Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Agree to give each other space at first. Wait until there's no unfinished business to pursue a friendship. Recognize your feelings. Talk openly about boundaries. Care for yourself.

Answer: For the first weeks or months after a breakup, space is key. If you try to jump straight into friendship, this is likely to backfire as you'll both be too emotional. Agree to a set period of time to cease or minimize contact so feelings of attraction, romance, and resentment can fade. How much time you give is subjective. Some people may be ready for friendship in a few weeks, while others may need a few months. How much time you spent in the relationship will have an effect; longer relationships typically require longer periods of limited contact. The reason it can be difficult to stay friends with an ex is that people feel the relationship is not finished. If you find yourself feeling you have more to say, or still need closure, it's not the right time to be friends. Wait until you feel at peace with the breakup to pursue a friendship. If you need to talk about a few more things before you can be friends, have a discussion with your ex about any loose ends a few weeks after you break up. Be sure to tie up practical loose ends. If you shared belongings or lived together, wait until your lives are completely separate before pursuing a friendship. Boundaries are important to any relationship, especially complicated ones. Recognizing your own feelings and limitations is key to establishing firm boundaries with an ex. Spend some time thinking over how your ex makes you feel and what kind of contact you're comfortable with. Ask yourself what kind of contact makes you feel bad. Maybe you don't like discussing your ex's new relationships. Maybe you don't like that your ex still calls you by your pet name. It's always okay to request someone stop or tone down behaviors that bother you. Find a good time and place to have a calm, sit down talk about your boundaries in regards to a friendship. Let your ex know directly what kind of contact is still appropriate and let them share their feelings as well. State your boundaries outright so there's no ambiguity. For example: "I'll eventually be fine with hearing about your romantic life, but I really need space from that right now. Let's not talk about dating together." Setting boundaries after a breakup can hurt, even if it's for the best. Recognizing contact will be more minimal and that certain topics are off limits can sting. After setting boundaries, do something nice for yourself. Go for a walk, watch a movie, or make plans with friends. Doing something nice for yourself may take your mind off of the break up and help you distance yourself from the subject. In turn, this may help you recover sooner.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Boil the pork skins. Remove the skins from the water. Cool the pork skins. Remove any subcutaneous fat from the skins. Dry the skins. Deep fry the chicharrones. Optionally, rub the pork with pepper before frying. Serve.

Answer: Put your pork skins in a large pot and cover with water. Bring the water to a boil, cover the pot, and allow to cook. Boil until the skin is softened (but not falling apart) and the water is white - about 1-2 hours. To keep the skins submerged in the water, you may want to weigh them down by placing a heat-resistant plate on top of them as they boil. Use tongs or a slotted spoon to take your pork skins from the boiling water and lay them on a cooling rack set over a baking pan to catch the drippings. Discard the cooking water. At this point, if you'd like to give your chicharrones an extra dash of flavor, sprinkle your vinegar evenly over the pork skins. Place the pork skins (still on the cooling rack) in the refrigerator uncovered. Let the skins cool completely - usually this takes several hours. Use a spoon or another kitchen scraping tool to remove any fat clinging to the bottom of the pork skin. The fat should separate from the skin easily. Be careful not to tear the skin, as it will be still be soft from cooking. Next, the cooled, cleaned pork skins must be allowed to dry. This can be done several ways, which are described below. Regardless of the method you choose, allow plenty of time for drying - you'll know the skins are ready when they're shrunken, brown, and brittle. It's not uncommon for the process to take more than eight hours, so you may want to allow the skins to dry overnight. Several methods for drying the skins are listed below: The easiest way to dry the skins is in an oven. Set the oven to its absolute lowest setting. Aim for no higher than 200o F (about 93o C). Place the skins on their cooling rack and baking sheet in the oven overnight. Traditionally, chicharrones are dried in the hot sun. If you live in a hot, dry area, try setting the chicharrones outdoors in a secure spot that receives constant sunlight all day, checking on them occasionally. Other methods for drying can also work well. If you have access to a heat lamp or an electric drying fan, you may want to experiment with these things. Split the dried skin into long strips or small squares about 1 inch (2.2 cm) per side. Heat a deep-sided pan over high heat. When it is hot, add lard or cooking oil. Fry the chicharrones one or two at a time, prodding them until they puff up and start to float. When done, remove the chicharrones to a paper-towel lined plate. Be ready to remove the chicharrones quickly - the frying process can take as little as 10-20 seconds! For a spicy chicharron, season each chicharron with black or cayenne pepper before frying. You can lightly dust the entire pile of dried skins at once or give each individual piece of skin your desired level of spice before popping them into the pan. Other great seasonings include various other chile powders, sugar, and Chinese spice blends. Try experimenting with your own seasoning mixes! Congratulations - you've made your very own delicious plate of chicharrones. Sprinkle with salt and serve immediately. Pairs well with beer or red wine.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Organize your space. Purchase decent equipment. Plan out your week. Shop smart.

Answer:
The best way to prepare for a recipe is by having a clean and organized work space. Begin by cleaning the surface tops of your kitchen and ensure that there aren't any dirty dishes in the sink. Keep your cabinets clean and organized by going through them to check for expired products. Additionally, you want your refrigerator to be clean and avoid keeping expired or too much leftover food. The first advice you'll hear from cooks on how to become better cooks is to have good knives. Invest in the nicest knives you can afford. It might sound unimportant, but quality knives will expedite your chopping process and make cooking more enjoyable. A good way to check if your knife is sharp enough is if you cry while cutting onions. A knife that is sharp enough won't cause you to cry. The best way to save money and shop efficiently is by planning out a meal for each night of the week. Once you figure out your meal for everyday of the week, you can start to look at each day's recipe and ingredient list. Compile a grocery list based off your plan. Take this model as inspiration for you as you plan out your week: Monday is pasta night. Tuesday is taco night. Wednesday is Asian stir-fry. Thursday is meat and potato night. Friday is burger night. Saturday is your night to go out. Sunday is leftover night. The best way to shop for multiple recipes is to choose recipes that require similar ingredients. This way you can buy bulk amounts of similar ingredients to cover a lot of grounds. You should also consider the amount of processed food you buy and feed your family. Attempt to stay away from lengthy ingredient lists and especially from GMO (genetically modified products) and high fructose corn syrup. Shop organic when you have the means to. There are ways of shopping for healthy ingredients on a budget.