Congress plans huge break during summer 2016. Congress won't be here for much of the summer of 2016, according to new legislative calendars released Tuesday by House and Senate leaders. The House is set to adjourn on July 15 and not return until Sept. 6, according to the calendar.
Cheese can be melted by placing it in a microwave safe dish and cooking on high heat for a set amount of time. Most recipes provide instructions for how to melt certain types of cheese.
Cooling jars. When you remove hot jars from a canner, do not retighten their jar lids. Retightening of hot lids may cut through the gasket and cause seal failures. Cool the jars at room temperature for 12 to 24 hours. Jars may be cooled on racks or towels to minimize heat damage to counters. The food level and liquid volume of raw-packed jars will be noticeably lower after cooling.