diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 9e06d2e2..e82a6eb3 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ can make pull requests to that repo during the Task 3 activity during the lab.
 During lab, you should not fork directly from https://github.com/CSC207-2023F-UofT/Lab2.
 If you miss the lab and work on this after, you should use this URL though.
 
-- [ ] Make a fork of this repo and clone a local copy (as you did in Lab 1).
+- [x] Make a fork of this repo and clone a local copy (as you did in Lab 1).
   - Important: make sure to uncheck the option to only fork the main branch, as the repo
   contains some branches you will use in this lab.
 
@@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ You should now see the changes you had made are also in the `main` branch.
   - IntelliJ: `Git -> branches... -> task_1 -> Delete`
   - Terminal: `git branch -d task_1`
 
-- [ ] Last step, we'll push our changes to the remote repository to share our work! (As we did in Lab 1.)
+- [x] Last step, we'll push our changes to the remote repository to share our work! (As we did in Lab 1.)
   - we suggest you check off this last item, commit that change (just right on main is fine;
   no need to branch for this little step), then push your code. Check GitHub to ensure you can
   see your changes.
diff --git a/recipe.md b/recipe.md
index a8b51a4d..9cb8a865 100644
--- a/recipe.md
+++ b/recipe.md
@@ -4,9 +4,24 @@
 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
 - 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
 - 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
+- 1 cup chocolate chips
+- 1 tsp vanilla extract
+- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
+- 3 cups of MSG
 - ...
 
 ## Instructions:
-1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
-2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and cocoa powder.
-3. ...
\ No newline at end of file
+1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
+2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and ground cinnamon.
+3. ...
+
+## Additional Directions by Alice:
+4. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and add them to the mixture. Stir until well combined.
+5. Gradually add the milk and vegetable oil to the mixture, continuing to stir.
+6. Pour the batter into a greased and floured 9x13-inch baking pan.
+
+## Additional Directions by Bob:
+7. Add a tablespoon of instant coffee to the dry ingredients for a hint of mocha flavor.
+8. Mix in a handful of chocolate chunks for extra indulgence.
+9. Line the bottom of the baking pan with parchment paper for easy cake removal.
+
diff --git a/src/DataTypes.java b/src/DataTypes.java
index 4f807c1f..961bfd88 100644
--- a/src/DataTypes.java
+++ b/src/DataTypes.java
@@ -1,10 +1,9 @@
 import java.util.List;
 
 public class DataTypes {
-    // TODO TASK 1: fix this code so that it passes the test in DataTypesTest.java
     public static long sum(List<Integer> numbers) {
 
-        int s = 0;
+        long s = 0L;
         // below is a "foreach" loop which iterates through numbers
         for (int x : numbers) {
             s += x;