Sharpen your carving knife, if necessary, using either a sharpening rod or stone.  To use a sharpening rod, pull the edge of the knife down and across the rod, holding it at a 22° angle (you know what that looks like, right?). Repeat this process 5 to 10 times. If you're using a sharpening stone, hold your knife at a 10° to 15° angle to the stone. Push back and forth in smooth, steady strokes. If you have one with a well at one end to contain the juices, good for you. First things first, remove the cooking twine  with a knife or scissors and dispose. . To make it easy on yourself, use a carving fork to hold the roast in place. Turn the platter to where the rib bones are on your left if you are right-handed, or on your right if you use your left hand to carve. Using your ultra-sharp carving knife, make one cut, slicing off the chine bones (the bones on the large end) to sever the meat from the bones in one piece. Save the bones for nibbling on later. Or, if you're crafty in the kitchen, make a scrumptious soup! Slice the meat across the grain to the thickness you prefer. 1/4 - 1/2" (.6-1.25 cm) is fairly standard. Serve, enjoy, loosen your belt a notch, and moan away in prime rib ecstasy.

Summary: Grab a long, thin, sharp knife. Place the roast on a large meat cutting board. Start carving Set roast cut-side down.


Don't make a scene for any reason; this just gives your mom a reason to come back at you and turn it into something ugly. Often, your mom may make a case for the idea that you're immature, and not thinking things through enough. Blowing up at her will only prove her point. Instead, stay calmly resolved and just keep telling your mom that this is how things are going to be, and when she is ready to accept it, you will be fully happy. Making it an issue of your personal happiness will help her to stop and think about what is really at stake here - your life, not hers.

Summary: Keep calm. Tell your mom that you're an adult now and that she raised you well to think for yourself and that that is what you're doing now.


" Leave the cheese out for 10-20 minutes to soften to room temperature, then blend it until soft. Then, add the eggs and milk and continue mixing until smooth. Once you have an even consistency, stop blending and move on with the recipe like normal. " This lightly sweetened flan will have a nice hint of coconut without getting too strong. To push it over the top, toss in a 1/2 cup of shaved coconut after mixing all the liquids and eggs together. Dissolve two tablespoons of coffee into a tablespoon of water, then add this to the wet ingredients along with a pinch of cinnamon and the tablespoon of vanilla. A cup of orange juice or pineapple juice is not uncommon for adventurous flan-makers. Grab the zest from half an orange or lemon for a more subtle citrus taste, or use a bit of juice and zest together to take it to the next level. For a "Flan de Pina," or pineapple flan, use 2 cups of pure pineapple juice, and 1 can of condensed milk for liquids, then add 2 tablespoons dark rum to cut the sweetness slightly. Make sure you let the chocolate cool before you mix it into the eggs, otherwise the eggs could accidentally cook. Heat the milk, add the chocolate, and remove from the heat, covering and stirring to mix the chocolate in.

Summary: Add a softened 8-oz package of cream cheese to the eggs and milk for a "Flan de Queso. Replace the condensed milk with a can of coconut cream for a "Flan de Coco. Throw in a touch of instant coffee for an espresso flan. Toss in a pinch of fruit juice and/or zest, usually citrus. Melt 1/3-1/2 cup chocolate chips in the milk, stirring frequently, before adding to the eggs to make chocolate flan.


Horses can be measured with a measuring stick or measuring tape. There are specific measuring sticks that measure in a unit called “hands" but you can also use a standard measuring tape. However, a horse measuring stick is the easiest way to measure a horse quickly and accurately. Horse measuring sticks can be found at equestrian supply stores (tack shops), farm supply, and from various online retailers.  Since horse heights are typically talked about in terms of hand units, if you use a standard tape measure, you will need to convert your measurement into hands. The hand is the most common form of horse measurement in the United States, Canada, and England. However, throughout other locations around the world, the metric system is used to record the horse's height. Make sure that the horse’s hooves are all on equal footing and its body looks tall and well-balanced. It is particularly important to keep the horse’s body level, as uneven ground can impact your measurements. For example, you might position the horse near a wash rack with ties, if you have one in your barn. As another option, the flat, concrete area you typically use to groom or tack your horse will also work great. You want the hooves to be right next to each other, hips width apart. Having one of the feet in front of the other can throw off your measurement. Having the feet next to each other lines up both legs all the way up to the top of the horse’s body. This line is where you will measure your horse.
Summary: Get a measuring implement before positioning your horse. Put the horse on a firm and level area of ground. Move the horse’s feet if they are not positioned squarely.