Q: Tamarind adds a delicious sweet-and-sour flavor to curry, soups, stews, dhal, or chili. A little of the paste goes a long way, so just add a dab during the cooking process. Tamarind is a common ingredient in Southeast Asia, where it is often used in curries. Tamarind adds a tart sweetness to savory dishes, and since it helps tenderize meat, it's perfect for using as a glaze. Try it on fish, chicken, pork, or ham for a unique flavor with a global appeal. Try glazing chicken with a combination of tamarind concentrate and orange juice. Mix tamarind and honey with some hot peppers for a sweet and spicy ham glaze. Tamarind concentrate can be found at many Asian and Thai markets, and you can also buy it online. Tamarind can help you create your very own world-class cocktail! The sour taste of tamarind helps to balance the smoky flavor of whiskey and bourbon. You can also try tamarind in a gin cocktail. Tamarind juice may not have any added sugar, but the syrup is usually sweetened, so take that into account when you're planning the other ingredients in your cocktail. If you've ever wondered why your homemade pad thai doesn't taste quite like your favorite restaurant's, the answer might be tamarind. This tangy fruit is a popular addition in many Pan-Asian dishes. You'll get an extra dimension of flavor by adding in a little tamarind concentrate to cakes, caramels, pies, and other desserts. Just mix it in before you cook to allow the flavors to really meld together.
A: Add tamarind paste to your favorite curry dish or soup. Glaze savory meat dishes with tamarind concentrate. Pour tamarind juice or syrup into a whiskey or bourbon cocktail. Toss a little tamarind paste into stir fry or pad thai. Add tamarind to sweet dishes to boost their flavor.

Q: You don't want to change who you are just to get the attention of a guy, especially if it means pretending to love Star Wars or talking about a band you can't stand for hours. Talk about your favorite TV shows, a great movie you just saw, the hobby you most care about, or really any of the things you care about, and guys will be drawn to your passion. Think about it as not being different from talking to your girlfriends about everyday things except that you can avoid talking about the guys you like! The subject of your conversation is less important than making sure that you and the guys you talk to maintain a fair balance between talking and listening. Try not to dominate any conversation and leave room for other people to talk. If you're talking to a guy one-on-one, try not to do more than about half the talking. Though it's important to feel comfortable actually talking about the things that matter to you, you should also be able to get a sense of when a guy is starting to lose interest. If you've been talking about your horse for twenty minutes and you see the guy shifting on his feet, checking his phone, or looking around for a friend who can give him a save, then you can shift subjects by asking him a question instead. Learn to read body language and facial expressions to see whether or not a guy is listening to you. If he's listening, he'll be making eye contact (unless he's super shy or has a crush on you!), and turning his body toward you instead of away. One thing you can do is to offer a subtle compliment to a guy from time to time. You don't have to tell him he has the world's most beautiful eyes or that he's a big hunk, but you can compliment a new shirt the guy is wearing, tell him he did great in yesterday's basketball game, or just make a kind, lighthearted comment that lets the guy know you care. You don't have to actually have a crush on the guy to give him a compliment, either. You can say something like, "You're so good at chemistry. How do you do it?" Or, "You have such a unique laugh. I could tell it was you from the other side of the hall." If you want to have a good time hanging out with guys, then you should ask them about themselves from time to time without interrogating them. You can get to know them little by little and show that you care about the things that matter to them. You don't need to interview them, but you should ask them a question or two in the course of a conversation. Here are some things you can ask them about to show them you care: Their favorite bands Their hobbies Their favorite TV shows, movies, or actors Their weekend plans Their pets Guys like girls who don't take themselves too seriously. While it's not attractive to actually put yourself down or to make fun of yourself in a real way, like saying that you're fat, that you're stupid, or that you hate something about yourself, some light humor can show that you're a fun, easygoing person. This is different from bad-mouthing yourself in hopes that someone will give you some attention; just learn to laugh at yourself and the rest of your life will be much easier. For example, you can make a comment like, "Big surprise, I tripped again," or, "I wonder how many more pink sweaters I can wear," to show guys that you're aware of your goofy or endearing qualities while not being committed to perfection.
A: Talk about the things that actually interest you. Know when you should change the subject. Compliment them. Ask them questions. Be okay with poking fun at yourself.

Q: Sometimes all the prevention possible will not keep your white sneakers always looking clean. Before you do a thorough cleaning with a damp sponge, brush or wipe off any dirt, mud, grass clippings or sand. It's important to get rid of excess debris, while your shoes are dry, so you don't set stains in more. Remove your laces to get them, and your shoes, looking as clean as possible. If you attempt to wash your shoes with the laces still in them, grime will accumulate around the openings. Place laces in a small mesh laundry bag to keep them from wrapping around other laundry. Set them out to dry and do not place them in the dryer to avoid shrinkage. Drop one to two drops of dish soap on a damp sponge or dish rag. Place your sponge in a bowl of water or rinse it in the sink to dilute. Don't use too much soap on your nice, white sneakers! Wring your sponge or rag out to remove excess water, and gently wipe your shoes down from tongue to sole. Do not scrub leather. Carefully rub dirt and repeat if necessary. Take a wet dish rag with a dime-sized amount of laundry soap to clean canvas. Wring the dish rag out and wipe down your shoes thoroughly. Wet the rag again to remove all accumulated dirt and soap. Wipe down your shoes a second time. Repeat if necessary, and let them dry by a fan or in the open air for a few hours. Do not place canvas in the washing machine. It can tear them and yellow your soles. Even after you have thoroughly brushed and cleaned your white sneakers, you may be left with discolored areas. Leather shoe polish can take care of this. Wipe polish on with a soft cloth, like an old t-shirt, and let it dry for a few minutes. Take a clean side of your old t-shirt to lightly buff out any scuff marks. White leather shoe polish is good for solid white shoes. Use a neutral shoe polish on white shoes that have accent colors. A neutral polish goes on clear and can be used on other leather shoes or bags.
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Dry brush dirt and debris off shoes. Clean laces in the washing machine. Sponge leather shoes with a small amount of dish soap. Wipe down canvas shoes with laundry soap. Polish leather.