user: What is Braising?

assistant: Braising is a combination cooking method that starts with a pan searing then followed by a slow cooking in a liquid until the ingredients become tender.  Braising technique can be used on all cuts of meats or vegetables, but is especially with tougher cuts of meat like briskets.  Braising can be performed slowly for hours in a pot or oven to allow for flavors to penetrate.  Braising can also be done in minutes in a pressure cooker (Intsta Pot).

user: Who is the founder of the Pilates method?

assistant: The Pilates method was founded by Joseph Pilates in the 1920s and 30s.  This exercise method was built around apparatus that Joseph created while interned with German prisoners in WWI England.  The apparatus contained springs and pulleys and were designed to promote rehabilitation through whole-body movement and complete muscular control.

user: What made Jackson decide to pursue acting?

assistant: The occurrence of the September 11 attacks