The only way to have a perfectly cooked vegetable is by using a simple preparation technique called blanching. Your vegetables will feel tender and crisp, and they'll be maintain their color during the cooking process. Plus, they'll taste better, locking in all of its flavor. To blanch vegetables, you just boil them in water for a minute or two, then immerse them in ice cold water. Then cook as normal.
Every summer a few feel-good songs come out that just beg to be bumped at maximum volume rolling in the ride, getting ready for action. The Mike Posner tune "Cooler than Me" definitely is that, especially when you play it on that most summery of instruments the acoustic guitar. This video will teach you how to do just that. It's pretty simple, so why not learn it?
If you feel like you're too stressed and need something to help you get away from it all, pick up a hobby. Maybe building and flying RC vehicles. This can be a great hobby to pick up on and not only will it help make you relax, but it can be a great way to have some fun in the process by flying planes. So check out the video above, good luck, and enjoy!
Like leading ladies Mia Farrow and Michelle Williams before her, Emma Watson recently chopped off her hair - almost all of it. Watson debuted her new pixie haircut a few days ago, proclaiming she'd wanted to do it for a long time and that it felt liberating.
If you're feeling extra adventurous with your new Android-based Samsung Galaxy S phone, aka Vibrantor Captivate, watch this video tutorial to learn how to root it in a few quick steps. Rooting your Android phone may give you a few benefits over a regular version, such as easy wi-fi tethering, better keyboard and even multi-touch browsing.
Like most appliances in your home, if used properly, they can bring great results that will make things taste, look, or feel much better than before. A dryer is one of those appliances that if used correctly can result in bright clothes that are nice and warm.
You don't need to be on the beach to get that classic wavy beach hair summer feel. Primp Powder Out shows you the steps to create this summer bridal beach waves hairstyle. You shouldn't start out with freshly washed hair, but day-old washed hair. Then you start the curling iron process, and when done, it gives you a nice touch of class for those summer weddings.
Installing new pieces into a desktop PC can be stressful for people who don't do it routinely because it constantly feels like you are going to wreck your computer. If you use the correct procedure, you won't, don't worry. This video will teach you how to install an Nvidia 8600 GT graphics card in a desktop PC. This will allow you to run games and graphics-intensive applications much more smoothly.
If you're washing your clothes and feel like there is not enough suds in the machine, adding more detergent won't make a difference. It can acutally hurt your clothes and the machine, making it work harder to clean clothes or clean up a mess.
In this clip, learn how to install the final version of iOS 4 to any iPhone or iPod Touch. This new operating system is great and includes a ton of updates. If you can't afford a new iPhone 4G, this software update will help make your 3G feel like new. Follow along and install 4.0 today!
In this clip, get quick tips to enhance your breakfast party. In this clip, learn all about decorating with a light, morning theme so that your guests will feel at home.
Do you feel like your whole paycheck is going towards buying store-brand fake blood from your local prop shop? You must be using a lot of fake blood, because the stuff isn't very expensive. If you want to make your own blood at home, this video will show you how, using only simple household ingredients that you probably already have.
When doing the laundry, it's always important to know exactly what you should and shouldn't do. Knowing how to do things right can not only improve the overall look and feel of your clothes, but extend the life of them as well. So in this tutorial, you'll learn a few tips for making laundry more easier for you and others. Good luck and enjoy!
Are you feeling the love in the room tonight? Why not celebrate the ambiance with some flower power cupcakes? Watch this video to learn how to make these delicious flower power cupcakes. Start with a simple Betty Crocker cupcake mix, and then add candy decorations on top. No one will be able to keep their hands off of these!
This clip demonstrates how how Photoshop's Desaturate and High Pass Filter tools can be used together to give a photograph a moody, edgy feel. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular graphics editor or a seasoned design professional looking to get better acquainted with the industry-standard app, you're sure to benefit from this free software tutorial. For more information, watch this designer's guide.
This stash box is super cool. No one will ever think to look inside this seemingly ordinary deck of playing cards. You can even fan out the cards to make it look even more real! You can bet that a thief is not going to nab your deck if they rob you, so you can feel better knowing your valuables are safe inside. Have fun!
Assigning rewards and punishments in a group-oriented workplace is a tricky business, as either one is very dangerous when misplaced. This video features an executive coach explaining how managers can deal with an employee who tries to take all of the credit for the work that their work does erroneously. It advises you to analyze why the employee feels like they have to take all the credit and also to create a system that does not reward such behavior.
Keeping plants nice and trimmed not only gives your yard a nice clean feel, but it can help keep those plants nice and healthy. Trimming in certain areas can prevent any decay from taking place and make them last much longer. In this tutorial, you'll find out how to prune a hedge in your yard. It's easy to do, it just requires a little patience. So good luck and enjoy!
The guys from Achievement Hunter are here to help show you how to kill yourself 8 different ways in the Xbox 360 hit, Red Dead Redemption. Although this isn't being used to collect any kind of achievement, it can still be used to just have fun killing your character whenever your feel like it. So sit back and good luck!
Using felt or another thick fabric for your current sewing project? Need to reinforce the edge of a thick material? You will then need the blanket stitch! In this tutorial, learn how to sew a blanket stitch the correct way.
In this tutorial, learn how to create a beautiful retro look with a 1940s pinup style. This hairstyle is easier to do than you would think and will give any outfit an instant touch of class. So, if you are feeling like an old fashioned movie star try out this style. You'll look great!
In this tutorial, learn how to play the extremely popular new song "Airplanes" by B.o.B featuring Hayley Williams. This song is really pretty and now you can play it on your own. So, if you are a fan of this current pop/hip hop hit, check out this step by step and rock out whenever you feel like it!
The Xbox controller really feels good in the hand. Most USC controllers for the PC do not. Bridge the gap yourself after watching this video, which demonstrates how to turn an old Xbox controller into a USC one that you can plug into you PC. Now you can play all of your ROMs with a controller much more like what they are supposed to be played with.
Making hard-boiled eggs is a simple process, but if you mess them up it is a catastrophe. This video recipe demonstrates how to prepare perfect hard-boiled eggs at home every time, giving you an easy snack that you can keep in your refrigerator and eat any time when you feel like an egg on the go.
"Skins" is a very popular, controversial TV series from the UK. In this tutorial, you will learn how to get a punk image like the character of Effy. This look is very dramatic and definitely gives others a piece of your mind. So, if you are feeling bold and looking for a makeup look to match, follow along.
Get ready for the new Sex and the City movie with this Carrie Bradshaw inspired makeup look. You will look amazing in your little black dress with these glamourous cat eyes.
Are you spending too much time on the computer? Are your eyes tearing up, and are you getting headaches from staring too much at a computer monitor? BM Chan will show you how to relieve the tension in your head and eyes with acupressure. Just rub your face in the right areas, with the right amount of pressure, and you'll be feeling calm and soothed in no time at all!
Everybody has a little ogre in 'em, don't they? Make your inner ogre stand out with this tutorial. In it, you will learn how to change a picture of anyone into a Shrek! This fun process is easier than you might think and can be done totally within Photoshop.
You can have the deliciousness of muffins without feeling guilty! Here is how you can make these yummy muffins:
Are your sinuses clogged? Are you getting headaches and feel stuffed up? In this video, learn from Joey Buddha how to use a neti pot to clean yoour sinuses. Using a neti pot can be gross, but it's definitely one of the most effective ways to clean your sinuses and remove unwanted snot and mucous from your nasal passages.
Get your kid's creative juices flowing during the Halloween holiday by trying out this great science experiment with Steve Spangler. Get the inside secrets on how to create smoke rings that are sure to cast an eerie feeling over your home. Get your science on this Halloween by following these simple instructions on how to make smoke rings with your kids!
Rihanna and Cassie popularized the faux hawk by shocking everyone on the red carpet with a half-shaved head and hair sticking straight up. Achieve the shock factor of a faux hawk without going prison chic with the shaved head by watching this tutorial.
This video features an old Chinese woman demonstrating how to write some Chinese calligraphy phrases. These phrases can be used to adorn paintings of some traditional Chinese painting subjects, which often feature such calligraphy. We are left to wonder how the host feels about deferring the teaching to his mother-in-law.
Need more self-confidence! Listen up! Tired of not getting a raise, a date or more social invites? Self confidence plays a major impact on our social standing and our job performance. Work on these six suggestions from Daily Idea and you'll be amazed at the increase in how you feel about yourself.
Steal Gossip Girl's Blair Waldorf hair bow look by creating your own hair accessories! In this video from Hair Hardware, learn how to make a pretty surrounding loop to give your hair bow a finished look! Leave your house each morning feeling as if you left a stylist's wardrobe closet by creating these A+ accessories that will take your look from drab to fab!
From Hair Hardware, learn how to apply a center knot to finish off your hair bow! Take your hairstyle to the next level and rock a stylin' do with help from this free video! Stop going the easy route: With a little time and effort, you'll walk out the door feeling like you just left a stylist!
With this guide, you'll learn how to make a origami balloon that can double as a water bomb if you're feeling sinister. For more information, including a step-by-step overview of the folding process, as well as to get started making your own colorful folded-paper water balloons, watch this free origami lesson.
Adding a redbud tree to your yard/landscape is a great tree to add because of the variety of colors it brings and adds to your scenery. There are many types of redbud trees that vary from the look and feel from the branches and leaves. They bloom between April and May and do not grow too tall so you can add them around your home.
Calf raises are nice, easy, but overall kind of blah when it comes to actually challenging your body's capabilities. Make your calves run on VTEC the next time you wear calve-broadcasting booty shorts by doing this amped up version of calf raises.
If you have trouble finding a nice look for daytime, check out this tutorial. In this video, you will learn all about how to create a light, fresh look for your face using Mac cosmetics. This look is also meant to last through the entire day so that you won't feel like you constantly have to reapply.
