I used this for idly but the idly is very hard. is there any trick you did to make it soft. Please share your suggestions. It will be helpful. Thanks.
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Put the idly maker 4 mins max in the microwave and then let it sit for one min. Remove immediately. If only the top layers are done, I remove them, and then put the rest back in for one min more. You can't let them sit in the steam, as they continue to cook and become hard.
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Hi, Depends on batter type and cook time for idly to be soft. Well, if you are making the batter yourself then let the batter ferment overnight, as in US the climate is quite cold and hence fermentation is too slow. Additionally you can add baking powder. Now, if you are using batter from Indian shops they are fermented already. In that case focus on your cook time, microwave for 3 mins first and check if they are done. most likely they will be lil' raw, in that case microwave for another 2mins. Dont open it instantly. Let it be cover for a min and then open. Do let me know if you have any other question. Thanks Chinmayee
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It didn't come out good for me too. Add a pinch of soda bicarbonate to make idly soft.
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Hi,Depends on batter type and cook time for idly to be soft.Well, if you are making the batter yourself then let the batter ferment overnight, as in US the climate is quite cold and hence fermentation is too slow. Additionally you can add baking powder.Now, if you are using batter from Indian shops they are fermented already. In that case focus on your cook time, microwave for 3 mins first and check if they are done. most likely they will be lil' raw, in that case microwave for another 2mins. Dont open it instantly. Let it be cover for a min and then open.Do let me know if you have any other question.ThanksChinmayee Hi,Depends on batter type and cook time for idly to be soft.Well, if you are making the batter yourself then let the batter ferment overnight, as in US the climate is quite cold and hence fermentation is too slow. Additionally you can add baking powder.Now, if you are using batter from Indian shops they are fermented already. In that case focus on your cook time, microwave for 3 mins first and check if they are done. most likely they will be lil' raw, in that case microwave for another 2mins. Dont open it instantly. Let it be cover for a min... » Read More Hi,Depends on batter type and cook time for idly to be soft.Well, if you are making the batter yourself then let the batter ferment overnight, as in US the climate is quite cold and hence fermentation is too slow. Additionally you can add baking powder.Now, if you are using batter from Indian shops they are fermented already. In that case focus on your cook time, microwave for 3 mins first and check if they are done. most likely they will be lil' raw, in that case microwave for another 2mins. Dont open it instantly. Let it be cover for a min and then open.Do let me know if you have any other question.ThanksChinmayee « Show Less
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This was a gift for someone else, but I have an egg cooker and find that the water level for Hard means the eggs will hard boil. You may need to experiment with it. If you want soft, go with the lowest water level, if that doesn't cook long enough add a bit more water. I have three water lines on my cup and I fill it to which ever I want to eggs to cook. Most of the time, the eggs come out the way I want them too. Sorry if this doesn't help.
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Try this ...are you certain that you filled it up completely. When I was filling the bed it looked like it was at maximum fill so I laid on it to try it out and it was real soft in the middle and it dipped so I inflated it more and it is firm and comfortable with no dip. Hope this helps.
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If you have thick hair & hard to curl try putting moose in your hair, let it dry , then make sure the rollers are hot roll your hair & remove the rollers when they are cooled right down .Also I would think you might need 2 of these as you don' t roll a lot of hair on one roller this makes it hard to curl ,I would also spray the curls before setting, once set spray again. I have the same problem except my hair is not as thick. Hope this works for you, Happy Easter.:-)
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Yes, you could call it soft. I am using the wire (in a 3d printer) controlling moving parts. The constant flexing of the wire has not caused any problems.
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Well your probably wondering why I would describe as nice and soft, well it is, and this is why. When I first got it I wanted to make it a little fluffier and I have done this several times with all wool blankets I have gotten, besides some wool blankets like the Italian and pretty much all surplus ones will have an odor to it like moth balls,. So you want to freshen them up. Anyway what I do is wash them in a gentle cycle and add a fabric softener, you'll notice what seems to be a lot of fibers come loose and it will seem as if the blanket is falling apart, but it is not,, trust me! Anyway if there seems to be an odor still,, wash it again,( this blanket does not have an odor) and you'll notice there will be a lot less fiber in the washer this time. From there put it dryer but at a setting of less dry and throw in one of those fabric softener towelets and dry about 80% to 90% and then let dry at room temperature, it will be ready to use that night with no distortion of material at all! Oh one more thing check your lint collector frequently about every 10 to 15 minutes till there seems to be no more fiber coming loose, this is what I used as a gauge when to take out of dryer,, it came out perfect! Enjoy P.S. it weights about 3.5 lbs. when said and done.
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You know, I have noticed the same thing. I haven't tried to make my less fuzzy, I just re-type whatever I'm doing into my new Printshop. Or I use Notepad or Word. I think I still have 1 that I use, but plan to reprint it as soon as I have the time. Sorry I can't help you on this. Seems like there should be a way, but I even tried different fonts and it didn't change the fuzziness. Charlene
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I returned the Linen Spa because it was to soft in the middle for me. I can't say it will work for you but is was to soft for me. I hope this will help.
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I bought this unit and found it way !! too difficult for my abilities,i never used it - choked it up as a bad investment, Sorry.If Ur interested in another i would be interested in selling mine, very cheap.
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Hi Becky. Well, for myself I just kind of pick up the pillow & shake it this way & that. Fluffs it up-also do this as I make bed in morning. I've also found that, while still lying with my head on pillow I can reach under at my neck & pull toward me & it puffs it up right at my neck (hmm. hard to explain). I've found this pillow to be better than other foam pillow I had & my husband says it's way more comfortable than his feather pillow. He's sleeping longer thru the night, too. Hope that helps a bit. Chris
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This one is thin but still a little hard....if you're looking for softer varies you might try down pillows or coconut foam.
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I actually purchased mine because of the reviews relating to the softness. Mine; however is incredibly firm. We cannot sleep on it. Moved it to the guest room and the guests complain that it is too firm. Our personal experience is that it caused more pain, mostly in the hips.
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Go buy yourself a brick from your local hardware store. That brick will be softer than this pad. A lot softer...
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It's going to depend on your definition of too firm. I don't think it's especially firm, but it's not soft and squishy either. I got the thicker version, but you might want to go with the thin version.
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I don't find it too hard. But it's not as soft as my last one. I have it on the lowest setting when I brush my teeth and that seems to work the best.
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Google cowboy studio. There website has instructions how to set up the soft boxes. I had the same issues initially. It feels like you are forcing things.
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not real hard or soft, i used super glue to attach a hard clip board to the pad side. It works great.