Article: Place the diced cucumbers, peppers, and onions in a large bowl. Toss the vegetables together with the salt, then cover the entire batch with cold water. Note that you should not add the minced garlic to this mixture. Set it aside until later. The bowl you use should be made of glass, plastic, or another non-reactive material. The water should be very cold to keep the vegetables as fresh as possible. If desired, you can add 1 cup (250 ml) of ice to the water, as well, to cool the mixture further. Set the mixture aside and let it rest for 4 to 6 hours at room temperature. Technically, you can move onto the next step after 2 hours if you're in a hurry. You can also allow the vegetables to soak overnight. Longer resting times should help prolong the lifespan of the relish, which is beneficial if you plan on storing it long-term. Check the mixture every hour or so. If the water level decreases significantly, add more cold water. If the water temperature becomes too warm, add more ice. Pour the contents of the bowl through a fine mesh colander, discarding the soaking water. Thoroughly rinse the vegetables with cool, running water. Agitate the colander carefully while rinsing the vegetables to promote even coverage. Allow the rinse water to completely drain from the vegetables before continuing. Return the vegetable mixture to the bowl and cover it with additional cold water. Allow the mixture to soak for another hour. Pour the contents of the bowl through the colander, discarding the water and keeping the vegetables. You do not need to rinse the mixture this time, but you may need to gently press the vegetables against the sides and bottom of the colander to squeeze out as much excess moisture as possible.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Toss the vegetables with salt and water. Let the mixture rest. Drain and rinse the vegetables. Soak in fresh water. Drain the vegetables again.

Problem: Article: Every freezer is different. Take a moment to read through the owners' manual to figure out exactly how you should go about defrosting your freezer. If you don't have a physical copy of the manual, try visiting the manufacturer's website to locate a digital copy. You will need to make sure your deep freezer is turned off and disconnected from its power source. This will ensure that all of the ice inside the deep freezer melts. You will need to leave the doors of your deep freezer open while it defrosts. This will help the freezer completely defrost more efficiently. The ice in your deep freeze will melt into water and could potentially make a huge mess. Try placing large towels on each of the shelves in the freezer as well as on the floor surrounding the freezer. You can also catch melting water by placing large pans on the freezer shelves. To prevent an unwanted mess, you will want to monitor the progress. Check in every 20 minutes and replace wet towels or empty pans that have filled with water. The size and model of your deep freezer will determine how long it will take for the appliance to defrost. For smaller models, this could take less than an hour. Larger deep freezers may take several hours. Check your freezer manual to see if the manufacturer recommends or cautions against speeding up the defrosting process. Try using a hair dryer, fan, or space heater to speed up the melting process. You could also try using a putty knife to chip around the edges of larger chunks of ice.
Summary: Consult the owners' manual. Turn off and unplug the deep freezer. Open the freezer doors. Prepare for a lot of water. Check the progress every 20 minutes. Let the deep freezer defrost until all the ice is melted. Consider speeding up the process.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Use the flat, stiff eyeshadow brush here. Dab it in the foil pigment. You want your brush to be damp, but not soaking wet. After wetting the brush, tap it a few times on the edge of the lid to shake off any loose bits of pigment. Start at the very center of the eyelid. You apply foil shadow using light, dabbing motions. Move from one end of the eye to the other, gently dabbing on the makeup. Be very delicate with your dabbing. You don't want to smear the foil makeup. It may take awhile to get all the makeup on neatly. You may only want a light dusting of foil makeup, in which case one or two layers will be enough. However, if you want something more dramatic, do three or four layers. Keep repeating the process of filling your brush and gently dabbing on the makeup until your makeup is as dramatic as you want it. If you want a very dramatic look, you may need to make more foil pigment at one point. Repeat the same process you used the first time to get more pigment for your eyes. Take a clean eyeshadow brush. Gently dust the outline of the foil makeup so it blends naturally into your existing eyeshadow. If you want to add in any additional colors of eye shadow, you can do so at this point. Make sure to wait until your foil makeup has dried completely to blend out the makeup.

SUMMARY: Add the pigment to your brush. Dab the foil shadow onto the center of your lid. Repeat until you get the right effect. Blend out the foil eye shadow when you're done.

You can grow just about any low-maintenance plant in a terrarium, but you'll need to choose plants that will grow well together. Get a selection of plants that grow in similar conditions in the wild, such as woodland, desert, or tropical plants. For instance, if you choose a woodland theme, you might grow moss, foam flowers, and hepatica. Many of these plants do best in cool, shady conditions. Desert plants, such as cacti and other succulents, do best with brighter light and low humidity levels. Tropical plants, like Tahitian bridal veil and Venus fly traps, like warm and humid conditions. Plants that grow really wide or tall aren't the best options for terrarium gardens. Instead, stick to small, low-growing plants, or those that can be easily pruned down to a manageable size. For example, starfish plants are ideal for terrariums since they only grow to be about 6 inches (15cm) tall when they're fully mature. Some terrarium plants, like club moss, like to spread horizontally. You may need to trim them back to keep them from taking over the entire terrarium. Others, like the false aralia, need to be pruned to prevent them from getting too tall. You can use just about any kind of glass container for a terrarium, from a fish tank to an old-fashioned glass bottle. However, if you're growing plants that like dry conditions, such as succulents, you'll need a container that doesn't retain too much moisture. Choose an open container with relatively low sides for these kinds of plants. For example, a fish tank or an old punch bowl could make a great terrarium for some haworthia, hens and chicks, and mini-cacti. Avoid growing succulents or cacti in containers with tall or curved walls, since these retain more humidity and don't promote good air flow. Tropical and woodland plants typically enjoy plenty of moisture, so they do best in more closed-off environments. If you have plants that need humidity, try using a container such as a jar, a vase with a broad bottom, or a Wardian case (which looks like a tiny greenhouse). Some plants that do well in more enclosed containers include ferns, begonias, mosses, and ivies. You can even create a fully closed-off environment by growing your plants under a glass cloche or inside a bottle.
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Select plants with similar needs. Pick plants that stay small. Opt for an open glass container for low-moisture plants. Get a more enclosed glass container if your plants like humidity.