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Leave it to some lazy college kids to attempt to figure out a way to brew a pot of coffee without leaving the couch.
Leave it to some lazy college kids to attempt to figure out a way to brew a pot of coffee without leaving the couch.
God, chili is amazing this time of year. It's hearty, filling, freaking easy to make, and it warms you from the inside out.
Ah, the art of the April Fool's Day prank. It has to walk a fine line: not enough prankish flair and the joke falls flat. If it's too mean, then you've just bummed everybody out.
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...
Tiramisu is a classic and timeless dessert that is a popular way to end an Italian meal but has become a staple dessert at many American restaurants. This recipe makes super light and rich tiramisu without using raw egg which is common practice. Marscipone cheese will make this dessert unforgettable.
Looking to drop a few pounds? The grapefruit diet has worked for many. Investigate to see if this citrus-based diet – which started back in the 1930s – is the weight-loss plan for you.
It’s time to celebrate! What better way than with a bubbly brunch? You Will Need
Ladies, it doesn't have to be Halloween or a special dress-up party for you to wear this fabulous, diva-esque bra. In fact, we'd wear it under our "normal people" clothes while getting coffee just because it makes us feel fierce.
How convenient are those boiling-hot water taps they have at some hotels and restaurants for coffee-making and such? It's not too hard to install one in your own home, and this video will teach you step-by-step how to do it yourself.
The next best thing to being on a Caribbean beach? The Bahama Mama cocktail, of course! You will need:
No coffeehouse or cappuccino maker in sight? Whip up a tasty instant version with a little ingenuity and some common ingredients. You will need:
The key to this lamp is creating the luminescent shapes which represent electronic circuits or magic spells on the lamp surface. You could also do this on coffee tables or other objects you can make out of plexiglass - get creative!
If you're an out-of-work Californian, take advantage of the benefits provided by the Employment Development Department (EDD) of California. If you've already followed the directions for applying for unemployment insurance benefits, then there are a few more steps involved in getting and maintaining your monetary unemployment reward.
Bailey's is such a versatile drink. You can use it for baking, Irish coffee, Irish car bombs, or just over the rocks works too. But, alcohol is expensive, so, in this video, you will learn how to make your own home made Irish cream from scratch with chef Jason Hill. Now go forth and car bomb away! (Save some for the rest of us!)
In this recipe add a little bit of healthy fiber to your scones. Learn how to prepare whole wheat cranberry scones with an orange zest and serve it with coffee and tea. These sweet English treats are wonderful at breakfast or anytime throughout the day. Enjoy!
A chef and bartender which has worked in a Wolfgang Puck kitchen presents how to make a "White Russian" cocktail. This presentation has been done as an audition for a bar tending reality program and includes presenter monologue and dialog. The presenter also explains the difference between small and large servings of cocktails.
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.
93 year old cook and great grandmother, Clara, recounts her childhood during the Great Depression as she prepares meals from the era. Learn how to make simple yet delicious dishes while listening to stories from the Great Depression. Make sugar cookies and coffee.
What are the benefits of jailbreaking an Apple iPhone or Apple iPod Touch? Well, here you will learn all about the jailbreak... what jailbreaking actually is, what it does, what it's about and what the pros and cons of it are. The first video will answer all of these questions about getting third party applications onto your iPod or iPhone.
Have you ever seen ads or a movie where the film goes on rewind, bring you back through time for whatever reason the director intended? This happens a lot in paper towel commercials, where you see a coffee stain get removed as the coffee pours itself back into a cup while the dog's footprints also disappear one by one as he gallops backwards to the front door.
Volunteer project Standard Ebooks strives to enhance some of the work available from Project Gutenberg and other public domain text sources, making them easier on the eyes.
Coffee shops are a relaxing place to get work done on your laptop; there's free Wi-Fi, fresh coffee, and people generally leave you alone. Inevitably, those cups of coffee will go straight through you, resulting in a much-needed bathroom break. But while you're attending to your bodily functions, who's attending to your MacBook?
Why can't all electronic devices be waterproof like my watch? There are watches worth three times as much as my iPhone that I can wear into the hot tub without a worry in the world, but cleaning most of my electronics requires a lot of caution.
So it's 6 AM on Monday morning and you're sitting at your dining room table dreading the hour-long drive to work. While taking a swig of Vodka - or at least a flouncy little martini - would probably make you feel better, invigorate the senses and ease your way into the workweek with this Monday Morning espresso cheesecake mocktail instead.
This video contains everything you need to know or will ever need to know about braiding. Consider it your visual encyclopedia of braiding types and techniques.
Looking to make your own monkey bread (Hungarian to the highfalutin)? It's easier than you'd think. So easy, in fact, that this free video cooking lesson can present a complete overview of the process in about two minutes. For more information, including the full recipe, and to get started making your own monkey bread cake, watch this video guide.
To make an angel food cake, it's nearly impossible without a stand mixer. So if you have one, you can enjoy this light, airy, and fat-free angel's food cake in no time. If not, you can always try mixing the ingredients by hand, which is the old way of the kitchen. Check out this video recipe for Kahlúa angel cake. The coffee-flavored liqueur is a nice touch!
There's nothing better than a well made cappucino in the morning. Take your coffee experiences to new heights my learning how to make your own cappucino using a French press. You won't be sorry!
To start making your tea and toast, roll about a section of white fondant about four inches by six about 1/8th inch thick. Now take a one inch circle cutter and cut out one circle. Now taking a half inch circle cutter, make an impression in the center of the first circle being careful not to go all the way through. Now you have your saucer for your toast. Next, take a one inch square cutter and cut that out of the fondant as well. Cut it in half diagonally and poke tiny little holes with a to...
Get creative - Stray away from the same old cakes and add a new cake shape to your resume! In this cake decorating tutorial, learn how to make a teapot shaped cake! Perfect for a Alice in Wonderland themed party or for someone who loves tea and or coffee!
From Over the Kitchen Counter, another amazing recipe - this time making delicious English cream scones. Make this delicious delite for a morning treat... Goes great with hot homebrewed coffee! To complete this recipe, you will need the following ingredients:
Going cat fishing sometime soon? Stop spending a ton of money on store bought bait when you can just make it yourself! In this video, learn how to make homemade catfish chum out of food you'll many times find hiding in your fridge including balogna, ground corn, mustard, tarter sauce, cheese, ranch dressing, water, coffee grounds, and more. Watch on for the full recipe!
How to eliminate bedbugs using cat litter * You can use the silica gel in cat litter to eliminate bedbugs.
Take the saturated fat out of a shortbread cookie?! What would be left? Cooking Light has accomplished what seems impossible! A low(er) in fat recipe for shortbread cookies. This Cooking Light recipe reduces the fat and calories without sacrificing the taste of these mouth-watering lemon shortbread cookies, perfect for an after-dinner dessert with coffee.
Find out how to get crisp meringues every time. Meringue cookies are mostly sugar and egg whites. They are a classic French cookie often paired with tea or coffee, and are hard to get right if you're not familiar with making them.
Do you want to have the latte experience without having to buy an espresso machine? Follow along with this coffee how-to video as Alton uses the French press to create the perfect faux latte. You'll love this latte technique, and you won't be shelling out money to go to Starbucks or to buy an espresso machine.
What better way to learn how to mix a drink than from a hot girl! This bartending how-to video teaches a cocktail recipe for a B-52 shot. You will need Kahlua coffee liqueur, Bailey's Irish cream liqueur, and Gran Marnier orange liqueur. Follow along with this video mixology lesson and find out how to make a B-52 cocktail shooter. Get your (alcoholic) drink on.
Check out this Russian language tutorial video that covers the vocabulary for food and drinks in Russian. Learn how to say rice, coffee, corn, water, fish, and carbonated drinks. Practice your Russian language skills with Rusky Ed as he covers the basic words for food and drinks in Russian with this instructional language video.
Join Emma & Grace as they show you how to recycle old cereal boxes, coffee carriers, artwork and junk mail into beautiful works of art. Watch this instructional video to shred pieces of paper garbage, blend it into a pulp and press your own recycled paper.
Ciambellone are a deliciously simple Italian treat. They are a cross between cake and bread, it's almost like a soft biscotti - so it's great to dip in your morning coffee. Watch this how to video and let chef Jim show you how to make ciambellone.