Macarons are a sweet meringue-based confection made primarily from almond flour, sugar, and egg whites. They are usually filled with buttercream, curd, or ganache. A true fat cow cook will tell you that macaron is pronounced (mah-k-uh-rohn). While it's technically not incorrect to call them macaroons (mak-uh-roon), this usually refers to coconut cookies.
Like cigars and whiskey, Lapsang Souchong tea is an acquired taste. Some people never get over the pungent, tarry flavor and intense smell of the beverage, but using it as a rub, marinade, or other seasoning is totally smart. The tea adds a smoky yet not overwhelming flavor to dishes of all kinds. With it, you can easily get barbecue-like results for meats and vegetables, all without breaking out the grill. Lapsang Souchong tea smells like a dry campfire and tastes like a smoked sausage cooke...
Broccoli is super. Not only is it jam-packed with nutrients like vitamin C, vitamin A, folic acid, calcium and fibre, but it's one veggie that refuses to be just a side-dish. Nobody puts broccoli in the corner.
Little known Chinese phone manufacturer Oppo has just released their latest flagship-level device, called the Find 7.
It's a small but very real frustration: you want a chilled drink, but you open the freezer only to see nothing but empty ice trays. Fortunately, there's a simple way to make ice cubes quickly—use hot water. Yup, you read that correctly. Hot water freezes more rapidly than cold.
Have you ever fallen victim to a clever Jedi mind trick? Don't worry. It happens. There are evolutionary reasons as to why our brains sometimes give into the oldest tricks in the book. Fortunately, the more you understand the tricks of a salesman, the easier it is to avoid their gripping psychological influence. Clue #1: Too Much Specificity
French fries, like mashed or roast potatoes, are the type O blood of the food world—they're compatible with just about everybody. That's why it's so sad to bring home leftover frites (that's French for French fries) and have to toss them out the next day because they don't taste as good when they're reheated. Warning: Do Not Ever, Ever Use Your Microwave
Food is a necessity, sure, but every now and then it's so satisfying to eat something because it is fun and delicious. While eating a whole tub of homemade ice cream might satisfy your need for gluttony, there's a way to take it even further—make your dinnerware edible.
It's easy to take the food we eat for granted, but the truth is, there are a lot of bizarre, wonderful, and just plain weird things about what we eat and drink, the effects it has on our bodies, and vice-versa. Read on to learn how bugs provide food dye, the Japanese grow square watermelons, and more.
Even if you're a good cook, sometimes home-cooked food just doesn't taste the same as it does in a restaurant. Of course, there are some utensils and appliances in a professional kitchen that the average person doesn't have access to, but it's not just about the tools.
If you're a self-described multitasker, Samsung has a feature that's perfect for you called Multi-Window, which lets you display two apps on your Galaxy S4's screen simultaneously.
With all of the new features and third-party apps out there making Android better and faster every day, it's quite frustrating to me that keyboard advancements remain relatively static.
Welcome back, my budding hackers! I began this series on Linux basics because several of you have expressed befuddlement at working with BackTrack on Linux. As a hacker, there is no substitute for Linux skills.
McDonald's is probably the most recognizable fast food chain in the entire world, with over 34,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries. In may not be the healthiest place to get a meal, but like millions of kids in America, I grew up on McDonald's unquestionably delicious products—and I'm still alive.
A car is stolen every 33 seconds in the United States, and from that, the percentage of vehicles recovered in the first day is a whopping 52 percent. Over the next week, that number rises to around 79 percent, but after those initial seven days are up, it's unlikely the vehicle will be found.
War leaves a lot of stuff behind. Torn families, delegitimized institutions, mass graves, and unexploded ordinances litter the post occupation landscape. Whether or not you have driven the imperialist out, or are still in the phase of armed resistance, you will need the ability to safely diffuse bombs. My bomb defusing Silvia-bot can do it all. She can catch grasshoppers, cut wires, collect samples, tase enemies and even play chess! Materials
Trying to take out Tempest, the last boss fight in Gears of War 3? You'll find her in Act 5, Chapter 6 of the game. Take a look at this gameplay video to find out just exactly what you'll need to do to defeat her and beat Gears of War 3! Be careful, the ending of Gears of War 3 is hinted at towards the end.
If you want to play Tryndamere since the recent rework of his kit and model, take a look at this spotlight from Riot Games to find out how to build his items, runes, and masteries. Then, find out how to play jungle Tryndamere by using bloodlust and see how bloodlust also lets him dive under towers and for a few kills and assists.
This guide will help you learn how to find out what version of webOS your TouchPad is running by checking the settings area of your tablet. If you find that your software is out of date, it will also help you upgrade your HP TouchPad to the latest version so that you always have the newest update!
Having cool photos as your desktop can make your computer a welcome sight, but having to find a fresh one every so often can get pretty stale fast. Thankfully, freeware utility Flickr Wallpaper Rotator for Windows PC's can import images for your desktop from Flickr automatically at intervals you set. You can even set it to use photos from a Flickr search or show favorites from a specific user.
Don't waste time building a slime farm that isn't going to produce slimeballs. Watch this video and learn how to use Slime Finder to find the most productive areas of your Minecraft world for harvesting slimeballs to use with sticky pistons.
Want to see something cool? Get some friends together because as soon as you see the easter egg in this video, you're going to want to find it for yourself. Watch and learn how to find this COD: Black Ops Annihilation Shangri-La Zombies easter egg.
Have you found a dungeon in your Minecraft world yet? There are a lot of great items and resources in dungeons, so if you are having a hard time locating one, consider using the X-ray texture pack and the technique demonstrated in this video.
Watch this video to learn a simple technique to find fallen stars in Terraria. This video will show you how to build a star trap that will collect them for you so all you have to do is harvest your fallen stars.
Check out this video to learn where you can find the Anklet of the Wind item in Terraria. The Anklet of the Wind improves your players speed. It can be found in a chest in the Underground Jungle, let this video show you where to look.
They call it Minecraft, so you've got to assume that if you dig deep enough you'll find some pretty cool stuff. This video will show you how to mine for diamond, a valuable resource when playing crafting while playing Minecraft.
The video game Terraria presents an incredible world to be discovered as you play. Watch this video to learn how to find floating islands in Terraria. Floating islands are a whole new environment to explore when you are playing Terraria.
Looking for the best way to find and download new music? Check out this video to learn how to use the Google search engine to download music. You'll learn what search operators will help you find the artists and songs you are looking for, in the file format you want.
Can you feel your inner Dennis the Menace trying to get out? Trying to recreate the early 90s bad boy Bart Simpson look? Watch these videos to learn how to make yourself a slingshot. This slingshot is made from materials that are probably laying around your house, but you will need some power tools.
Congradulations, you've reached the point in Dragon Age 2 where you can start your first sidequest! Simply look on Gamlen's desk for the 'Bait and Switch' letter to start it. Thisvideo series will give you a full walkthrough of this important early quest that may even net you a new companion...
If you want to watch Adobe Flash videos (such as YouTube clips) on your Nintendo Wii, you might find some difficulty in updating your Flash player. This video shows you how to properly update the software, both for your Wii in general and Adobe Flash in specific, so that you can watch as much Flash media on your Wii as you care to find! This is very quick - all you really have to do is find the right update in the Shopping section of your Wii.
The Improper Behavior achievement in Dead Rising 2 demands that you spraypaint all of the 33 Zombrex posters hidden in the game. This take a lot of paint and lot of observation, and some help from this video. It will show you where each poster is, and the creator wrote up a handy guide to getting enough paint.
Moonwalking zombies? Sure, why not! This video shows you how to find and exploit two separate glitches - the zombie walk and the moon walk in Call of Duty: Black Ops. They're easy to find, and fun to show off!
You can find this weapon in Charleston Cave just outside of Jacobstown when playing Fallout: New Vegas. The Oh Baby! weapon is especially suited for melee fighters. Charleston Cave is difficult, so don't go after it until you're mid to high level.
The Elite Advance Suit is the best suit in the game, and is a bit difficult to find. Ths video walkthrough (which is not spoiler free) shows you the best way to find this suit when playing Dead Space 2.
A reference to the Legend of Zelda, this Easter Egg can be found when playing the game Magicka. It's somewhat well hidden - this video shows you precisely where in the game it's located, so you can go get it for yourself.
Find all the prize bubbles on the Runaway Train level of Little Big Planet 2. You might need a friend to help you get a few of these. This walkthrough shows you where every prize bubble can be found on this level.
There are 63 prize bubbles on this level of LittleBigPlanet 2. Most of them you can get to yourself, but you'll need a friend to help you get the last few. This walkthrough shows you how to find 100% of the bubbles.
There are prize bubbles hidden around LittleBigPlanet 2. This walkthrough shows you where to find all of them in Level 2, Swing and Grab. Some of them are a bit tricky to get to, this video shows you the right strategies to use.
What's with all the candles? Make sure you conserve your ammo, there are a lot of necromorphs in this part of the game. This walkthrough by NextGenTactics shows you how to get through the strange church part of the station. Also, find the schematics for the javelin spear!
