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Place it in a saucepan and heat it until it begins to steam, but does not come to a boil. Remove the milk from heat. Pour the lemon juice into the warm milk and stir it slowly for several minutes. Cover the saucepan with a dishcloth and let the curds separate from the whey for about an hour. Place a piece of cheesecloth over a bowl and pour the curds and whey into the cheesecloth. Let the curds drain for about 5 minutes. Gather the ends of the cheesecloth and hold it under cool water to rinse the curds. Continue until they are completely cooled, then squeeze the cloth to get the curds as dry as possible. Place the curds in a bowl and add the salt and cream or half and half.

summary: Heat the milk. Add the lemon juice. Let the mixture rest. Strain the curds from the whey. Rinse the curds. Finish the cottage cheese.


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If you'd like your sand dollars to be whiter, or you're having trouble cleaning them with water alone, you may consider using bleach. Mix equal amounts of bleach and water. and gently place your sand dollars into the solution.  If you're cleaning a number of sand dollars, fill a baking tray with the bleach-and-water solution. This will allow you to spread a number of sand dollars evenly over a broad surface. Make sure that there's enough solution in the tray to cover the entire sand dollar. You can also use a bowl, a bucket, or a Tupperware container. If you're only cleaning one sand dollar, find a small bowl, lid, or other container. You won't need much bleach to get the intended effect. Be careful not to soak the sand dollars in bleach for too long: the shell will begin to soften and disintegrate if it's left in too strong of a solution. If you want to soak the shells for a longer period, reduce the bleach concentration. Be careful when handling bleach. Don't get bleach in your eyes, and don't swallow the solution. Wash your hands with soap after any contact with bleach. Move the sand dollars from the bleach solution into a bowl or tray of fresh water.  The bleach may continue to disintegrate the shell even after you've removed the sand dollar from the solution. Rinse the bleached shell thoroughly in fresh water to neutralize the bleach solution and remove any remaining dirt. When you're sure that the sand dollar is clean, leave it out to dry. Within a few hours it should be ready to decorate, display, or store as a keepsake. Sand dollars will harden over time, but you should continue to handle them carefully. This may come in handy if you plan to use if for craft projects, or if you want to display it without worrying about breaking it.  Mix together equal portions of water and white craft glue. Use a sponge brush or a paintbrush to completely cover the sand dollar with the mixture. Let the shell dry, and the glue solution will harden like a glaze. Sand dollars will harden naturally, over time, the drier they become. Bear in mind that thicker glue mixtures may conceal some of the natural texture of the shell. Once your sand dollar is hardened and dried, it's ready to use or display. You can paint or decorate your sand dollars, give them as gifts, or display them as they are.

summary: Soak the sand dollars in a bleach solution. Rinse after bleaching. Consider hardening the sand dollar with glue.


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Most grocery stores post the price per ounce (or kilogram) along with the total cost of a product. Compare the prices per ounce between 2 or 3 different brands to find which one offers a better deal. For example, say that 1 brand of peanut butter offers 20 oz for 8¢ an ounce, while another company offers 30 oz for 5¢ per ounce. While you’ll be buying a larger amount of peanut butter, the second company offers a much better deal.  If the price per ounce isn’t listed, a pocket calculator can be handy. Just divide the total price by the number of ounces. Consider buying private-label or store brands. In many cases, these rival the quality of the better-known brands at a significantly lower cost. When your grocery store offers a great discount on an item that you like, take advantage of the sale and stock up! The item probably won’t be on sale for very long, so you can save money by buying, say, 6 months’ worth of ground beef at once. This is especially helpful for nonperishable items or for foods that can be frozen, including meats and veggies. Keep the stockpiled foods in the freezer until you need them to prevent them from spoiling. Stocking up on a food that you won’t use defeats the purpose of this step. If you rarely eat artichokes but they’re on sale 10 for $1, it’s probably smart not to take advantage of that particular sale. For example, visit your grocery store early and shop for baked goods early in the day. That is when bakeries and grocery stores mark down their day-old items. Also try to shop for meat later in the day. That is when the meat department marks down items about to go past the “sell by” date. This meat is perfectly safe and can be frozen for later use. Your grocery store may have other recurring mark-downs that you can capitalize on. For example, some grocery stores slash their prices on Sunday evenings to prepare for new incoming inventory on Monday. Processed items may be convenient—and make up a large part of many people’s diets—but they’re usually more expensive and less nutritious. Instead of processed foods, look for whole grains and fresh produce that have more nutritional value. Also try cutting back on expensive meat and dairy products. Look for ways to get your protein from items like beans and nuts.  For example, buy inexpensive but healthy foods that are easy to fix, such as oatmeal and legumes. Shop on the periphery of the store where fresh produce is located. Avoid the center aisles where processed and packaged food is found. Wholesale clubs usually sell in bulk at cheaper prices than their competitors. They’re especially good for finding cheap packaged foods, and often also have affordable delis and bakeries. Try shopping for your processed and pre-packaged foods at a wholesale club. Also buy durable goods that you’ll need in the future, such as bath tissues, grains, canned food and dried beans. Common wholesale clubs include BJ’s, Costco and Sam’s Club.  These stores do charge an annual membership fee, but that’s easily offset if you shop there even 1–2 times a month. If you buy mostly fresh produce and not much packaged food, wholesale clubs are probably not for you.
summary: Compare prices between similar items to find the cheaper. Stock up on discounted foods that you know you’ll use. Shop early and late in the day for specific discounts. Avoid buying unnecessary processed foods, meat, and dairy. Join a wholesale club to buy bulk food at discounted prices.