, double-check your oven to make sure there is nothing wrong and that the settings are correct. It's possible your oven's settings could have been switched which causes it to not produce the correct heat level. While the cake bakes, check it every 10-15 minutes to ensure it isn't burning and that it is baking correctly. It's best not keep opening the oven door, however, since the heat leaves every time you open it. Instead, use the oven light that's placed in your oven so you can watch the cake, but also avoid it from under-baking.

SUMMARY: Set a timer. Check the oven temperature before baking. Use aluminum foil to avoid the cake from burning. Make sure your oven settings are working properly. Check the cake every now and then.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: vegetables with minced ginger. If you don't like the taste of plain vegetables, add a little minced ginger to taste. Peel your ginger root to remove the skin, then place it in your frying pan alongside whatever vegetables you choose. Add sautéed vegetables to your favorite stir-fry or soup recipes, or eat it as a dinner side. Sautéed vegetables with ginger pair well with chicken or vegetable stock. Grated ginger can be added to soups, sauces, and salad dressings if you like a mild spice. Grated ginger works well in these dishes instead of minced ginger because of its smoother consistency.  Tomato-based sauces benefit from ginger's strong taste. Add small amounts of ginger at a time to avoid overpowering your food. Kimchi, a spicy Korean dish made with cabbage, is one of the most popular ginger dishes. The probiotics and vitamins in kimchi make it a healthy way to enjoy ginger, especially if you deal with digestive troubles. Kimchi can be eaten alone as a side dish or added to fried rice, eggs, burgers, or stir-fries. Many grocery stores or Asian markets carry refrigerated kimchi. Though often featured in savory dishes, ginger gives baked goods a strong flavor. Muffins, cakes, cookies, and other desserts all pair well with candied ginger in the recipe.  Pumpkin pie, ginger snaps, gingerbread cookies, and pumpkin bread are all popular desserts made with ginger.

SUMMARY: Sauté Use grated ginger root to give meals an extra zest. Eat kimchi for a traditional Korean dish. Make spiced desserts with candied ginger.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The best way to prepare for a recipe is by having a clean and organized work space. Begin by cleaning the surface tops of your kitchen and ensure that there aren’t any dirty dishes in the sink. Keep your cabinets clean and organized by going through them to check for expired products. Additionally, you want your refrigerator to be clean and avoid keeping expired or too much leftover food. The first advice you’ll hear from cooks on how to become better cooks is to have good knives. Invest in the nicest knives you can afford. It might sound unimportant, but quality knives will expedite your chopping process and make cooking more enjoyable. A good way to check if your knife is sharp enough is if you cry while cutting onions. A knife that is sharp enough won’t cause you to cry. The best way to save money and shop efficiently is by planning out a meal for each night of the week. Once you figure out your meal for everyday of the week, you can start to look at each day’s recipe and ingredient list. Compile a grocery list based off your plan. Take this model as inspiration for you as you plan out your week:  Monday is pasta night. Tuesday is taco night. Wednesday is Asian stir-fry. Thursday is meat and potato night. Friday is burger night. Saturday is your night to go out. Sunday is leftover night. The best way to shop for multiple recipes is to choose recipes that require similar ingredients. This way you can buy bulk amounts of similar ingredients to cover a lot of grounds. You should also consider the amount of processed food you buy and feed your family. Attempt to stay away from lengthy ingredient lists and especially from GMO (genetically modified products) and high fructose corn syrup. Shop organic when you have the means to. There are ways of shopping for healthy ingredients on a budget.

SUMMARY:
Organize your space. Purchase decent equipment. Plan out your week. Shop smart.