Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Think about what items you would like to sell. Research your product thoroughly. Decide how much time you'd like to spend each day or week making money part time. Identify your consumer and mode of distribution. Use customer input to manage your resources carefully.

Answer: You may want to sell items you already have. If you are adept at crafting you may sell items you make or refurbish.  Selling items you already have is a short term venture. However, if you invest that money into crafting or refurbishing you can develop a sound part-time business. Depending on the items you have, you can sell items at yard sales, online, in classified ads, or even auction houses.  Consider what craft or thrift stores are around town. You will need a place to purchase goods to be refurbished or used in crafting. Many crafts and hobbies you can do are not profitable. To make money you will have to do your homework. Use online sites to see what items are selling and for how much. Visit local stores and websites to determine if you'd be able to make a profit selling any product. Handmade crafts such as homemade books or soap require not only skill but marketing knowledge. Many people make money this way and, like the, you'll need to make your products unique and attractive. This will impact how much money you can earn buying, crafting, and selling products. Be cognizant of how much work you are putting into a product relative to your profit.  Sewing from home is a great way to create custom products as needed. If you are short on time, let customers place customized orders. Then you can sew only what they want. You can tell them how long it will take to make and avoid blindly spending time making products people may not want to buy. Who will buy your items? How will you sell your items to them? Once purchased, how will you be able to get the items to their home? Be sure to accurately estimate shipping and handling costs if selling online.  Many people use online sites such as www.etsy.com, www.ebay.com, or www.craigslist.com to advertise to a broad market and sell their items. Local festivals, fairs, and markets may provide you an opportunity to sell your products in person. You typically have to purchase a booth. Even if you don't sell enough to cover the cost of the booth, you can distribute business cards to potential customers to view and purchase your goods online. One clever trick is to sell clothes online. Buying locally for cheap and selling online at a higher cost is good business. You can turn a profit and still provide customers with quality clothing at less-than-retail prices. Keep track of what people buy so you can invest in making more of those products. You don't want to spend too many resources on products people never buy. Use initial sales as the measure of a product's viability.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Prepare the bok choy. Season and serve.

Answer: You can use any kind of bok choy you like for this recipe, including baby, mature, or Shanghai bok choy. To prepare the bok choy:  Cut off the very end of the stem that’s keeping the leaves together. Separate the bok choy, but leave the center leaf bulb intact. Wash the leaves and stems by running them under cold water. Make sure you rub the bottom of the stem well to remove dirt from around where the roots were. Pat dry with a clean towel. If you aren't using baby bok choy, cut the leaves off the stems, keeping the two pieces separate. Cut the leaves and stems into one-inch (2.5-cm) chunks. Baby bok choy is already bite-sized and has more tender stems, so it doesn’t have to be cut up. You can season the bok choy with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, to taste. Toss the bok choy to coat it with the seasoning, then transfer it to a large serving platter. This recipe makes enough to serve about four people.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Measure out everything before beginning. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan. Sprinkle in 3 tablespoons of white flour, whisking constantly. Add your 2 cups of warmed liquid slowly and bring to a boil. Lower the heat after boiling and let simmer until your desired thickness. Season the gravy to taste. Serve while still warm.

Answer: If you have to leave something on the stove to measure an ingredient it could over-thicken or burn quickly. Have everything you need ready and measured ahead of time. Melt the butter on medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. Once it is completely liquified, move on. You'll be mixing the flour into the butter and you do not want any chunks, as this will lead to a lumpy gravy. Whisking flour and hot butter together is the basis of a "roux." Stir continuously until the mixture becomes smooth. It is often easiest to add the flour 1 tablespoon at a time, using your whisk to quickly break up chunks and smooth out the sauce. You should notice it thickening.  The longer you cook the flour, the darker and richer it will get. For a light gravy, move on as it turns tan. For a rich brown gravy, keep stirring and cook for an extra 3-5 minutes. Butter and flour give the gravy its thick, rich base. You can add more of both for a richer, thicker gravy, keeping the 2 cups of liquid the same, but keep the ratio of flour and butter equal. Warm the liquid up in a separate pot or in the microwave before adding it. Only pour it in 1/4 cup at a time, whisking it in well before adding the next bit. You don't want to cause any rapid temperature changes in your gravy.There are a lot of options for liquids here, and it all depends on the meal you are serving. Traditionally, brown gravy has a beef base (which gives it its color), made with either beef bouillon and water or beef broth. Some other options include:  2 cups beef stock. 1 can condensed beef broth. You can also mix in some milk or water for a lighter gravy, but keep the ratios (2 cups total) the same. As soon as the gravy starts to boil, lower the heat and let it simmer until it is as thick as you want it. The gravy will also thicken a bit as it cools, so take it off the stove 1-2 minutes before your desired consistency. Add a pinch of salt and pepper as it simmers, as well as any other flavorings your desire. 1/2 teaspoon of Kitchen Bouquet, a browning and seasoning mixture common in many gravies, is a great way to get "classic" gravy flavor and coloring. Other options include:  1/2 teaspoon garlic and/or onion powder 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme and rosemary Dash of Worcestershire sauce. Either pour over meat slices directly before serving or pour into a small serving jug and place on the table for diners to serve themselves from.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Begin a contrasting statement with "However,". Join two contrasting sentences using "; however,". Use ", however," as an aside.

Answer:
To introduce a sentence that contradicts or contrasts with the previous sentence, start it with "However,…" This will alert your reader that a shift is forthcoming. Always put a comma after the "However," and follow it with a complete sentence.  You might write, "I was very excited to be invited to lunch. However, I had already made plans." Another example could be, "The pattern was certainly original. However, the new wallpaper did not match the furniture at all." When you have two full sentences that are in opposition or contrast to one another, but are closely connected, join them with a semicolon, the word "however," and a comma. This shows that the second sentence is in opposition in some way to the first.  Start with two sentences that contain opposition: "I would love to join you for lunch. I am too busy." Join them in this way: "I would love to join you for lunch; however, I am too busy." This will make the connections between the sentences obvious, and help your writing sound more cohesive. To interrupt a sentence that is already in progress, insert "however" between two commas. Like other uses of "however," this implies a contrast to the previous content, but in a way that makes the contrast sound a little less crucial.  Put ", however," after the subject of the second sentence: "I can't make it to lunch. You, however, are going to love that restaurant." Use it to divide a two-part verb: "I can't make it to lunch. I could, however, join you next week." Put it at the end of the second sentence: "I can't make it to lunch. I could join you next week, however."