Q: Place a seed-shaped ball of fondant at the end of a skewer or toothpick to help you form the flower around it. The height of the seed determines the rough height of the rose. With a small ball of fondant, form a thin petal, in an egg shape with a sharp, pinched point at the narrow end. The more petals you have, the fuller your rose will be, but how many you should make will probably depend on the size. Actual roses have between 5-40 petals. Place a petal on a clean, food-safe sponge or piece of foam. Use a ball tool, a pea-sized ball bearing, or the cup of a 1/2 teaspoon measure (assuming it is a basic round) to round out the petal. Rub it in a circle at the center to form the cup of the petal shape and then rub it at the edges to make the very edge thinner than the rest of the petal.  Do not worry about keeping the edge of the petal perfectly straight or even, as real petals are curled and uneven normally. If the fondant sticks to your tool or surface, use wax paper or saran wrap. You can also do these same formations with only your finger, if you do not have any tools. Place the first petal so that the pinched base is at the base of the center you formed earlier. Carefully wrap the petal around the center. Add on the next petal, with the pinched base slightly to the side of where the first one was placed. Wrap that petal and continue on to the next. Continue in this fashion until the rose is to desired fullness. As you go, the petal should become less tightly wrapped and should begin to pull away from the center of the flower at the top. Once all of the petals are on, smooth out and shape the base until it looks how you want it to look. Slide it off of the skewer or toothpick. You can use food paint, edible glitter, or even other fondant to add various finishing touches to your rose. Consider adding fondant leaves or try dried grape leaves. Enjoy your fondant rose!
A: Roll a center base. Form the basic petal shape. Make many more such petals. Form the petals. Put the petals on the rose. Form the underside of the rose. Add finishing touches.

Q: Taro is a tropical plant, and it prefers a warm, moist environment. If the weather turns unexpectedly cold, considering covering your plant with a plastic sheet to help it stay warm. Taro can endure temperatures as low as 50 °F (10 °C) for short periods of time, but they will be damaged if it gets any cooler. Weeds can decrease a taro yield by as much as half. Pull up any weeds you see as soon as they appear, especially while the taro is taking root. Once the taro is established, it will produce its own ground cover that will help prevent weeds from growing. However, this can take several months. For the healthiest taro, the soil should stay constantly moist. Touch the soil to see if it feels damp. If it's dry, give it enough water to completely soak the soil. In extremely warm weather, you may need to water the plant as often as once a day.  Use a spray bottle to mist the leaves of your taro plant at least once a day. This provides the humidity that your plant needs to thrive. A container-grown taro plant needs a similar amount of water. You can decrease the amount of water you give the plant just before harvest time to force the taro to direct its nutrients to the tuber.
A: Keep your taro plant above 60 °F (16 °C). Remove weeds as they grow. Keep your taro plant well-watered during the growing period.

Q: Oatmeal expands when cooked. The large bowl will prevent any overflows and messes. You can always put the oatmeal into a smaller serving bowl when you are done cooking it. This is enough for one serving. If you'd like to make more servings, you'll need to finish cooking this one first. Old Fashioned/Rolled oats or Quick-Cooking oats work the best with microwaves. If you'd like to use Steel Cut oats, click here. Depending on the type of oatmeal you have, this will take anywhere between 1½ to 3 minutes. Listed below are the cooking times for two popular types of oatmeal:  Cook Old Fashioned or Rolled oats on high (100 percent power) for 2½ to 3 minutes. Cook Quick-Cooking oats on high (100 percent power) for 1½ to 2 minutes. Use a potholder to handle the bowl, as it will be very hot. At this point, you can add in some goodies, such as honey, cinnamon, or raisins. For more ideas, click here. This will give the oats time to soak up excess water. It will also give the oatmeal time to cool down to a more comfortable eating temperature.
A: Choose a microwave-safe bowl large enough to hold 2 cups (475 milliliters). Add ½ cup (50 grams) of oatmeal, 1 cup (240 milliliters) of water, and a pinch of salt into the bowl. Microwave the oatmeal, uncovered, until it cooks through. Take the bowl out and set it down on a heat-safe surface. Stir in any desired toppings or add-ins. Let the oatmeal sit for 1 minute before serving.

Q: Your first step in applying for a job is to find out what the job entails. Give the job description a thorough read. Focus on what qualifications are required and what the job duties are. Don’t apply for jobs that you are absolutely not qualified for. For example, if you do not speak Spanish, do not respond to an ad that states, “Spanish required.” Pay attention to what the description emphasizes. For example, if it is a job in marketing, you might see terms such as “digital marketing”, “SEO”, and “Google Analytics”. Make sure that you mention those terms in both your resume and your cover letter. Many job search engines and company websites will ask for you to submit your materials online. Before you hit “submit,” take time to proofread everything you have written. This includes your resume and cover letter. You should also look over the fields that ask for your personal information and make sure all of your information is entered correctly. . Hopefully, all of your hard work results in an interview. If you get asked to come in, take time to prepare. Make sure to have examples ready to explain your past accomplishments and how you can help the company. For example, you could say, “I know you’re looking for a fresh take on how to increase sales. I’d love to tell you about my ideas for a direct marketing campaign.”  Dress professionally. Make eye contact and speak confidently. Arrive on time. If you’ve had an interview, it is proper business etiquette to write a brief thank you note. Typically, this is done by email. You can write, “Thank you for taking the time to meet with me today. I enjoyed learning more about your organization and am excited about the idea of working as part of your team.” You can also follow-up after sending a job application. You might write, “I’m writing to make sure that you received my application materials. I’m happy to provide further examples of my qualifications if you would find that helpful.”
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Carefully read the job description. Highlight keywords. Look over your materials. Ace the interview Follow up.