Q: The beets must be cool enough for you to handle with your hands. Red beets have a tendency to stain, so you may want to wear food-grade plastic gloves when handling them. Only use food-grade gloves to prevent accidental contamination. Hold one beet with a paper towel. Scrub this beet with the edges of the paper towel until the skin peels and flakes off. Repeat with the other beets.  You can rub the skin away with your bare fingers just as easily as you can with a paper towel, but using a paper towel prevents the beets from staining your hands, especially if you cannot wear food-grade plastic gloves while peeling. If desired, you could also peel the skin away using a small paring knife. Note, however, that skin which refuses to peel away easily could be a sign that the beets have not yet finished cooking. If the skin is notably difficult to peel, you should consider returning the beets to the oven for another 15 to 20 minutes. You can cut the roasted beets into slices or wedges depending on how you plan to eat them. Roasted beets can be added to other dishes or enjoyed on their own.  If slicing the beets, consider cutting them into slices that are 1/4 inch (mm) thick. This is an easy-to-manage size that works well with most dishes or when enjoyed alone. Goat cheese is a common accompaniment to roasted beets. Other common accompaniments include sweet strawberries, orange segments, pine nuts, walnuts, and chopped mint leaves. These additions are especially popular if you end up adding your beets to a leafy green salad. If you plan on using your beets in a salad, consider cutting them into wedges. For sandwiches, use slices. Beets enjoyed on their own can be cut either way. Any roasted beets you cannot eat immediately should be placed in an airtight container and stored in the refrigerator for 4 to 7 days.  Roasted beets can be stored whole or in wedges and slices. Use an airtight plastic container or plastic bag to store your beets. Note that roasted red beets can stain the container.
A: Let the beets cool slightly. Rub the skin away. Slice and serve. Store beets for up to one week.

Q: Both "gray" and "grey" were derived from the original Old English term referring to the same color: grǣg  Both spellings date back hundreds of years, so there's really no way to distinguish which is right and which is wrong. It's worth noting that "grey" was more popular during the early 1700s in all English dialects, but by 1825, American English had primarily switched to "gray." As time passed, both versions became widely known, but the preference between British and American English still remains. Periodically, individuals, organizations, and others will refer to "gray" and "grey" as two slightly different colors, but such variations are purely a matter of preference rather than fact.  Both spellings primarily refer to the exact same neutral hue that exists between black and white on the color spectrum. Similarly, both spellings can also be used to refer to something that is dull or gloomy. While there is no actual difference in color, there have been claims of such differences throughout the centuries. For example, the English chemist George Field attempted to differentiate the two in 1835 by claiming that "gray" referred to a cool or blue-tone shade, while "grey" referred to a strictly neutral one. His definition did not catch on in popular opinion, however, and is no longer observed. If you can't remember when to use "gray" versus "grey," consider the following trick:  Match the a in "gray" to the a at the start of "America," and the e and "grey" to the e at the start of "England." That should help you remember that "gray" is common in American English while "grey" is used in British English. Keep in mind, however, that England is not the only country that uses "grey." Any country that uses British English will spell the word with an e, including all members of the United Kingdom. English dialects closer to British English (e.g. Canadian English and Australian English) also use the "grey" spelling. Even though the most widely used spelling varies by location, you don't have to worry if you accidentally forget or mix things up. Both spellings have historical basis, and both are generally accepted regardless of where you are.
A: Learn the Old English term. Understand that color differences are subjective. Remember the difference using a mnemonic device. Don't worry too much.

Q: Place items you don’t use often inside your cabinets or store them outside your kitchen if you’re short on space. Only store items you frequently use on the countertop. This makes it easier for you to work in your kitchen every day.  For example, you might keep your microwave on the counter if you use it daily, but put away your toaster if you only use it once a week. If you’re short on cabinet space, place any decorative items you’d like to display in your kitchen in an out-of-the-way location, such as on top of your cabinets. Don’t clutter your cabinets and countertops with decorations. Designate which areas need to remain empty, such as your food prep area. Then, find a spot for items you use daily, such as your microwave, coffee pot, dish rack, and cutting board. Make sure you know where your power sockets are before you decide where to place your items. You’ll need to put your appliances in a place where they can be plugged in. This includes items like your stirring spoon, spatula, spaghetti server, and slotted spoon. Only place items you use often in your utensil jar. Store items you rarely use but want to keep in a utensil drawer. A large jar or canister works great for storing your utensils. As another option, you can use a clean vase. Keep only the knives you actually use, such as your chopping and paring knives. Let go of your extra knives and knife block, which can take up too much space on your countertop.  If you have knives you use occasionally, store them in a drawer. Donate your unused knives and knife block. A tray gives you more space around your sink. Place your soap, dish sponge, and towel on the tray. Then, place your sink stopper and bottle scrubber below the shelf. You can find an over the sink shelf for your kitchen. Alternatively, get creative and use a cake stand as a shelf! It's normal for your oil or honey to drip, making your bottle sticky. This can gum up your cabinet or countertop and make your other items sticky! Place your oil on a small dish or tray that you can wash often. It's common to store un-refrigerated produce on your countertop. Keep your produce together by placing it in a stylish bowl or basket. Then, set it on the counter where you can easily access it. Put your fruit where you can easily grab them for a snack. If space is an issue, you might place your vegetables farther back on the counter until you need them to prepare your meals.
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Keep rarely used items off your countertops. Place commonly used appliances and kitchenware on the counter. Keep your most used kitchen utensils in a jar near the stove. Install a magnetic strip to hang your knives. Put a small shelf by your sink for your hand soap and sponges. Keep items like cooking oil and honey on a dish or tray. Place fruit and vegetables in a basket or bowl on the counter.