Open the pair of scissors as wide as they can go, and position the blades around the sides of the mason jar. The jar should be as far as it can go between the two blades. Hold the jar with one hand, and the scissors with the other hand. Using a damp paper towel, wipe down the blades of the scissors to clear off any microscopic glass pieces that may have gathered on the blades while you were cutting the mason jar.

Summary: Fit the scissor blades around the mason jar. Wipe down the scissors.

Transfer the cooled cauliflower to a shallow airtight storage container. Put the container in the refrigerator and chill the cauliflower for up to 3 to 5 days. Spread the blanched cauliflower in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Place the sheet in the freezer and leave the cauliflower to freeze completely. This should take about 1 hour. Transfer the frozen cauliflower to airtight containers and freeze them for up to 6 months. Remember to label and date the containers of cauliflower. To use the frozen cauliflower, roast them directly from the freezer, add the frozen florets to soups, or boil the cauliflower and mash it until it's smooth. Arrange the cauliflower on a rimmed baking sheet so the florets are in a single layer. Toss the cauliflower with a few spoon-fulls of vegetable or olive oil and salt and pepper according to your taste. Bake the cauliflower in a 425F (218C) oven for 30 minutes. The roasted cauliflower should become browned and very tender once it's finished cooking. Use your favorite spices or herbs such as Italian seasoning, za'atar, or curry. Saute your onions, garlic, or shallots in a little butter and add blanched cauliflower to the pot. Cover the vegetables with vegetable broth, chicken broth, or half-and-half. Then use an immersion blender to puree the ingredients until they're smooth. Season the soup with spices, herbs, or fragrant cheese such as Parmesan or Stilton.

Summary: Refrigerate blanched cauliflower for up to 3 to 5 days. Freeze the blanched cauliflower for up to 6 months. Roast the blanched cauliflower. Puree blanched cauliflower to make soup.

The exact role that a Dragon Knight plays in a group is somewhat dependent on your choice in play style. How you want to play, what role you want to fulfill, will determine what skills and abilities you choose, so consider it carefully and then commit as best you can in order to be effective. Damage dealers dole out the pain but dodge or block attacks when possible. They don't necessarily want the enemy's attention, but they do want to deal the killing blow. Two-handed weapons and a healthy stamina pool are good for damage dealers. Damage dealers should make use of the Ardent Flame skill tree. Tanks are meant to draw the enemy's attention and then take a beating, allowing other group members to deal the damage. Tanks are a crucial part of any MMO group, so take your role seriously. Sword and shield may be better for tanks, as it allows for better blocking. The most important factor for a tank, however, will be a serious amount of health. Tanks should make use of the Draconic Power skill tree. Supports focus on defending the party, by not only dealing damage but also by providing protection. A support will use the group buff abilities under the Earthen Heart skill tree, mixed with the tactical defense of the other players, in order to help the whole group be successful. You'll want weapons that dole out the hurt, inflicting serious damage on your enemies. The best weapon for this class is a two-handed weapon (and there are great two-handed weapon skills to match), but a sword and shield can also do the trick. Heavy armor and the skill bonuses that come with it will go a long way towards providing you the protection you need to be your party's tank or damage dealer. Choose heavy armor and wear as much of it as you can. The more you wear, the greater the bonuses and the faster it will level. Health is the most important trait for a Dragon Knight, so focus on increasing, buffing, and maintaining it. Some magicka for special attacks is nice, health and stamina (which governs your weapons attacks) should be your main focus. Note that using a majority of class skills require magicka, while using weapon-related skills require stamina. It's typical that a DPS oriented Dragonknight will stick to putting attributes into increasing their magic ability for class skill abuse, while a Dragonknight centered on blocking and using weapon skills will go for the stamina route.

Summary: Choose your role in the group. Choose the right weapons. Use heavy armor. Level your health.

This can help you figure out whether or not your feelings like if your feelings are mutual or something more serious. It will also help you talk yourself through your feelings when you feel them. Is this infatuation? Lust? When you feel a warm blush start to spread across your face or a similar feeling, acknowledge the emotion, and positively talk yourself through it. "I'm just nervous because I think he's cute. I've been around other cute boys and it's no big deal. I'm going to be OK." "I know that I sometimes get anxious around him. But that's alright; people sometimes get anxious around crushes. I'm going to do my best anyway." Fixation occurs when you have an unhealthy obsession about the person that you like and are unable to see them as an imperfect human being. When you are too fixated on a crush, it can put you in a situation in which you can be taken advantage. Beat fixation by first recognizing and acknowledging it and then restoring perspective by listening all the positive and negative points. If you have difficulty doing this, talk with a trusted adult and ask them to help you. Not only will writing a journal help you be physically healthier, it is also a safe place for you to vent your emotions. Writing a journal will also give you the opportunity to clarify your thoughts and come to a deeper understanding of yourself, which could lead to you feeling more grounded when you run into that special someone. It can be easy for you to feel embarrassed around the person you like, and this is completely natural. When you feel embarrassed or self-conscious, you might be tempted to hide your feelings, or to ignore them, which can lead you to feeling even less in control around your potential romantic partner. When you are with others or in a situation where it isn't appropriate for you to express your feelings, you might be able to restore emotional control by removing yourself from the situation briefly. Simply excuse yourself and return when you feel better. Some ways to exit a social situation gracefully: Excuse yourself to the restroom. Tell your friends you need to step outside for some air. Explain that you are feeling restless and have decided to take a short walk. This may seem like the last thing in the world that you want to do, but talking with the person you like about your feelings will get rid of the uncertainty that is amplifying your uneasiness. Try to use soft language, as coming on too strong might make your crush uncomfortable. When talking with your crush, instead of saying, "I love you," it may be best to say something like: "I've been noticing lately that I really enjoy your company and I always have so much fun with you, so I was thinking if you're up for it we could go to a movie?" There are going to be times when you feel especially self-conscious, whether because of circumstance or personal factors, and when this happens use your internal voice to guide yourself through the situation. Remind yourself that this is only a feeling, one that you'll likely have again if you haven't already, and tell yourself in encouraging words how you will proceed. An example you might consider: "Alright. I'm really nervous, but that's OK. I've been nervous around guys I like before. I know I can get this work done, all I have to do is focus. So I'm going to turn my attention to this for a while, and I can think about him later." When strong feelings threaten to overwhelm you, it is natural to respond unconsciously by taking shallow breathes. To improve your breathing, for a few breathes try to pay attention only to your inhale and exhale. This will restore your conscious attention to your body and its need for full, relaxed breathing.
Summary: Identify your feelings and their source. Root out fixation. Write a journal. Allow yourself to feel your feelings. Take a brief break to regain composure. Tell your crush. Coach yourself through difficult moments. Breathe.