Problem: Article: Pour 1/2 cup (56 g) of coffee grounds into a bowl, then add 1/2 cup (115 g) of coconut palm sugar. Stir them together with a spoon or fork. The coffee grounds can be used, but they must be dry. If you can't find coconut palm sugar, you can use other types of sugar, such as organic cane sugar or brown sugar. The sugar is there for exfoliation. The larger, coarser the grains are, the more exfoliating the scrub will be. If you want a gentle scrub, stick with brown sugar. Melt 1/4 cup (52 g) of coconut oil in the microwave or in a double-boiler over the stove. Wait for it to cool to room temperature, then stir it into the coffee mixture. Don't add it in while it is still hot, or it will dissolve the coffee mixture. Coconut oil can melt quickly, so this should only take 10 to 15 seconds in the microwave or 1 to 2 minutes on the stove. Coconut oil can clog drains. If this of a concern to you, choose fractionated coconut oil; it is already in liquid form. If you can't get coconut oil, you can use another oil, such as olive oil. You don't have to heat it first. Not only will this help make your scrub smell great, but it will also help improve blood circulation and reduce wrinkles. Cinnamon also has antibacterial properties, making it great for acne. For a more fragrant scrub, add 1/2 tablespoon (7.5 mL) of vanilla extract in addition to the cinnamon. Note that this won't have any benefits for your skin. The best type of jar to use is a short jar with a wide opening because it will be easier to reach into than a tall jar with a narrow opening. Don't use a plastic jar, however, as the plastic can leach chemicals into the scrub. Keep the jar tightly sealed when you aren't using the scrub. It can have a screw-on lid or a latch-hook lid. Use your fingers to scoop out about 1 tablespoon (7.5 g) of the scrub. Massage the scrub over your arms and legs using smooth, circular motions for about 60 seconds. Rinse the scrub off afterwards. This scrub contains coarse ingredients, so use it no more than once or twice per week. You may be able to keep the scrub around longer than 2 weeks, but watch out for signs of mold. If the scrub starts to look strange or smell rancid, discard it.
Summary: Combine the coffee grounds with the coconut palm sugar. Heat the coconut oil, allow it to cool, then add it in. Add 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Scoop the scrub into a glass jar. Use the scrub in the shower or bathtub. Store the scrub in the fridge and use it within 2 weeks.

Problem: Article: Add 1 teaspoon of sesame oil to a small saucepan and turn it on to medium heat. Add 1/3 cup (61 g) of rinsed white quinoa and cook it for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir the quinoa frequently as it toasts so you don't end up with burned quinoa. Ensure that you rinse the quinoa thoroughly. This will remove the bitter part of the quinoa. Pour in almost 2/3 cup (150 ml) of water to the saucepan with the toasted quinoa. Bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Let the quinoa cook for 18 to 20 minutes. The quinoa should absorb most of the water once it's cooked. Once it's cooked you can fluff it with a fork and set it aside. Pour 1 inch of water into a medium saucepan and turn the heat on to medium-high. Place a steamer basket in the pan and add 1 cup (118 g) of frozen edamame and 1 large head ( about 500 g) of chopped broccoli when the water starts to simmer. Cover the pan and steam the vegetables for 2 minutes. Remove the steamed vegetables and set them in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the rest of the salad. Place all of the dressing ingredients in a small mixing bowl. Use a whisk or a fork to combine the dressing. You'll need 1 tablespoon (16 g) of almond, peanut or cashew butter, 2 tablespoons (30 g) of chili garlic sauce, 3 tablespoons (45 ml) of maple syrup, 3 tablespoons (45 ml) of tamari or soy sauce, 3 tablespoons (45 ml) of lime juice, and 2 1/2 tablespoons (38 ml) of sesame oil. Taste the dressing and adjust the flavors according to your taste. For example, if you like the dressing sweeter, add more maple syrup. For a spicier dressing, add more chili garlic sauce. Place the cooked quinoa in a large serving bowl. Add the steamed and cooled broccoli and edamame. Stir in 1/2 of a thinly sliced red bell pepper and 1 1/2 cups (110 g) of shredded cabbage . Pour the dressing over and stir the salad. If you like, you can add 1 cup (70 g) of shredded kale or chopped cilantro for an extra fresh flavor. Taste the salad and adjust the seasonings to your preference. You can garnish the Asian quinoa salad with 1 tablespoon (8 g) of crushed peanuts and 1 teaspoon of fresh minced ginger. Serve the salad immediately. You can store the salad in the refrigerator for up to 2 or 3 days.
Summary: Toast the quinoa. Cook the quinoa. Steam the edamame and broccoli. Make the Asian dressing. Combine the salad ingredients. Season and serve the Asian quinoa salad.

Problem: Article: Think about what type of landscape you'd like to paint. Do you want to include the ocean, a mountain, or a field? Decide what season you'd like to paint and consider what type of light your landscape will have. For example, if you're painting an afternoon scene, the light might be casting long shadows. To give you some ideas, you might want to paint a bright spring scene of a mountain with pine trees in the foreground. You could also paint a darker landscape of the ocean at sunset with deep streaks across the sky. If you don't have an easel or you're painting a small canvas, you can prop the canvas against something sturdy or lay it flat on your work surface. Then, get out a paint palette and squeeze a coin-sized amount of each color of oil paint that you want to use. Improvise if you don't have a classic artist's palette. Use a smooth piece of cardboard, a flat glass platter, a thin plank of wood, or a plastic container lid. Set the canvas in a well-ventilated room and leave it to dry completely. This should take 1 to 2 days depending on your climate. Then, you can begin to paint the sky on your canvas. To ventilate the room, run a fan or open a window. Remember to clean your paintbrushes and cover the paint palette tightly to prevent them from drying out.
Summary:
Select the subject for your painting. Set your canvas on an easel and squeeze oil paints onto a palette. Dry the toned canvas at room temperature for 1 to 2 days.