The ratio of milk to flour to butter is very important in Bechamel sauce since the texture and flavor of the sauce relies on only these three ingredients. Be sure to use exact measurements: 2 tablespoons butter, 4 1/2 tablespoons flour, and 3 cups milk.  If you prefer a thicker sauce, scale back the milk by 1/2 cup. For a more liquid sauce, add 1/2 cup milk. Using full-fat milk will result in a thicker sauce than using low fat or skim milk.
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One-sentence summary -- Measure the ingredients.


A wok is actually an ideal pan for deep frying because its concave shape means that you don't need as much oil and there is less chance of the oil boiling over. Two inches of oil is usually enough to deep fry in a wok, but make sure that you never fill it more than halfway. For deep frying, choose an inexpensive, flavorless oil with a high smoke point. Canola, peanut, and safflower oils are all good options. You can also use clean animal fats, such as lard or duck fat, but they tend to more costly. You need to ensure that your oil is at the proper temperature for frying before you add your food. The easiest way to accurately determine that the oil is hot enough is to use a thermometer. One designed specifically for deep fryers is the best option, but you can also use a candy thermometer.  The proper temperature for deep frying depends on what you're cooking. Consult your recipe to determine what the proper temperature for the oil should be. If you don't have a thermometer on hand, you can use a wooden spoon or chopstick to test the temperature of the oil. Dip the handle of the wooden tool into the oil -- if it bubbles steadily, the oil is hot enough for deep frying. If there is particularly vigorous bubbling, though, the oil is too hot, and you should let it cool before frying your food. If few to no bubbles appear, the oil needs to heat longer. Once the oil is properly heated, you can begin to place the food into the wok. Try to ensure that all of the pieces that you add to the oil are the same size, so they'll cook evenly. It's also important to dry all of the food thoroughly before adding it to the oil or battering it and placing it in the oil because moisture will make the oil spatter.  If you're frying battered items, make sure to add them to the oil one at a time. Otherwise, they may stick together. Adding a bunch of food at once can also cause the oil's temperature to drop. To keep the food at a consistent temperature in the oil, move it around in the oil with a strainer or slotted spoon instead of just allowing it to sit. When you notice that your food has become a light golden brown shade, it's likely done. Use a slotted spoon or metal strainer to remove the food from the oil, so you can scoop up several pieces at once. To keep your food from being too greasy, immediately place it on a paper towel lined plate, bowl, or tray to soak up the excess oil.  Don't use plastic utensils to remove the food from the wok. Plastic can melt easily in hot oil. The best time to season deep fried food is right after you've removed it from the oil. That's because it will absorb the salt, pepper, or other seasoning more easily for deeper flavor.
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One-sentence summary -- Add oil to the wok. Heat the oil. Carefully add food. Remove the food when its color is right.


As with contacting Nickelodeon via phone, there is no single address for mailing Nickelodeon — every office around the world has a different physical address, making matters a little complicated. Once again, however, the New York Nickelodeon Headquarters is a great place to start for general inquiries. The NYC office is located at: New York Office  1515 Broadway, 44th Floor New York, NY 10036 Nickelodeon's cartoons aren't written, shot, or animated at the corporate offices in New York. In fact, most of the work that goes into making a great Nick show happens at Nickelodeon Studios in California. For this reason, if you have specific questions about how shows are developed and produced for the network, it's a smart idea to send your mail here. Nickelodeon Studios are located at: Nickelodeon Studios  231 W Olive Ave Burbank, CA 91502 As noted above, Nickelodeon has multiple regional offices throughout the world. Viacom, its parent company, has even more offices. Contacting any of these offices by mail is a viable option for having your inquiries answered, though it's worth noting that each regional office may not be able to answer questions that have to do with things outside its regional "jurisdiction". Below are just a few important regional offices' locations:   UK:  Nickelodeon UK Limited 17 - 29 Hawley Crescent, Camden London NW1 8TT.    Australia:  Nickelodeon GPO Box 4371 Sydney NSW 2001    Northern Europe  Viacom International Media Networks Northern Europe Stralauer Allee 6, 10245 Berlin, Germany    Spanish Language Inquiries  Viacom Media International Paseo de Recoletos 33 Madrid 28004
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One-sentence summary -- Use the New York corporate office's address. Use the Burbank studios' address. Use regional offices' addresses all over the world.


Add ¼ cup of baking soda to your clothes before starting the washing cycle. Baking soda creates a barrier between positive and negative charges from building up and creating static.  Depending on the size of the laundry load, you may need to adjust the amount of baking soda you add in. For bigger loads you can add about ½ cup of baking soda, and for small loads you can use 1 or 2 tablespoons of baking soda.  Baking soda is also considered a water softener and a fabric softener. When your wash machine is transitioning to the rinse cycle, pause the machine and pour in ¼ cup of white distilled vinegar. Restart the machine to continue the rinse cycle. Vinegar serves as both a fabric softener and static reducer in the laundry. For the last 10 minutes of the drying cycle, turn the dryer to the lowest heat setting, and add a damp washcloth to the machine. Allow the dryer to carry out the rest of the drying cycle. The damp washcloth helps add moisture to the air, preventing electrical charges from building up in the dryer. As soon as your clothes are finished drying in the dryer, take them out and shake them. This prevents static electricity from setting in. Alternatively, to reduce static even more, you can air dry your clothes and hang them on a clothesline to dry.
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Add baking soda to the wash. Add vinegar to the wash. Add a damp washcloth to the dyer. Shake your clothes.