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**Kayaking or Canoeing:** "How about some water activities? Kayaking or canoeing on a lake or river can be super refreshing. You get to paddle around, maybe spot some wildlife, and just enjoy being out on the water."

**Storytelling Circle**: Take a break and gather everyone in a circle. Each person shares a funny or memorable hiking story. It’s a great way to bond and get to know each other better.

**Think About Functionality:** Ask yourself how you plan to use the space. Do you entertain a lot, or is it more for family movie nights? If you have kids or pets, you might want to arrange furniture in a way that keeps things cozy but also practical. Maybe a sectional works best for you, or a ...

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**Classic Fruit Tart**: Start by making a buttery tart crust. You can use a mix of flour, sugar, butter, and an egg to form the dough. Once you’ve rolled it out and placed it in a tart pan, bake it until it's golden. For the filling, whip up some pastry cream using milk, sugar, egg yolks, and c ...

**Spicy Coconut Rice**: Cook your rice in coconut milk instead of water for a creamy texture. To spice things up, add a bit of chili powder or fresh chopped chilies while it's cooking. You can also toss in some peas or chopped bell peppers for color and sweetness. It’s a tropical twist that’s super ...

**Hazelnut Milk**: Soak 1 cup of hazelnuts overnight. Blend with 4 cups of water and strain. You can add a bit of vanilla or cocoa powder for extra flavor!

**"Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat" by Samin Nosrat** - Not only does it have great recipes, but it also teaches you the fundamentals of cooking. You’ll learn how to balance flavors, which is super helpful for beginners.

Sure! Here are three different tips for cooking rice:

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