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Washington Post
17 minutes ago
- Washington Post
Is blacksmithing a viable career path? Yes — and so much more.
Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript. for the best experience. You're reading Shifts, an illustrated history of work. Sign up to get it in your inbox. In her first blacksmithing class, Caitlin Morris was the smallest person in the forge — and the only woman. She expected that her body would be a disadvantage. But learning to shape metal without brute strength has influenced her technique, her teaching philosophy and the way she moves through life. Before I got into blacksmithing, it felt like there was nothing permanent in my world. I was working in IT. When I went home at the end of the day, even if I had done a lot of work, I couldn't point to something and say, 'I made this.' I decided I needed a hobby, so I opened a spreadsheet and wrote down all the things I wanted to try. My goal was to go down the list, trying them all. I found a blacksmithing class, but it required taking a week's vacation, which seemed … absolutely nuts! Story continues below advertisement Advertisement It was a little disorienting walking into the shop for the first time. It was filled with all these rusty old tools that might have been in a shop 200 years ago. And the air smelled of coal. Story continues below advertisement Advertisement Suddenly, here I was taking these tiny pieces of scrap metal and watching them turn into these incredible sunset colors. I could hit them with a hammer and turn them into something beautiful. And at the end of the day, I could hold it in my hand and say, 'I created this.' After that class, I wanted to quit my job, become a blacksmith and start a craft school. The first day back at work, I made myself business cards. It was seven years before I achieved all of those goals. First, I had to figure out a way to practice. Story continues below advertisement Advertisement The Blacksmiths' Guild of the Potomac had a forge where you could practice any time you wanted, as long as you weren't alone. I would kidnap my friends, not one of whom was a blacksmith, to go with me. It ended up being good practice for teaching. Later on, a coppersmith friend who lived close by allowed me to set up shop with them so I could practice more frequently. This is where I eventually set up my school. Every time I set foot in the forge, I would take a piece of metal and turn it into a leaf keychain. The first time, it took me three hours. The second time, it took me three hours. The third time, it took maybe 2 hours and 59 minutes. Now, I can do it in 10 minutes. People often get bored of tasks they have to do over and over. But repeating simple projects has taught me so much. Story continues below advertisement Advertisement Mastering this skill really comes from knowing how to use your body efficiently. I had a partner who taught me a lot about body mechanics. He was training to become a massage therapist and learning how to apply force in a way that didn't burden his energy. A lot of students mistakenly think that, to be a good blacksmith, you need to hit things as hard as you can. In reality, using a hammer should be as easy as walking — if you understand your body. Since I got into blacksmithing, my tolerance for physical discomfort has dropped. I've become so attuned to my body that I can't ignore when something feels off. That sensitivity has made me more aware of my environment — heat, vibration, movement. It has also led me to let go of clothing and habits that didn't support my comfort or authenticity. I'm more in tune with myself now, and more me than I've ever been. Story continues below advertisement Advertisement I get a lot of different reactions when I tell people I'm a blacksmith. But usually, they are some variation of the same question. I can connect it to almost any human endeavor. We have been blacksmithing since at least the Iron Age. It is a gateway to creativity, self-development and community. It can help us understand everything from history and geopolitics to physics and material science to color, art and light. It is an entry point to understanding humanity. Blacksmiths around the world were often the unsung centers of the community, making tools, art and even health care instruments. I hope to bring back that sense of community around the craft. So, is it still possible to have a career as a blacksmith? The craft looks very different today than it did a century ago. Our daily needs are met by factories and manufacturing. And that has freed blacksmithing to become so much more.
Yahoo
23 minutes ago
- Yahoo
The 1-Ingredient Upgrade for Fluffier Scrambled Eggs (It's Already In Your Pantry)
Key Takeaways • Adding salt to whisked eggs about 15 minutes before cooking results in a softer, fluffier scramble.• The salt breaks up the proteins and keeps the eggs from getting too firm or getting weepy. My go-to method for making scrambled eggs is to add ricotta and cook them low and slow in a little butter until perfectly creamy. Sounds pretty foolproof, right? It is, but sadly, as a mom of a new baby with a very sensitive tummy, I've recently had to cut back on dairy. My days of using butter and cheese to avoid rubbery eggs are on hold for now. That said, my need for protein has never been greater. I am still craving fluffy scrambled eggs! What's a hungry mother to do? It turns out the answer is already sitting right on my kitchen counter: salt. To be fair, the secret ingredient is sitting on my counter in a salt well, but the idea comes from a cookbook sitting on my bookshelf, The Food Lab by J. Kenji López-Alt. In an extensive chapter called "Eggs, Dairy, and the Science of Breakfast,' Kenji goes into great detail on how to get tender scrambled eggs without adding dairy. It turns out that much like many wonders of the food world (Prosciutto, I'm looking at you!), all you need for superior fluffy scrambled eggs is salt and a little patience. Of course, I have always salted my eggs right before adding them to the pan, or while they cooked, but I'd never salted them in advance. And that's where the trick lies. How I Make Better Scrambled Eggs (No Dairy Required) Kenji's trick for better scrambled eggs goes something like this: Crack your eggs into a bowl, add however much salt you normally do to your eggs, whisk the eggs, and let them sit out on the counter for 15 minutes. After that, cook them how you normally do. Easy! The Science of Salting Your Eggs Salting and whisking the eggs 15 minutes in advance of cooking them changes the texture of the eggs. Kenji explains the scientific reasoning behind this comprehensively in the cookbook, and what I quickly gathered is that the salt breaks up the proteins in the yolk as it sits, which prevents them from clumping together too tightly as they cook. This also helps avoid getting "weepy" scrambled eggs that release water. What I love most about this tip is that my kids and I saw the science at work. As my salted scrambled eggs sat, we could see them go from a buttery opaque yellow to a translucent orange. Kenji explains that this color shift is the salt at work. When cooked, the scrambled eggs should have soft, fluffy curds that aren't rubbery or watery. While my kids are still not the biggest fans of scrambled eggs, they loved seeing this real-life science experiment. My eggs were so light and fluffy that I almost (almost!) didn't even miss the cheese. Enjoy Some Bacon With Your Eggs How To Make Bacon in the Oven Microwave Bacon Air Fryer Bacon Candied Bacon Read the original article on SIMPLYRECIPES
San Francisco Chronicle
an hour ago
- San Francisco Chronicle
Bangladesh Air Force training jet crashes into school in Dhaka, killing at least 1
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — A Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft crashed onto a school campus in northern Dhaka on Monday, killing at least 1 person and injuring others, according to the military and a fire official. The aircraft crashed onto the campus of Milestone School and College, in Dhaka's Uttara neighborhood, where students were taking tests or attending regular classes. Television footage showed fire and smoke billowing from the site of the crash. Jamuna TV reported that at least 13 people, including students, were injured. Bengali-language Prothom Alo daily said most of the injured were students with burn injuries, with at least 20 people taken to a hospital. Parents and relatives panicked at the scene as rescuers, using tri-cycle rickshaws or whatever was available, transported the injured. Rafiqa Taha, a student at the school who was not present at the time of the crash, told The Associated Press by phone that Milestone School and College, with some 2,000 students, runs classes from elementary to twelfth grade. On Monday, she said, some students were taking tests while others attended regular classes. 'I was terrified watching videos on TV,' said the 16-year-old student. 'My God! It's my school.' The Bangladesh Army's public relations office confirmed in a brief statement that the downed F-7 BGI aircraft belonged to the Air Force. Fire official Lima Khanam stated by phone that at least one person died and four others were injured, though she did not provide further details.
