Q: Seal it tightly. If you have a vacuum-sealing machine, it will keep your bell peppers even fresher.
A: Lift the bell peppers from the parchment paper with a spoon or flat spatula. Pour the peppers into small freezer bags, approximately one-half to one cup (90 to 175 g) at a time. Squeeze all the air out of the freezer bag. Label the bag with the contents and date. Store the vegetables in your freezer for up to eight months.

Article: If you know a few things about the girl before you talk to her—without being too much of a spy—then it can actually help you start that first conversation. Without making it too obvious, you can ask some people who know her what she’s like, or even briefly look through her Facebook profile to get some more ideas about who she is. This can give you more topics to casually mention or can give you an idea of where to steer your first conversation. That said, you probably shouldn’t mention that you’ve been asking other people about her or scrolling through her Facebook profile. You don’t want her to think that you’ve been watching her a little too closely. The first move you have to make in order to get your friendship going is to introduce yourself to the girl. You don’t have to be too aggressive about it or act like you’re dying to be BFF with the girl. Just say hi, tell her what your name is, and ask her how she’s doing. Make sure you find her at a good time, when she doesn’t seem busy or worried over anything, and that you act casual about it.  Just say something like, “Hi, I’m Sarah. It’s great to meet you. What’s your name?” And take it from there. Don’t ask her too many questions or tell her too much about yourself right away or she will get overwhelmed. Take it easy and give your friendship time to blossom. Try to find a time when the girl is by herself so you have her attention. If you try to talk to her while she’s with too many other people, you may not make as much of an impression. Once you start talking to the girl, you can begin to ask her things about herself so you get to know her a bit. The truth is that, when it comes to making friends, it’s more important to be interested than to be interesting. Instead of worrying about impressing her with all of your funny jokes or cool stories, focus on showing a real interest in who she is. Just make sure she asks some questions back so she doesn’t feel like she’s being interrogated. Here are some things you can ask her about:  Her hobbies Her family Her favorite TV shows, actors, musicians, and movies Her summer plans Her pets Once you and the girl start talking a bit more, you can let her know about yourself so you both start to really get to know each other. You don’t have to tell her everything at once, but once you feel more comfortable, you can talk about some of things you care about or are looking forward to. Though you can complain a bit, too, you should focus on being a bit more positive when you first start talking so she’s more likely to want to keep hanging out with you. Here are some things you can tell her about:  Your siblings Your favorite after school activities Your favorite things to do with friends Your favorite foods Your most interesting experiences Anything unique from your past Though you don’t have to flatter her too much or suck up to her, giving the girl a nice girl compliment can help you become better friends. Pick something that makes her stand out or which is clearly important to her and point it out to make her feel good about herself. It doesn’t have to be super personal since you don’t know each other all that well yet; in fact, a compliment can be a great conversation starter. Here are some compliments you can try:  “I love that brooch—it’s so funky. Is it a family heirloom?” “That’s an awesome sweater. I feel like I could never pull off such a pink color, but it looks great on you.” “You’re so good with new people. I bet you can start a conversation with anybody.” Once you get to know the girl a bit more, you’ll have a stronger sense of who she is as a person. Maybe she’s the more shy type, or maybe she’s quirky and fun but gets moody on occasion. Though you should still be who you are, you should be aware of the kind of person she is so you know what will work best when you work on building a friendship with her.  If she’s the moody type, then you shouldn’t take it personally if she seems happy one minute and upset the next; don’t just assume that it’s your fault and know that these things pass. If she’s more shy, then you should know it will take her a bit longer to begin to trust you. Be patient and don’t rush her into being BFFs right away. If she’s a bit quirky, then you should explore the oddball part of yourself. Ask her to do something less mainstream with you, like going to a bluegrass festival or making your own sushi, instead of doing something more expected, like walking around the mall. Once you get to know the girl a bit better, you can start to hang out more. If you’ve had a few good conversations and feel like you’re really clicking, then you can make an effort to hang out with her more. You should invite her to a low-pressure hanging out situation, such as a party you’re hosting, or going to the movies, so you’re not forced to talk the whole time; if you invite her on a long hike or weekend trip without knowing her that well, then you may struggle to find things in common, at first.  You can say something like, “Hey, I know you love Lily Allen—she’s actually having a concert in town in a few weeks, and I’m going with a few friends. Do you want to come with us?” You can also say, “Want to cram for the next history exam together? I know I have some trouble focusing when I’m on my own…” Be casual about it and don’t put too much pressure on her. Say something like, “Let me give you my number. Maybe we can catch up over the weekend.”
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
See if you can learn a few things about her in advance. Introduce yourself. Ask her about herself. Open up a bit. Give her a compliment. Get a sense of her personality. Ask her to hang out casually.

Q: Use shampoo and conditioner to clean and soften your facial hair regularly. After showering, hold off on trimming or styling until your beard has had time to fully dry and reassume its original form. This is when it will be most manageable, as it will have a little extra volume and look like it will when you’re out walking around.  A few passes with a blowdryer on a low heat setting can help speed up the drying time. Attempting to shape a wet, limp beard is risky because the hairs will draw up and change shape as they dry. Guide your clippers along the upper perimeter of your beard to get rid of fuzzy overgrown edges. Ideally, your facial hair should be just as thick at the top as it is at the bottom instead of becoming sparse and fading away. The same rules apply even if you decide to trim it down nearer to your jawline.  Generally, it’s best not to let your beard climb any higher than the points of your cheeks. It may help to visualize a line running from the top of your mustache to your sideburns. When it comes time to manicure the top half of your beard, you’ll want to follow your natural contours rather than choosing an approximate stopping point like you did with your neckline. Use a pair of scissors to snip any scraggly or overly-long strands that have managed to escape your clippers. Tilt your head at different angles so you can more easily see hairs that are sticking out. Each part of your facial hair should be a uniform length.  Gently tease out longer sections with a comb to make them easier to clip. It’s perfectly acceptable to have a mustache or goatee that’s longer than the rest of your beard, as long as these sections are a consistent length.
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Wash and dry your beard before shaping it up. Clean up the lines of your cheeks. Trim stray hairs to an even length.