Some dehydrators have a thermostat, while others have a simple "On / Off" switch. If your dehydrator has a thermostat, set it to 135 or 140 degrees Fahrenheit (57 or 60 degrees Celsius) and let it preheat while you prepare the tomatoes. If your dehydrator only has an "On / Off" switch, you do not need to preheat it. Instead, simply turn the heat on after you add the tomatoes to the appliance. If your dehydrator does not have a thermostat, it might be a good idea to set a cooking thermometer in the bottom tray of the dehydrator so that you can monitor the temperature as the tomatoes dehydrate. The tomatoes should be washed, dried, skinned, cored, cut, and seeded. Wash the tomatoes under running water and pat dry with clean paper towels. Skin the tomatoes only if desired. Cut an "X" on the bottom of the tomato, just deep enough to slice through the skin. Blanch the tomato in boiling water for 25 to 30 seconds before removing with a slotted spoon and dunking into ice water. Peel the skin off with your fingers. Use a paring knife to cut a cone shape out of the top stem end of each tomato to remove the core. Slice off a small portion of the bottom end, as well. Cut the tomatoes into decent sizes. Cherry tomatoes should be cut in half, roma (plum) tomatoes should be cut in halves or quarters, and larger tomatoes should be cut into 1/4-inch (6.35 mm) slices. Seeding the tomatoes is optional. Scoop out the seeds with a spoon, leaving the pulp behind. You can blot away extra juice with a clean paper towel. Spray the dehydrator trays with a light coating of cooking spray or rub a small amount of olive oil over the trays using another clean paper towel. Greasing the trays will prevent the tomatoes from sticking. The oil can also add flavor to the tomatoes. Arrange the tomato pieces on your prepared dehydrator trays so that they are cut-side up and roughly 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) apart from one another. Do not layer the tomatoes or position them so that they touch one another. Doing so will cause the tomatoes to dehydrate unevenly. The simplest option would be to sprinkle the tomatoes with salt. Use as much or as little salt as desired according to your own personal tastes. You could also use a light dusting of ground black pepper, garlic powder, or onion powder, or an herb blend made with chopped herbs like oregano, parsley, and thyme. Both dried herbs and fresh herbs will work. Place the racks in the dehydrator and dry the tomatoes for 8 to 12 hours, or until the tomatoes are smaller, shriveled, and leathery, but no longer tacky. Keep roughly 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) of space in between the racks. Doing so will ensure that there is enough air circulation to reach all the tomatoes. Check the tomatoes every hour or so as they dehydrate. Rotate the racks if you notice that some tomatoes are drying more rapidly than others. If some pieces dry faster than others, remove them to prevent them from becoming scorched or burnt. Once the tomatoes are ready, remove them from the oven and let them cool completely at room temperature. Pack them in freezer bags, vacuum sealed bags, plastic containers, or jars, and store them in a cool, dark place until you are ready to use them. Usually, dehydrated tomatoes kept in cool temperatures in an airtight container will last for 6 to 9 months.
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One-sentence summary -- Preheat the dehydrator, if applicable. Prepare the tomatoes. Grease the dehydrator trays. Place the tomatoes on the dehydrator trays. Season as desired. Dry the tomatoes in the dehydrator. Store.

Having a good treasury minister gives a big boost to your revenue. You can easily swap out your current minister for a new one if you're not happy with how the minister is performing. Press the Government icon at the right side of your screen to check your ministers. Click the Minister tab and hover your cursor on the Treasury icon to see the boost points given by that minister. If you're not satisfied with the boost given, you can kick that minister out from your government list by clicking on the Treasury icon and pressing the Kick button near the right corner of the window. A new treasury minister will automatically be elected. Upgrading your Peasant farms to Tenanted farms requires the technology Common Land Enclosures. Study this by clicking the Research and Technology icon, and then choose a school from the list. In the Agriculture tab, right click Common Land Enclosures to have your scholars begin their research. Once you upgrade your farms, also learn Physiocracy (in Research and Technology) to give your wealth a 15% boost, regenerated by the upgraded farms. This will also unlock Plantations for trade. Taxes are a major form of income, and this potential income will grow as your empire increases in size. Striking a good tax balance will keep your treasury full and your citizens content. Press the Government icon then click the Policies tab to open the Tax window. You will see a map of your territory highlighted. Below the map of your territory is the tax level bar and classes that reside in your city. Move the tax level bar to adjust the tax level. You will notice your territory change color as you move the bar; this reflects the people's satisfaction to your new policies. You will see the effects of your new taxes at the right side of the tax level bar. Remember, taxing your people properly will give you income, but taxing them higher than you should leads to rebellion. If your empire grows but your regions don't increase wealth production, you will not have much money for long. Ensure that you are increasing the wealth generation of your regions as your progress through the game. There are several ways to do this: Build industrial buildings (Metal Works, Pottery, etc.). Build roads. Research Enlightenment technology.
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One-sentence summary -- Find a good treasury minister. Improve your farms. Adjust your tax level as your country grows in trade and production. Increase your regions' wealth.

Unplug your grinder before cleaning to avoid accidentally turning it on while your fingers or cleaning implements are inside. Bits of coffee ground will build up around the working parts of any type of grinder, slowing them down and potentially adding off-flavors to your espresso grounds. If you notice these effects or see pockets of encrusted coffee ground, use a vacuum's wand attachment or a can of compressed air to remove them. Dislodge larger pockets with a spoon if they are not moving.
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One-sentence summary -- Unplug the grinder before cleaning to avoid injury. Use a vacuum or compressed air to get rid of coffee grit when it builds up.

Bend it at a right angle as you stretch your body upwards, then switch legs for the next repetition. Just lift it so it's perpendicular to the floor as you lift your torso up, then set it down on the ball again and switch legs for the next repetition.
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To make this exercise more challenging, you can bend one of your legs as you lift your body off the ground. You can also point one leg up at the ceiling for an even greater challenge.