Combine butter, honey, sugar, vanilla extract, and assorted spices with raw old-fashioned oats. Refrigerate the mixture in a baking dish lined with parchment paper for 2 hours, then cut the sheet into rectangles after it firms up. Voila! Easy homemade granola bars in no time. Granola bars work well as a quick breakfast, a mid-afternoon pick-me-up, or a late-night snack. Making your own granola bars from scratch is usually healthier than buying them at the store, since you can control everything that goes in them. Add granola, peanut butter, honey, and a splash of milk to a large mixing bowl and stir the ingredients together until they thicken. Roll the mixture into bite-sized balls by hand and stick them in the refrigerator overnight. Feel free to add or substitute any other ingredients you want to put your own unique spin on things. Items like chocolate chips, shredded coconut, and flax seed are especially popular. These simple snacks are loaded with protein, fiber, and just enough sugar to give you the energy you need to get through a busy day. The next time you bake a loaf of banana bread or a batch of cookies, fold -1 cup (45-90 g) of granola into the dough or batter. Playing with different textures in the same confections can add a whole new dimension to familiar recipes, and you'll never have to choose between crunchy and chewy again! Alternatively, try sprinkling granola clusters directly onto your fresh-baked cookies, muffins, or brownies when they first come out of the oven. Lower the calorie count of standard deep-fried offerings by rolling them in a breading made from granola and baking them in the oven. When you get your first taste of the rich golden-brown crust, there's a good chance you won't even be able to tell the difference. You can prepare chicken, fish, and vegetables this way, all to delicious effect. In order for your breading to stick properly, it may help to pulse the granola a few times in a food processor or blender. The whole-grain oats in granola contain more fiber, fewer simple carbohydrates, and just as much flavor as traditional breadcrumbs. They also don't tend to get as mushy when cooked for long periods of time, meaning your stuffed dishes will often come out with a much better consistency. Any dish that ordinarily calls for a breadcrumbs can be made with granola, including stuffed pork chops, fish fillets, peppers, mushrooms, and crab cakes.
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One-sentence summary -- Make homemade granola bars. Put together some no-bake energy bites. Incorporate granola into your baked goods. Turn granola into a crispy coating for oven-baked alternatives to fried foods. Use granola in place of breadcrumbs in stuffing.

Q: Topspin is created by striking the ball with what's called a "closed racket," which means you hold the racket facing low toward the ground. These serves work best when they're fast and hit the back of your opponent's side of the table. Using a closed racket, brush the top of the ball in a quick forward motion with your racket. The ball will rise as it moves away from you and then curve downward. Backspin uses an "open racket," which means you hold the racket facing up toward the ceiling. Backspin serves are also known as "under-spin" serves. These low, short serves can be super useful against players who like to attack the ball during the return. Using an open racket, brush the bottom of the ball in a quick forward motion with your racket. Keep the ball low and straight as it travels over the net. Hit the ball on the left to get it to rotate right, and on the right to get it to rotate left. This will cause the ball to bounce in those directions. These tricky serves can be very difficult to return, as your opponent won't know which direction they need to run in to get the ball. Snapping your wrist gives you really quick contact with the ball, adding speed. This speed will add more spin to your serves, making your serves much more difficult to return. Practice developing this snap every time you serve.
A: Use a closed racket for topspin. Graze the ball from the top for topspin. Use an open racket for backspin. Graze the ball from the bottom for backspin. Graze the ball on the sides to get sidespin. Use fast wrist actions to improve your spins.

Article: Grab the knife high up on the handle. For the Thorn technique, you can use either a thumb grip or a modified hammer grip for increased stability. Since you'll be using your entire arm to throw, so you should make sure that you have a secure grasp in order to control the path of the blade. The Thorn method of no-spin throwing was invented by and named after knife throwing instructor Ralph Thorn. To modify a hammer grip for no-spin throwing, wrap your whole fist around the handle of the knife, the way you would a hammer. Then, uncurl your pointer finger and rest it along the spine of the blade. Whether you choose a thumb grip or a modified hammer grip, your grasp should be firm but not too strong. The tighter you hold on, the more difficult and unreliable your release will be. The key to the Thorn technique is the windmill-like motion of the arm. This can put a lot of strain on the tendons and ligaments of the rotator cuff if you're maintaining a lot of tension. Shake out your arm and loosen up a bit before you start throwing. If you're not careful, you may be setting yourself up for injury. Warm up before your knife throwing sessions with some basic mobility exercises and a little light stretching. If the Thorn method causes pain in any part of your shoulder or arm, stop and switch to a less strenuous technique. Bend your throwing arm slightly and lock it into place. Your upper arm and elbow should only form about a 35 or 40 degree angle. Raise your arm until it's above and slightly behind your head. With the Thorn technique, you'll use your entire arm to throw, not just the momentum of the forearm. Stand up straight and fully extend your back as you start the windup. To perform the throw, drop your arm fast in a circular arc, not letting the elbow bend. Release the knife right before your hand falls level with the target. Thrust your index finger forward during the release and follow through to prevent the knife from spinning. When executed correctly, the knife should sail in a smooth, direct line toward the target. It may be helpful to practice the Thorn technique in two separate phases: the wide, looping motion of the arm and the timing of the release. Most no-spin techniques, like the Thorn method, are a combination of a traditional knife throwing motion and the heaving action used to throw spears.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Take hold of the knife. Keep your shoulder relaxed. Pull your arm back beside your head. Throw the knife using your entire arm.

Article: Let the oil sit in your hair for at least 3 hours, or allow it to soak in overnight. Don't wash your hair until you've left the egg oil in for the desired amount of time. If you rinse the oil out too early, then it might not have the desired effects. Wrap a towel around your hair if you're leaving the oil in overnight. Take a shower and clean out the egg oil with your usual shampoo. Massage your fingers through your scalp to make sure that you've removed all of the egg oil. Follow up with your usual conditioner. Be sure to use shampoo to remove the egg oil from your hair instead of rinsing it out with just water! For this treatment to be most effective, use egg oil in your hair about twice a week. Pour a pea-sized amount of oil onto your fingertips and rub them together. Next, swipe over the aging or dark spot with your oil-coated finger. Repeat this treatment several times a week for maximum effectiveness.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Leave the oil in your hair for 3-12 hours. Wash out your hair once you've let the oil sit for several hours. Apply the oil to dark spots and scars on your skin to reduce their appearance.