Problem: Article: Take the issues your friend discussed with you in your conversation to heart to prevent having fights in the future and to reestablish the trust between the two of you.  Be careful to not repeat old mistakes again, but to learn from them instead and move forward.  For example, if you know they get upset when you take their things without asking, then be very sure to not do that in the future. Also, if there are any things you need to work on to improve yourself, begin that process.  For instance, if you are very forgetful and regularly forget plans with your friend, then invest in a planner or use your phone to set reminders for you. Being proactive will help to rebuild your friend’s trust in you by showing them that you are taking concrete steps to avoid a similar situation. During your apology, you very likely made certain promises to your friend that you would either avoid rude behavior or begin doing things differently in the future.  In renewing your friendship with this person, it is important that you keep and continue to keep these promises that you made not only to avoid an argument but to preserve your friendship for the long haul. Take some time with your friend to reflect on the great memories that you have shared with one another.  This would be a great time to bring out your photo album or look at your mutual photos on social media.  Sit and reminisce with your friend to remind each other of these times and the good times to come. You can even try using a little humor to lighten up the situation and reconnect with the person after making an apology. In addition to reflecting, go out and recreate those fun memories!  If you and your friend love to go to the beach, play sports, or go out to the movies, do all of those things again.  This is a great way to remind each other of why you became friends in the first place and to move on from your fight. In focusing on getting your friend to forgive you, it can be easy to be consumed with guilt over your actions.  However, if you know that you have done all in your power to make amends with this person, it is time to make amends with yourself, too.  Beating yourself about something won’t improve the situation, but will likely make it worse.  Forgive yourself!
Summary: Avoid future issues. Keep your promises. Reflect on good memories. Do fun things you used to do. Forgive yourself.

Problem: Article: Pour the oil into a large skillet and place the pan on your stove over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the hot oil. Cook, stirring frequently, for approximately 3 minutes  Wait until both ingredients become softer and more fragrant. The onion should start looking semi-translucent, and the garlic should deepen in color. Place the mince in the skillet. Break it apart with a wooden spoon and stir it into the onion and garlic mixture. Use fresh or thawed mince. Frozen mince should be defrosted overnight in your refrigerator for best results, but if you're short on time, you can thaw it using the microwave's “defrost” setting. Continue cooking the mince, stirring frequently, for approximately 8 to 10 minutes. Thoroughly brown the meat before advancing to the next step.  All sides of the mince should be brown before you continue, but it's okay if a hint of pink remains inside some of the larger crumbles since the meat will continue cooking for a while longer. Consider draining any large puddles of liquid or fat from the skillet before moving onto the next step. Pour the undrained can of tomatoes into the skillet, then evenly sprinkle the contents of the skillet with oregano and black pepper. Stir to combine. Other seasonings could be added during this step, as well. Consider using a dried blend of Italian herbs instead of the oregano, or a combination of red pepper and paprika instead of the black pepper and oregano. Stir the beef granules into 1/2 cup (125 ml) of steaming hot water until dissolved. Pour the mixture into the skillet and bring everything to a boil. If you would prefer to omit the beef flavor, you do not need to add the beef granules. Simply pour plain water into the skillet during this step. You could also use vegetable stock granules instead of the beef granules. Reduce the heat to medium-low and allow the mince to simmer for approximately 20 minutes, or until the mince is finished cooking and the flavors have combined.  Stir the contents of the skillet every 5 minutes or so. If the liquid evaporates before the mince finishes, add more water. Pour additional water into the skillet 1/4 cup (60 ml) at a time. Do not add any extra water during the last 5 minutes. When ready, the mince should be somewhat dry. You can use the prepared mince immediately or store it for use in later dishes. If you choose to save the mince, remove the skillet from the heat and let the meat cool to room temperature. Place the finished mince in an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to one week, or in the freezer for up to three months.
Summary: Heat the oil. Cook the onion and garlic. Add the mince. Cook until browned. Add the tomatoes and seasonings. Combine the water and beef granules. Simmer for 20 minutes. Serve or store as needed.

Problem: Article: When garnished with onion, a martini is called a Gibson martini. Use small pearl onions, which are often marketed for cocktails. They usually come in a jar and are often pickled in brine. If you’re in a pinch, try garnishing with a slice of regular white or sweet onion, but remember that it might not quite give you the taste you are hoping for. Onions are sometimes pickled with paprika or turmeric, along with the pickling brine. If you have onions that are adding too much of the wrong kind of flavor to your drink, rinse them off quickly with cold water. Keep in mind that rinsing them will take away some of the flavor, so only do it if you feel it’s absolutely necessary. You have the choice to skewer the onions or place them directly in the drink. Ask the drinker which they prefer. Rest the toothpick against the side of the cocktail glass when you serve the drink. The skewer is convenient because it allows the drinker to easily pull the onion out of the drink if they want to eat it.
Summary:
Make a Gibson martini with pearl onions. Rinse the onion off for a subtler taste. Spear the onion with a toothpick or drink skewer.