Lifestyle expert Clinton Kelly shares tips for setting the table for a dinner party, either casual or more formal. For a casual dinner party he recommends using only a water glass and a non-specific wine glass. The plate goes in the center with a napkin in a ring placed on top of the plate. Two knives are placed to the right of the plate and two forks to the left.
Business casual is a popular style for men in modern business environments, but it's very difficult to pin down. How casual can I go? How businessy is too businessy? Watch this video to learn how business casual works and how you can rock it yourself.
Coffee cake was invented to be enjoyed alongside coffee (duh!), but we just as easily eat it alone...by the cakeful. We especially love coffee cakes with a tender, moist inside and a crumbly, crunchy top filled with the sweetness of cinnamon and nutmeg.
See what you can make with a pillowcase! Learn how to create a pillowcase, low rise long skirt with Gianny L! The sexy GiannyL demonstrates this DIY closet hack that's simple and cheap. Wear this with thong sandals to give this airy long skirt a laid-back, casual look that's perfect for warm weather, the beach, or casual events.
This is a video showing how to make a perfect latte at home. First the coffee is ground and then she pours some milk. The presenter says that 1/3 of the daily requirement of milk can be found in a latte. Once the coffee is ground it is brewed. She uses a lot of coffee so that it is richer. While the espresso is being made, the milk is steamed. The espresso should drip out like honey. The steamed milk is then poured over the coffee.
Many people start their day with a fresh, hot cup of coffee. They purchase their coffee with care and enjoy it greatly. But what do you do with those grounds once you’ve drunk your coffee? Here are some uses for those used coffee grounds! Note: It's always easiest to handle coffee grounds when they're cool, so wait a couple of hours after you've switched off the coffee pot to try any of these!
If you loved the cedar log bench, try out your chainsaw skills on something for the inside of your home— a log coffee table. Using a chainsaw as your primary woodworking tool is dangerously unusual, but the results are well worth the risk! In this two-part video, learn the techniques to chainsawing your way to a beautiful log coffee table made from scraps. It's great for any outdoorsman's living room or den.
Going out for dinner with girlfriends at a casual joint and want to look dressed up but not overdone? Watch this video to learn how to find stylish casual clothes.
Corsets on a coffee cup? Sure! Rather than having to use more paper to insulate your hot coffee cup, you can make your own at home. You can crochet your own little coffee corset out of yarn and a crochet hook. The perfect gift for the eco-conscious coffee lover.
This video shows how to use a French press coffee maker. We need 8 0'clock coffee regular or course grind, teaspoon measure long handled spoon, Pyrex measuring cup, the French press coffee maker and a cup to drink from. Heat to boiling just enough filtered water to fill the French Press beaker. Measure out one level teaspoon of coffee for each 6 ounce cup of coffee you are preparing. When the water has ceased bubbling add it to the French press beaker and stir with the long handled spoon. Wai...
Making cold brew coffee can be done simply with only a jar, water, a coffee filter, and ground up coffee. Though it seems like it would be more complex, the procedure to making cold brew coffee can be easily achieved in just a couple basic steps. The steps do not require too much work and can be done in a matter of minutes. Simple measures are taken to making cold brewed coffee, such as by mixing the coffee and water through shaking up the jar. Using a coffee filter, just pouring the mixed gr...
Coffee as a table decoration? You bet. You're probably used to having coffee in a cup as a hot drink or a cold latte, but coffee - rather, coffee beans - has so many uses than just for food.
Kelly Sutton shows How to make awsome coffee for five bucks. Coffee only needs two ingrediants to be good, purified water, and good coffee. Get a cup, coffee holder, and coffee filters. Grind your coffee right before you make your cup for the best flavor. Fold the filter and put it in the coffee holder, then put your coffee grounds in it. Now boil the water and let it cool off a bit. You want it to be around 180-190 degrees. Pour the water into the filter that has your coffee in it, and stir ...
Learn how to make your favorite gourmet tea and coffee drinks at home and save money in this free drink recipe video series on making gourmet tee and coffee.
Learn how to bake your own delicious coffee cake recipe from our expert chef in this free baking video series on gourmet desserts and recipes.
In this video, we learn how to make bacon, egg, and cheese flavored coffee. This is great if you don't have time for breakfast, because it combines your food with your coffee. You will need: grated cheese, bacon bits, and powdered eggs. First, pour instant coffee into a bowl and add in the eggs, bacon, and cheese in with the coffee and mix it together. Now pour the mixture into a French roast maker and add in hot water with it and let it sit for a few minutes. Once done, pour the coffee into ...
If you're like most busy workers, your day doesn't get started until you have your first jolt of fresh coffee. When you are feeling extra sluggish and need a boost, try a strong Cuban coffee that is sure to start your engine.
Enjoyed throughout the Middle East, Arabic coffee is deliciously rich, and easy to make at home. Watch this video to learn how to make Arabic (or Turkish) coffee.
In this video from sethd85 we learn how to brew coffee with a French press. For this you need coffee beans, a French press, something boil water in, and water (filtered preferred), and a coffee grinder. First boil water. Now use 2 tablespoons of coffee beans and grind them up in a grinder. You want the coffee to be very coarse. Now pour in the ground coffee into the French Press. You want a bit of a gap between the plunger and the coffee grounds. Once the water is boiled, pour the water into ...
Did you know there's a difference between "semiformal" and "dressy casual"? Here are the finer points of proper dress.
Learn how to grind coffee beans. You don't have to do everything the easy way. Coffee tastes better with fresh-ground beans, and it doesn't take long to learn how.
Does your iced coffee get watered down from adding in ice cubes? Enjoy a tastier iced coffee at home with these handy tips. Take a pot of hot coffee and pour it into an ice tray and make cubes. Whenever you want ice coffee, just pull out your coffee cubes. A secret for sugar users..put your sugar in first, then a bit of coffee, then your ice coffee cubes and a bit more coffee. Perfect ice coffee.
If you're having a problem making a nice cold glass of iced coffee, you may be doing it all wrong. Obviously, don't try to put hot coffee with ice. That will just make a nasty tasting beverage that you won't enjoy.
If you love coffee cake then this is the recipe for you! Put a spin on the classic coffee cake recipe by watching this video.
This video shows you in 6 simple steps how to make a perfect cup of coffee. You should buy whole coffee beans that you keep in an airtight container. You will need a coffee grinder. You can find them in kitchen stores. You should run the water you use through a filter before making your coffee. You want to use 2 tablespoons of coffee grinds per cup. 1/4 of a teaspoon of salt will take out any bitterness. 6 oz of water per cup is what you should use. You can now make your coffee.
Coffee mixes are an easy way to make gourmet coffee, but they're expensive. If you want to create your own coffee flavor and save money, watch this video to learn how to make your own coffee mixes at home.
Drip coffee makers are fast and easy, but make a lot of coffee that doesn't taste very good. If you just want one good cup of coffee in the morning and don't want to buy any special equipment, watch this video. It will show you how to brew coffee using the pour-over method, in which you make one cup at a time without expensive machines or equipment.
Simon Leach shows us how to repeat throws for coffee mugs to make them consistent, in this series. Part 1 of 3 - How to Make repeated throws for a coffee mug.
Anthony Caporale gets help from the staff of Bean Traders coffee shop in Durham,NC in making this classic. This video starts off with David Chapman, the owner of Bean Traders, giving a quick Coffee 101 for the uninitiated, followed by Madonna the manager showing how to make coffee with the press pot. Anthony then adds Irish whiskey and whipped cream to the fresh pressed coffee in honor of St. Patrick's Day.
It doesn't matter if you're a chocolate lover or just a casual chocolate eater, these chocolate brownie trifles are extremely addictive! If you whip up a batch of these trifles, you're sure to be the king (or queen) of the potluck or dinner party. No doubt about it. Everyone can enjoy a sweet chocolaty dessert.
Sometimes you want to look fabulous as can be in as little time as possible. And no, a ponytail with a pretty hair clip is not as good as you can do on a time constraint.
Cat eyes, like smoky eyes, can be tailored according to the occasion. While most gals think cat eyes are super intense and best reserved for nighttime activities, they actually look great as the center of attention in a day look paired with nude lip gloss.
These days, with such an intense demand for everyone to be on the go, up, productive, and "happy," it's no wonder we supplement our tired souls with a cup of coffee every morning. In fact, we know of some friends who simply don't function without that first cup...or two.
Man, it's hot outside. And what the better way of cooling down than sitting by the pool sipping a drink. Here is the perfect summertime beverage - Thai iced coffee. For this recipe, you will need sugar, Thai coffee, and half and half. Watch this video beverage-making tutorial and learn how to make iced coffee with Thai chef Kai.
In this video from "Pour by Ian - Amante Coffee Boulder, CO" we see a quick and easy way to make a simple Latte Art heart atop the coffee drink. Unlike some videos that tend to be long (and tend to only show off) this video is direct, easy to follow and fun to try.
Maria Cleaveland shows us how to clean a coffee maker in this tutorial. It's important to clean out your coffee maker because calcium and lime can build up throughout regular use. One option is to use a cleaner liquid that you brew just like coffee, but is cleaning solution. You will then run two water coffees after this to make sure all the solution is out. Vinegar and water also work to clean out the coffee maker in case you don't have the cleaning solution. If you do this regularly, your c...
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to make a Starbucks style cafe mocha. The materials and ingredients required for this recipe are: coffee, coffee grinder, stainless steel pitcher, thermometer, chocolate syrup, milk and a espresso and cappuccino maker. Begin by filling the bottom of a coffee cup with chocolate syrup. Then load the espresso machine with the coffee and fill the stainless steel pitcher with milk. Now steam the milk and load the coffee. Finish by adding the coffee and ste...
In this video, the instructor shows how to make French press coffee. Generally, you will want to use 2 tbsp of coffee for every 6 oz of coffee. You will need water that is close to boiling or around 200 degrees. First, pour the hot water over your ground coffee and let it sit for a little over a minute. Now, stir the coffee and make sure the grounds are as wet as possible. Let this brew for another minute or two. Now, press the pot down and your French press coffee will be hot and ready to en...
Learn how to make iced coffee. Get your caffeine jolt and chill out at the same time with an iced coffee.
We've all heard of dying paper with tea dye for an aged, vintage effect. But did you know you could use tea (and coffee) to dye other things as well, including T-shirts and yarn?
