Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Purchase or pick good plums. Place the unripe plums in a paper bag. Let the plums ripen at room temperature. Check the plums for ripeness.

Answer: Look for plums that are free of blemishes, discoloration, and soft spots. You can ripen plums at home, so the important thing is to make sure you're picking plums from a good batch - it's okay if they're still a little hard. If your plums do not yet smell fragrant and feel slightly soft to the touch, they need to ripen outside the refrigerator for a few days. As plums and other fruits ripen, they release ethylene. Placing them together in a paper bag surrounds the plums with this gas and causes them to ripen more quickly.  Don't put unripe plums in the refrigerator. They won't be able to continue the ripening process in the cold climate, and you'll end up with chill-damaged plums, which are tasteless and mealy. If you aren't in a hurry for the plums to ripen, you can put them in a bowl on the counter instead of in a paper bag. They'll take an extra day or so to ripen. They'll ripen best when kept at a temperature of 68 to 77 Fahrenheit. Don't store them at a cooler temperature until they're fully ripe. Make sure the plums don't get too hot; placing them in a sunny window might cause the to overheat, making them rot more quickly. Smell the plums. Do they smell rich, fragrant and fresh? Feel the plums. Do they indent slightly when you press your thumb into their sides? If so, the plums are ripe, and ready to either eat or go into longer-term storage.  Plums' skin takes on a dusty look as it begins to ripen. Catch the plums before they get too soft, or juice begins to squeeze out from the skin; this means they're overripe.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Make a Cosmopolitan  Make a Dirty Martini. Make a Tequila Sunrise Make a Long Island Iced Tea Make a Sex on the Beach Make an Old Fashioned  Make a Mojito Make a Margarita Make a White Russian  Make a Singapore Sling.  Make a Lemon Drop.  Make a Tom Collins.  Make a Daiquiri.

Answer: . The perfect drink for a girl's night out (or in!), this vibrantly colored cocktail rose to prominence in the 90s when it was the poison of choice for Carrie Bradshaw and the rest of the Sex in the City crew. While the dirty martini we know today (gin or vodka, dry vermouth and olive juice) has been around since the early 1900s, this drink has become world famous thanks to one man--and his name is Bond--James Bond. The spy has ordered this drink (shaken, not stirred of course) throughout numerous books and movies. Get your 007 groove on shake up one of your own tonight. . Tequila Sunrise gets its name from the beautiful layered effect created by the yellow juice and bright red grenadine. Tequila Sunrise is a very easy cocktail to make, but definitely makes a favorable impression at parties. . The Long Island Iced Teas is a strong, liquor-heavy cocktail that dates back to the 1970s, when it was supposedly created by a bartender in Long Island, New York. Whatever its origins, the Long Island Tea is now one of the top five most ordered cocktails in the world. . Sex on the Beach is a sweet, fruity drink with an intriguingly risqué name. . The Old Fashioned is reputed to be the original American cocktail, served since the 1800s in one form or another. It's experienced something of a renaissance recently, thanks largely to its status as Don Draper's standard drink of choice. There are lots of variations on the Old Fashioned, many of them involving muddled fruits and other unnecessary extras, but the classic version stands out for its simplicity and style. . The Mojito originated in Cuba, and is said to be one of Ernest Hemingway's favorite cocktails. They are pretty much the perfect summer drink, thanks to the zesty, refreshing combination of mint leaves and lime, ideal for daytime barbecues and late-night dance bars alike. . The Margarita is a refreshing, tequila-based drink from Mexico, which has become popular worldwide. In fact, it is the number one tequila-based cocktail in the United States and no Mexican-themed dinner party is complete without a couple of pitchers of Margaritas doing the rounds. . The White Russian is a creamy, coffee-flavored, vodka-based cocktail which is perfect as an after-dinner drink. If you leave out the cream, you have what's called a Black Russian which is a lighter alternative. Since its creation in 1915, the Singapore Sling has been shrouded in debate and mystery. The Raffles hotel in Singapore is credited with inventing this drink, but even they are uncertain about the original recipe other than the fact that it was like a gin sling with one addition--a mystery ingredient that has been lost to the sands of time. Today, this drink is made with plenty more ingredients and remains intriguingly delicious. Like the lemony liquid of this drink, its history is a bit murky. Some say that it gained popularity in San Francisco where it was marketed as that blooming creation--the “girly drink”. Whether considered “girly” or not, men and women alike can agree its pretty darn tasty. There are several stories surrounding the naming of this cocktail. One fact is actually true--the Tom Collins has its own poem about the man who inspired the drink. That little ditty goes something like this: “My name is John Collins, headwaiter at Limmer’s / Corner of Conduit Street, Hanover Square,/ My chief occupation is filling brimmers / For all the young gentlemen frequenters there." But wait, you might be saying, the drink is called a Tom Collins--not John! Well some time at the turn of the century, bartenders started using Old Tom gin to make the drink, and voila! the Tom Collins was born. The history of the Daiquiri is steeped in that place of cigars, dancing, and rum--Cuba. Apparently one night, a man named Jenning Cox ran out of gin while entertaining guests so he turned to that glowing island liquor known as rum. Let this drink transport you to the white sand beaches of Cuban paradise.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Place the lucky bamboo in a warm spot where it will get indirect light. Change the water every week if you're growing it hydroponically. Water the plant carefully. Fertilizer your plant every month or so.

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Keep an eye on how much light the plant gets – if anything, too little light is better than too much. While you're gone, turn the air off, too. It'll be nicer for the plant if it's a little warmer. As the seasons change, you may want to move the plant. Take it away from any windows if you're unsure. It'll still get plenty of light in the center of a room. And as for what water to use, this plant is very sensitive to chemicals like fluoride and chlorine – only use tap water if it's been sitting out for 24 hours (so the chemicals can evaporate. Otherwise, bottled water is best. Once the plant has grown roots, the roots must be kept covered with water. Again, 1-3 inches is all it takes. If you're growing your plant in soil, water it just enough so the soil is moist but not soggy. Keep it this way every day. The plant can get dry-rot if the soil is too wet. You can also spray the leaves with water to keep it moist and humid. Again, use filtered or bottled water to avoid chemical damage. Encourage more roots by increasing the amount of water in which the plant is growing. More roots mean lusher top foliage; the higher the water is up the stalk, the higher up the roots will grow. If you're using soil, use organic fertilizer every month or so so the plant gets enough nutrients (again, go organic as synthetic can cause deterioration). If you're growing it hydroponically, use liquid fertilizer in the water. However, keep in mind that lucky bamboo does not need much fertilizer, so make sure that you dilute the fertilizer to one tenth of its strength. Add it at the same time as you add the rest of the water; it's best to add fertilizer when the water is clean.