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I asked that question on another platform where I was told that if sequence of past event is obvious and sentences uses "before"and "after", we often use past tense. Which means we should use past tense in all these sentences. But I have another sentence "The train had left before I reached the station." If I follow above mentioned rule there should be "left" instead of "had left". But I am damn sure this sentence is correct with "had left".

If you explicitly state "before" or "after" then simple past will do the job fine. Including the have can still be done for a form of emphasis or to indicate that some time passed before the two events.

There is one situation where the use of past perfect is different and not optional: if it's not referring to an action at a specific time, which means you wouldn't be using before or after to qualify or any time expression like yesterday, etc.

Before I went to culinary school, I thought the procedure for making French fries went something like this: soak potatoes in water, pat dry, throw into sizzling hot oil, drain, eat. (And if all else fails, make a run for McDonald's.) I had the basic idea, but then I started classes at the French Culinary Institute. If culinary training has taught me anything, it's that a little technique can elevate the most basic food from ordinary to extraordinary.

In addition to taste, what separates a so-so French fry from a superb one is its texture. A properly made fry must hit the oil twice--once at a lower temperature, and then again at 350 degrees Fahrenheit--to get the perfect creamy interior and crunchy exterior. Before all that, though, the secret is to briefly poach them in boiling water (or "blanch" them) before they go into the hot oil. This ensures that the fries are cooked all the way through before getting crisped up in the fryer.

Cut 2 large Russet potatoes into uniform pieces so the fries cook evenly, about a 1/4 inch thick and 2 1/2 to 4 inches long. Note: Peeling is optional. If you do not peel the potatoes, scrub them well before cutting.

Add potatoes to a small but deep saucepan filled with cold water and bring to a boil. Once boiling, let potatoes cook for about 5 minutes and then remove. Air dry on paper towels; about 10 minutes. (Make sure the potatoes are dry before frying; you can dab them off with the paper towel if necessary.)

Once potatoes are thoroughly dry, fry them 300-320 degree vegetable oil in a deep fryer or a large pot (a Dutch oven would work). You'll need to use a deep-fry or candy thermometer to make sure the oil stays at the right temperature. Once the thermometer comes up to temp, turn the heat off. Fry potatoes in small batches, maybe 7-8 fries per batch, so that they cook evenly. At this point, the potatoes should not have any color. Remove and drain on paper towels. After the first batch is finished, turn the heat back on so that the oil to comes up to temperature.

Now for the second fry. Heat oil to 350 degrees F and fry potatoes until they are a light golden brown; 2-4 minutes. Note: Fries will continue to get a little darker out of the oil. Drain and then toss in a bowl with salt. Serve on a plate or eat them straight out of that bowl!

Kelly Dobkin is a freelance food writer who lives in New York City. She is currently Associate Editor of restaurant blog, Eater NY and has been writing about food since 2006. She attended the University of Michigan and is currently a student at the French Culinary Institute in NYC. She has written for Time Out NY, Metromix.com, Sheckys.com, and also maintains her own food blog, Applesauce.
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Those who are familiar with the traditional Roman missal will know that it features quite a number of prayers of priestly preparation before Mass and of thanksgiving after Mass. Often a sampling of these orations, antiphons, psalms, veriscles, etc., were (and still are) printed in Daily Missals intended for the use of the laity.

It would be interesting, apart from anything else, to know how many of the clergy and laity actually employ these prayers. It must be admitted that some of them are quite long, and for some while before Mass, the priest is occupied with putting on vestments (using the appropriate vesting prayers), holding quiet parleys with MCs, servers, choir or schola directors, and well-meaning folks seeking "a word or two with Father." And while the post-Mass period is usually less chaotic, it still requires at times a heroic effort to withdraw, like Our Lord in the Gospels, into the wilderness where heartfelt thanksgiving becomes possible. (For a more in-depth treatment, see my article "Priestly Preparation Before Mass and Thanksgiving After Mass.")

Given all of these things, it has often seemed to me that it would help to have a short, well-made prayer for before liturgy and another one for afterwards -- something that could be recited in the midst of any circumstances and still wonderfully focus the mind on what is about to transpire or what has transpired.

This past summer, I finally found these prayers, and found them as the result of a happy accident. My son and I were in Chicago for a retreat, and on the way back I decided to swing by St. John Cantius, a legendary place that I had never visited. After Sunday Vespers, I bumped into one of the canons, a very affable priest whom I had met at Sacra Liturgia in Rome a few years ago, who offered to give me a tour of the hidden rooms of the immense church. One of these rooms is a Gothic side chapel with a life-size reproduction of a famous carved altar from Krakow [update: a reader has pointed out that this is a scale model]:The chapel is beautifully appointed with Gothic furnishings:And it was at a Gothic side altar that I spotted the two prayer cards.The priest giving me the tour said that this was his favorite place to offer a morning private Mass and that he and other canons often used the prayers on either side of the altar:Here is a transcription of the texts:BEFORE DIVINE SERVICESLet us pray:
Almighty and Merciful God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Thou hast invited us to participate in this worship with Thy beloved Son, our High Priest and King. Grant us the grace to fulfill our sacred duty with faith, reverence, and love, so that we may please Thee, edify Thy people, and deserve to obtain the fruits of this holy service, through Christ our Lord.
We adore Thee and bless Thee because by Thy Holy Cross Thou hast redeemed the world. Amen.AFTER DIVINE SERVICESLet us pray:
We give thanks, heavenly Father, for the honor bestowed upon us by assisting at this holy service. Accept, we beseech Thee, our most humble ministry and forgive us whatever failings we have committed before Thy Divine Majesty. Enlighten and strengthen us, Lord, so that we may always render Thee praiseworthy homage through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who liveth and reigneth with Thee, world without end. Amen.These really do seem to fit the need of the moment, and therefore I gladly share them with the readers of NLM, in case others may find them suited to their needs.

But now that I am writing about my visit to St. John Cantius, I have to share a few more photos of the back rooms. What a treasure trove of relics they have!

Monstances galore, all of them (I believe) gifts to the canons -- and they use them regularly:

A rare set of Italian papier mch Nativity dolls:

And -- why not? -- the last pair of papal shoes worn by Pope Pius XII:

A clear and not-so-busy background makes your items really jump out of the photo. Having a bunch of things behind the focal point takes the eyes away from what is supposed to be the focus of the image. A plain, solid color, or even an outdoor (grass, leaves, etc.) setting works great for this type of photography!

This one is something very few people think about because it is such a little thing, but the positioning of your items within the frame of your photo completely changes the impact your photos have. If one item is turned around while the other is front-facing, it could construe the image and make viewers think the image has been edited or items had been changed.

A great pro-tip for this would be to mark or tape on your table, floor, etc. (wherever you are placing your item) exactly how it was positioned so when it comes time to take that beautiful after photo, you get the same angles and position.

Cropping an image can be a great thing, or it can be a pretty negative adjustment. If you wish to crop your before and after images, be sure the edits between both the before and after results are the same or similar. We also love to see the entire item, so please include the full image, and maybe attach some zoomed in or cropped photos in addition to the original.

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With this method, simply scrub the beets well before baking. No need to peel before or after baking. The skin, which is perfectly edible, just seems to disappear during the baking process.

Learn how to roast beets with this simple recipe! No foil here. For best flavor, slice the beets and roast them on a pan, as you would other vegetables. Recipe yields 4 side servings and fits perfectly on a half-sheet pan.

Thanks so much for this recipe. I always hated beets, probably because of the way they were prepared. Just made a batch of these for myself (beets in my CSA share this week) and I absolutely loved them! Wow!

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