INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Stir in just a few drops of your favorite flavoring extract such as strawberry, grape, almond, or lemon. If you'd like to make matcha-flavored mochi, add 1 teaspoon (2 g) of matcha powder to the mochiko. For a chocolate-flavored mochi, stir 1/4 cup (45 g) of melted chocolate chips into the dough as you add the sugar. If you want to serve mochi in fun shapes, make a batch of mochi and use cornstarch-dusted palms or a rolling pin to roll the mochi dough as thin as you like. Then dip small cookie cutters into cornstarch and press them into the dough. Remove the cookie cutters and gently push the decorative mochi out. Serve the mochi cut-outs right away. For example, cut the mochi into large squares or small triangles. You could also cut the mochi into stars, hearts, or leaves. Make a batch of mochi and purchase or make anko (sweet red bean paste). Flatten a little bit of prepared mochi and place a spoonful of anko in the middle. Wrap the mochi around the anko to completely enclose it. Serve the stuffed mochi immediately. If you want to make fancy mochi, steam a batch of mochi. Then press a fresh strawberry or blueberry into a small mound of mochi. Push the mochi around the fruit so it's completely contained. If you prefer a different filling, make or buy chocolate ganache. Freeze small spoonfuls of ganache and then wrap the prepared mochi around it. Try freezing small spoonfuls of caramel to use as mochi filling as well. Scoop your favorite ice cream into small balls and freeze it until the balls are completely solid. Then wrap enough prepared mochi around the ice cream to cover it completely. Freeze the mochi ice cream for 2 hours before you serve it. Set the mochi ice cream at room temperature for 5 minutes before you serve it so the mochi softens just a little. If you made mochi ice cream, store it in the freezer for up to 2 months.

SUMMARY: Add a few drops of extract if you want to flavor the mochi dough. Roll and cut the mochi into decorative shapes, if desired. Shape the mochi around sweet red bean paste to make daifuku. Fill a ball of mochi with fruit or chocolate to make a rich treat. Wrap mochi around ice cream to make a cold dessert.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Do you envision a similar life for yourselves ten, twenty, or thirty years down the road? Your visions don't have to be exactly the same, but if he's picturing a quiet life on a farm in the country and you're imagining life in a penthouse on Central Park, there might be trouble ahead. Having similar goals helps you to be a team and work together to achieve those goals. Do you feel the same way about having kids (or not having kids)? Do you feel the same way about home ownership? What kind of home, where, and when do you want to own--if at all? Do you have complementary career goals? If you want to focus on your career and he wants to focus on raising a family, have you discussed how you can make those goals work for both of you? It's not very romantic, but money problems are a common cause of breakups. If you feel better with a big chunk of change in your savings account and he wants to spend every penny he makes, you're probably going to have some big problems. Formulate a financial plan that you can both be happy with, and stick to that plan. Always discuss any problems you're having with money. Nobody likes financial surprisesnot even your soul mate. Are your religious and political beliefs are complementary? You don't have to be in complete agreement on these issues, but you shouldn't be in complete disagreement. Do you place a similar value on religion? The more important religion is to you, the more important it becomes that you have similar religious beliefs. If you're devout and he's an atheist, there's going to be trouble. But if you're both casual believers, it doesn't matter so much if, for example, you're Jewish and he's Muslim. Do you place similar value on politics? If you're both casual observers of politics, then disagreements won't harm your relationship much. But if one of you is a staunch Democrat and the other is a staunch Republican, you're going to find yourselves having big arguments. This doesn't mean that you can't work it out, but you're going to have to find a way to talk about politics respectfully and listen to one another's opinions, even if you vehemently disagreewhich can be a tall order. Do you live your lives at complementary paces and enjoy spending time in similar environments? If you're a couch potato and who doesn't mind a mess, it's probably going to be difficult to live with a guy who's a neat freak and hates to sit still. On the other hand, two couch potatoes together can be a disasteras can two ultra-excitable go-getters. Your lifestyles should complement each other, each pushing the other to do a little better and to relax a little more. If you're not naturally attuned to the same lifestyle, don't fret! You can work together to find a routine that makes you both comfortable.
Summary: Compare your goals for the future. Consider your money management styles. Take account of your values. Evaluate your lifestyles.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Use a soft bristled scrub brush or a soft fabric scouring pad to scrub a mixture made up of ammonia, two tablespoons of white vinegar, and one quart of water onto cedar, pine, or redwood. Afterward, rinse with a garden hose and let the wood dry in the sun. You can also purchase wood cleaners or brighteners at the store if you prefer this to creating your own solution. Patio furniture made of hard woods such as cherry and oak benefit from an annual sanding.You can either do this by hand or by using a palm sander. Use sandpaper with medium grit if you're removing scratches or old finishes and use fine grit if you're just doing a lighter routine sanding. You can also use an emery cloth or steel wool. After you sand the furniture, wipe it down with a wet cloth. Then, apply a fresh coat of protective finish, such as a polyurethane coating or an oil stain. As an alternative, you could apply a quality exterior primer and then top with an exterior latex or oil-based paint to protect your furniture from UV rays. Start by spraying your wicker patio furniture with a garden hose. You can also gently spray it with a pressure washer. If the wicker still seems dirty, use an oil-based soap or dish soap and rub with a sponge and cold water. After it dries naturally, apply a paste wax to keep the wicker shiny and water-resistant. with teak-specific products. Buy teak cleaner and follow the directions on the container for the best results. After cleaning, apply a special teak protector, teak oil, or teak sealer to maintain the natural brown of new teak. If you want to make your own teak cleaning solution, apply a mixture of a quarter cup laundry detergent, one gallon of water, and one quart of bleach. Let the mixture sit on the furniture for ten or twenty minutes and then scrub it with a soft brush and rinse it off with a hose.

SUMMARY:
Gently scrub soft woods with an ammonia and white vinegar solution. Sand hard woods. Put a fresh finish on hard woods. Use a mild soap, water, and a wax paste on wicker. Care for teak