Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Preheat the oven. Bake the ramps until the leaves begin to char. Add the ramps to a salad, pasta dish, or sandwiches.

Answer: To ensure that the oven is hot enough to roast the ramps, it's important to preheat it. Set the temperature to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius), and allow it to fully heat. Make sure that the oven rack is in the center position before you preheat it. Once the ramps are seasoned and coated with olive oil, place the baking sheet in the preheated oven. Allow the ramps to roast for 15 to 17 minutes, or until the leaves just begin to char. You don't want the ramps to actually burn. They'll have a burnt toast taste if they do. When the ramps are finished roasting, remove the baking sheet from the oven. Mix the ramps into salads and pasta dishes, or use them as a topping for steaks and burgers. Store leftover roasted ramps in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They should stay fresh for up to three days.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Self-publish Find a literary agent. Publish for local consumption only.

Answer: . This is a viable and respectable option in today's publishing world. Search online for companies that will help you self-publish your book. You may want to create an eBook, or you may want to have copies of your book printed. You can spend as little or as much money as you want on self-publishing, and you'll be able to avoid the lengthy process of publishing a book through more traditional means. Some self-publishing companies provide higher quality services than others. Before choosing a company, look into the type of paper they use, and try to obtain samples of other books they have published. When you self-publish a book, you still have a shot at getting it published by a traditional publishing house down the road. In fact, you'll have a sample of your finished book to send them with your pitch. If it looks beautiful, this can give you an edge over other submissions. If you have your heart set on publishing your book with a traditional publishing house, it's best to find an agent to help you through the process. Research agents who work with children's books in the United States can be found at www.writersmarket.com. Similar agent organizations will exist in other countries too. Send agents a query letter and a book synopsis. If agents are interested, they'll reply with a request to see the manuscript. It may take weeks or months to receive a reply. If your book is not picked up by an agent, you may send your query letter and synopsis directly to publishers that accept unsolicited manuscripts. Research companies that publish books like yours before contacting publishers. If your book is picked up by an agent, he or she may ask you to make revisions to the manuscript to make it more appealing to potential publishers. When it's ready, the agent will send pitches to publishers that seem like the right fit. Again, the process can take months, and there's no guarantee your book will be published. Writing a children's book is by itself a huge accomplishment. There's no need to seek wide publication if you don't want to. Sometimes it's more personal to just share it with the people who matter. Consider printing the manuscript at the copy store and binding it to give to a few friends, or to children in your family. Many copy stores have services that allow you to print and bind full-color booklets that look very professional.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Put on gardening gloves before handling your ficus. Inspect your tree for dying or dead branches. Prune above leaf scars to encourage fuller growth. Put cut paste on extensively pruned areas. Discard ficus clippings immediately after pruning. Don't prune more than 30% of your ficus at a time.

Answer: Most ficus varieties excrete a toxic milky sap that causes skin irritation. To prevent rashes, wear thick gloves while pruning your ficus. Gloves made with latex or thin fabrics will not protect your skin from the ficus's sap. You can find thick gardening gloves at most plant nurseries or garden centers. If you notice diseased, damaged, or dead branches, prune them away at a downward slant with your loppers or shears. Cut the damaged branch back to a healthy area to help your tree heal and focus its energy on healthy branches. Dying or dead branches usually lose their bark and have grey or decaying wood. If your ficus tree has thinned out more than usual, inspect your ficus for scars where leaves used to be. Clip directly above leaf scars to encourage thicker foliage as your plant grows. Leaf scars are small, round marks found where your plant originally grew leaves. They're usually lighter in color than the surrounding branch. Pruning above leaf scars should ideally be done in spring. If you prune back large branches or make many cuts, apply cut paste over the clipped area. Because pruning is like making many small wounds on a plant, cut paste will help your tree heal and protect it from diseases and pests while it recovers. You can buy cut paste online or at most plant nurseries. Because ficus plants are toxic, their clippings cannot be used as a mulch or compost. Collect the clippings in a trash bag and discard them when you're done pruning. For an environmentally-friendly alternative, ask local recycling centers if they can make use of your ficus clippings. Too much pruning can throw your tree into shock and leave it vulnerable to diseases. Limit yourself to removing less than 30% of your ficus's foliage and branch structure at a time. If any tree damage expands across more than 30% of the plant, hire a professional landscaper to determine the best treatment for it.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Rinse raw peanuts in fresh water. Bring the water, salt, and peanuts to a boil. Take the stockpot off the heat.

Answer:
Use 1 pound (453.59 g) of peanuts still in their shells. Drain the peanuts. Next, put them in a large stockpot. Add 4 cups (.96 L) of fresh water and 4 tablespoons (59.14 mL) of kosher salt to the stockpot. You can also add 2 tablespoons (29.57 mL) of smoked paprika, Old Bay Seasoning, shrimp boil mix, or star anise to the water with the salt. Reduce the heat to a very low boil, and cover the stockpot. Boil the peanuts until they are soft. The longer you boil them, the saltier and softer they will become. Try boiling them for as few as 2 hours for firmer, less salty nuts or up to 12 hours for a very soft and salty nut. Drain the nuts, but do not rinse them. Store the boiled peanuts in an airtight container. Eat or serve all the peanuts within 2 or 3 days after preparing them. They will dry out and become inedible after that.