Rinse the gooseberries in a colander under cool water. Gently pat them dry with a clean towel. Place the gooseberries into a pot. Cover them with a few inches/centimeters of water, then bring the water to a boil. Cook the gooseberries until they turn soft, about 2 minutes. The gooseberries are ready when they open up into segments when pressed. Place a colander into the sink, then pour the gooseberries into it. Gently shake the colander to dislodge any excess water, then allow the gooseberries to cool enough to handle. Gently press don on the gooseberries, on at a time, until they split open into segments. Scoop up the seeds that come out and discard them. If you want to, you can cut the gooseberries into smaller slices.

Summary: Wash and dry the gooseberries. Boil the gooseberries. Drain and cool the gooseberries. Segment the gooseberries and discard the seeds.

Add the batter to the cavities of the pan, about full. Leave them in the pan for a few minutes. Set aside for about 15 to 20 minutes.

Summary: Fill a doughnut pan. Bake the doughnuts for 10 minutes. Allow the doughnuts to cool. Transfer the doughnuts to a wire cooling rack.

Eating rice with a set of chopsticks is easiest if you're using your chopsticks the way they were intended to be used. Luckily, this is easy to learn! Start by lining up your two chopsticks and holding them in your dominant hand. Slide them into the "crook" between your thumb and the side of your hand. The "squishy" part at the base of your thumb should pin them in place. You'll want the two chopsticks to be lined up on top of each other, not side-to-side. With the two chopsticks resting in the crook of your thumb, slide the top one up so that you're holding it with your thumb, index, and middle fingers. The pad of your thumb should hold the stick from the side. Your index finger should bend around it and rest on top. Your middle finger should support the stick from the other side. This may sound complicated, but it should be fairly similar to how you'd hold a pen or pencil! If you're having trouble, set the other chopstick down so you can concentrate on this one. It's easy to slide back in later. One of the most important things to remember when eating with chopsticks is that the bottom chopstick doesn't move. Keep holding it in place with the fleshy part at the base of your thumb. Light pressure should be find. You don't need to keep a death grip on it. Bend your ring finger so that it supports the bottom of the stick with the side of your last knuckle.

Summary: Hold both chopsticks with the side of your thumb. Grasp the top chopstick like a pencil. Keep the bottom chopstick steady.

Check online to find petitions requesting more federal funding for national arts programs. Some government websites provide an online petition space where signatures can be collected digitally. Other websites, like PEN America, can help direct you to these petitions. The petition portion of the United Kingdom's Parliament website has hosted petitions related to the arts. Go to the website of your school district to find out where and when the school board meets. While not part of the federal government, the school board does make decisions that affect where funding goes within the local school system, such as the music and art programs. If the school board wants to give more funding to another group, like the athletic department of a school, they might take funding away from an art, music, or theater program. Work with the leader of a Parent-Teacher organization to schedule a meeting with a school board member. Be patient when you go to schedule a meeting. Depending on the size of your school district, it may take some time before you can get in touch with someone. to ask for more federal funding. Join up with other like-minded individuals to protest a lack of support for the arts in a public area. Try to center this protest around an upcoming legislation or a physical event, like the demolition of an art gallery. Protesting in a public place helps to generate interest for your cause. Make sure to be respectful throughout a public protest. Many successful protests have created change through their peacefulness. to a legislator to lobby for their vote. Draft a letter explaining why you think the government should support the arts, and why you think this legislator should vote in favor of federal funding for the arts. While petitions and protests demonstrate public interest in the arts, individual letters show dedication and commitment to a cause. Research online to see which members of government will be voting on funding for the arts, and direct your letter to one of those individuals. Explain how the arts have positively impacted your life, and why funding is important. Be sure to include your return address on the letter, so the government official can potentially write you back. You can write to some members of government via email. You can find their contact information here: https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials. Consider calling a legislator on the phone to speak with them directly. This may be more efficient than sending a letter through the mail.
Summary: Sign a petition to demand government funding for the arts. Propose more funding for the arts in your school at a board meeting. Protest in public Write a letter