INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Another great way to get fried chicken back to a delicious crispy, golden-brown consistency is to simply fry it again. As with the oven method above, you'll want to take your chicken out of the refrigerator and let it sit in a safe spot for about half an hour before you start to cook it. Do any required prep work (like setting the table, making side dishes, etc.) while you wait. If you don't let the chicken warm back up, it can affect the frying process. Dropping cold chicken into hot oil will significantly reduce the temperature of the oil for a minute or two, preventing you from giving it a crispy exterior. When your chicken is nearly at room temperature, set a pan on the stove and turn the burner to high. Heavier pans like cast iron skillets and dutch ovens are best as they tend to retain heat well. Add plenty of frying oil to the pan and allow it to heat you want at least enough that the bottoms of your chicken pieces will be submerged. Don't use olive oil or another oil with a similarly low smoke point, as the smoke can give your chicken a bitter, burnt flavor. Instead, use a high-smoke point oil with a neutral flavor like canola, peanut, or vegetable oil. If you have a deep fryer, you may use it for this method, though this equipment is not required. Carefully add the chicken pieces to the hot oil (a set of tongs can help protect from splashes). Fry the pieces in the oil for about two to three minutes, turning regularly. Feel free to adjust the precise cooking time as you wish. Longer cooking times will give you a drier, crispier skin, but cooking for too long will eventually dry out the meat itself. Don't be afraid to check your chicken's texture as it cooks. When its skin is dry and crispy, the chicken is done. Transfer the pieces one by one to a wire rack set over a pan and allow them to drain. This step is crucial letting the oil drain out will help get the skin even crispier. It should take about three to five minutes for the chicken to drain completely. Carefully dispose of the excess oil (or reuse it) after allowing it to cool. Enjoy your chicken as soon as it is cool enough to eat.

SUMMARY: Let the chicken come to room temperature. Heat frying oil in a heavy pan. Fry the chicken pieces for several minutes. Remove and allow to drain. Serve and enjoy.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Be generous! Make thin slices from the grapes, being careful of your fingers. Estimate around 4 to 5 grapes worth of slices per cup. Follow the instructions in the previous method for baking and removal.

SUMMARY: Follow the instructions to make the bacon cups as set out in the previous method. Slather peanut or almond butter on the bottom of each bacon cup. Slice grapes. Place the grape slices inside the bacon cups. Bake in the oven at 400F or 200C for 10 to 15 minutes. Enjoy your PB&J masterpiece.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Instead of thinking about how you're going to respond, take the time to listen and attempt to understand their words while the other person is talking. Pay attention to what they say, the feelings they express, and what they communicate through their body language. If you don't understand something they said, or if you're going to directly respond to one of their points, repeat what you think they said back to them first and ask if you understood them correctly. Sometimes being an active listener may also require you to be silent. Showing that you are okay with silence, even if it is a bit uncomfortable, may give the person time to gain the courage to share. Your body can communicate to the other person that you're listening and engaged. Nod occasionally, smile, and use other facial expressions. Examine your posture and ensure that it is open and inviting. This means uncrossing your arms and legs and facing the other person as they speak. Make eye contact and point your body toward the person, but keep your body in a relaxed position. Forcing open body language may seem unnatural. Be open to disclosing information about yourself and also open about listening to the other person. If you disagree about something, be willing to hear the person out and consider their viewpoint. Instead of making your goal to "win" the conversation or be right, make your goal to better understand someone else and hear a different perspective. For example, if you tend to argue with your Uncle about politics, aim to make the conversation more meaningful by hearing each other out and being willing to consider their viewpoint. People feel heard and understood when you show that you're listening. When you validate someone, you show them that you accept them and that what they say is important. Validation can be as simple as saying, "That seems so difficult" or, "No wonder you're struggling, it seems like you're under so much stress." Validation creates connection and safety, which are important in a meaningful conversation. Reflect back on what they say to ensure your understanding and show that you're listening. For example, say, "I hear you saying that dealing with your aging parents is difficult."

SUMMARY: Practice active listening. Maintain open body language. Approach the conversation openly. Validate their experiences.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you still receive a call more than 31 days after joining the Registry, visit https://www.donotcall.gov/ to report the violation. Click continue and follow the prompts to report the telemarketer. You will need the following information: Your phone number Date you received the call Time you received the call (optional may penalize the telemarketer if before 8 am or after 9 pm) Whether the caller was a real person or not Whether it was a phone call or text message Your report is more likely to lead to penalties for the telemarketer if you can provide extra information. This includes the telephone number of the telemarketer, the name of the company, and a description of your interactions with them (in the "Comments" section). This is all optional. You may also provide your personal contact information. If you do this, the FTC may contact you with more questions to help their investigation. Instead of using the website, you may call the same number you used to add your number to the register. Follow the recorded prompts to file your complain, or skip through them using these steps: Call 1-888-382-1222 (or 1-866-290-4236 for TTY) Press 1 for English or 2 for Spanish Press 3 Press 1 Enter the requested information on your keypad when prompted. The Do Not Call Registry does not apply to charities, political organizations, and surveys. It also does not prevent calls from organizations you have done business with (for 18 months after your last transaction), or organizations you've sent an inquiry to (for 3 months). If you are receiving calls under one of these circumstances and would like them to stop, respond as follows: Ask the company not to call you again. Write down the date of this request. If the company calls again, you can report it as described above. Watch for any other violations you can report. This includes calling before 8 am or after 9 pm; failure to identify the organization and purpose of the call; lying about an offer; failure to provide a number to your caller ID; and prerecorded sales pitches. Debt collectors may still legally call you. You can report them for harassment, lying, threatening arrest, or other unfair practices, using the website https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0149-debt-collection. . Unfortunately, modern technology allows many telemarketers to hide their identity and avoid Do Not Call fines. If you continue to receive unwanted phone calls from a specific number, you may want to request a block from your phone service provider. This may or may not cost money depending on your provider's policies.

SUMMARY:
Report a violation online. Include optional information. File a complaint by phone instead. Identify legal calls. Block a phone call