INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Women have a few more options in this realm than men, including skirts and shorts. Jeans are still the classic choice when it comes to a country aesthetic, though the jeans for women are often a bit flashier than their male counterparts. Studs and sparkles on the front and/or back pockets are popular with the younger and trendier country fashion set, and close-fitting, curve-hugging boot-cut jeans are preferred. Short-shorts, cut-off denim shorts, denim skirts (long and short), and floral, flowy skirts are all options as well. Bonus points if they come in American flag or hunting camo print. Women's tops feature diverse colors, styles, and prints. Some prints, like rustic florals, plaids, or embroidery, are a particularly identifiable as country-inspired. Long-sleeved button-downs are also the most classically country option, though rolling the sleeves of your long-sleeved shirt is a commonly acceptable element of the country look. Country style favors airy summer-style dresses that have a loose sway to them. Choose a dress with a loose fit or with a bodice and flowing skirt. Both fit the classic country profile. Look for dresses with light, floral prints, studded or fringed detail, lace, or leather belted accents. If you'll be going out, look for a dress with particularly nice embroidery detail and/or beading. For women, the choice of cowboy boots is nearly endless and covers a range of styles, from tooled leather boots with a squared-off toe to floral embroidered boots with a pointed toe. Have fun mixing cowboy boots with dresses, skirts, and jeans to add a taste of country to otherwise standard outfits. There's some debate as to whether boots can be worn over rather than under jeans. The more style avant-garde have opted to experiment with wearing your boots over your pants, but if you want to play it a little safer, stick to wearing your pants over your boots. If you'd prefer to expand beyond boots, flip-flops and sandals with studs, charms, and sparkles are also options. If you're going out, you can pair a nice set of cowboy boots with a nicer dress for a more casual elegant look, or you can opt for a pair of boots with a higher heel, higher shaft, and/or finer detailing to dress up a look. A cowboy hat will instantly countrify any ensemble and can be a lot of fun to wear. The cowboy hat options for women are largely the same as for men--felt or straw, solid colors--but there's a bit more leeway in terms of adornment. Women's hats may include more elaborate studded details, turquoise accents, or rhinestones for added flash. If you're dressing up for a night out, it's best to leave the hat behind. Unlike for men, cowboy hats will most likely dress down a woman's outfit. Opt instead to wear your hair up or in loose waves. Bandanas are conventionally associated with the country look because cowboys and ranchers would wear them on trail rides to keep dust out of their noses and mouths, but modern country fashion now incorporates bandanas in a range of ways. Wearing a bandana loosely tied around your neck or over your hair can add a touch of country whimsy. You can also look for bandana-print shirts, skirts, and dresses that pay homage to cowboy style. Women's belts come in two main styles: classic and modern. Classic belts are worn through your belt loops, while modern belts are meant to be seen and are worn over shirts, dresses, etc. Adding a classic belt with a chunky buckle to a pair of jeans or shorts gives an instant country feel to most any outfit. Wearing a thick belt with a large buckle over a button-down shirt or loose sweater is a more modern way to embrace country style. Big elaborate belt buckles are definitely a fun part of country style, but use some restraint if you go with a statement belt buckle. Tone down the rest of the outfit to avoid looking overdone or costumey. That is, if you already have several distinctly country-style elements in your outfit (fringed vest or skirt, a cowboy hat, etc.), opt for a belt with a more subtle buckle. A classic three-piece silver buckle, for example, can add country appeal without overwhelming the outfit. When it comes to country-inspired jewelry, go chunky or go home. Look for chunky silver jewelry, especially with turquoise accents and floral motifs. As with belt buckles, don't go overboard with your jewelry choices. If you opt to wear a big statement piece of jewelry and keep the rest of your outfit somewhat subdued to avoid looking overdone. Depending on the vest or jacket, it can add anything from a subtle hint of country inspiration to unmistakable country flair to an outfit. For women, loose, fringed vests can add major vintage country-chic to an outfit, while denim jackets can bring casual country flair to a dress or skirt. For the most part, country-style hair is simple--the old-school mountain of teased hair has long since been eclipsed by more stripped-down modern styles. Feminine styles are the way to go. Long, loose waves work well alone or under a cowboy hat for a soft, romantic look, while side braids and low ponytails work similarly well under hats.

SUMMARY: Look for the right pants or skirt. Choose the right shirt. Wear a loose, airy dress. Get some great boots. Get yourself a hat. Wear a bandana. Find a great belt. Add some jewelry. Throw on a vest or jacket. Keep your hair simple.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Baking soda adds carbonation to a recipe. Whisking the eggs before adding the flour can increase the amount of air bubbles produced. This increases the likelihood your baking soda substitute will work correctly. If you have a carbonated beverage, like beer, in your kitchen, add a splash of that to your batter. This can add a bit of carbonation, helping your baking soda substitute function correctly. Even if you have another baking soda substitute on hand, you should still use self-rising flour when you don't have baking soda for making pancakes. Pancakes may become denser without baking soda. Self-rising flour can make your pancakes fluffier.

SUMMARY:
Whisk the eggs before adding flour. Add a splash of a carbonated beverage to your batter. Use self-rising flour in pancakes.