INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You can use the same type of pastry bag you'd use for icing. Fit it with a large circular icing tip. Fill the bag with macaron batter, then twist the end closed so that the batter won't escape.  If you don't own a pastry bag, you can make your own by using a plastic sandwich bag. Cut off one of the corners, then fit it with the icing tip. Experiment with different icing tips. Most bakers make macarons in the classic round shape, but if all you have is a star-shaped tip, give it a try! Squeeze the pastry bag and pipe 3-inch circles of batter onto the baking sheet. The batter circles will spread a little, so give them plenty of space. Try to squeeze the exact same amount of batter for each circle, so the halves of the macaron come out to be the same size. Now hold each baking sheet about an inch over the countertop and let it drop. Do this about 3 times with each sheet; this helps the batter settle. Keep the baking sheets at room temperature for about 15 minutes. The macarons are ready to bake when a dry crust has formed over their surfaces. Touch your finger gently to the top of a macaron; if the batter doesn't stick, it's time to put them in the oven. Place the baking sheets in the oven. Bake the macaron halves for 15 minutes, or slightly longer if necessary. The macarons are finished when they have a slightly hard crust and are soft, but not gooey, on the inside. When they're done, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool completely.  You can open the oven door after a couple of minutes to let any humidity escape. This helps the macarons rise and take the correct shape. Don't over bake the macarons, or they'll brown on top and the texture won't be quite right. Baking macarons is a fussy process, and takes a lot of practice. If your macarons fall on the first try, consider changing the temperature or cooking time in the future.

SUMMARY: Fill a pastry bag with batter. Pipe the batter onto the baking sheets. Let the batter rest. Bake the macaron halves.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: When you meet someone, don't expect it to immediately develop into a meaningful relationship. Be patient. Allow some time to get to know one another.  If you are uncomfortable about your weight, you should feel free to talk about it. For example, you might say "No, thanks. I don't feel like splitting desert. I'm trying to eat healthy." Remember to be yourself. And remember that your date is there because he is interested in you. As you get to know each other, spend time learning about the things you have in common. Don't be afraid to share your likes and dislikes. For example, you could say, "I'm really into horror movies. Do you want to have a movie marathon with me next Friday?" Do things together. Activities are a great way to build a connection. Try something new together, like dance lessons or a cooking class. Learning is a great way to boost your confidence, too. When you're in the early stages of dating, try not to take things too seriously. Having fun is a key component to any healthy relationship. If you're not having fun with the guy, or if he makes you feel bad about yourself, it might be time to reconsider.  Laugh together. Go to a comedy club or watch funny videos on YouTube. Be playful. If you pass a playground, don't be afraid to take a turn on the swings. Communication is key in any relationship. To build your relationship, make sure that you effectively express yourself. Don't be afraid to share your feelings.  For example, you could say, "I'd really rather not spend the day at the pool. I'm not feeling very confident these days. But I'm working on that. Can we find another way to spend the afternoon together?" Be direct, honest, and respectful.

SUMMARY: Have reasonable expectations. Build a connection. Focus on fun. Communicate effectively.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Find a tree, point your cursor at a block of wood below it, and hold down your mouse button until the wood breaks and appears in your inventory.  In Minecraft PE, tap and hold the block of wood until it breaks. In Minecraft for consoles, point your cursor at the wood and hold the right trigger until the wood breaks. Press E on a computer to open your inventory. You should see a small grid in the top-right side of the inventory below the "Crafting" heading.  In Minecraft PE, tap ⋯ in the lower-right side of the screen, and tap the crafting table tab on the left side of the screen. On consoles, press X (Xbox) or square (PlayStation). Click the wood block to grab it, then click a square in the "Crafting" grid to place the block; you'll see four wood planks appear in the square to the right of the crafting grid.  In Minecraft PE, tap the wood planks icon, then tap 4 x on the right side of the screen. On consoles, select the wood planks icon, then press A or X. Click the stack of wood planks, then right-click each square in the crafting grid (four total). You'll see the crafting table appear in the square to the right of the grid.  In Minecraft PE, tap the crafting table icon, then tap 1 x on the right side of the screen. On consoles, select the crafting table icon, then press A or X. Press ⇧ Shift while clicking the crafting table to transfer it directly into your inventory's quick-access bar.  In Minecraft PE and console editions, crafting the wood planks automatically transfers them into your inventory quick-access bar. If your quick-access bar is full, you can replace one of the quick-access items with another item from your inventory (in this case, the crafting table). Select the crafting table in your quick-access bar to place it in your hand. Face the ground, then right-click it. This will place the crafting table on the ground in front of you.  In Minecraft PE, tap the ground. On consoles, face the ground and press the left trigger. The resources needed for specific tools are as follows:   Pickaxe - Two sticks and three wood, stone, iron, gold, or diamonds.  Shovel - Two sticks and one wood, stone, iron, gold, or diamonds.  Axe - Two sticks and three wood, stone, iron, gold, or diamonds.  Sword - One stick and two wood, stone, iron, gold, or diamonds.  Hoe - Two sticks and two wood, stone, iron, gold, or diamonds. You'll need at least one stick for each tool, though most tools mandate two. To craft four sticks, open your crafting menu, place one wood plank in the bottom row of the crafting grid, and place one wood plank directly above the first wood plank. You'll see a stack of four sticks appear to the right of the crafting grid; move them to your inventory before continuing.  In Minecraft PE, tap ⋯, tap the crafting table tab, tap the stick icon, and tap 4 x on the right side of the screen. On consoles, press X (Xbox) or square (PlayStation), then select the stick icon and press A (Xbox) or X (PlayStation). Right-click the crafting table on a computer, tap the crafting table on Minecraft PE, or face the crafting table and press the left trigger on consoles. You are now ready to begin crafting your tools.

SUMMARY:
Gather one block of wood. Open the crafting menu. Turn the wood block into wood planks. Turn the wood planks into a crafting table. Move the crafting table into your inventory. Equip your crafting table. Place your crafting table on the ground. Gather your tools' resources. Craft sticks. Open your crafting table.