Write an article based on this "Add a bacterial starter of 6 to 8 ounces/180-235ml of active fresh cultured buttermilk to a clean quart jar. Fill the rest of the jar with fresh milk. Screw the lid on on securely. Let the jar sit out in a warm part of the room until thickened. Check to make sure the thickened buttermilk coats the glass."
article: Use 6 ounces/180 milliliters (6.1floz) if you are certain of the freshness of the starter. When in doubt, use a full cup of buttermilk as starter. Shake thoroughly to mix. Label the jar with the date. This should take about 24 hours. If you find it takes longer than 36 hours, the starter was no longer active (meaning that the bacteria has died). The buttermilk may or may not be tasty if it takes longer than 36 hours but it can still be used for baking. This happens because the bacteria have fermented the milk, and the lactic acid is causing the milk proteins to thicken. Refrigerate immediately.

Write an article based on this "Preheat the waffle iron. Peel and rinse the potatoes. Shred the potatoes. Melt the butter. Combine the potatoes, butter, salt, and pepper. Spread the potatoes over the hot iron. Close and cook. Serve while still hot."
article: Close the waffle iron and preheat it to the highest setting, following the manufacturer's instructions. You should be able to use nearly any standard-sized waffle iron for this procedure. Usage instructions will vary based on the manufacturer and model, however, so you need to be familiar with the machine you're using before embarking on this recipe. After the waffle iron preheats, consider spraying the grate with a light coating of nonstick cooking spray. This may not be necessary if the waffle iron has a nonstick cooking surface, however. Peel the skin off the potatoes. Rinse off any stray dirt and pat the potatoes dry with clean paper towels. If you'd prefer to keep the skins, wash the potatoes under running water and thoroughly scrub off any dirt using a stiff vegetable brush. Using a box grater or mandolin, grate both potatoes into thick shreds. At this point, the raw potatoes should look similar to hash browns. Do not rinse the shredded potatoes since doing so will rinse away too much of the potatoes' natural starch. That starch is necessary since it will help bind the shreds together. Place 1 to 2 Tbsp (15 to 30 ml) of butter in a small microwave-safe dish. Microwave the butter for 10 to 20 seconds, or until it's completely melted. If desired, you could use margarine or olive oil instead of the butter. Place the shredded potatoes into a large bowl. Drizzle the melted butter on top and sprinkle the potatoes with salt and pepper. Use your hands or a mixing spoon to toss the ingredients together, coating the potatoes evenly with the butter and seasonings. Spoon the seasoned potatoes over the bottom of the preheated waffle iron. Arrange the shreds into a thin, even layer. Depending on the size of the waffle iron and the size of the potatoes, you may need to separate the shredded potatoes into two batches. Cook one batch, remove the finished fries, and cook the second batch in the same manner. Close the waffle iron and allow the fries to cook until they reach a deep golden brown. The amount of time may vary depending on your waffle maker. It's generally a good idea to check on the fries after 5 or 6 minutes, though. If the bottom of the fries are cooking faster than the tops, consider flipping them over before you finish cooking them. Use a fork to carefully lift the finished waffle fries out of the waffle iron. Enjoy the fries while they're still hot for the best flavor and texture.

Write an article based on this "Request an allowance. Offer to complete special tasks. Be respectful towards your family. Use the money your parents give you smartly. Grow your savings."
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Do you routinely prepare for trash day, sweep up when necessary, and pitch in toward a functional house? Many of these tasks may be considered part of your chores or expectations, but extra effort may be rewarded. Most parents like to see their kids attempting to be responsible with money, so ask them for a weekly or monthly allowance. Negotiate a fair amount of money for the work that you do. Don't expect them to pay you $/20 for nothing. They may expect you to complete a few more household chores since they are paying you regularly. Think about how you will justify this allowance. Why do you need it? Why do you deserve it? Be prepared to give your parents good reasons if asked. Common tasks that parents pay their children allowance to complete include: cleaning your room, emptying and loading the dishwasher, vacuuming, washing and folding laundry, and dusting. Look for opportunities for some extra cash in less common tasks. Think of any "someday" projects your parents have been talking about. Does Mom keep saying she needs to organize her tools in the garage? Does she always talk about reorganizing the pantry? Does Dad want his shop organized? Great! Come up with a plan to complete those tasks and present it to your parents along with your asking price. Present a reasonable plan with a realistic price and, after a little follow-through, you've got a payday. If you are trying to make money from your parents, don't hurt your chances by acting up. Arguing with your siblings, talking back to your parents, and breaking the rules may result in them taking away your allowance or punishing you by requiring you to do the work for no money. If your parents give you money for drinks, snacks, or sweets when you go to school or out with your friends, spend that money smartly. Instead of using all of it, maybe limit yourself to a can of coke or lemonade and put your other money away for later. That way you can still enjoy yourself, but save a little for later. If your parents send you into a store to pick up a few items, ask them if you can have the change. If they expect the money back, ask them can you keep the coins. Pennies, pounds and other coins quickly add up. If you've already got a savings account, talk to your parents about moving your money into an account which gains interest - that is, one that grows your money. They might not know much about these accounts, and that's okay. Ask if they would go with you to a bank or credit union so you can all ask questions about ways to save and grow your money.