Q: Once you stain the paper, it won't accept ink evenly, so anything you try to write or print on it will look messy. It's best to write, print, or draw whatever you'd like on the paper before you do anything else. Let the ink dry completely so it doesn't run. Any paper will work for this, from plain white copy paper to heavier paper used for painting. Thicker papers might produce a lighter result that takes longer to dry. Some inks are more likely to run when they're wet, especially if you write with a washable marker or you print your design on an inkjet printer. If you can, use a laser printer or some sort of waterproof ink. If you can't, just try not to rub the paper when you add the tea. Hopefully this will minimize the smudging. If you like, you can also lightly crumple the paper, then smooth it out. This will make the paper look like it's been shuffled around for a number of years. To make the paper look even more worn, like for an old treasure map, tear off the edges of the paper. A baking sheet with a raised rim will keep the tea from spilling over the sides as you're working. The baking sheet should be a little bigger than the paper you use. For instance, if you're using an 8.5in 11in (22cm 28cm) sheet of paper, a 9in 13in (23cm 33cm) baking sheet would be perfect. Tea can stain your countertop or table, so it's important to protect your work surface. If you don't have a baking sheet that you can use, you can lay trash bags flat on your work surface instead. Holding the tea bag by the top, blot it down onto the paper. Continue doing this until you've covered as much of the paper as you want. If the tea bag starts to dry out, dip it in the mug of tea to wet it again. It's up to you whether you want to cover the whole page or just a few areas. Either way, don't worry about getting a perfect application. The paper will look more authentic if the yellowing is a little uneven. Experiment with ways to get the tea on the paper. If you like, you can use a paintbrush, a straw, or even your fingers to create different effects. Even if you only plan on showing one side of the paper, the aging effect will look more authentic if you apply the tea to both sides of the paper. This will also make your page look darker once it's finished. While this step isn't strictly necessary, adding a light coat of the spice turmeric will help yellow the effect of the tea. Use your fingers to rub the turmeric into the tea If you want your aged paper to look like it's been exposed to the elements, you can sprinkle a few coffee grounds over the wet tea to help add more brown to the page. Rub the coffee grounds into the tea to help them stick to the paper. Loose tea leaves may work for this as well, but the effect will not be as dramatic. You can even break open one of the tea bags if you want. You'll remove the excess coffee grounds after the paper is dry. Make sure there isn't any water pooled on the page itself or on the baking sheet. This will ensure the page dries evenly, which will help prevent the paper from curling too much in the oven.
A: Print or write whatever you want on the paper first. Lay the paper on a baking sheet. Dab one of the tea bags over the paper. Flip the paper over and stain the other side. Sprinkle the page with turmeric if you want the paper to be more yellow. Mix in a few coffee grounds to make the paper more brown. Dab away excess tea with paper towels.

Q: Check your utility bill for the cost of each kilowatt-hour of electricity. (Average costs are roughly $0.12 per kWh in the US, or 0.20 per kWh in Europe.) Multiply this by the number of kWh your bulb uses each month to estimate how much you pay to power that bulb. Example 1: Your power company charges 10 US cents per kWh, or $0.10. The incandescent bulb uses 10.8 kWh/month, so running it is costing you ($0.10/kWh * 10.8 kWh/mo.) = $1.08 per month. Example 2: At the same cost of $0.10 per month, the low-use fluorescent bulb costs you ($0.10/kWh * 0.42 kWh/mo.) = $0.042 per month, or about four cents. Light bulbs account for about 5% of the electricity bill of the average US household. Although other energy savers will have a larger effect, replacing incandescent bulbs is always worth it in the long term: Replacing a traditional incandescent bulb with a compact fluorescent light (CFL) will typically pay for itself within 9 months. It will also last nine times as long before burning out, saving you even more money in the long run. Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are even more efficient and have a lifespan of 50,000 hours (almost six years of constant use). Over their whole lifespan, they save about $7 US per year. . Consider the following when shopping for energy-efficient lighting: Poorly made CFL bulbs can burn out quickly. The best options have an EnergyStar logo in the US, or a rating of A+ or higher on the European Union energy label. If you're lucky, the packaging will list "lumens," a measure of brightness. If not, use this estimate: a 60 watt incandescent bulb, 15 watt CFL, or 10 watt LED are all roughly the same brightness. Look for a color descriptor. "Warm white" is closer to the yellow glow of an incandescent. "Cool white" heightens the contrast, which may feel harsh in living spaces. "Directional" LED lights focus light on a small area instead of illuminating a whole room.
A: Calculate the cost of running your light bulb. Save on lighting costs. Choose the right replacement

Q: Leave the heat on medium-high and set a timer for 30 minutes. Check and stir the skillet every 5 minutes to prevent the bottom from burning. If after 30 minutes the mixture is still not a gravy-like consistency, cook it for an additional 5 to 10 minutes. If you're having problems with your mixture thickening, try mixing 1 tablespoon (15mL) of cold water with 1 tablespoon (9 grams) of cornstarch in a small bowl. Then add that to the skillet and mix it until the liquid thickens. If you don't chill the pie interior, the mashed potatoes will sink down to the bottom of the mixture and change the consistency of the dish. So put it in the fridge for at least 3 hours, though if you could leave it overnight that would give the best results. If you're really crammed for time, pop the baking dish into the freezer for 1 hour before moving on with the rest of the recipe.
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Simmer the mixture for 30 minutes, or until it starts to thicken. Refrigerate the dish for several hours before making the potatoes.