Q: To make your frappé, you will need about 1 1/2 cups of coffee. As a general guideline, use 4 tbsp. coffee per 6 ounces of water or 1 1/2 cups cold-brewed coffee concentrate. You can use fresh or instant coffee. Here are some things to consider:  "Filter" coffee refers to coffee beans that have been roasted and ground to be used in coffee making machines. This is fresh coffee and may have a variety of qualities not found in instant coffee, like sweeter or more distinct flavors. "Instant" coffee refers to a coffee that has already been made and is dried (usually by freezing) into a dehydrated state. Instant coffee is recommended as a back-up to the fresh stuff. Use stronger coffee to give your frappé a stronger coffee flavor. overnight (optional). Cold brewing your coffee is a process that requires about 12 hours. To make cold brewed coffee:  Add 1 cup of coarsely ground coffee beans to a large bowl and pour in 4 cups of cold water. Stir until combined and cover in the refrigerator for 12 hours. Take the bowl out of the refrigerator and place a strainer or coffee filter over another bowl. Slowly pour your coffee over the strainer and let the liquid filter through the strainer. Discard the grounds and remove the strainer. Cold brewed coffee can be very strong. Dilute at a 1:3 or 1:2 coffee/water ratio. Refrigerate for up to 1 week. This method is called Japanese-style iced coffee and can be made much quicker than the previous method. To brew Japanese-style cold brewed coffee:  Use a kitchen scale to measure 8 ounces of ice. Measure about 1.8 grams of freshly roasted coffee for every ounce of iced coffee you'd like. Grind coffee beans until medium coarse. For about 16 ounces of iced coffee, use about 30 grams of coffee. One level tablespoon is roughly 5 grams. Put your ice in a large glass and place a secure a coffee filter over the top. Brew your coffee hot and pour it over the filter into the cup of ice. Not all of the ice might melt, but by the end you should have a cold cup of coffee. Adding your sugar to your coffee while it's still hot will help it dissolve faster. Pour in two tbsp. of sugar, honey, stevia, or whatever sweetener you prefer. If you have brewed your coffee in a coffee maker, you can pour your sweetener right into the coffee pot and stir it in. . If starting with hot freshly brewed coffee, the fastest method will still take you about 20 minutes. To chill your coffee, try:  In an ice tray. Pour your coffee into an ice tray and put it into the freezer until frozen. This method takes a few hours, but will create a stronger tasting drink because you won't need to add any additional ice. In a skillet. Once you have brewed your coffee, pour it into a wide, shallow skillet and let it sit. This method spreads your hot liquid over a large surface area, allowing it to cool more quickly than it would in a coffee pot. This method can cool your coffee significantly after about 20 mins. You can also place your skillet in the freezer for about 20 minutes to chill it completely. You can also chill your skillet ahead of time to quicken the process. Add your chilled coffee to a blender and pour in 1/2 cup of milk. You can use regular milk, soy, almond milk, or any other milk you prefer. If you have chilled your coffee in an ice tray, you won't need to add any ice. Start by adding about 1 1/2 cups of ice. Remember, the more ice you add, the more your coffee will become diluted, resulting in a less flavorful frappé. Put the lid on and blend your mixture until smooth, adding more ice if you desire a thicker consistency. Pour your frappé mixture into a tall glass. You can chill your glass in the freezer for a few minutes beforehand if you prefer. Top it off with a dash of whipped cream and enjoy with a straw!
A: Prepare your coffee. Cold brew your coffee Cold brew your coffee over ice (optional). Add your sweetener to your coffee. Chill your coffee Make your frappé. Add the ice (optional). Blend until smooth. Assemble your frappé.

Q: When shallots are growing, they send up scapes the same way garlic and other onions do. Small mammals love chewing on these. You can protect the shallots by covering the garden with fleece or a net, which will keep predators out.  The netting isn't necessary until spring, when the shallots will start to actively grow. You can also protect the shallots from worms by sprinkling the area with wood ashes every couple months. Shallots don’t like competing with weeds, so it’s important to stay on top of removing them from the soil where shallots are growing.  Just be careful that you don’t accidentally pull out the shallot scapes when you're weeding or removing grass.  Weed the area by hand, rather than with a spade or other tool, to prevent damaging the roots. You won’t have to water your shallots much, even during the active growth phase, because shallots don’t require a lot of extra water. However, if the weather turns dry and you don’t get much rain, make sure the soil stays somewhat moist. If your shallots begin to flower, this will take energy away from the bulbs, meaning your onions won’t be as large or tasty. To prevent this from happening, cut off any flowers that start to grow. Cut flowers at the stem to prevent the shallots from going into reproduction mode.
A: Protect them from pests and predators. Weed the area regularly. Water the plants during dry spells. Cut off flowers.

Q: ” ” ”  ” Going forward, all incoming calls will transfer to the phone number you entered.
A: Tap on “Start” and select “Phone. Tap on “More” and select “Settings. Toggle the “Call Forwarding” switch to “On. Tap on the blank field next to “Forward calls to” and enter the phone number to which you want all incoming calls transferred. Tap on “Save.

Q: Of course you want to look attractive in front of your crush.  There is nothing attractive about seeing the half-chewed food you are about to swallow.  Read for more tips on chewing with your mouth closed.  Practice by chewing gum and making sure you keep your mouth closed. Take smaller bites which fit better in your mouth and don’t require you to open too wide. Eat softer foods which require less bite to get them down. Talking with your mouth full makes your words a mumbly mess while showing off your half-chewed food.  No matter how great of a quick quip of a response you have to what someone just said, take the time to swallow before you speak.  Don’t feel pressured to answer questions right away.  Take your time to chew and swallow.  This will also keep you from accidentally choking, or spitting food at your crush, either of which could be devastating!  If someone asks you a question while your mouth is full, put your finger up to signal you need a minute to swallow. Model good etiquette by not asking anyone questions when they have their mouth full.  You can even stop yourself mid-question and say, “Sorry, I’ll wait until you're done eating.” If you do take a bite that is too big, or start to cough while you are chewing, grab your napkin and cover your mouth.  This will hide any unsightly chewing and if you cough some food out, you can catch it in your napkin.
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Chew with you mouth closed. Swallow before you talk. Cover your mouth with a napkin.