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How To: Make smoked trout pate wrapped in smoked trout slices

This is a how-to instructional video from Women's Weekly describing how to make Smoked Trout Pate wrapped with trout slices. The cook first describes how to arrange the trout slices, which are slightly like salmon flavored, and arrange them circularly around a large tray. You will then need to fill them: the ingredients necessary for the fill is creme fraiche, dill, cream cheese, and then you blend the remaining smoked trout filets with these ingredients. You will need a food processor. You m...

How To: Make Pakistani-style seekh kebab

This video demonstrates the recipe of Seekh Kebabs. For this you need to blend minced meat, some potatoes, onions and spices in a blender. Then make sausage like rolls and fry them in a pan with some oil. Keep turning them on the pan so that they turn golden brown on each side. Later, to give a barbecue effect you can take the kebabs in a strainer and put the strainer on the flame. This will give a smoky effect to the kebabs. The kebabs are then ready to be served with some salad garnishing. ...

How To: Create a glossy sphere in Illustrator

Do you want to add some 3D effects in your 2D designs? Open illustrator and draw an oval tool holding shift key. Then draw an ellipse with a different color and place it on the oval. Take blend tool,then click on ellipse shape and then oval one for a gradient effect. Draw another oval with a gradient and give it screen. Your glossy sphere is ready. Adding gloss, specular highlights as well as shadows adds some realism to one's art work.

How To: Create a jack o'lantern with a pumpkin in Photoshop

Photoshopuniverse shows the way to create a Jack-O-Lantern in Photoshop. At first you need to collect or take a photo of a pumpkin. Make a new layer, with a white background, then mask it. Fill it with black color. Now go to blending option and give inner shadow, inner glow, gradient layer and outer glow. The major color will be yellow. There will be also a thin stroke. Your brush is ready now with all its effects of a Jack-O-Lantern. After following this video, you can use the same effect an...

How To: Make Indian moong dal pakoda (green gram fritter)

Chef Sanjay Thumma teaches the secrets of making Indian moon dal pakoda (green gram fritter) in simple steps. To start take some green grams that are split with their skin on and soak for 30 minutes. Add them to a blender, blend it for a minute and transfer it to a bowl. Add cumin seeds, chopped onions, ginger, curry leaves, coriander, spring onions and green chili with a pinch of salt and mix them all nicely. Now heat oil in a vessel. Make small balls with the mixture and fry them in the oil...

How To: Draw and paint a female gypsy dancer

Impress others with your artistic skills by learning to paint a gypsy dancer on the computer. Construct a rough sketch line drawing of a girl dancing. Use a soft brush to airbrush some colors in. Use as few colors as possible. Don't worry about the value yet. This will be a basic map of what colors you want to use. Start adding darker colors in. Use a highlighter to add lighter colors. Use the soft edge brush to blend and a hard edge brush to define forms. Experiment to your liking. With this...

How To: Apply retro pin-up model makeup

A tutorial video on how to apply retro pin-up model makeup, just like a real a pin-up model. Start by applying the foundation and add some eyeshadow primer to make the makeup last longer. Curl your lashes cause you'll be using false eyelashes later. Apply the eyeshadow, make sure to blend to emphasize the shape of the eye. Create a wing at the outer end of the lashes and apply the mascara. After applying the makeup, use a lip liner over the lip line and apply the red lipstick. Follow these si...

How To: Make a lazy man's lasagna

Lasagna is probably one of the most versatile Italian dishes you can make. You can make it with meat or without, add your own vegetables to your taste, and experiment with different flavors of lasagna noodles and spices. Learn how to make a "lazy-man's" lasagna by using store bought sauce and macaroni shells. By blending two flavors of sauces together you can create a more complex authentic lasagna with no effort. This is a simple and filling dish to make on busy weeknights.

How To: Create Versace Winter 2007 runway makeup & hair

Makeup artist Sarah Jagger demonstrates how to fashion your hair and makeup with an "everyday" version of Versace winter 2007 styles. She uses a hair straightener to iron hair flat with a flick at the end. She then adds black-gel eyeliner with a flare pattern on the outer corner of each eye. Eyeshadow is applied to meet the eyeliner at a point and create a 1960's style appearance. Lighter tones are then blended-in above the eye, and added around the corners, to complete a wing-shape makeup ey...

How To: Make homemade ice cream in a blender

This how to video describes how to create tasty ice cream in a home blender! First you gather your ingredients including anything you want in your ice cream. The video suggests you use: 2 cups of cream, 2 cups of milk, some vanilla, and half a cup of sugar. Using this base you can create a tasty vanilla ice cream! After that you simply blend it up for two minuets then stick it in the freezer and you are left with tasty delicious ice cream.

How To: Create Apple style bar in Illustrator

This video tutorial by Tasktutorial shows you how to create an Apple style bar in Illustrator. First, select the rectangle tool in Illustrator and draw a bar as shown. Now select the path, go to gradient and choose the black and white gradient from the swatches. Select two shades of gray and change the angle to -90 degrees as shown. Tweak the colors and go to effects-stylize and select drop shadow, change the opacity value and select black color, normal blend mode as shown. Select the type to...

How To: Cover dark eye circle with makeup

To cover up those dark eye circles invest in a good concealer that is lightweight and of premium texture. You will want to look for a shade that is peachy or pink in tone. Take some of the concealer and dot it onto the dark line only and then blend it in with your finger. Most people also have a red patch at the outer corner of the eye. Covering this with concealer will give the eyes an immediate lift. Applying some concealer is much better than applying a lot of makeup.

How To: Take off 10 years with makeup

Using the improper types and colors of makeup may in fact add years to your appearance rather than take them off. This video shows some simple tips to reduce signs of aging in less than ten minutes. For example, rather than using shimmery eyeshadow, which can in fact enhance wrinkles and fine lines, use a matte colored eyeshadow in order to blend the lines in your face. Using light, non-heavy lip liner and moisturizing lip gloss will make your lips look fuller, giving you a more youthful appe...

How To: Make a frozen banana daiquiri

The average American consumes 27 pounds of bananas every year. If you're not getting your fair share, try this classic drink—you'll catch up in no time. Chill the cocktail glass by filling it with ice and water, and set it aside. Crush the ice in the blender. Peel the banana and break it into small chunks. Place the small chunks of banana into the blender. Pour in the light rum, banana liqueur, lime juice, and simple syrup. Blend the ingredients for about 15 seconds, or until smooth and cream...

How To: Use the filter FX in Traktor

Check out this instructional DJ video that shows you how to use the filter effect in Traktor. This is the first in a series of tutorials on using FX to spice up your DJ sets and take midi controllers to the next level. This is one of the most basic but effective effects. A filter will not only help you blend songs together by removing conflicting frequencies, but can create a lot of interesting sounds. Use the filter FX in Traktor and improve your DJ skills.

How To: Hack a hangover

Note that is always best to try and avoid a hangover in the first place by pacing yourself and drinking lots of water before sleeping. But if you find yourself hungover follow our directions for a faster route to feeling better.

News: World's Simplest Electric Train

The trick in the video is that the magnets are made of a conducting material and they connect the battery terminals to the copper wire, so the battery, magnets and copper wire make a circuit that generates a magnet field just in the vicinity of the battery. The geometry means the two magnets are automatically at the ends of the generated magnetic field, where the field is divergent, so a force is exerted on the magnets.

How To: Look like Megan Fox for under $10

In this tutorial, we learn how to look like Megan Fox for under $10. First, you will apply a white eyeshadow on your eyelid and underneath the eyebrow. After this, you will brush it into the inner crease of the eye as well. Next, brush a brown shadow on the outer edge of the eye and blend it into the crease as well. From here, you will apply black eyeliner on the top and bottom of the eye and then smudge it on the bottom. After this, define your eyebrows and then apply mascara to the top and ...

How To: Draw a still life

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a still life. First, you will use the side of the pencil to draw the outline for the still life drawing. After this, continue to draw the outlines for all the objects that are in the model. Start to slowly add in the details, using the light touch of the pencil. As you continue, use the side of your pencil to shade and then use your eraser to blend. Continue to add in additional details as you go, then erase any background lines when needed. Enjoy drawin...

How To: Draw Danzo Shimura from Naruto

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw Danzo. To start, you will draw the outline with the light touch of the pencil. After this, draw in the final outline darker and then erase the background lines. Next, you will add in the details around the character and then add in lines to show creases and make it look more realistic. From here, you will add in shading to make the drawing have some more depth. After this, you will finish up by cleaning any stray lines with an eraser. You can also use th...

How To: Apply a "Cheshire Cat" inspired wearable makeup look

In this tutorial, we learn how to apply a "Cheshire Cat" inspired wearable makeup look. Start off this look by applying a bright blue eyeshadow on the lower part of the eyelid. After this, apply a medium sea blue in the crease of the eye and on the outer edge of the eye. From here, brush hot pink above the blue and then blend right above the crease to make purple. Make sure the pink is visible above the purple. Next, you will apply blue eyeliner on the waterline followed by purple liner under...

How To: Create a neon green and orange look using Kryolan UV

In this tutorial, we learn how to create a neon green and orange look using Kryolan UV. To start, you will brush a shimmery and sparkly white eyeshadow underneath the eyebrow on the brow bone. From here, apply a light green eyeshadow on the eye and into the crease. From here, apply a darker green shimmer shadow to the crease of the eye and blend it into the outer corner. Then, apply a sparkly orange eyeshadow on the bottom lash line, from the inner corner to the outer edge, meeting with the g...

How To: Make homemade laundry detergent

In this tutorial, we learn how to make homemade laundry detergent. To make this, you will need: 6 c water, 1/3 bar grated laundry soap, 1/2 c washing soda, and 1/2 c borax. To start, you will heat up the water and the soap in a large pan until it's all dissolved. Then, you will stir in the rest of the ingredients and mix until it's all dissolved as well. From here, boil the mixture for 15 minutes and then remove from the heat. Then, you will add this to cold water so you have 2 gallons of soa...

How To: Apply Mad Hatter makeup for Halloween

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...

How To: Create text in GIMP

In this tutorial, we learn how to create text in GIMP. To start, create a new image with the width and height at 600 each. Then, click the text box button and choose a font, font size, and other options open on the window. After this, create the box and for the text and type what you would like into the boxes. Set in the distance you would like on the inner shadow and then choose if you want the edges to blend. Make these fade out and then choose to repeat the inner shadow. When finished, sav...

How To: Draw eyebrows and eye lashes

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw eyebrows and eye lashes. First, sketch out the basic shape of the eyebrow. Cross edge with a 2B pencil, then blend it in to lighten in and act as a skin tone. Then, draw the actual hair with a B pencil, going upwards with the pencil strokes in the front area. For eyelashes, you will sketch out the outline with a 2H, then draw the eyelid and the hairs for the lashes. Draw in the direction and the shape of the eye to give off the illusion that it's round. ...

How To: Apply a black & white masquerade mask with makeup

In this video we learn how to apply a black & white masquerade mask with makeup. Start off by drawing on a white mask around your face with white eyeliner, filling it in. Then, apply white shadow over this to make it a matte finish. From here, draw lines coming out of the mask with the white eyeliner all around the mask. Color in around the lines with black and then blend them out gently towards the outer area of the face. Then, define the inner mask with black eyeshadow and apply false lashe...

How To: Make crawfish fettuccine alfredo

In this video, we learn how to make crawfish fettuccine alfredo. You will need: 1/4 c chopped onion, 1 tbsp butter, 8 oz package sliced mushroom, 2 c alfredo sauce, 12 oz peeled crawfish, 1/8 tsp Creole seasoning, and 1 package of cooked fettuccine. First, pour 2 tbsp olive oil into a saucepan and with the butter and onion. Saute the onion until tender, then add in whipping cream and stir in Romano cheese. Whisk until blended and melted, then saute your mushrooms in a skillet with oil. After ...

How To: Apply red eyeshadow with glitter eyeliner for a party

In this tutorial, we learn how to apply red eyeshadow with glitter eyeliner for a party. Start by applying a red shadow all over the eye, out into the outer corner of your eyes. Next, add a black color to the outer edge of the eye and blend in with the red in the crease of the eye so there are no hard edges. From here, apply a pink and white shadow underneath the eyebrow to create a highlight. Next, you will take a glitter eyeliner and apply it to your upper lash line, then take a small brush...

How To: Draw a fairly realistic eye

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a fairly realistic eye. Start with a pen and draw a wispy line for the eye, like a football shape. Then, you will draw the pupil inside the eyes and the ring around it. Draw in lines around the pupil and the eye to show where the colors and shades of the eye come into play. Then, shade in the entire eye lightly. From here, darken up the upper lash and create a create on the eye. Then, make the eyelid crease on the bottom of the eye and add in the inner c...

How To: Make raw macadamia nut butter

In this tutorial, we learn how to make raw macadamia nut butter. First, you will need to take some raw macadamia nuts and a food processor. Pour the macadamia nuts into the food processor. Then, let this spin for around five minutes or until the butter has started to form. There should be no chunks left in the mixture, the oils should come out and help the mixture blend. After this is finished, scoop the butter out and you will taste an amazing raw macadamia nut butter. This will also work fo...

How To: Make sweet oatmeal cookies

In this tutorial, we learn how to make sweet oatmeal cookies. Start with 1/2 c soft margarine in a large bowl. Then, add in 1/2 c brown sugar, 1/2 c white sugar, and blend with a spoon until all mixed together nicely. Now, add in 1 egg and 1/2 tsp of vanilla extract. Mix this together with the same spoon, then add in 1.5 c quick oats, 3/4 c flour, 1/2 tsp cream of tartar, and a pinch of salt. Add in 1/2 c raisins, then combine together. Mix all of this together, then when you are finished you...

How To: Sign up to become a mystery shopper and earn money for shopping

Mystery shopping is a great way to make money on the side while getting a chance to shop, check out new stores and restaurants, and over all improve the quality of service at these locations. The key is to not let them know that you are there evaluating them. If you think you've got a knack for blending in, then check out this video. In it you will learn the process of signing up and becoming a secret shopper, what to expect, and some tips for how to carry out your jobs.