In the world of breakfast, a great trench of injustice divides French toast and pancakes. Just look at the average brunch menu. While pancakes are treated to a wealth of variety (chocolate chip, silver dollar, blueberry, banana, and even some with pop culture references), French toast is often regarded with a one-size-fits-all attitude.
Often, despite your favorite makeup mecca's rows and rows of endless colors, applicators, and brands, it's hard to find the perfect shade of lipstick—especially one at the price you want. Rather than resorting to what's available in stores, turn to your stovetop and a box of crayons.
There is more than one way to open a coconut, and according to the video there’s a girly and a manly way. First you can see the advanced method using a machete to quickly open a coconut reserved for the experienced. The secret trick for all the rest of us is to hammer in a nail or screwdriver to get to the water.
Check out this cool video tutorial from Raw Nature Boy for a cool vegetarian vegan smoothie... make a Sun Warrior chocolate maca java jolt smoothie. For this cool and healthy smoothie, see the recipe below.
The best kept Indian hair growth secret shared! Learn how to grow hair long and fast & naturally!
Many of the beauty products you buy at drug and department stores are loaded with potentially toxic ingredients like parabens, while their active ingredients are made of things like glycolic, lactic, malic, and alpha hydroxy acids and retinoids, which are all derived from foods.
This is for all you vegans out there who crave the taste of key lime pie more than Dexter. Traditionally key lime pie is not vegan, so in this inventive recipe I've made it vegan and you won't believe what makes it green!
Love coconuts but don't know how to open them up? This how to video demonstrates how to strip a coconut husk in under two minutes. Use a machete and a piece of wood to remove the husk and cut open coconuts.
Prepare the coconuts by drilling a one inch hole in them . Drain out the coconut milk and rinse out the inside of the coconuts with spring water. Add mead and then cork with a rubber stopper and airlock. All that's being done is fermenting the coconuts so the mead can absorb the coconut flavor.
In these cooking videos, learn how to make a fried coconut shrimp recipe. Our expert will walk you through the process step-by-step, with tips on how to buy fresh shrimp, what ingredients and utensils are needed, how to devein the shrimp, how to add flour, make a beer batter, and dip the shrimp, how to make an orange marmalade dipping sauce, how to fry the shrimp, and how to serve the dish with a little bit of flair.
Mochi seems to be everywhere these days: as a topping at your local frozen yogurt shop, in ice cream balls (the green tea ones are heaven), and as colorful treats all over Instagram. It seems like mocha mania is in full force!
The freezer section at your local grocery store may have plenty of popsicle flavors, but they're mostly going to be the same old fruit-flavored varities you've been shoving in your mouths for years. None of those will truly get your tastebuds rolling like some creative homemade versions will. We've already shown you some crazy sounding ones made with Oreos, veggies, and coconut flakes, but now we're back with some more chilling ideas. Just wait until you get down to the corn one!
Move over rainbow food trends, there's a new, darker kid in town: jet black ice cream. And no, it doesn't have squid ink in it.
Let's set the scene: you're at home, it's late in the evening, and you have a hankering for those deliciously decadent chocolate-wrapped squares of ice cream goodness. You could drive to the store and pick up the usual pack of Klondike Bars in the ice cream aisle... or, you can easily make these babies in the comfort of your own home with only three ingredients for a fraction of the cost—in any flavor you want! The choice is obvious. So, without further ado... Ready, set, Klondike!
Oatmeal isn't the most glamorous breakfast, but it's definitely one of the best. It's healthy, filling, delicious, and easy to personalize. And, if you have instant packets, oatmeal is also a very quick and easy breakfast.
Escape into a crunchy concoction of chopped nuts, delicious dried fruits and creamy coconut milk. Be happy and healthy with a delicious raw version of those store brand granolas. This two part series takes you through all of the steps, from making your own coconut milk to making a quick bowl of fresh, raw granola.
When you decide its time to retire, you will most likely need to cash in your Social Security benefits. In this official two part tutorial, presented by the American Social Secuity Administration, learn exactly how to use their website and apply online. Applying online is very easy, and takes a lot less time than applying in person. By applying online for social security, you will bypass all of the long lines and waiting that usually happens in one of the offices. Plus, you won't ever have to...
You don't have to wait for the carnival to come around. You can make this special treat any time you like at home. It takes a little bit more time than at the fair but will be worth the look on party guests’ faces when they realize you've just made this counterintuitive dessert.
In this tutorial, we learn how to apply autumn gold brown eye makeup. First, apply a primer to the eye, then apply a gold color to the inner corner of the eye. Next, apply a dark gold color to the middle of the eye going up to the crease of the eye. Next, use a matte red/brown eyeshadow on the outer crease of the eye. Next, blend all of the colors together. Next, take a dark brown color and blend it on the outer right corner of the eye. Now, apply a light layer of black eyeliner to the top an...
Easily open a Thai coconut with an ordinary kitchen knife! The first step is shaving off the top of the coconut. You are going to cut through the white outer layer to the brown skin that is underneath. Take a very sharp knife and start to carefully cut off the skin, kind of like peeling an apple, but tougher and more fibrous. For the top, cut deeply until you expose the brown inner layer of skin. Cut all the way around the fruit without going too far in. Keep the white outer layer on around t...
A whole grilled pineapple is the perfect party dessert. It's beautiful, provides a natural centerpiece before you eat it, and can be sliced right on the spot and served with a dollop of ice cream. (Fresh mint leaves and a splash of liqueur on top taste pretty good, too.)
This video shows you how to make non-toxic blue goo in your kitchen. You will need 3 eggs, two bowls, milk, coconut or vegetable oils and a spoon. First break the eggs and pour them carefully into the spoon to ensure that you can dispose the egg yellow as you will not need it. Repeat this for each of the three eggs. Then mix up the egg whites, ensuring that you do not beat the egg whites too much. Then add around four tablespoons of oil into the eggs and mix it up once more. As the egg whites...
Ah coconuts, such a delicious...seed? Yeah, it's technically not a nut, but who cares. It tastes excellent once you get it open, which is no easy task. Ever wondered how to open a coconut without resorting to hammers, screwdrivers, chisels, or other unwieldly tools? Filmed in Hawaii at the Polynesian Heritage Centre this video explains how the Polynesian people do it - and it's so easy once you know how.
Tired with your boring, slow-growing locks, curls, and tresses? Then try the helpful concoction outlined in this video tutorial. By applying olive and coconut oil, avocado, and honey weekly, you can grow your hair at a faster rate. If for whatever reason all these instructions leave you with is a head full of food, then at least it's all very easy to wash out.
This is actually a real tutorial showing the steps of how to do glamour photo retouching in Photoshop CS2.
Today's pollution, hectic lifestyle, inadequate sleep and no time for pampering can leave your skin lackluster resulting in drying skin and making dry skin drier ultimately causing the early appearance of wrinkles and aging. A good fruit facial helps relax your skin from deep inside and the proper messaging gives it a rosy glow by increasing blood circulation imparting your face with a luminous glow. These are even better because they are natural and chemical free unlike the artificial facial...
In this video, we learn how to apply the Mad Hatter Johnny Depp costume makeup with Kandee. Start off by applying white makeup to the face so your skin color doesn't show through. Once this is covering your face completely, take a light blue pencil and apply it to the eyelids up until you reach the crease. After this, apply powder blue shadow over the top of it as well. Apply pink shadow underneath the eyes until you reach the top of the cheek. Brush a purple shadow in the lower lash line bru...
Do you love looking at stained glass? Wish that you could have that very look when applying eye makeup? Well, this clear and detailed video shows how to take that stained glass look and apply it to your eyes.
In this video, we learn how to create a flirty, pink makeup look for Valentines Day. First, apply a crease to your entire eye that prevents sticking. Now, take a pink shimmer cream eyeshadow and pat it on the lower water line and on the top of the eye. Now, apply a white luster shade to the inner crease of the eye out to the middle of the eye. Next, apply a dark pink eyeshadow to the crease of the eye with a small rounded brush, defining your outer v. Start to blend into the middle of the eye...
This makeup look is perfect for anybody wanting to wear blue jeans and a tee shirt and still look glamorous. If this sounds like the look you want, check out this video tutorial which will teach you how to apply this vintage rose makeup look. It shouldn't take too long to apply, but it fits perfectly with your relaxed look.
Looking for some tips on how to apply this year's vampire makeup? Look no further. In this excellent makeup tutorial, learn how to apply professional costume makeup to give yourself a realistic vampiress makeover! Perfect for fans of Twilight, Bella Swan, and Edward Cullen!
In this video, Logan Salter teaches us how to apply Mad Hatter makeup for Halloween. Start out by applying white eyeliner to the tops and bottoms of the eye, then apply it to your eyelashes until they are white. From here, apply orange eyeshadow underneath your eyes and to the tops of the lids. Blend this outward from your face and then add in a darker orange to create a contrast. Next, apply a pink shadow into the crease and under the eyes. Apply the orange shadow to the brows, then brush it...
In this tutorial, we learn how to create a realistic looking cut using cinema makeup. This is a great look for a new year or holiday look that you want to make yourself look more unique and stand out! First, take a brow pencil and redefine your brows so they are darker and more intense. Avoid using black, most people cannot pull this look off. Now, use eyeshadow primer on the eyelids to enhance the eyeshadow color. After this, use gold eyeshadow and apply on the outer v of the eye. Then, take...
In order to create a Jennifer Lopez inspired makeup look, you will need the following: a base for your eyes, blush, a bronzer, Maybelline quad eye shadow, false eyelashes, liquid liner, and a moisturizer.
In this video, we learn how to get a mermaid Barbie makeup look with MAC products. First, you will prime your eye, then place a purple eyeshadow on the crease of the eye. Next, apply teal eyeshadow to the inner lid followed by bright blue eyeshadow to the outer v. After this, apply purple eyeshadow to the lid and the crease. Next, apply burgundy shadow to the crease and then add in more purple to the crease. After this, apply gold underneath the eyebrows, then fill the eyebrows in with the ap...
In this tutorial, we learn how to apply half dead zombie makeup for Halloween. First, clean off your skin completely and then dry it. Next, apply glue to the skin while using a sponge, then apply toilet paper on the forehead skin and layer it with glue. Next, apply more glue to the skin and then make a hole in the toilet paper. Following this, apply foundation on top of it, then set with powder. Next, apply red, blue, black, and purple eyeshadow to make a bruised look on the face. After this,...
In this tutorial, we learn how to cook Thai chicken and Galangal coconut cream soup. The ingredients you will need are: 3/4 cup chicken stock or plain water, 200g chicken breast (skinned), 10g thinly sliced fresh young galangal, 1/2 cup coconut cream, 3/4 cup coconut milk, 6g kaffir lime leaves, 10g red shallots, 40g straw mushrooms sliced, 10 grams or 1 stalk of lemon grass bruised and sliced into 1 inch lengths, 1 tbsp coriander or cilantro leaves, 1 coriander root scraped, 1 - 2 tbsp lime ...
In this tutorial, we learn how to apply ice blue eye shades for the winter. To start, apply concealer underneath your eyes and then apply foundation to the entire face. Next, use an angled brush to apply makeup to your brows and make them more full. Now apply powder underneath your eye to catch any powder that falls while you are applying eyeshadow. After this apply primer to your entire lid and then apply a yellow tone shadow to your entire eye. Now take a blue eyeshadow and brush it on the ...
In this video, we learn how to do makeup like Lady Gaga from the "Bad Romance" music video. To begin, apply ivory foundation all over the face with a foundation brush. Now, blend the makeup out with a sponge then apply a finishing powder. Next, apply a pink and white eyeshadows that are both pale on the entire eyelid up until the brow bone. Once you get to the lid, put on a brown color to the upper eyelid above the white eyeshadow. Now, apply the white eyeshadow to the bottom of the eye and a...
Make up artist Katie teaches viewers easy to follow techniques in achieving a Megan Fox make up look. Using a make up brush, apply concealer below the eyes and areas all over the face. Use a sponge to apply the foundation and gently blend it with the concealer to achieve a flawless look. To achieve a glow in your face, use a blush brush and apply blush on shade with a fine shimmer all over the face with emphasis on the cheeks and forehead. Perfect-shaped eye brows is achieved by applying blac...
