How To: Cook Dried Beans in 1 Hour Flat
When given the choice between canned and dried beans, many of us are guilty of reaching for cans. They're much more convenient than investing 5-6 hours of your time to make dried beans edible.
When given the choice between canned and dried beans, many of us are guilty of reaching for cans. They're much more convenient than investing 5-6 hours of your time to make dried beans edible.
The spice selection at Trader Joe's is both inexpensive and truly top-notch. According to their site, they deal with some of the highest-quality spice manufacturers in the world and, in working with them directly, they eliminate hidden costs spent on promotions, brand-building, and advertising. This allows the customer to experiment with new flavors and build up their spice rack—without the usual limiting factor of high cost. If you don't have access to a Trader's in your culinary neck of the...
There are a lot of reasons for wanting to make sure your herbs last a long time. Maybe you know that your grocery store won't have decent parsley in the winter. Maybe you're taking a last-minute trip and don't want to throw away your perfect batch of basil. Or perhaps you're simply like me, and buy a dozen different herbs at the farmer's market, only to remember that you can't make it through all of them before they go bad.
Using fresh herbs can make a huge difference in almost any dish, but they're not always available everywhere. Depending on where you live, you can't always get them during the colder months. Personally, the problem I run into the most is not being able to use fresh herbs before they go bad.
Watch as our spa professional walks you through a primer on using organic skin care products in a facial treatment. Also get beauty tips for creating a morning and evening skin care regimen. You may never be a fresh-faced youth again, but you can certainly look your best everyday with these natural, anti-aging skin care tips.
Faux bois is a fancy schmancy French term for fake wood. And faux bois prints on furniture, pillows, as wallpaper, and even as ingrained barks of chocolate are all the rage right now.
The holidays are all about turning up the glitz and glamour. And one of the most visible ways of doing so is by creating awesome hair. If you want to seriously wow the crowd at your next Christmas soiree, check out this video to learn how to create two holiday hair looks that are curly and very cute.
In this tutorial, we learn how to paint a kitchen cabinet. First, you need to take the cabinets off from the base using a screwdriver and removing the hardware from them as well. After this, you will need to sand down the entire area of the cabinets and then number the door so you know where to put it back at. After it's sanded, you will need to paint the entire area of the door until it's covered. Paint on another coat if you need to. When finished, let dry and then paint the other side. Whe...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make a Spartan 300 shield. You will need: paper mache, durable cloth, gold spray paint, newspapers, cardboard, nuts and bolts, and the cap to a trash can. After you have these, cut out a large piece of cardboard and place it over the trash can cap in a circle shape. Then, dip newspaper strips into the paper mache mixture and apply it to your shield, taking your time to make it smooth. Let this dry, then cut two strips of cardboard and place it in a 'v' shape ...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make a Halo Needler prop. You will need: knife, scissors, pink straws, paint colors, cardboard, paint brush, and pencil. First, draw the pattern out on a piece of cardboard. Next, cut this out and make four layers of it. After this, glue or tape it together and then line glue everything together. Now, cover this with paper mache until all parts are fully covered and dry. Next, color with your paint and then let it dry until the paint is no longer wet. This wi...
In this video, we learn how to paint nails with an orange, white, and brown theme. First, apply an orange shimmer polish from the top to the bottom of the nail. After this, let them dry and then grab a brown nail polish with a pointed brush. Then, draw on three stripes from top to bottom with the brush. After this dries, use another pointed brush to draw three flowers in a row on the nails. Use the brown to create the details for the petals. Then, you will finish this off by applying four sma...
In this video, we learn how to make a decent Naruto headband. First, get a paper plate and figure out how big you want it, draw on the template so you can see it through the paint. Then, apply metallic paint with a paint brush using the template you drew as a guide. Next, you will wait for it to dry and then cut it out. Round the edges like it's a real headband, then draw on the hair band the village insignia. Once finished, glue this to an old sock and wait for it to dry. Then, you can attac...
In this tutorial, we learn how to fit a dry lining back box. This is very easy to install, and the sides will grip the wires on your light. First, determine where you want your switch, then mark a quick line using a sturdy level. Next, you will cut out a hole in the wall the size of the box. After this, push the box into the wall. Then, you can add in the light switch to the box and secure it with the wires that are inside. This will finish up this project, just make sure the wires are place ...
In this tutorial, we learn how to create purple glitter with butterflies acrylic nails. To start, you will apply purple glitter acrylic to the top of the nail. After this, you will let the nail polish dry and then paint on four dots on the middle of the nail where it crosses into the clear part of the nail on the bottom. After this, paint on a butterfly to the corner of the nail or apply a butterfly applique. When this is finished adhering, you will be able to paint on the clear gloss to the ...
In this tutorial, we learn how to prepare the bird for buttermilk fried chicken. First, take off the wing tips, then de-joint the wings. After this, take off the wings and thighs from the body and the legs. Now, use a large clever to remove the breasts from the chicken. Now, season the pieces with white pepper, dried herbs, cayenne pepper, paprika, salt, and pepper. After this is tossed, top this with buttermilk and let it soak for 6 hours. Now, prepare flour with salt, white pepper, garlic s...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make Alaskan king crab legs. You will need: 1 lb crab meat, 1 dice medium onion, 5 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 c dry white wine, 1 lightly beaten egg, 2 tbsp mayo, 2 c panko bread crumbs, salt, pepper, and olive oil. First, heat up the olive oil in a skillet, then add onions and saute. After this, add in the garlic, then add in the dry white wine. Bring to a simmer, then turn off and set aside to cool. Then pour in bowl with crab meat and add in egg, mayo, salt...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make a simple spiky pi–ata. First, you will need to blow up a balloon and grab some pieces of newspaper. After this, cut out pieces of the newspaper then use paste to stick them onto the balloon. Make a thick wall of this newspaper throughout the entire balloon. After this, add the spiky parts of the pi–ata and then allow it to dry. Once finished, paint the entire pi–ata the colors you would like. When the paint is done drying, fill the pi–ata with candy and ...
In this video, we learn how to cut side bangs. Fist, you will need to grab some shearing scissors, a comb, a trash can, and water. Now, get your bangs wet in the area that you want it, then part your hair where you usually part it. Once you do this, separate your bangs from the rest of your hair and clip the rest back. Next, use your scissors and cut at an uphill angle from the bottom of your bangs to the top. When finished, continue to cut until you have the desired length. Keep in mind your...
In this tutorial, we learn how to bake homemade white bread. To make this you will need: bread flour, garlic powder, an egg, butter, 3/4 c warm milk, 1/4 c sugar, 1 tsp sea salt, and 1.5 tsp dry yeast. Measure out all of the ingredients, then add them into the bread maker tray. Start with the wet ingredients, then add in the dry. After this, turn the machine on and set it to making white bread. Don't mix it, the machine will do this for you. After you set this, it will start to make itself an...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make a DG3 art gel collage jewelry pendant. After you have all your tools together, you will need to trim the scrapbooking paper to fit into the frame for your pendant. Once this fits inside, then grab a charm and glue it into the frame where you would like. Then, squirt the clear craft glue into this and let it set. Brush the paint brush over the pendant, then go over it again with the glue when it dries. To wear, attach a chain to your pendant when it's dry...
In this tutorial, we learn how to wash, stain & seal an outdoor deck with Lowe's. First, determine the type of stain for your project, there are four main types of finishes. Check the instructions to calculate the amount of stain you need to purchase. To start, you will need to clean and dry the deck, making sure you cover your body before you begin. You will also need to use sand paper to even out the surface of the deck. After this, start to seal your deck with your choice of color. Let thi...
In this video, we learn how to make a great meatloaf. To make this you will need: salt, cumin, garlic, milk, barbecue sauce, bread crumbs, onion, eggs, and ground beef. Start by mixing all of your dry ingredients together in a separate bowl. After this, take the ground beef and mix in the bread crumbs and eggs to the meat. Use your hands to combine everything together, then add in the dry ingredients and work everything together with your hands. Form this into a loaf shape, then place into a ...
In this video, we learn how to make American tacos with spicy beef and vegetables. You will first take 2 tsp dried minced onion, 1 tsp sea salt, 1 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper, and 1/2 tsp corn starch. Mix these all together, then use to season your ground beef. Now, slice up your vegetables you want on your tacos and set aside. Cook your meat with the taco seasoning, then let cook for 10 minutes or until full...
In this video, we learn how to create Halloween inspired skull nails. First, apply a base coat to the nails before applying anything else. After this, apply a black nail polish to the entire nail and allow it to dry. Now, take a silver nail polish, and draw a skull shape onto the nail. Use your black nail polish to create the eyes in the skull, then use a nail brush to create the shape of the head and bones underneath the skull. Let the nail dry, then repeat this on all your nails for a spook...
Fried tuna? Pasta shells? Count us in. Combining our favorite comfort foods (fried anything and delicious carbs), this pasta dish is wonderful for serving at your dinner table after everyone's had a long day and wants to relax with a delicious, warm meal.
We love the way spritzing on our favorite perfume before we got out for a night on the town makes us feel instantly sexier and more confident. But we don't love how those charming vanilla notes fade after just half an hour or so.
In order to prepare Rustic White Beans with Garlic and Rosemary you will need the following: rosemary, garlic, white beans, yeast flakes, granulated onion, bouillon cubes, smoked paprika, dried parsley, a bay leaf, salt, pepper, sage, garlic, and tomatoes.
In this video, we learn how to create a white, purple, and black swirl nail art. Start off by applying purple glitter to the side corner of the nail. Next, draw on a black thick line underneath the purple, followed by a swirl at the end of the line. Then, take white nail polish and make the same line underneath the black line. Make sure you let the black dry before you paint the white on underneath it. When all colors are dry, apply a clear coat of nail polish over the designs. Now your swirl...
In this video, we learn how to distress old wallpaper. First, cover your chip board and then take the piece of paper and tear the edges. Tear all the way around, or how you prefer it to look. Next, rub quick dry adhesive onto the back of the paper, then brush it to the ends of the paper. Now, push the paper onto the chip board and start to roll and crinkle it up. Distress the paper first if you want to, then continue pushing the paper until it looks how you like it. Make sure you work quickly...
In this video, we learn how to lighten dark underarms and legs naturally at home. You will need: cucumber juice, turmeric powder, and lemon juice. First, peel your cucumber and cut them into pieces, then blend them. Next, add in 1 tsp of lemon juice and mix together. After this, add in a pinch of turmeric powder and mix well together. Apply this paste on your underarms and legs, or wherever you have blackness. Leave this on for twenty minutes and then wash off with warm water. Do this daily u...
In this video, we learn how to avoid dried out deer using a bbq. First, heat up your smoker and add in hickory chips. First, take the deer out of the package and run them under water to clean off. After this, place into a large dish, then rub table salt onto both sides and take the meat out to the smoker. The smoker should be 200 degrees before you place the meat. Place the meat onto the cooking racks and then close the door on the smoker. Check on the meat after one hour and make sure your f...
Kat teaches us how to properly prepare and deep fry a turkey in this tutorial. First, make sure you have at turkey that is all the way thawed and your oil is heated up to 375 degrees outside near nothing that can catch on fire. After this, dry the turkey off completely so there is no moisture left on it. After this, you can apply a dry rub to the turkey, then stick it onto the deep frying handle. Place protective gear onto your body, then slowly push the turkey down into the oil. Let it cook ...
In this tutorial, we learn how to cook dry beans, step by step. First, rinse and soak the beans in water for 6 hours. When this finished, heat up oil and add in carrots, onion, garlic, and celery in a large pot. Next, add the beans to the pot and cover everything with water by an inch, then bring it to a boil and cover. After this has boiled, reduce the heat and let simmer for one to two more hours. When the beans are finished and tender, sprinkle salt over them then serve while hot in a bowl...
In this tutorial, we learn how to style your hair messy and scrunchy. First, grab your hair and place it into a bun in the back of your head when you get out of the shower. After this, let the hair dry, then pull down your hair and add in scrunching gel into your hair. You can also use mousse if you prefer that. Scrunch this into your hair while pushing it up. When finished, your hair will have a dry and messed up look. You can also apply hair spray to your hair if you want to keep the look g...
In this video, we learn how to apply gold champagne New Years nail art for New Years. Start off by painting your nails all black and letting them dry. Now, use a thin brush to paint two champagne glasses and the numbers 2010 on the pointer finger of both the hands. Next, paint the top of the nails white onto each of the nails on the hand, except for the pointer finger. Rub out the white a little bit from the top of the nail going down, then apply a very sparkly gold shadow on the top of the n...
In this tutorial, we learn how to paint nail with a gold and blue rhinestone design. First, start off with your acrylic nail, then paint a white zig zag line throughout the entire nail. After this, apply a green nail polish to the top triangle of the nail. Next, apply a gold/pink nail polish to the triangle underneath the green. In the triangle underneath, apply a light green nail polish, and paint a pink nail polish underneath that. Add glitter to each of the different colors to match which ...
In this tutorial, we learn how to use Prima Paintables paper. These are meant to watercolor on and are very thick pieces of paper. You can take a paint brush and open up a bunch of different paint colors. Start to paint your picture, then allow it to dry. When finished, you can spray a water bottle on it to bleed the picture and make it look unique and your very own. This is something that is fun to do and makes it easy to paint your own creations using this paper that is made just for painti...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make a simple tuna casserole. You will need: egg noodles, cheese, peas, onions, cream of mushroom soup, tuna, and sun dried tomatoes to make this recipe. First, pour your egg noodles into a mixing bowl, then cut up your onion. After this, pour a half bag of frozen peas into the bowl with the pasta and mix together. Now, shred your cheese and add it in with the pasta, then add in the onion and your tuna. Finally, add in the cream of mushroom soup and mix every...
In this Food video tutorial you will learn how to make hazelnut chocolate chip cookies. First you got to toast the hazelnuts by popping them in the oven for about ten minutes. Now take toffee bars and chop them in to small pieces. Pre-heat your oven to 325 degrees. Assemble all the dry parts. First take the chopped oats, add corn powder, salt and baking soda and blend them together. Pour sugar and brown sugar in to the blender add some butter and blend. Now add a few eggs and vanilla extract ...
In this tutorial, we learn how to keep your hair healthy. For your shampoo and conditioner, you can use Aussie Miracle Moist, which will take care of the hair and make it feel moisturized. You can also use Aussie 3 minute miracle color treatment, which will keep your hair color vibrant without damaging it. Trevor Sorbie blow dry spray is very important to use before you blow dry to help protect the hair from heat. Aussie Duel Personality Straightening Spray is great to use before you straight...