Q: Turn on the oven to 350 °F (177 °C). Grease and flour two 8 or 9 inch (20.3 or 22.9 cm) heart-shaped baking pans by rubbing about a teaspoon of butter all over the bottom and sides of each pan. Add a tablespoon of flour and gently tilt the pan, so the flour covers the surface. Shake the excess flour out of the pans and throw it away. If you don't want to butter and flour the pans, you can also spray the molds with non-stick cooking spray. Check to see if the cakes are done by inserting a toothpick or cake tester into the center of each cake. The toothpick or tester should come out clean. If the tester comes out with batter attached, return the cake to the oven for a few more minutes. Repeat testing until the tester comes out clean. Let them cool in the pans for about 15 minutes. If removing them from the pans, flip them out and let them cool completely on a wire rack. You can leave the cakes in the pan and cover them with frosting. Or you can remove them from the pans and create a double-layered heart cake. To do so, set one of your layers on a plate with the flat side facing up. Spread some frosting over this bottom layer, then place the other heart layer on top. Cover the top and sides with frosting.
A: Preheat your oven. Prepare your heart-shaped mold/baking pans. Bake cakes for about 35 minutes. Remove the cakes from the oven and cool. Frost and decorate.

Q: If the sesame seeds you bought are already toasted, you can skip this step. Otherwise, toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over low heat, stirring constantly. After about 2 minutes, they will turn golden and fragrant. Pour them onto a small dish so that they can cool off. You can peel them completely, or peel them in alternating stripes for a nicer presentation. Slice the cucumbers in half lengthwise. Scrape the seeds out with a spoon and discard them. You should do this even if you are using a "seedless" variety. You can do this with a sharp knife or a food processor. The slices need to be almost paper thin. Cover your work surface with a paper towel. Spread the cucumbers in an even layer on top, then lay another paper towel on top. Gently pat the paper towel to soak up any excess moisture. Pour the vinegar into a medium-sized serving bowl. Add the sugar and the salt. Stir everything together with a fork or mini whisk until the salt and sugar dissolve. Toss everything together with a pair of salad tongs. Make sure that you grab the cucumbers from the bottom of the bowl as well. Japanese cucumber salad is a great accompaniment to many Japanese dishes, including sushi and sashimi.
A: Toast the sesame seeds, if needed. Peel the cucumbers. Core the cucumbers. Cut the cucumbers into very thin slices. Press the cucumbers between paper towels to soak up any moisture. Prepare the dressing in the serving bowl. Add the cucumbers the sesame seeds into the bowl. Serve the salad immediately.

Q: Starting a few days after surgery, elevate the leg with the ACL injury above the level of your heart. Elevation will help reduce your swelling. Using pillows to elevate your leg is fine, but don’t put the pillows directly under your knee; this can limit your range of motion. For the first few days or weeks after surgery, you may find that you need crutches in order to move around effectively. Don’t push yourself too hard: use the crutches if you need them. Once your dressing is removed, you can shower, but do not immerse your knee until your doctor says it’s okay to do so. Depending on your schedule and the kind of job you have, your time away from work or school will vary. In general, someone with a desk job may need only a couple of weeks off; people with more strenuous jobs will need months. Talk to your doctor about your specific circumstances, and make a plan. After surgery, you will likely have physical therapy (see below). For the first few months after surgery, do not do strenuous activity outside of this physical therapy. As always, check with your doctor about your particular circumstances and how much activity you can allow yourself. In general, you should not drive until you are no longer taking pain medication and no longer relying on crutches to get around. You should also have good control of your knee. Typically, this takes at least a week or two.
A: Elevate your leg. Use crutches. Stick to showering. Discuss your return to work or school with your doctor. Avoid strenuous activity outside of physical therapy. Use caution when beginning to drive again.

Q: Rinse the treated spot by dabbing it with a clean, wet sponge. Using a clean towel or cloth, gently blot the treated spot to remove as much excess water as possible. Leave the upholstery untouched to air dry.
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Rinse and dry the treated spot.