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In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to combine 2 sticks (227 g) unsalted butter that have been softened to room temperature, ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar, and ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar at medium speed. Beat the mixture until it becomes light and fluffy, which should take approximately 3 minutes.  The best way to bring your butter to room temperature is to cut it into pieces and leave it out on the counter or table for approximately 30 minutes. If you don't have an electric mixer, you can mix the cookie batter together by hand. It will just take a little longer. Once the butter and sugars are combined, mix in 2 large eggs and 2 ½ teaspoons (12.5 ml) vanilla extract at medium speed. Beat the mixture until the eggs and vanilla are fully incorporated. After you've mixed all the wet ingredients together, it's time to add the dry ingredients to form the batter. Turn the mixer to low, and add in 2 ½ cups (312.5 g) all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon (6 g) salt, 1 teaspoon (5 g) baking powder, and 1 teaspoon (7 g) baking soda. Mix until the dry ingredients are incorporated. It may be easier to combine all of the dry ingredients in a separate bowl before adding them to the wet ingredients. Then add the dry ingredients in small batches so you can be sure that they're completely blended into the batter. When the batter is formed, you can mix in the chocolate. With a spatula, fold in 2 cups (350 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips so they're evenly distributed throughout the cookie batter. While semi-sweet chocolate chips are traditional in chocolate chip cookies, you can add any type of chip that you prefer. Try milk chocolate, bittersweet chocolate, or dark chocolate chips depending on your preference.

summary: Beat the butter and sugars together. Add the eggs and vanilla. Mix in flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Fold in the chocolate chips.


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You can get a bag of seeds that have already been removed from their shells, but it's more fun to eat the seeds you have to do a little work to extract. Choose from a variety of flavors, like chipotle, pickle or barbecue. Start with just one, so you can get the hang of the technique. It's easier to crack the seed in the side of your mouth than the front. Use your tongue to get it in place. Position it either vertically or horizontally, depending on your preference. Either way, the outside edge of the shell should be making contact with your teeth.  Use your molars (chewing teeth) to crack the shell.  They have an indention in the middle to hold the seed. It's more difficult to use your two front teeth; you risk the seed slipping and scraping your gums. The hull should give easily after a moment of intense pressure. Don't bite so hard you crush it, though. Let it fall onto your tongue. Use your tongue and your teeth to pull them apart.The texture is the key to this step.  The inner, edible seed, will be smooth, while the shell will be rough. After practice, the shell will usually break open like a clam, therefore making this step less messy.

summary: Get a bag of sunflower seeds. Place a sunflower seed in your mouth. Move the seed to the side of your mouth. Place the seed between your teeth. Apply firm and steady pressure on the seed until it cracks. Release the seed from your teeth. Separate the inner seed from the shell. Spit out the shell pieces. Eat the seed.


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Cheap, flimsy wire hangers might be enough for the rest of your wardrobe, but a wooden hanger is ideal for hanging your suit. This will ensure it retains its shape, whereas wire hangers tend to cause wrinkles and will even deform the jacket’s shoulders. Additionally, hangers made of cedar naturally repel one of your suit’s worst enemies: moths. Suits are usually sold in plastic garment bags, to ensure they don’t suffer any damage on their way to your closet. However, this is far from a long-term solution: suits shouldn’t be kept in an airtight environment. Plastic garment bags don’t allow the suit to breathe and can tear easily. This can lead to nasty odours and easy access for moths. You can find cloth garment bags rather easily; stores usually sell them if they sell suits. Important things to consider before buying are:  Compare the length of the bag to that of your suit. You don’t want the suit to get bunched up while it’s stored. You can and should be storing dress pants with their respective jackets. Extra features that aren’t needed but can be handy include cedar linings and extra zipper flaps to ward off insects. While great for chilly holiday party weather, wool suits aren’t particularly suited for summer events. Beyond being sloppy and possibly permanently dirtying your suit, lingering stains and odours make your suit particularly attractive to moths and other insects. Remember not to dry clean your suit more than a few times a year. More than this and you risk damaging it.
summary: Use a wide-shouldered wooden hanger. Store your suit in a cloth garment bag. Dry clean your suit before storing it for the season.