Gelatin is softened in a cold liquid, then added to the warm cream mixture. Tempeh begins with whole soybeans, which are softened by soaking, and dehulled, then partly cooked. Chicken and beef are often softened with a little bicarbonate of soda. Over time her character was considerably softened. Sometimes they were softened by being charred and eaten. Finally, she softened, and they parted as friends. Now, again, the harshness is softened, and the focus shifts to Coleridge's positive attributes. The earth was softened by water and was almost destroyed. Hard water may be softened to remove these ions. Lam softened her tone after the widespread criticism. The earth was softened by water and threatened to be utterly destroyed. Typically clothing was made primarily of softened and tanned antelope and deer hides. Defeat in 1952, it seemed, had softened Taft. Clearly, the disappointment has not softened. Motherhood had softened the singer emotionally, which was reflected in the songs.