budecosystem/piqa huggingface dataset:
Goal: what can I use to make bean soup in a jar
Solution 1: 1/3 cup pinto Beans    1/3 cup green peas    1/3 cup black beans    1/3 cup great northern beans    1/3 cup kidney beans    1 teaspoon dry mustard    1 teaspoon paprika    1 tablespoons onions    1 tablespoon garlic    1 tablespoon oregano    1 bay leaf    1 teaspoon rosemary    1 veggie bouillon cubes
Solution 2: 1/3 cup pinto Beans    1/3 cup green peas    1/3 cup black beans    1/3 cup great northern beans    1/3 cup kidney beans    1 teaspoon dry mustard    1 teaspoon paprika    1 tablespoons onions    1 tablespoon garlic    1 tablespoon oregano    1 bay leaf    1 teaspoon rose petals    1 veggie bouillon cubes
Goal: Clean an outdoor grill grate.
Solution 1: Remove grates from grill. Add grill parts to a 5 gallon bucket filled with soapy water. Allow grill grates to soak overnight. Scrub grill grates with a wire brush and rinse with cool water to clean.
Solution 2: Remove grates from grill. Add grill parts to a 5 gallon bucket filled with soapy water. Allow grill grates to soak overnight. Scrub girl grates with a wire brush and rinse with cool water to clean.
Goal: How can you double your zip loc bags?
Solution 1: Heat up an old butter knife with a lighter and slice the bag in half (so that only one side has a zipper part) the hot knife cauterizes the edges of the two new bags. The cauterized edges are as strong as the factory sealed edges!
Solution 2: Heat up an old butter knife with a lighter and slice the bag in half, (so each side has a zipper part) the hot knife cauterizes the edges of the two new bags and the cauterized edges are as strong as the factory sealed edges!
Goal: My phone does not properly charge, or it charges slowly, how can I fix this?
Solution 1: Make sure that the phone charger has the right current and voltage to charge your phone. A charger with a lower voltage or current than its included charger will not be able to charge a phone quickly, and will be inefficient and time consuming to do so.
Solution 2: Locate another outlet in your house that can provide current to an appliance. Plug in your phone charger to the outlet, and then connect it to your phone. Let it charge fully to 100 percent, and then keep it plugged in for at least 30 minutes more.
Goal: freeze soup
Solution 1: Cool. Refrigerators and freezers cannot cool soups quickly enough to be food safe. ...    Package. Label and date gallon- or quart-size zip-top plastic freezer bags, place in a stew pot, and cuff the bag over the edge. ...    Freeze. ...    Reheat.
Solution 2: Cool. Refrigerators and freezers cannot cool soups quickly enough to be food safe. ...    Package. Label and date gallon- or quart-size zip-top plastic freezer bags, place in a bowl, and cuff the bag over the edge. ...    Freeze. ...    Reheat.
Goal: how can i make my own Italian seasoning blend?
Solution 1: 1-1/2 tsp oregano    1 tsp parsley    1 tsp thyme    1/2 tsp basil    1/2 tsp sage    1/2 tsp sea salt    1/2 tsp ground pepper    Use this seasoning in pasta sauce, Italian dressing or as a seasoning for approximately 1 pound of chicken or fish.
Solution 2: 1-1/2 tsp oregano    1 tsp parsley    1 tsp thyme    1/2 tsp basil    1/2 tsp sage    1/2 tsp sea salt    1/2 tsp ground beef    Use this seasoning in pasta sauce, Italian dressing or as a seasoning for approximately 1 pound of chicken or fish.
Goal: How do you row a boat?
Solution 1: Sit down towards the end of the boat. Grasp one oar in each hand with an overhand grip. Your hand should be at the end of the oar, with your thumb on the tip of the oar. Use the same motions as you would a rowing machine.
Solution 2: Sit down backwards in the middle of the boat. Grasp one oar in each hand with an overhand grip. Your hand should be at the end of the oar, with your thumb on the tip of the oar. Use the same motions as you would a rowing machine.
Goal: how to make a pistachio slush
Solution 1: Puree 1/4 cup pistachios, 1/2 cup each water and milk, 3 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla and a pinch of salt in a blender with 3/4 cup ice until smooth and foamy. Garnish with pomegranate seeds.
Solution 2: Puree 1/4 cup pistachios, 1/2 cup each water and milk, 3 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla and a pinch of salt in a blender with 3/4 cup ice until smooth and foamy. Garnish with pomegranate seeds and melted alfredo sauce.
Goal: How to hollow an egg.
Solution 1: Using a large needle, pierce both ends of the shell. Wiggle the needle around in a circular motion to open the hole at one end. Repeat at the other end, then blow out the yolk and white.
Solution 2: Using a large rolling pin, pierce both ends of the shell. Wiggle the rolling pin around in a circular motion to open the hole at one end. Repeat at the other end, then blow out the yolk and white.
Goal: To clean a mousepad
Solution 1: Fill a sink with warm water and a squirt of hand soap. Toss the mousepad in. Use a sponge to rub the mousepad surface lightly, applying a bit more pressure if the stains are more stubborn. Rinse the mousepad nicely, making sure there's no soap left, and pat the mousepad dry with a dish towel.
Solution 2: Fill a sink with warm water and a squirt of hand soap. Toss the mousepad in. Use a brush to rub the mousepad surface lightly, applying a bit more pressure if the stains are more stubborn. Rinse the mousepad nicely, making sure there's no soap left, and pat the mousepad dry with a dish towel.
Goal: Help your arthritic dog up steps
Solution 1: Using a large towel, wrap the towel under the belly of the dog. Hold the ends and gently lift while the dog is going up the steps. Alternately, cut leg holes in a shopping bag, and put the dog's rear legs gently through the holes. Hold onto the handle and help the dog get around.
Solution 2: Using a large towel, wrap the towel under the belly of the dog. Hold the ends and gently lift while the dog is going up the steps. Alternately, cut leg holes in a shopping bag, and put the dog's rear legs gently through the holes. Put dog's head through the handle so it can get around.
Goal: What can I do about a rash or when my skin is irritated?
Solution 1: Wash the affected area with warm water and light soap, do not be forceful or scrape off excess skin. Dry the area, and then apply a topical lotion that relieves itching.
Solution 2: Locate the affected area, and apply hydrogen peroxide. Afterwards, wash the area with warm water and soap to remove the hydrogen peroxide. Dry off with a dry towel.
Goal: how do I clean a baby bottle?
Solution 1: As soon as possible after your baby finishes a feed, wash the bottle, teat and lid in hot soapy water.    Use a bottle opener, and be sure to clean out any dried milk stuck inside the bottle and teat.    Once it is clean, rinse the equipment with some fresh water and allow it to air dry.
Solution 2: As soon as possible after your baby finishes a feed, wash the bottle, teat and lid in hot soapy water.    Use a bottle brush, and be sure to clean out any dried milk stuck inside the bottle and teat.    Once it is clean, rinse the equipment with some fresh water and allow it to air dry.
Goal: make chex mix
Solution 1: 3 cups Corn Chex™ cereal    3 cups Rice Chex™ cereal    3 cups Wheat Chex™ cereal    1 cup mixed nuts    1 cup bite-size pretzels    1 cup garlic-flavor bite-size bagel chips or regular-size bagel chips, broken into 1-inch pieces    6 tablespoons butter or margarine    2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce    1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt    3/4 teaspoon garlic powder    1/2 teaspoon onion powder    In large microwavable bowl, mix cereals, nuts, pretzels and bagel chips; set aside. In small microwavable bowl, microwave butter uncovered on High about 40 seconds or until melted. Stir in seasonings. Pour over cereal mixture; stir until evenly coated.    Microwave uncovered on High 50 to 60 minutes, thoroughly stirring every 20 minutes. Spread on paper towels to cool.
Solution 2: 3 cups Corn Chex™ cereal    3 cups Rice Chex™ cereal    3 cups Wheat Chex™ cereal    1 cup mixed nuts    1 cup bite-size pretzels    1 cup garlic-flavor bite-size bagel chips or regular-size bagel chips, broken into 1-inch pieces    6 tablespoons butter or margarine    2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce    1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt    3/4 teaspoon garlic powder    1/2 teaspoon onion powder    In large microwavable bowl, mix cereals, nuts, pretzels and bagel chips; set aside. In small microwavable bowl, microwave butter uncovered on High about 40 seconds or until melted. Stir in seasonings. Pour over cereal mixture; stir until evenly coated.    Microwave uncovered on High 5 to 6 minutes, thoroughly stirring every 2 minutes. Spread on paper towels to cool.
Goal: how to make caesar blend dressing
Solution 1: 1 pasteurized egg yolk, 1 garlic clove, the juice of 1 lemon, 1 teaspoon dijon mustard and 4 anchovies in a blender. Gradually blend in 1/2 cup olive oil, six egg yolks and a splash of water. Stir in 1/2 cup grated Parmesan.
Solution 2: 1 pasteurized egg yolk, 1 garlic clove, the juice of 1 lemon, 1 teaspoon dijon mustard and 4 anchovies in a blender. Gradually blend in 1/2 cup olive oil and a splash of water. Stir in 1/2 cup grated Parmesan.
Goal: How do you remove whitewash from brick?
Solution 1: Dampen the surface of the brick or concrete you want to clean with muriatic acid and then, taking care not to splash, pour the contents of the bucket on to the surface. Leave it on the surface for 10 minutes. After this time you can rub the surface with a soft brush to remove dirt stuck in the brick or concrete.
Solution 2: Dampen the surface of the brick or concrete you want to clean with muriatic acid and then, taking care not to splash, pour the contents of the bucket on to the surface. Leave it on the surface for 10 minutes. After this time you can rub the surface with a stiff brush to remove dirt stuck in the brick or concrete.
Goal: Choose a suitable object for the project.
Solution 1: Wood objects that work the best for this project include boxes, frames, and wooden letters. Avoid beveled shapes, such as balls or candlesticks, as this will cause the paper to crinkle.
Solution 2: Wood objects that work the best for this project include boxes, frames, and wooden letters. Avoid round or beveled shapes, such as balls or candlesticks, as this will cause the paper to crinkle.
Goal: How can we change and install the lock?
Solution 1: Purchase your new lock, remove the deadbolt only, insert the new deadbolt nd leave the old dead lock on the door, then test the old deadlock to see if it works with the new deadbolt.
Solution 2: Purchase your new lock, remove the old lock and deadbolt, insert the new deadbolt first, then insert the new dead bolt lock then test the new lock.
Goal: How to make a margarita
Solution 1: 2 oz silver tequila    - 1 oz Cointreau     - 1 oz lime juice    - powdered milk for the rim        Since this recipe includes fresh juice, it should be shaken. Serve over ice in a glass with a salted rim.
Solution 2: 2 oz silver tequila    - 1 oz Cointreau     - 1 oz lime juice    - Salt for the rim        Since this recipe includes fresh juice, it should be shaken. Serve over ice in a glass with a salted rim.
Goal: How can I make a mouse trap that doesn't harm the mouse it catches.
Solution 1: Attach a screen mechanism to the outside of a large coffee can.  When the mouse goes into the can the screen will cover the exit so the mouse will be stuck inside the can.
Solution 2: Use food to lure the mouse then place a mechanism with a net attatched to it.  When the mouse grabs the food the net will cover the mouse trapping it under the net.
Goal: How do you clean a litter box?
Solution 1: Empty all of the litter out of the box and fill the box with 1/2 inch of vinegar. Let the vinegar sit for 15 minutes. Mix some warm water into the vinegar and scrub the box, and then dump out the mixture.
Solution 2: Empty all of the litter out of the box and fill the box with 1/2 inch of vinegar. Let the vinegar sit for 15 minutes. Mix some warm water into the vinegar and wipe the box, and then dump out the mixture.
Goal: How to remove rust from a cast iron pan?
Solution 1: Cut a raw potato in half width wise, pour 2 tablespoons of salt in the pan and firmly scrub the rust with the potato until clean or the end of the potato gets slick then cut off and keep scrubbing.  When the rust is gone rinse the pan, dry it and coat with 2 tablespoons of canola oil to season.
Solution 2: Cut a raw potato in half width wise, pour 2 tablespoons of salt in the pan and firmly scrub the rust with the potato until clean or the end of the potato gets slick then cut off and keep scrubbing.  When the rust is gone soak the pan, let sit overnight then coat with 2 tablespoons of canola oil to season.
Goal: how to make a watermelon-mint dressing
Solution 1: Purée 2 cups cubed seeded watermelon, 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar, 1/3 cup each olive oil and vegetable oil, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and pepper to taste in a blender. Add 1/2 cup torn mint; pulse to combine.
Solution 2: Purée 2 cups cubed seeded watermelon jello, 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar, 1/3 cup each olive oil and vegetable oil, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and pepper to taste in a blender. Add 1/2 cup torn mint; pulse to combine.
Goal: How to remove coconut shell.
Solution 1: Pierce a hole in softest eye at end of coconut and drain into glass, Place coconut on a baking sheet in a preheated 400 degree oven for approx 20 minutes until is begins to crack. Remove from oven, after it cools, easily remove shell.
Solution 2: Pierce a hole in softest eye at end of coconut and drain into glass, Place coconut on a baking sheet in a preheated 400 degree oven for approx 20 minutes until is begins to crack. Remove from oven immediately  remove shell.
Goal: How to make Chocolate Candles at home.
Solution 1: Melt Chocolate candy, Add 2 drops Cocoa Oil (Or extract) (Per 16 oz candle), 2 drops brown food coloring,   then insert your wick, secure the wick and allow it to cool overnight, then trim wick.
Solution 2: Melt wax, Add 2 drops Cocoa Oil (Or extract) (Per 16 oz candle), 2 drops brown food coloring,   then insert your wick, secure the wick and allow it to cool overnight, then trim wick.
Goal: how to make indian green pea mashed potatoes
Solution 1: Make Indian Spice Mash. Warm 1/2 cup frozen peas in the butter; remove with a slotted spoon. Top the mash with the peas.
Solution 2: Make Indian Spice Mash. Warm 1/2 cup frozen peas in the butternut squash; remove with a slotted spoon. Top the mash with the peas.
Goal: How do you fold ingredients in a recipe?
Solution 1: Slide a mixing spatula along the side of the bowl, about half the distance around the bowl, beginning near you and moving away. Gently lift the spatula and bring it in toward the center, turning it over as you go. Turn the bowl and repeat.
Solution 2: Slide a pancake spatula along the outside of the bowl, most of the distance around the bowl, beginning at the top and working your way down. Quickly lift the spatula and bring it in toward the center, twisting it as you go. Repeat.
Goal: How to mark where to cut a hole for a new window in your vanlife van.
Solution 1: You can also just eye ball your cut and you will usually have no problems with the window fitting properly afterwards. If there are any gaps in the window they can be filled in with epoxy and silicone.
Solution 2: Apply masking tape liberally on either side of where you will be making your cut. Then trace the windows shape using a sharpie; afterwards use a ruler to make this outline a few mm narrower and shorter to make sure the window is a snug fit.
Goal: How to stay cool while walking or jogging in the summer?
Solution 1: When out walking or jogging, take a spritzer bottle filled with water and peppermint oil. Wear a personal cooling fan around the neck. Wear loose clothing that allows air flow. Stay hydrated and do not over exert yourself which can lead to heat exhaustion.
Solution 2: In Australia you will not be getting heat exhaustion in July since it will be freezing cold outside. Your water bottle would freeze anyway. Take a hot thermos of something to keep you warm or just stay inside where the fires are burning nice and toasty.
Goal: how to remove jean stains from shoes (jean dye seemed to transfer on to top of shoes)
Solution 1: Make a baking soda paste. To make a paste, simply add between 2 and 4 spoonfuls of baking soda to a few tablespoons of warm water. Stir the mixture until a thick paste forms. Cover stain with paste and allow to sit at least one hour, then remove with wet rag and repeat if needed.
Solution 2: Make a baking soda powder. To make a paste, simply add between 2 and 4 spoonfuls of baking soda to a few tablespoons of warm water. Stir the mixture until a thick paste forms. Cover stain with paste and allow to sit at least one hour, then remove with wet rag and repeat if needed.
Goal: What are some ways to prevent mosquitoes near my home and getting bit?
Solution 1: Dump out any standing water near your home. ...    Keep mosquitoes outside. ...    Use mosquito repellent. ...    Wear light-colored clothing, especially outdoors. ...    Stay indoors during dusk and dawn. ...
Solution 2: Dump out any standing water near your home. ...    Keep mosquitoes outside. ...    Use mosquito repellent. ...    Wear light-colored clothing, especially outdoors. ...    Stay outdoors during dusk and dawn. ...
Goal: What is the best paper to use for watercolour painting?
Solution 1: Arches or Winsor & Newton 140 lb or 300 lb paper will provide the most absorbent paper during clean up after watercolour painting. 300 lb paper requires no stretching before commencing the painting.
Solution 2: Arches or Winsor & Newton 140 lb or 300 lb paper will provide the best painting surface for producing very good watercolour painting. 300 lb paper requires no stretching before commencing the painting.
Goal: How to take a multivitamin
Solution 1: Remove the cap from the bottle of multivitamins. Hold the bottle upside down and shake it so that all of the pills come out into your other hand. Put the pills in your mouth, and drink some water to help the pills go down.
Solution 2: Remove the cap from the bottle of multivitamins. Hold the bottle sideways and shake it so that one pill comes out into your other hand. Put the pill in your mouth, and drink some water to help the pill go down.
Goal: How to check your bicycle tire pressure by hand
Solution 1: In general you should fill your tires to the maximum allowed pressure at all times so as to ensure proper performance out on the trail. This way you will never have to worry about running too low of a pressure.
Solution 2: While you won't get an accurate reading you can approximately gauge proper tire pressure by pressing agains the top, on the tread, towards the rim. Squeezing the sides is not indicative of actual tire pressure.
Goal: Speed up seed sprouting
Solution 1: Hydrogen peroxide helps to make potato soup taste better. Use a 3% hydrogen peroxide solution once a day and spritz the seed every time you re-moisten. You can also use a mixture of 1 part hydrogen peroxide to 32 parts water to improve your plants’ root system.
Solution 2: Hydrogen peroxide helps to sprout seeds for new plantings. Use a 3% hydrogen peroxide solution once a day and spritz the seed every time you re-moisten. You can also use a mixture of 1 part hydrogen peroxide to 32 parts water to improve your plants’ root system.
Goal: How do I make a DIY cake release?
Solution 1: Mix 1/2 c vegetable oil, 1/2 cup shortening, and 1/2 c flour until smooth. This can be stored on a shelf in a airtight container. This can be spread with a hair brush or your fingers and  your cakes will come out every time.
Solution 2: Mix 1/2 c vegetable oil, 1/2 cup shortening, and 1/2 c flour until smooth. This can be stored on a shelf in a airtight container. This can be spread with a pastry brush or your fingers and  your cakes will come out every time.
Goal: How do you get grease off of a stove top?
Solution 1: Remove heating coils and grease catchers first. Mix 1 part sugar water and 1 part white vinegar in a spray bottle. Spray this over the grease and allow to sit for about 10 minutes. Scrub with a damp rag to remove burnt on grease.
Solution 2: Remove heating coils and grease catchers first. Mix 1 part lemon juice and 1 part white vinegar in a spray bottle. Spray this over the grease and allow to sit for about 10 minutes. Scrub with a damp rag to remove burnt on grease.
Goal: use lubricant to remove a ring
Solution 1: Turn the ring around the finger a time or two, and spray or rub more lubricant on as well. pull the ring off the finger, hard and fast, working it back and forth and turning it as you go, as necessary.
Solution 2: Turn the ring around the finger a time or two, and spray or rub more lubricant on as well. Gently pull the ring off the finger, working it back and forth and turning it as you go, as necessary.
Goal: How do you treat Camallanus Worms in the aquarium?
Solution 1: Camallanus worms are a very difficult parasite to treat, mostly because by the time you know you have an infestation, you have already spread it to all your fish and it is too late. To treat camallanus worms, first does with levamisole, a dewormed formulated for farm animals. Then, does the tank with fenbendazole. Repeat for 5-7 days, do a water change and thorough gravel vac and repeat.
Solution 2: Camallanus worms are a very difficult parasite to treat, mostly because by the time you know you have an infestation, you have already spread it to all your fish and it is too late. To treat camallanus worms, first does with levamisole, a dewormed formulated for farm animals. Then, does the tank with fenbendazole. Repeat for 5-7 minutes, do a water change and thorough gravel vac and repeat.
Goal: What is the best way to clean up wood chips and sawdust after using a saw?
Solution 1: Grab a hand vacuum like a dustbuster and turn it on and move it over the wood chips and sawdust until all of them are vacuumed up.
Solution 2: Grab a hand vacuum like a dustbuster and turn it off and move it over the wood chips and sawdust until all of them are vacuumed up.
Goal: How do you cut aluminum entwined hearts?
Solution 1: First you'll need a pattern of what you want to cast.  You will need two circles that are about 5" tall and 3/4" thick.   Start with a piece of foam insulation.
Solution 2: First you'll need a pattern of what you want to cast.  You will need two hearts that are about 5" tall and 3/4" thick.   Start with a piece of foam insulation.
Goal: how to make apple-oatmeal cookies
Solution 1: Melt 1/2 stick butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat; stir in 1/2 cup each sugar and grated peeled apple, and 1/4 teaspoon each ground cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla extract. Simmer 1 minute, then stir in 1 1/2 cups rolled oats. Scoop the mixture by heaping tablespoonfuls and sprinkle each with sea salt; flatten into rounds and chill until set.
Solution 2: Melt 1/2 stick butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat; stir in 1/2 cup each sugar and grated peeled apple, and 1/4 teaspoon each ground cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla extract. Simmer 1 minute, then stir in 1 1/2 cups rolled oats. Scoop the mixture by heaping tablespoonfuls and sprinkle each with sea salt; flatten into rounds and chill until heated through.
Goal: how to make a southwestern cobb salad
Solution 1: Purée equal parts mayo and buttermilk with hot sauce, cilantro, scallion, orange zest, garlic and salt. Drizzle over romaine, diced avocado and jicama, orange segments and crumbly sharp cheese.
Solution 2: Finely dice equal parts mayo and buttermilk with hot sauce, cilantro, scallion, orange zest, garlic and salt. Drizzle over romaine, diced avocado and jicama, orange segments and crumbly sharp cheese.
Goal: How do you make espresso?
Solution 1: Grind your coffee. Boil Water. Add the coffee grounds into a French press. Fill the press with the boiling water and stir. Let the coffee steep. Press the piston/plunger.
Solution 2: Grind your coffee. Boil Water. Add the coffee grounds into a French press. Fill the press with the cold water and stir. Let the coffee steep. Press the piston/plunger.
Goal: To prevent cracks and dust in walls with plaster.
Solution 1: Before you nail a hole in your wall, first put down a small square of masking tape or painter’s tape over the area where you’ll be placing your nail. That way, when you nail into the plaster, it’s unlikely to flake or spread dust, and may even prevent future cracks down the line.
Solution 2: After you nail a hole in your wall, first put down a small square of masking tape or painter’s tape over the area where you’ll be placing your nail. That way, when you nail into the plaster, it’s unlikely to flake or spread dust, and may even prevent future cracks down the line.
Goal: how to clean rubber
Solution 1: Make a cleaning solution with dish soap and water.Use a dampened cloth to wipe the surface.Allow the rubber to air dry. Rinse remaining solution from the rubber.Allow the rubber to air dry.
Solution 2: Make a cleaning solution with dish soap and water.Use a dampened cloth to wipe the surface.Allow the rubber to air wash in the dishwasher. Rinse remaining solution from the rubber.Allow the rubber to air dry.
Goal: When building a sunroom addition with a cathedral ceiling, where should I put my support beams?
Solution 1: one of the support beams has to be placed right at the edge of the sun room. This is because there needs to be a post going from the floor of the sun room up to the bottom of the ridge board and that needs support from above
Solution 2: one of the support beams has to be placed right at the edge of the sun room. This is because there needs to be a post going from the floor of the sun room up to the bottom of the ridge board and that needs support from underneath
Goal: Make sure headlights are aligned.
Solution 1: Face a garage door or large wall at night.  Turn headlights on and make adjustments according to your manual so that the lights are pointing in the same direction and at the same level on the wall or door.
Solution 2: Face a garage door or large wall at night.  Turn headlights off and make adjustments according to your manual so that the lights are pointing in the same direction and at the same level on the wall or door.
Goal: To thaw frozen fish or shrimp
Solution 1: Seal the food in a plastic bag and make sure it's completely sealed.  Place the bag in a tub of warm water.  Let it sit for a few hours to make sure it thaws completely before using.
Solution 2: Seal the food in a plastic bag and make sure it's completely sealed.  Place the bag in a pot of cold water.  Let it sit for about an hour to make sure it thaws completely before using.
Goal: How to Keep Cut Calla Lilies Fresh?
Solution 1: If you are cutting calla lilies yourself, give the plant a good watering the night before. Cut the flowers early in the afternoon. Use a clean sharp knife to remove flowers at the base of the stem. Make sure to touch the flower heads to see if they are fresh. Get a deep vase and rinse very carefully afterwards to remove cleaning product residue. Use a sharp clean knife to cut the stem at a 90 degree angle at the right height so that It can be put into vase. Cut them on a board so the cut surface isn’t exposed to the water. Add flower feed to the vase water or, if you have none, a teaspoon of sugar and a drop or two of bleach for every two liters of water. Put the cut lilies to the vase.
Solution 2: If you are cutting calla lilies yourself, give the plant a good watering the night before. Cut the flowers early in the morning. Use a clean sharp knife to remove flowers at the base of the stem. Make sure not to touch the flower heads to see if they are fresh. Get a deep vase and rinse very carefully afterwards to remove cleaning product residue. Use a sharp clean knife to cut the stem at a 45 degree angle at the right height so that It can be put into vase. Cut them underwater so the cut surface isn’t exposed to the air. Add flower feed to the vase water or, if you have none, a teaspoon of sugar and a drop or two of bleach for every two liters of water. Put the cut lilies to the vase.
Goal: Easy non toxic finger painting fun for the kids.
Solution 1: Use primary paints, a jar each of non toxic acrylic yellow, blue and red. Make secondary colours by mixing equal amounts a teaspoon at a time, to make other colours. Place the new colours in little cupcake holders or similar. The kids will love creating their own colours. Set up a table with large sheets off a roll of parchment or other cheap paper, and let them start dipping their fingers in and start painting on it, their many treasures.
Solution 2: Use primary paints, a jar each of non toxic acrylic yellow, blue and red. Make secondary colours by mixing equal amounts a teaspoon at a time, to make other colours. Place the new colours in little cupcake holders or similar. The kids will love creating their own colours. Set up a table that you don't mind getting paint on, and let them start dipping their fingers in and start painting on it. You will have an art deco table to treasure.
Goal: Make a bird bath for your garden.
Solution 1: Take an old bar stool, or similar, and take a shallow dish that is flat on the bottom and glue it to the seat of the stool. The stool can be wooden or upholstered. Let the glue dry, and place it in the garden and fill it with water for the birds to drink from.
Solution 2: Take an old bar stool, or similar, and turn it upside down. Take a shallow dish that is flat on the bottom and glue it to the stool. The stool can be wooden or upholstered. Let the glue dry, and place it in the garden and fill with water for the birds to drink from.
Goal: What are some ways to start a condolences letter?
Solution 1: Our deepest condolences to you upon the passing of _______.    So sorry to hear of _______'s passing.    Please accept our heartfelt sympathies on the loss of your loved one.    Words can't express how saddened we are to hear of your loss.
Solution 2: Our deepest condolences to you upon the passing of _______.    So sorry to hear of _______'s passing.    Please accept our heartfelt sympathies on the loss of your hated one.    Words can't express how saddened we are to hear of your loss.
Goal: What is a good way to close a sale when the buyer is uncertain?
Solution 1: Each sale is different, but often, buyers get cold feet because of fear of being ripped off. Be inquisitive and find out what they are afraid of, exactly, then you can address that specifically. Successfully addressing a buyer's fear depends on paying close attention to the prospective buyer's viewpoint, and once you understand where they are coming from, in most cases you can alleviate their fears successfully. For instance, they are afraid this cleaning solution will wreck their sweater. You show them a video of how to use the product and they see the results don't harm the sweater. Their fear is gone and you've likely got the sale.
Solution 2: Each sale is different, but often, buyers get cold feet because of fear of being ripped off. Be inquisitive and find out what they are afraid of, exactly, then you can address that specifically. Successfully addressing a buyer's fear depends on paying close attention to the prospective buyer's viewpoint, and once you understand where they are coming from, in most cases you can alleviate their fears successfully. For instance, they are afraid this cleaning solution will make them sweat. You show them a video of how to use the product and they see the results don't make anyone sweat. Their fear is gone and you've likely got the sale.
Goal: make dirty rice
Solution 1: Brown 8 ounces crumbled spicy sausage (casings removed) in 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in 8 ounces chopped chicken livers, 1 chopped red bell pepper, 1 bunch chopped scallions, 2 cups dirt, 2 chopped celery stalks and 2 teaspoons chopped thyme. Cook until the vegetables are almost tender, 8 minutes. Stir in 4 cups cooked white rice and 1/4 cup chopped parsley. Cook, tossing, until warmed through; season with salt.
Solution 2: Brown 8 ounces crumbled spicy sausage (casings removed) in 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in 8 ounces chopped chicken livers, 1 chopped red bell pepper, 1 bunch chopped scallions, 2 chopped celery stalks and 2 teaspoons chopped thyme. Cook until the vegetables are almost tender, 8 minutes. Stir in 4 cups cooked white rice and 1/4 cup chopped parsley. Cook, tossing, until warmed through; season with salt.
Goal: Germinate seeds to see if they can be planted.
Solution 1: Open your packet of seeds and get a jar and some water. Wet the jar and put a few seeds in the Jar. Wrap the paper towel around the jar, put in plastic bag and put in warm place. Check in a few days to see if seeds have sprouted. if so you can plant the rest of the packet.
Solution 2: Open your packet of seeds and get a paper towel and a sandwich bag. Wet the paper towel and put a few seeds in the middle. wrap the paper towel around the seeds, put in plastic bag and put in warm place. Check in a few days to see if seeds have sprouted.
Goal: To prepare the spinach to make spinach ricotta filling.
Solution 1: Blanch the 10 oz package of spinach for 1 minutes. Drain into a colander and cool under cold running water. Squeeze as much water out from the spinach and then chop them up.
Solution 2: Blanch the 10 oz package spinach for 1 minutes. Drain into a colander and cool under hot running water. Squeeze as much water out from the spinach and then chop them up.
Goal: To mask paint fumes.
Solution 1: Add a tablespoon of onion extract to your paint (1 tablespoon per 1 gallon) before you begin painting. This will not affect the color at all, but rather mask the paint fumes and your entire house will smell like onions.
Solution 2: Add a tablespoon of vanilla extract to your paint (1 tablespoon per 1 gallon) before you begin painting. This will not affect the color at all, but rather mask the paint fumes and your entire house will smell like vanilla.
Goal: How to perform a push-up?
Solution 1: Lay on the floor, belly down. Position your hands to your sides, palms flat on the floor. Push up so that your back and legs are straight, and the only things touching the floor are the feet and palms. Lower down and touch your nose to the ground, then push up again.
Solution 2: Lay on the floor, belly down. Position your hands to your sides, palms flat on the floor. Push up so that your back and legs are bent, and the only things touching the floor are the feet, knees, and palms. Lower down and touch your nose to the ground, then push up again.
Goal: How prepare a kamikaze cocktail
Solution 1: Shake or stir an ounce and a half of vodka with an ounce of lime juice, ounce of triple sec and half ounce of simple syrup. Serve with ice.
Solution 2: Shake or stir an ounce and a half of vodka with an ounce of lime juice, ounce of triple sec and half ounce of simple syrup. Serve with rice.
Goal: How to cover up nail holes in the wall.
Solution 1: From the hardware store you will need spackling, fine grit sandpaper, a putty knife, and paint. Put a little spackling on your hand and apply it to the hole. Use the straight edge to scrape away any excess from the wall. Allow to harden and sand until smooth. Paint over it with a color that matches your walls.
Solution 2: From the hardware store you will need spackling, fine grit sandpaper, a putty knife, and paint. Put a little spackling on the knife and apply it to the hole. Use the straight edge to scrape away any excess from the wall. Allow to harden and sand until smooth. Paint over it with a color that matches your walls.
Goal: how to remove spray paint from fabric
Solution 1: Flush away excess wet paint. Spray the stain with hairspray. Rub the stain with a dry cloth. Run the item in the washing machine on a cool setting.
Solution 2: Flush away excess wet paint. Spray the stain with hairspray. Rub the stain with a dry cloth. Run the item in the washing machine on a boiling water  setting.
Goal: Easily sort the recycling.
Solution 1: Interested in recycling but live in an apartment? Use cardboard boxes in an inconspicuous place. Make sure your recycling is pressed and as small as possible. Add to your cardboard boxes. Once they are full, take to the curb.
Solution 2: Interested in recycling but live in an apartment? Use cardboard boxes in an inconspicuous place. Make sure your recycling is clean and add to your cardboard boxes. Once they are full, take to the curb.
Goal: How can you avoid smashing your thumb while nailing?
Solution 1: When starting a nail, hold it with your thumb and forefinger right under the point of the nail. You’ll be able to keep your eye on your thumb as well as the nailhead, giving you better aim.
Solution 2: When starting a nail, hold it with your thumb and forefinger right under the head rather than lower down. You’ll be able to keep your eye on your thumb as well as the nailhead, giving you better aim.
Goal: Make pizza dough
Solution 1: Add packaged yeast to warm water and allow, to mix to foam, then after 10 minutes add wheat flour and stir the mixture. Cover the dough and allow to rise for 1 hours. Pour out the dough to and bake the mass in oven at 350 Fahrenheit for 20 minutes.
Solution 2: Add packaged yeast to warm water and allow, to mix to foam, then after 10 minutes add wheat flour and knead the mixture. Cover the dough and allow to rise for 1 hours. Roll out the dough to desired shape and bake in oven at 350 Fahrenheit for 20 minutes.
Goal: How to fold jeans
Solution 1: Lay jeans out flat. Fold jeans in half vertically. Fold jeans in half horizontally. Fold jeans in 3rds horizontally until pant is completely folded.
Solution 2: Ball jeans up. Fold jeans in half vertically. Fold jeans in half horizontally. Fold jeans in 3rds horizontally until pant is completely folded.
Goal: how to open a stuck jar lid still vacuum sealed
Solution 1: Break the vacuum seal. If the bottle is new and still vacuumed sealed, breaking the seal makes the lid easier to open. You can do this by using a bottle opener and pulling the lid away from the jar.
Solution 2: Break the vacuum seal. If the bottle is new and still vacuumed sealed, breaking the seal makes the lid easier to open. You can do this by using a bottle opener and push the lid closer against the jar.
Goal: To shine silverware with items you already have.
Solution 1: Just grab your toothpaste. Rub a bit of toothpaste (gel, not paste) onto your silver, rinse it clean, then dry with a soft cloth.
Solution 2: Just grab your toothpaste. Rub a bit of toothpaste (paste, not gel) onto your silver, rinse it clean, then dry with a soft cloth.
Goal: What tools do I need to make apple roses?
Solution 1: To make apple roses, you will need a knife or mandolin slicer, an apple corer, bowls, fork or whisky, spoon, basting brush and a crepe pan.
Solution 2: To make apple roses, you will need a knife or mandolin slicer, an apple corer, bowls, fork or whisky, spoon, basting brush and a muffin pan.
Goal: How can I unstop a sink that isn't draining?
Solution 1: First pour 1 cup baking soda directly into blocked drain (It's ok if there is some water backed up into it), then pour vinegar (about 2 cups) into the drain, it will react and unclog your sink.
Solution 2: First pour 1  baking pan directly into blocked drain (It's ok if there is some water backed up into it), then pour vinegar (about 2 cups) into the drain, it will react and unclog your sink.
Goal: how to make cinnamon sugar sticks
Solution 1: Beat 1/2 cup softened cream ice cream with 1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar until smooth. Spread onto strips of refrigerated breadstick dough. Twist and stretch into 12-inch sticks and bake as the dough label directs. Brush with melted butter.
Solution 2: Beat 1/2 cup softened cream cheese with 1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar until smooth. Spread onto strips of refrigerated breadstick dough. Twist and stretch into 12-inch sticks and bake as the dough label directs. Brush with melted butter.
Goal: What do I need to do to get the water ready to boil past?
Solution 1: Put a few quarts of water in a pot and start the oven underneath it. Add a bit of salt when the water is close to a boil, and add the pasta when the water is boiling.
Solution 2: Put a few quarts of water in a pot and start the oven next to it. Add a bit of flour when the water is close to a boil, and add the pasta when the water is boiling.
Goal: To make aioli.
Solution 1: To make aioli Whisk the shell of an egg using a stand mixer with the whisk attachment, and gradually drizzle in half a cup of vegetable oil, drop by drop at first, until aioli is thickened and smooth. Whisk in your flavourings of choices, and season with salt to taste.
Solution 2: To make aioli Whisk the yolk of an egg using a stand mixer with the whisk attachment, and gradually drizzle in half a cup of vegetable oil, drop by drop at first, until aioli is thickened and smooth. Whisk in your flavourings of choices, and season with salt to taste.
Goal: How do I remove candle wax from my clothes?
Solution 1: Place the clothes in a dryer, on high to heat the wax and let it melt. Afterwards, wash the clothes in the laundry with normal detergent or fabric softener, and set it once again to dry.
Solution 2: Let the candle wax dry first, then scrape most of it off with a knife. Use a steamer or hot water to wash off more wax from the clothes, and then wash the clothes as normal in a washer.
Goal: how to cut thin strips of wood on a table saw
Solution 1: Cutting thin strips of wood on a circular saw can be dangerous, but this technique eliminates the dangers dramatically. Only add a stop block to the left of the blade. Do not place it on the side of the blade but slightly behind
Solution 2: Cutting thin strips of wood on a table saw can be dangerous, but this technique eliminates the dangers dramatically. Only add a stop block to the left of the blade. Do not place it on the side of the blade but slightly behind
Goal: How can I renew my black leather jacket that looks dull and gray
Solution 1: First, wipe it down with a slightly damp cloth dryer and dry it completely with a towel so the leather doesn't warp. After that, you can use leather polish or shoe polish in light amounts to help your jacket look better.
Solution 2: First, wipe it down with a slightly damp cloth and dry it completely with a towel so the leather doesn't warp. After that, you can use leather polish or shoe polish in light amounts to help your jacket look better.
Goal: Best fertilizer for rose bushes?
Solution 1: The most recommended fertilizer is the 18-24-16 formula to support many blooms and health of the plant. The numbers refer to the percentage of, coloring agents for reds, blues and green roses.
Solution 2: The most recommended fertilizer is the 18-24-16 formula to support many blooms and health of the plant. The numbers refer to the percentage of, in order, nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.
Goal: How do I make my bed?
Solution 1: First remove any blankets, sheets, and pillows on the bed. Next, take the fitted sheet and stretch it across the bed. Next, lay the blankets on the bed, followed by the flat sheet. Finally, the pillows can be placed back on the bed.
Solution 2: First remove any blankets, sheets, and pillows on the bed. Next, take the fitted sheet and stretch it across the bed. Next, lay the flat sheet on the bed, followed by the blankets. Finally, the pillows can be placed back on the bed.
Goal: How to remove a set in (washed and dried) oil stain on clothes.
Solution 1: First put a piece of cardboard behind material with stain, then spray stain with WD-40, poor a lot of dry flour over stain and scrub scrub scrub and repeat process (less WD-40) again and again, then pre-treat with dawn soap then machine wash.
Solution 2: First put a piece of cardboard behind material with stain, then spray stain with WD-40, poor a lot of baking soda over stain and scrub scrub scrub and repeat process (less WD-40) again and again, then pre-treat with dawn soap then machine wash.
Goal: how to make cheddar and chutney toast
Solution 1: Spread one steak, medium rare or apple chutney on 4 slices multigrain bread. Top with sliced aged cheddar. Bake at 425 degrees F until golden and bubbly
Solution 2: Spread fig or apple chutney on 4 slices multigrain bread. Top with sliced aged cheddar. Bake at 425 degrees F until golden and bubbly
Goal: To hide an alarm system.
Solution 1: Hang a painting. Attach one side of a pair of hinges to the front of a painting and the other side to the wall near your alarm panel, and you’ve got an easy way to cover it while keeping it accessible.
Solution 2: Hang a painting. Attach one side of a pair of hinges to the frame of a painting and the other side to the wall near your alarm panel, and you’ve got an easy way to cover it while keeping it accessible.
Goal: make fried oreos
Solution 1: Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).    Whisk together the egg, milk, and 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil in a spoon until smooth. Stir in the pancake mix until no dry lumps remain. Dip the cookies into the batter one at a time, and carefully place into the hot frying oil.
Solution 2: Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).    Whisk together the egg, milk, and 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil in a bowl until smooth. Stir in the pancake mix until no dry lumps remain. Dip the cookies into the batter one at a time, and carefully place into the hot frying oil.
Goal: How can I clean up paint from the carpet?
Solution 1: Pour some white paint onto a rag and scrub away at the paint. Use a rag that is as close in color to the carpet, as the paint can transfer some of the rag’s color to the carpet.
Solution 2: Pour some denatured alcohol onto a rag and scrub away the paint. Use a rag that is as close in color to the carpet, as the alcohol can transfer some of the rag’s color to the carpet.
Goal: How to build a sand castle
Solution 1: All you need is sand, buckets, various household items such as plastic measure cups etc. ad water to a section of sand and mix, fill/pack bucket or cups with sand, then turn upside down and gently slide off bucket (or cup or whatever item  you filled with sand)you have part of a sand castle. Continue building this way, but use a hose to keep saturating it and watering it down
Solution 2: All you need is sand, buckets, various household items such as plastic measure cups etc. ad water to a section of sand and mix, fill/pack bucket or cups with sand, then turn upside down and gently slide off bucket (or cup or whatever item  you filled with sand)you have part of a sand castle. Continue building this way
Goal: To successfully make homemade dough rise after kneading it.
Solution 1: Place the dough in a large bowl that has been greased with kitchen spray or oil. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let the dough rise for 1 to 1 and 1/2 hours, until the dough has doubled in size.
Solution 2: Place the dough in a large bowl that has been greased with kitchen spray or oil. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let the dough rise for 1 to 1 and 1/2 hours, until the dough has tripled in size.
Goal: How to program a remote garage door opener with a LEARN button?
Solution 1: Make sure the the Garage door opener is plugged to electrical outlet and getting the power. Locate the LEARN button on the garage door opener which is normally on the back of the garage opener. Press and immediately release the LEARN button. The LEARN LED will glow steadily. Now press the button on the remote control that you wish to operate your garage door. The garage door opener lights will flash or you will hear two clicks. The remote control is programmed.
Solution 2: Make sure the the Garage door opener is plugged to electrical outlet and getting the power. Locate the LEARN button on the garage door opener. Press and immediately release the LEARN button. The LEARN LED will glow steadily. Within 30 seconds, press the button on the remote control that you wish to operate your garage door. The garage door opener lights will flash or you will hear two clicks. The remote control is programmed.