No one wants to be caught short of ingredients or tasty foodie treats during the festive season, but Christmas food waste is becoming a common problem. 【小题1】 , we can all be guilty of buying more than we need. So here’s my top 4 tips on how to cut down your cheese waste this Christmas.

Prevention

Keep the cheese in the best condition to start with. This way you will minimize trimming of dry, old or excessively moldy cheese. 【小题2】 , with wax paper being the best option. It allows the cheese to breathe slightly without suffocating it in the same way that cling film does.

Saving

If your cheese has dried on the surface or you can see surface molds growing, it does not have to go in the bin! 【小题3】 Either scrape the surface with a paring knife if the damage is minimal or use a long-bladed knife to cut an inch off the paste to get down to the good stuff.

Transformation

【小题4】 . There are many great recipes of using your leftovers during the “twixmas” period. For example, a mac ‘n’ cheese, soups, toasties, fondue or even a Cambozola cheese and chocolate pudding are a great way of using up cheese which may not still be at its best.

Gifting

During the festive period it is easy to get caught up in how excellent cheese is, and end up with a fridge full of excess cheese. I have a group of cheese lover friends who always welcome a cheese care package. 【小题5】 .

How to Protect Against Undue Influence Online

The potential for undue influence has become increasingly significant in this era of digital interconnectivity. Undue influence can affect our perceptions and influence our decisions. It may even end anger our autonomy (自主) and mental health. 【小题1】

Understand what undue influence is

The first step to protecting yourself is understanding what undue influence is. Undue influence refers to a situation in which an individual or group employs unreasonable control over another person’s behavior information, thoughts, and emotions. 【小题2】 Disinformation campaigns, persuasive advertising, and even content designed to cause fear, uncertainty, or dependency may often appear online.

Develop media literacy skills

In an age of fake news, it is crucial to develop media literacy skills. 【小题3】 Become a consumer who can tell the quality of information, identify the source, check for credibility, and look for your unconscious assumptions and preferences.

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Delete as much data as you can about yourself. Be mindful of what information you share online, and always ensure that your online activities are secured through reliable sources. Review all policies on platforms, especially “free” ones. If you aren’t paying, then you are the product, as in many cases, they are selling your data.

By including these steps into your digital life, you can protect yourself from undue influence in the online world, ensuring that you can think and act independently, free from ill control.

【小题5】 It is your mind. Only you should control it!

Everyone gets angry. If you’re experiencing huge anger, though, it could be damaging your mental and physical health as well as your relationships with others. Uncontrolled anger can be potential problems, such as anger management issues or mental disorder. 【小题1】 To control your anger, you can try to take the following measures.

Take a break as soon as you recognize that you’re angry. You can take a break by stopping what you’re doing, getting away from what makes you annoyed or just take a deep breath. 【小题2】

Visualize a happy place. If you still have a difficult time calming down, imagine yourself in a scene you find incredibly relaxing. 【小题3】 Focus on imagining every detail of this place: the light, the noises, the temperature, the weather, the smells. Keep thinking of your happy place until you feel completely immersed(浸没于) in it, and hang out there for a few minutes or until you feel calm.

Practice positive self-talk. Change the way that you think about something from negative to positive. 【小题4】 After you have given yourself a moment to calm down, “discuss” the situation with yourself in positive and relieving terms.

【小题5】 Sometimes sharing your concerns with a close friend might help you vent(发泄) your anger. Clearly express what you want from the other person. If you just want to vent your anger, state at the beginning that you don’t want help or advice, just sympathy. If you’re looking for a solution, let the other person know.