Burning Workshoptag:www.burningworkshop.com,2007://12007-05-31T19:35:13ZA collection of how tos for all you do it yourselfers.Movable Type 3.35A revolutionary new approach to folding sockstag:www.burningworkshop.com,2007://1.112007-05-30T22:34:51Z2007-05-31T19:35:13ZSock folding has burdened man-kind since the beginning of time. Not only is it tedious, but just getting started can be a daunting task. Here we present a very simple and practical approach to achieve this:...]]>
Because of the strenuous nature of this exercise, we highly recommend you rest up before beginning any of the real work.
Start by picking through the socks
You'll want to separate the socks into piles of near-matching color. At this point it should be noted that a gray sock is just a stained sock. It's soul is still white, and eventually we will find it's equally-stained partner.
At this point the piles should be forming nicely.
Two discrete piles of socks. This is a necessary first step of the sorting process.
The day is long and the sun is hot. You've got a ways to go before all is done. Rest up before moving on.
After your nap, you will want to start laying out all of the socks from one pile in front of you.
This is what it should look like with the socks laid out. They should all be facing the same direction so you can easily pick the mates.
Do these two match? Nope. Set them back down and try again.
Here's a good match. Notice how they have the same stain pattern and stretched size. That is exactly what you should be looking for.
It might be a good idea to go on a quick snooze cruise before actually attempting the fold.
Start by holding the socks up against each other in the same orientation with one thumb in.
Pull the thumbed sock over both of the socks by rolling it out while tucking your fingertips in.
Continue with this motion, stretching the outer sock inside-out over both.
Push what's left all the way in.
The finished product! At this point the sock is drawer-ready. Repeat these steps for all other socks.
At some point you will find that you may have 1 or more "left" socks. These are socks that only go on your left foot and have no right foot counterpart.
Try matching them up as best you can. See these? Close enough!
If the sizes are really off, you may have to get creative in folding them up.
Looks good!
Here is the finished pile of folded socks. Place them on the floor, in a box or in your drawer.
There's nothing more satisfying than a job well done.
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How to make the best tacos evertag:www.burningworkshop.com,2004://1.22004-01-15T19:36:00Z2007-05-31T20:50:04ZAfter careful research and travel to various Mexican border towns, I have assembled the best and most authentic taco recipe I think you will ever find....
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Ken Meier's taco video tutorial: quicktime format
Quick-Nav: Materials | Ingredients | Procedure
An Ortega (accept no substitutes) taco kit, and Ortega mild sauce (included in the kit, but the bottle is less messy.)
A pound of 90% lean or better ground beef, A block of cojack cheese and (optional) tomato.
A head of lettuce (any brand will do.)
Start by firing up your conventional stove to medium.
Notice the flames. This means it's working. Skip this step if using a fandangled stove, such as an electric range.
If you tried the last step and still don't have flames, Try again.
Disclaimer: I cannot be held liable for undercooked meat due to lack of flames or any explosions caused by improper stove usage.
Remove the meat from the container and place into pan.
Place the pan over the flames.
I apologize for not taking 2 pictures of this step, as it can be a little tricky.
While your meat is heating up, you can grate the cheese.
You'll want to stop when you get a pile that looks like this.
Start chopping the meat up and flipping it around a bunch.
Repeat until all the meat is grey/brown (but not too brown or you'll overcook it.)
Browned meat (Looks more grey to me, but the technical term is brown.)
Rip some lettuce off the head, shred it around with your hands and place into colander.
Run it under cold water and toss it around a bunch. This apparently cleans it.
Remove components from taco kit and place neatly on your counter.
*IMPORTANT* Turn the heat of your stove to low.
Add 3/4 cup of water to the meat per the seasoning's instructions.
Dump the seasoning all over the meat.
Mix and flip the meat around to distribute the seasoning evenly.
Allow the mixture to simmer until the water vaporizes.
Most of the water is out and now the taco meat has a thick consistency.
Place some shells on a plate and prepare to add sauce.
Pour a thin layer of sauce inside each shell.
Apply a scoop of meat.
Add cheese.
The tacos are now prepared to be microwaved.
Place the tacos into the microwave. Cleaning the microwave first is optional.
Set the microwave to high for 30 seconds, or however long it takes your microwave to melt the cheese and soften the shells a bit.
Your microwaved tacos should look like this, with the cheese mostly melted.
Add lettuce and optional tomato (not shown).
Congratulations, you have just prepared the best tacos EVER!!
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Because of the strenuous nature of this exercise, we highly recommend you rest up before beginning any of the real work.
Start by picking through the socks
You'll want to separate the socks into piles of near-matching color. At this point it should be noted that a gray sock is just a stained sock. It's soul is still white, and eventually we will find it's equally-stained partner.
At this point the piles should be forming nicely.
Two discrete piles of socks. This is a necessary first step of the sorting process.
The day is long and the sun is hot. You've got a ways to go before all is done. Rest up before moving on.
After your nap, you will want to start laying out all of the socks from one pile in front of you.
This is what it should look like with the socks laid out. They should all be facing the same direction so you can easily pick the mates.
Do these two match? Nope. Set them back down and try again.
Here's a good match. Notice how they have the same stain pattern and stretched size. That is exactly what you should be looking for.
It might be a good idea to go on a quick snooze cruise before actually attempting the fold.
Start by holding the socks up against each other in the same orientation with one thumb in.
Pull the thumbed sock over both of the socks by rolling it out while tucking your fingertips in.
Continue with this motion, stretching the outer sock inside-out over both.
Push what's left all the way in.
The finished product! At this point the sock is drawer-ready. Repeat these steps for all other socks.
At some point you will find that you may have 1 or more "left" socks. These are socks that only go on your left foot and have no right foot counterpart.
Try matching them up as best you can. See these? Close enough!
If the sizes are really off, you may have to get creative in folding them up.
Looks good!
Here is the finished pile of folded socks. Place them on the floor, in a box or in your drawer.
There's nothing more satisfying than a job well done.
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A medium to large non-stick pan and a non-metal spatula.
A cheese grater and colander (shown below in Procedure section.)
A pound of 90% lean or better ground beef, A block of cojack cheese and (optional) tomato.
A head of lettuce (any brand will do.)
Notice the flames. This means it's working. Skip this step if using a fandangled stove, such as an electric range.
If you tried the last step and still don't have flames, Try again.
Disclaimer: I cannot be held liable for undercooked meat due to lack of flames or any explosions caused by improper stove usage.
Remove the meat from the container and place into pan.
Place the pan over the flames.
I apologize for not taking 2 pictures of this step, as it can be a little tricky.
While your meat is heating up, you can grate the cheese.
You'll want to stop when you get a pile that looks like this.
Start chopping the meat up and flipping it around a bunch.
Repeat until all the meat is grey/brown (but not too brown or you'll overcook it.)
Browned meat (Looks more grey to me, but the technical term is brown.)
Rip some lettuce off the head, shred it around with your hands and place into colander.
Run it under cold water and toss it around a bunch. This apparently cleans it.
Remove components from taco kit and place neatly on your counter.
*IMPORTANT* Turn the heat of your stove to low.
Add 3/4 cup of water to the meat per the seasoning's instructions.
Dump the seasoning all over the meat.
Mix and flip the meat around to distribute the seasoning evenly.
Allow the mixture to simmer until the water vaporizes.
Most of the water is out and now the taco meat has a thick consistency.
Place some shells on a plate and prepare to add sauce.
Pour a thin layer of sauce inside each shell.
Apply a scoop of meat.
Add cheese.
The tacos are now prepared to be microwaved.
Place the tacos into the microwave. Cleaning the microwave first is optional.
Set the microwave to high for 30 seconds, or however long it takes your microwave to melt the cheese and soften the shells a bit.
Your microwaved tacos should look like this, with the cheese mostly melted.
Add lettuce and optional tomato (not shown).
Congratulations, you have just prepared the best tacos EVER!!
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