In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Blending the onion for 1 minute should be enough to puree the onion, but every blender works a little differently. If you still have notable pieces of onion in your blender, stop the blender, open the lid, and push the pieces down toward the blades using a rubber spatula. Replace the lid and continue blending at 30 second intervals at high speed until completely blended. The strainer should be small enough to fit inside the bowl, but if possible, large enough to rest on the lip of the bowl. Otherwise, hold the strainer over the mouth of the bowl with one hand.
Summary: Repeat blending as necessary. Position a strainer over the mouth of a bowl.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Try to stick to the amount of time you decided on to avoid contacting him. Don't convince yourself to contact him after a short amount of time because you feel the urge to do so. Contacting him with a clear and strong mind will benefit both you and your ex-boyfriend. Make your first attempt at contact by liking what he posts on social media. If you aren't friends with him on social media, then send him a brief text. If you send a text, don't initiate too long of a conversation. Tell him you hope he's doing well, or that you saw something that made you think of him. Start by sending him a basic greeting, or ask how he's doing. Try to initiate a light conversation. Do not tell him that you miss him, love him, or want him back yet. Don't text him repeatedly if he does not answer back. Wait at least a few days or a week before trying again. If he never answers back, do not continue contacting him. Once he starts answering your texts, try calling him. Hearing your voice after time apart could remind him how much he misses having you in his life. Try not to talk about the relationship just yet. Update him on your life, and ask about what has been going on with him. Don't get emotional or angry if he does not react in the way you would like at first. You don't have to ask him on a date just yet. Try asking him to hang out or meet up for an activity. Ask him out for coffee. Suggest going on a hike or walk together. Ask him to go to a movie or event that would interest him. Don't expect to jump back into the relationship you once had with him. Understand that he might still be hurt or confused. Spend time together in a friendly manner, but don't try to force anything. Tell him what new things you have tried during your time apart. Utilize the confidence you gained during the breakup to remind him how fun and friendly you are. Tell him that you enjoy spending time with him, let him know that you would like to be in a romantic relationship again. Don't beg him to take you back as soon as he starts to feel comfortable with you again. Do not ask to get back together at first. Tell him that you have getting back together in mind. Let him know that you would like to get back together by telling him that you think you've spent enough time apart to start fresh. You may want to start with a clean slate, but understand that it will be difficult to get back together without talking about the past. Listens to his feelings and concerns. Talk calmly with him about your side of the story. Talk through your differences and come to an agreement. Do not jump back into a relationship without resolving the problems that led to the breakup. He may agree to get back together, but he may think it's best to stay broken up. Don't get angry with him if he doesn't want you back. Understand that the situation is out of your control. Do not bring up the past if you do get back together. Talk about the past before you decide to begin a relationship. Don't react badly if he decides not to get back together. He might not be ready yet. Don't sabotage future chances by reacting emotionally. Ask if his decision to not get back together is final. Accept that you will not be in a relationship with him again. Regardless of the outcome, your worth is not determined by a romantic partner. Stay confident and independent regardless of the outcome of his decision.
Summary: Make contact when you are truly ready. Start small. Send him a text message. Give him a call. Ask him out. Take it slow. Ease into the suggestion of getting back together. Talk it through. Respect his decision. Remember that another person does not define your worth.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: This will allow you to have a clear view of the animals ear canal. Any hair that remains in the way may obstruct the thermometer and cause discomfort to your dog. Note that while ear thermometers are less invasive to the animal they can be less accurate if used improperly. If your dog has an ear infection, do not use the ear thermometer, as it will likely give you an inaccurate result and be painful to the dog. Indications of an ear infection are redness, swelling, discharge with an odor, and shaking or scratching excessively at the ears. You may want to have another person hold the dog's head to get enough control of the animal to do this. Be sure the thermometer is deep enough or it will not produce an accurate temperature reading. . If you don't have help, hold the dog's body between your legs to keep it still. At no time should you continue with this process if your dog is trying to bite you, as you will not get an accurate reading if the dog is fighting the process. This indicates a reading was successfully achieved. Depending on the brand and make of the thermometer, read times will vary. Remember, ear thermometers go very deep into the horizontal ear canal. Some dogs may object to the ear thermometer, sometimes even more so than to the rectal option.
Summary:
Lift the canine's ear and gently brush aside any hair that may be in the way. Look for signs of an ear infection. Position the thermometer deep into the dog's horizontal ear canal. Hold the thermometer in place and wait for it to beep. Remove the thermometer from the dog's ear gently.