Here is Francesco LaFranconi, Master Mixologist to the stars, mixing the Classic Paloma cocktail. It contains grapefruit, lemon lime soda, tequila and lime juice. Looks like a refreshing and delcious cocktail!
This easy to make drink, is not only full of great flavors, and a wonderfully refreshing drink during the summer. Lower in alcohol content than most drinks it is a good introduction cocktails. You will need a Pimm's and lemonade (lemon lime soda or ginger ale). Watch this video beverage-making tutorial and learn how to mix a Pimm's Cup cocktail.
Vodka, cucumber, mint, lime, soda water and sugar combine to make a really refreshing summer cocktail. Take a tour of the Oyster Bar in Nelson, New Zealand, and pick up a great drink recipe from their resident bartender. Watch this video beverage-making tutorial and learn how to mix a Mapito mojito-inspired cocktail.
He gives you the lowdown on using your diaphragm to burp really loud with no soda or other substances. Just air. Use this as inspiration for one of your April Fools Day pranks!
This how-to video shows how to bake a cake on the trail. This can be a yummy treat while you are away from your house. If you follow these simple instructions you can bake anywhere you want.
This is a how-to video explaining how to copy a key with a can of cola. All you need is an aluminum soda or beer can. To make it come out better, add a additional side to the one piece. This technique works well when you don't have time to get a new key cut. Watch this video tutorial and learn how to duplicate a key with a Coke can.
Aquarium filters can be expensive to replace, but are important for the health and happiness of your aquatic friends. This video tutorial shows you how to keep your pet fish in good condition by making a replacement aquarium filter out of a soda bottle and a few other household supplies.
heres a video that teaches you how to open a shaken can of coke without it exploding in your face.
Ever wonder how much sugar is in your soda? This simple experiment that anyone can do puts Coke and Diet Coke head-to-head in a density test.
Why buy Rice Krispies when you can make your own fresh crispy rice cereal? Just follow these simple instructions and enjoy...! You need soda and rice.
Thirsty? Forgot your wallet? Well if you have one arm, you will be able to get a drink from a vending machine for free anytime you want! Well only if you can find the type of vending machine shown in the video. Watch this conning how-to video to see how easy it is to con a soda vending machine to get a free drink.
Home chemistry is great, but what happens when you forget to label your chemicals? How do you know if you turned a clear glass of ammonia into a clear glass of unobtainium? Chemists have a tool for just that.
Nothing is quite so tasty as home-baked bread! It's not even as difficult as you might think. All you need is some flour, water, salt, a little bit of sugar and some active dry yeast (which you can find in most grocery stores).
In this tutorial, we learn how to make lemon drizzle cakes. You will need: 120 g butter, 170 g flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 170 g sugar, 60 ml milk, zest of two lemons, and 2 medium eggs. For the drizzle you will need: 100 g icing sugar, juice from 1/2 lemon, and 10 ml gin. Start out by creaming the butter and the sugar together. Then, mix in the rest of the ingredients in with this until you have a batter. When finished, pour these into a baking pan with small loaves and bake until cooked all...
Do you love delicious and decadent coffee cake in the morning? Chef Patrick Barclay shows how to make it in this video. Start out by combining 2 c flour, 1 tbsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp salt, 1 c sugar, 1 c butter, 1 egg, and 1 c sour cream. Mix this all together well with a wooden spoon or smooth spatula. Once mixed, spread this into a pan so all of it is even inside, then bake it at 350 degrees for around 25 minutes. Once finished, sprinkle with the delicious topping. The topping is made of 1...
Okay, so excess oil isn't probably the best thing for your arteries and heart health, but it sure tastes good! And without out, all your baked goods would stick to pans with an iron grip.
When BabyCakes NYC founder Erin McKenna realized there was not a single bakery out there that catered to people with food allergies and sensitivities, she decided to make her own.
A brick oven makes baking cakes so much easier. Now you don't have to prepare the cake fully before your guests arrive, now you can bake it while they're there, tempting them with a cake "straight out of the oven!" This chocolate soufflé cake is delicious warm, too! Watch the full video recipe for baking chocolate soufflé cake with Chef Hubert Keller.
Here are some instructions on heat embossing on polymer clay. This video includes tips for embossing both baked and unbaked clay. You will need polymer clay, a rubber stamp, pigment ink, embossing powder and a heat gun. Roll out the clay onto a nice thin sheet of clay and bake the selected piece. Then stamp the baked clay with ink as desired. Sprinkle the embossment powder onto the stamped area, and tap off the excess powder. Next, heat the embossed area with the embossment gun and watch the ...
If you've ever gone on a diet then you know that "dessert" usually leaves your vocabulary quickly. But sometimes you gotta live a little and satisfy that sweet tooth! After all, not doing so may just cause you to pig out and totally fail on your diet.
Trying to stay away from carbs but love starches? Why not try some spaghetti squash instead of all that pasta? Spaghetti squash is easy to prepare and can be garnished just like you would with pasta or potatoes.
For the days when you don't want to, or don't have time to wash your hair, dry shampoo can be a lifesaver. There are tons of commercial brands that make them, but personally, I've always had better luck with homemade ones. Read on to learn how to make your own dry shampoo for any hair color (and why you should use it).
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If you've ever stumbled through Pinterest's boards, you'd know that Pinners have quite a penchant for aesthetically beautiful desserts. You can find a whole spectrum of "huh?" recipes, from pumpkin zebra cheesecake to sorbet terrine with plum compote.
Afraid to wear black because of your dandruff problem? There are many ways to cure dandruff so don’t give up hope. Try the home remedies and if you need to there is always medicated shampoos for the problem.
Looking for a yummy, nutritious on-the-go snack? Granola bars are perfect for easy to carry breakfasts or mini-meals. With this tutorial, learn how to make two different granola bar flavors at home, and save yourself the trip to the grocery store!
In this tutorial, we learn how to make a buffalo wing dig. This is to be baked in a 9x13 baking dish. You will need: 2 packages cream cheese, hot wing sauce, blue cheese dressing, 3 celery stalks, 2 c your choice cheese, and 2 c chopped boiled chicken. Combine all of these ingredients together in a large mixing bowl After this, pour into your baking dish and add more cheese to the top. Bake this in the oven until golden brown on the top and enjoy! To make another dip, you will need: 2 c chees...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make golden oven fried chicken. First, soak your chicken in salt water for about 15 minutes. Then, heat up your oven to 425 degrees. After this, place foil on a shallow baking pan along with 1/4 c oil and 1/4 c butter. Place this in the oven until the butter melts. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 c flour, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp seasoning salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp garlic salt. Then, place the chicken in the flour mixture and completely ...
In this video, we learn how to make tasty baked chicken with Kai. First, take your chicken and add in 1-2 tsp of seasoned salt. Next, add in 1 tbsp Chinese spices. Next, mix all of these together so the herbs and spices cover up all the pieces of chicken. Let this sit and marinate for around 30 minutes, then place on a baking sheet. Bake these in the oven for 1 hour on 375 degrees. When these are done cooking, bring them out of the oven and let cool and sit for around 10 minutes. When they ar...
In this tutorial, we learn how to bake salmon without overcooking it. First, lay your salmon down on a baking sheet and then sprinkle dry rosemary, olive oil, lemon juice, pepper, garlic, and sea salt. First, remove the pin bones from the fish if they are inside of it. To see if your fish has it, run your finger over the top of it and then use tweezers to pull the bones out. After this, you will place the baking sheet inside of the oven and cook the salmon until it just falls apart. Avoid coo...
In this video, we learn tips on how to prevent cakes from sticking to a baking tin. The best way to do this is to butter up a piece of bread and rub it onto the entire baking tin. Make sure you get both the sides and the bottom of it. If you want to be healthy, use margarine instead of butter so you won't get the extra calories. This is a great way to grease your baking tin and won't lead to cakes that stick on them and won't come off. This avoids messes and makes for terrific cakes that are ...
In this tutorial, learn how to make an American classic that everyone will love - apple berry crisp. This warm dessert goes great with whipped cream or ice cream and is a lot easier to make than you might think. Follow along and bake it up from scratch.
Looking for a new way to jazz up your traditional scone recipe? This video might have the solution you've been looking for. The addition of sour cream is sure to mix things up and add a new twist to your baking adventures.
Terry of Daily Eats shares an easy and delicious baked salmon recipe for a delightful meal. Ingredients: fresh salmon, squeezed lemon juice, white pepper, sea salt, garlic salt, chopped parsley, oregano, paprika, melted butter, dry sherry, rice - Whole Grain Blends (roasted pecan and garlic flavor made by Near East) 1. Put salmon in a baking pan and add chopped parsley, white pepper, salt, lemon juice, garlic salt, oregano, melted butter and dry sherry. 2. Place pan in the oven and bake dish ...
Brittney White shows us how to make Baked Ziti, YUM! You will need, 1 box of ziti pasta, 2 jars of spaghetti sauce, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1tbs dried parsley, ½ tsp garlic powder, 2 cups mozzarella cheese, 1 ¾ cup ricotta cheese, one egg, and salt and pepper to taste. Preheat your oven to 375% and make Ziti according to package directions. While ziti cooks, in a separate but large bowl add 1 ½ cups of the spaghetti sauce and the rest of your ingredients, and salt and pepper to taste, and stir. ...
This video explains how to make authentic French toast when entertaining guests. The recipe requires some preparation to be performed the night before the guests arrive, as well as some baking the morning of the event. This recipe really captures the essence of French toast by using nutmeg, cinnamon, freshly baked French bread, milk and eggs. While ideally designed for entertaining guests, this recipe can also be modified to feed a family for breakfast. In the video, the recipe feeds about 12...
Maria, an at-home cook, teaches the secrets to baking the perfect Dutch baby pancake, every time. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Coat a cast-iron skillet with 2 tablespoons of butter. Place covered skillet in the oven for 5 minutes, or until it gets very hot. In a blender, add 1/2 cup flour, 2 eggs, 3 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 cup milk and mix ingredients. Pour mixture into hot skillet and let bake for 35 minutes, or until it is puffed and golden. Sprinkle confectioners su...
Chef John from FoodWishes shows the viewer how to make a baked acorn squash with a maple glaze. He cuts the acorn squash lengthwise then takes out the seeds and the strings. He carefully cuts slashes across the acorn squash in half inch segments to let the maple syrup soak deep into the squash. Then chef John puts the acorn squash into the oven to bake for 30 minutes. He mixes up a glaze to put over the squash and bakes again for 40 minutes. You will know how to cook this recipe after watchin...
Meta Cafe offers fast and easy tips on how to clean filthy and old coins. All you need is: baking powder, a small, empty bowl, and a glass of water. Start by putting some baking powder into the small bowl. Next put some of your filthy, old coins into the small bowl, laying them on top of the baking powder. Then layer the remaining baking powder over the coins in the small bowl. Finally, pour the water into the bowl and let it sit for 10-15 minutes. Remove the coins and dry them using a paper ...
To make ginger chicken, start by grating the ginger. You will need a special grater specifically for grating ginger. Grate up enough ginger to make a quarter cup. Put six cloves of chopped-up garlic, the quarter cup of ginger, one-half cup of honey, and six tablespoons of soy sauce into a pan. Heat this mixture up until it bubbles. Once it begins to bubble, let it heat for one more minute. Place the chicken, roughly three pounds of thighs or breasts, into a baking dish with the top side of th...