When infusing an oil, you will want to choose something that has a mild flavor and accepts the taste of whatever is being cooked in it. Olive oil is widely available and easy to infuse. However, its own flavor can be too strong. Consider using extra virgin olive, peanut, grapeseed, or avocado oils. These oils all have lighter flavors. Choosing a lighter oil will help ensure that your oil has the taste and aroma that you want. Before you start, make sure that you wash and dry your orange to avoid introducing any pesticides into your oil. Then, use a zester, Microplane, or a peeler to grate off the orange peel. The number of oranges used with vary depending on the amount of infused oil you are making. In general, you need about 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of zest for every cup of oil. Avoid removing any pith. Place the orange zest in a small saucepan and cover it with oil. Warm the pan over medium heat for about five minutes or until the oil begins to bubble. Do not let the oil and zest get too hot or it will begin to burn and ruin the flavor and smell. Heating the orange zest extracts the orange oil that will be infused with your other oil. Let the saucepan cool for a few minutes. For a milder infusion, use a slotted spoon to remove the pieces of zest from the oil while it is cooling. If you would like it to have a stronger flavor, leave the zest in the oil while it cools and strain it out before bottling. If you remove the zest during cooling, your oil will have a lighter coloring. If the zest stays in during cooling, you will have a cloudier coloring.
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One-sentence summary -- Choose a type of oil. Grate the peel. Heat the oil and the zest. Remove pan from heat.


Any number of problems could be plaguing your relationship. Maybe one person is contributing more than the other, or maybe you just aren't connecting. You should look for signs and symptoms of the problems you're facing. Here's what you should look for:  You feel like your partner wants you to be a different person than you are, such as your partner is not wanting you to do certain things you normally like doing, is wanting you to change your personality, or is trying to be controlling of your person and actions. The reverse is also true; that is, if you feel like you keep wanting to change your partner, that could be a sign of a problem.  You are having the same arguments over and over or your arguments never reach a resolution.  You find you aren't together as much as you used to be or would like to be.  One person has more control of the resources in the relationship or one of you just doesn't feel like the relationship is equal in some way. Bring up the fact that you think there is a problem with your relationship. Be as specific as you possibly can when talking about what you think the problem is, but also make sure you are not angry when you decide to bring it up. In a calm tone, discuss what you think is going wrong with the relationship.  For instance, you could say, "Honey, I'd like to spend some time talking to you about our relationship. I think we've had trouble connecting lately, and I'd like to discuss how we can fix it." Studies have suggested that talking about what's wrong and what's right on a regular basis can help lead to a better relationship in the long term because you aren't bottling up small problems into a much bigger problem. That is, it's easy to blame each other for problems. You might find yourself saying "I hate it when you leave dirty dishes in the sink," which essentially blames the other person. Instead, look at the patterns. For instance, you could say, "When I forget to unload the dishwasher, you tend to leave dirty dishes in the sink. Then I get behind on the dishes because they pile up. How can we work to change this situation?"
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One-sentence summary -- Recognize the problems. Talk about it with your partner. Look at patterns, not people.


Look for a spot that will give your strawberry bush 6-10 hours of direct sunlight a day. The soil should absorb water easily as well. Avoid any areas where there is standing water.  To test the drainage of the soil, dig a 12 by 12 inches (30 cm × 30 cm) hole and fill it with water. The next day, fill it again with water and test how long it takes to drain. Ideally, it should drain about 1–3 inches (2.5–7.6 cm) an hour.  Do not plant the strawberries in an area where you have grown tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, or eggplants in the past 4 years, as these may spread fungus to your plants. Get a soil testing kit from a local nursery or county extension office. Follow the instructions on the label to learn the pH. The soil should be slightly acidic. If the pH of your soil is wrong, you will need to amend it. If the pH is too low, mix lime or small amounts of dolomitic limestone into the soil. If the pH is too high, add sulfur or peat moss into the soil. As soon as the ground is no longer frozen, and you do not expect another frost, you can plant strawberries. This is usually in March or April, although you should look up the frost dates for your area.  You should be able to easy dig through the soil with a trowel. If the ground is still hard, wait a few weeks. The soil should be dry. If it rains, wait a few days before trying to plant the strawberries. Generally, the hole will be between 4–8 inches (10–20 cm) deep, depending on how long the roots are. If the plant is in a pot, use the pot as a guideline for how deep the hole should be. Remove the strawberry from its original pot, being careful to keep the roots intact. Place the roots in the soil. Push soil over the roots so that the tops are just covered. Water the plant immediately. Only cover the roots with soil. The crown (or thick green stem) should remain above the soil. If you have more than 1 row of strawberry plants, keep the rows 4 feet (1.2 m) apart. This gives the plants plenty of room to sprawl and grow.
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Choose a sunny, well-draining spot in your garden. Look for soil with a pH between 5.5 and 6.5. Plant the strawberries after the last frost in March or April. Dig a hole that is deep and wide enough for the roots. Move the strawberry plant from the pot into the hole. Place each strawberry plant 20 inches (51 cm) away from each other.