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Separate an egg yolk from the white, and put it into a small bowl. Add the cold water and the vanilla extract. Mix briskly with a fork or mini whisk until the yolks break and turn smooth, then set aside. You can use all-purpose flour, but cake flour will give you even better results. Stir them briskly together using a fork or whisk until they are evenly combined. Cut the butter into ¼-inch (0.64 centimeter) thick slices first, then combine it with the flour mixture. You can do this using a pastry blender, two crisscrossing knives, or in a food processor. The crumbs should be no larger than small peas. For best results, use cold butter straight from the fridge. Combine the two using a fork or rubber spatula. Do not overwork the dough, or the butter will become too soft. Once the dough has come together, transfer it to a lightly floured surface and gently pat it into a 6-inch (15.24 centimeters) wide disk. Wrap it up with some plastic wrap, and put it into the fridge for at least 30 to 60 minutes or overnight. The dough must be cold before you roll it out. Every so often, lift the dough and turn it by a quarter. Dust the dough with flour as needed to prevent sticking. Gently pat the dough against the bottom and the sides of the pan. Trim off any excess, overhanging dough until it is ¾ inch (1.91 centimeters) above the rim. This will prevent any shrinking. Try to use a fluted tart tin with a removable bottom. If you absolutely cannot find one, you can use a regular tart tin; you just won't be able to take the tart out of the tin at all. The pierced holes will prevent the dough from fluffing up during baking. Again, the dough must be properly chilled before you bake it; it would have softened up considerably during all that rolling. Alternatively, you can line the crust with tin foil or parchment paper just before baking, and fill it with pie weights, uncooked rice, or dried, uncooked beans. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C), and make sure that the baking rack is in the bottom third of the oven. Once the oven is hot enough, place the crust inside and bake it for 25 minutes, or until it turns golden brown. Once the crust is completely baked, take it out of the oven and place it onto a wire rack to cool off. Do not remove the crust from the tin.

summary: Combine the egg yolk, water, and vanilla extract, then set it aside. Combine the flour, sugar, and salt in a separate bowl. Cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Blend the egg mixture into the flour mixture until the dough comes together. Form the dough into a thick disk, cover it with plastic wrap, and refrigerate it for 30 to 60 minutes. Roll the dough out into a 12-inch (30.48 centimeters) wide circle. Transfer the dough into a 9¾-inch (24.77 centimeters) tart tin with a removable bottom. Pierce the bottom of the crust a few times with a fork, then refrigerate it until it turns firm, again, about 30 minutes. Bake the crust in a preheated oven at 350°F (177°C) for 25 minutes. Set the crust aside to cool.


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Although single-malts are arguably more prestigious than blends — their price tag certainly advertises it — there are some very tasty blends out there, sometimes even nicer than single-malts. Overall, you'll probably squeeze more quality out of single-malts, but they're more expensive than blends and not always better. When drinking Scotch, it pays to be judicious and agnostic. Don't be a complete and utter snob. Some whiskies are given caramel color injections before bottling, ostensibly to maintain visual consistency from one bottling to the next. Steer clear of these whiskies. If the whisky tastes good, what does it matter how it looks? Here's the bottom line with Scotch and with other spirits to which colorant are added: If the distiller or bottler is willing to lie about the color of the spirit, what else are they willing to lie about? While whisky can technically be produced the world 'round — Canada, Australia, and even Japan all make fine whisky — start off with whiskies from the wind-tipped rim of Scotia. You almost can't go wrong. Here's a quick look at the different regions of Scotland, some of their characteristics, and some of their most heralded whiskies:

summary: Don't blindly prefer single-malts over blends. Look for all-natural whiskys without added colorants. Note where the Scotch comes from.


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If you feel like you may be an immediate threat to yourself or to other people, check yourself into the Emergency Department at your local hospital. Therapists and social workers are trained to provide crisis care and help you de-escalate your thoughts and feelings in the moment, and help you cope with similar feelings in the future. The medical team may recommend further treatment, such as going to residential care or obtaining therapy. If you’re having difficulty managing the thoughts on your own, make an appointment with a therapist. A therapist can help you work through your obsessive thoughts and respond to them differently. If you tend to focus on catastrophic events or exaggerated feelings of responsibility, therapy can help you respond to these thoughts in a healthy and effective way without resorting to compulsive behavior. If there are specific situations that you think about or places you avoid, therapy can help you with exposure and response to these situations, such as avoiding riding in cars or trains for fear of death. A support group can help you join with other people who have similar obsessive thoughts or fears. A support group can offer encouragement, support, and friendship and can help with feelings of isolation. Ask your medical doctor or therapist if there are any local support groups that deal with obsessive thoughts. Having obsessive thoughts can make you feel isolated and alone, like nobody understands. Have a solid support system of family and friends to help combat feelings of isolation and vulnerability. Allow a friend or family member to encourage you to combat obsessive thoughts or follow through with treatment. If you feel socially isolated, make new friends. Volunteering is a great way to help your community and meet new people that share similar interests as you. Volunteer at your local animal shelter or animal sanctuary, or with children or the elderly.
summary: Check yourself into the Emergency Department. See a therapist. Join a support group. Stay connected.