Beginning Saturday, when off-peak round-trip rail discounts are discontinued and NJ Transit fare hikes go into effect system-wide, an off-peak round trip from Long Branch to New York Penn Station goes from $20.50 to $30.
A quicker way to soften brown sugar is to put a moist paper towel in a plastic bag with the sugar and microwave it for 20 seconds. If you are leery about microwaving plastic, you could also put the sugar in a glass or ceramic bowl with a moist paper towel and cover it with a lid or plate.
How and when sugar is added to egg whites is crucial. It should be added gradually so it has time to dissolve. First, beat the egg whites to the soft peak stage, then begin adding the sugar, about 2 tablespoons at a time. Beat until the whites are stiff and glossy. 6 Of 7.