Fill the espresso machine's metal or ceramic pitcher with enough sake to serve. Note that you should prepare about 3 oz (90 ml) per intended serving. Fill the upper reservoir with water and set the temperature of the espresso machine to low. Allow the water to heat up for about 30 to 60 minutes, or until the temperature reaches 105 degrees Fahrenheit (40.5 degrees Celsius). Open the lid of the upper reservoir and submerge the pitcher of sake in the water. Turn off the heat and allow the sake to sit in the warm water for 30 minutes. Position the pitcher carefully so that none of the water gets inside the mouth and into the sake. Remove the pitcher of sake. Place the steam wand of the espresso machine into the pitcher and turn on the steam to the wand. Let the sake continue heating up until it reaches a temperature of 105 degrees Fahrenheit (40.5 degrees Celsius). The steam wand should sit at a 45 degree angle to the surface of the sake. Do not allow it to dip into the sake; it must rest above the liquid in order to provide steam. The tip of the wand should also be just a bit off-center. If you want to check the temperature of sake without the use of a thermometer, you can gauge it by looking. If small bubbles begin to rise, the sake is considered to be warm. If bubbles quickly and immediately rise to the surface, then the sake is hot. Remove the steam wand from the sake and serve immediately. You should be able to handle the pitcher without the use of an oven mitt. If you want to serve the sake in a more traditional way, pour it out of the pitcher and into a tokkuri before serving it to guests.

Summary: Pour the sake into the pitcher. Set the temperature to low and let the machine heat up. Submerge the sake in the water. Steam the sake. Remove and serve.

Begin in the back corner of the room, and work your way toward the exit. Dip your roller into the bucket, and spread a thin layer of epoxy primer onto your floor. Avoid letting the roller get too dry. It can help to use an extension handle on your roller. Be careful not to paint yourself into a corner. Remember to wear a respirator and keep the garage door open. Maintain adequate ventilation and avoid going near the floor while the primer coat cures. For best results, wait a full day before resuming work on the floor. Both epoxy primer and standard epoxy will come in 2 parts. These needs to be mixed together, one batch at a time, right before they are applied. Mix the two epoxy components for 5 minutes using a drill and stirring bit. Pour the entire contents into a second bucket and mix again. Epoxy kits are pre-measured. Mix all of part A together with all of part B to create the amount of epoxy listed. Most epoxy products (including most primers) have a "bucket life" of about 40 minutes. This means that the product must be applied within this time window before it hardens. Once again use a 34 inch (1.9cm) nap roller to apply your epoxy. Begin in the corner of the room, and make your way toward the exit. Try to keep the roller wet at all times, and try to keep your coat thin and even. Remember to mix the epoxy immediately prior to application. Move as quickly as you can without being sloppy. Epoxy has a short working time. Always make sure there is adequate ventilation during the drying process. Avoid going near the floor while the first coat cures. Plan to wait a day before applying a second coat. Curing time will vary slightly across epoxy products. Read and follow the manufacturer's directions for the product you select. Examine your floor for any problems that have appeared. This can include cracks, holes, or uneven surfaces that weren't visible before. Seal any cracks with an epoxy crack filler and/or sand down areas that are uneven. If you used sand paper, you may need to do another run with your vacuum to remove any debris. If you had to patch any new cracks in your first coat of epoxy, wait at least half a day for the crack filler to dry before applying a second coat. After mixing the epoxy for your second coat, consider adding a commercial non-skid product. Use a drill and stirring bit to blend well. Then apply your second coat. Begin in the corner and gradually move toward the exit. Add 34 fluid ounces (89118ml) per every 1 gallon (3.8l) of epoxy. Avoid going near the floor while the second coat dries. Make sure there is adequate ventilation. Give the floor a day to cure before walking on it or using it.

Summary: Use a 34 inch (1.9cm) nap roller to apply the epoxy primer. Let the primer coat dry for 12-24 hours. Mix one batch of each epoxy product immediately prior to application. Apply your first coat of epoxy. Wait 24 hours for your first coat to dry. Check for problems before applying a second coat. Wait 12-16 hours for the crack filler to dry, if you used it. Apply a second coat with an added non-skid product. Let the second coat dry for 24 hours.

in cold water. Before boiling white rice, it's a good idea to rinse it. That removes any dusty starch that might be on the rice so it doesn't stick together when it cooks. Place 1 cup (195 g) medium- or long-grain white rice in a strainer, and rinse it under cold running water. Rinsing the rice isn't always necessary. Some rice may have more starch on it than others, though, so you may just want to get in the habit of doing it with every batch that you boil. Add 2 cups (470 ml) of water to a small saucepan, and place it on the stove at medium-high to high heat. Allow the water to heat until it comes to a roiling boil. When you're making white rice, use a use a 1:2 ratio for the rice and water. That means for every 1 cup of rice you plan to make, use 2 cups of water. As it cooks, rice expands so it's important to use a pan that's large enough for the amount that you're making. In general, a 2-quart (2.5 L) pan is large enough for 1 to 2 cups of uncooked rice. Once the water comes to a boil, add the rice and teaspoon of (2.84 g) salt and stir gently. Allow the pot to come to a gentle simmer. You can also add 1 tablespoon (14 g) of butter or oil to flavor the rice and keep it from sticking together as it cooks. After the pot reaches a simmer, turn the burner's heat down to low, and cover the pot with its lid. Allow the rice to cook for approximately 18 minutes. At that point, start checking its texture. When the rice is finished, it will be firm but not crunchy. You want it to be tender, so it's okay if it's somewhat sticky. However, make sure that you don't cook it so long that it becomes gummy. Don't take the lid off the pot before the 18 minute mark. It helps trap steam that aids in the cooking process, so if you remove the lid, it may take longer for the rice to finish. If you don't have a lid for your pot, use foil to cover it while the rice cooks. Just make sure to cinch the foil around the edges so the steam can't escape. If there's still water left in the pot when the rice is finished cooking, you should drain it. Just tilt it over the sink to allow the excess water to drip out. Once the rice is finished cooking, turn off the heat but leave the rice in the pot with the lid on. Let it sit and steam for another 5 minutes to finish off the cooking process. Just before you're ready to serve, take the lid off the pot and use a fork or spoon to comb through the rice and fluff it. Transfer the rice to a bowl or individual plates and serve. It's a good idea to allow the rice to sit for another 2 to 3 minutes after fluffing before you serve it. That gives it some time to dry out so it's not too wet and sticky when you serve it.
Summary: Rinse the rice Bring the water to a boil. Add the rice and salt to the pot. Cover the pot and cook until the rice is tender. Allow the rice to sit in the pot for several minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve.