News: Collections Overview
A handy chart I put together so you can see all the collections at one time and decide what to focus on for whatever you may need!
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News: Alice Waters and the Spirituality of Food
Watched this great interview with Alice Waters this morning and had to share. Alice speaks about the spirituality and morality behind food and her slow food movement. The transparency of her passion is inspiring. Happy Eating!
How To: Make sofrito and seafood paella with Food & Wine
Cook like a pro with Food & Wine Magazine. This paella dish by Spanish restaurateur and chef José Andrés"has all the flavor of the ocean," courtesy of mussels and shrimp. It all start with a rich sofrito. Make sofrito and seafood paella with Food & Wine.
How To: Make Lobster Paella with Food & Wine Magazine
Cook like a pro with Food & Wine Magazine. Watch as chef José Andrés makes a lobster stock for his lobster and chicken paella. Make Lobster Paella with Food & Wine Magazine.
How To: Make black rice paella with Food & Wine Magazine
Cook like a pro with Food and Wine Magazine. Spanish restaurateur and avant-garde chef José Andrés makes hearty paella with seafood and blackened rice. Make black rice paella with Food & Wine Magazine.
How To: Talk about food using British sign language
Paula Cox from Sunny Signers shows us how to talk about food in British sign language. Talk about food using British sign language.
How To: Make a food penguin
Want to add some fun to your next meal? How about caving a penguin out of an eggplant and some carrots! Watch this video to find out how to make a food penguin. Make a food penguin.
How To: 16 Tips for Staying Awake When You're Tired
While there's an art to surviving the all-nighter, there's also an art to staying awake throughout the day when you're operating on little to no sleep. In 1964, the record for sleep deprivation was set by 17-year-old Randy Gardner, who stayed awake for an incredible 264 hours and 12 minutes. Now while we're not out to challenge Randy for his title, we can certainly look to him for inspiration in beating back our own fatigue.
How To: Make an awesome lunchbox out of duct tape
Looking for a cool way to get your lunch to school or the office? Want to stand out from the rest of the lunchroom crowd? Make yourself a lunch box out of duct tape! The duct tape lunchbox is completely customizable and will keep your food nice and cold.
How To: Fold an advanced modular origami ball
Before you embark on folding this cool empty-centered origami modular ball, be warned: This is not for the butterfingers or beginner origami students among us. With a multitude of sides and a delicate balance of paper that keeps the ball from collapsing in on itself, this is one origami project that should be attempted carefully.
How To: Make a pretty flowered headband out of silk ribbon
Spring is coming, and that means you'll want to celebrate by incorporating more flowers into your wardrobe. This tutorial shows you how you can easily make a fun flowered headband, using silk ribbon, a needle and matching thread. Use a bead in the center for some added sparkle!
How To: Craft a Christmas wreath candle holder centerpiece
Wreaths traditionally go smack dab on your front door, but that doesn't mean you can't get a little creative with them. Turn a wreath into a table centerpiece by laying it down, sticking a candle in the center, and adorning the wreath with ornaments and ribbons.
How To: Wrap a round present easily using tissue paper and ribbon
You know those oddly shaped presents that ordinary wrapping paper just can't maneuver around without awkward bulges or rips? Rather than trying to wrap up your chocolate orange in traditional wrap, why not try tissue paper instead?
How To: Craft a DIY rocker chain ring
Let's face it: Rock stars wouldn't be half as cool without their hardware. We're talking those tough studded leather jackets, piercings, and of course rings.
How To: Win the NASCAR Special Race in Gran Turismo 5 with drafting
As any NASCAR fan worth his beer and fried food knows, drafting is the key to achieving high speed and ultimately success in NASCAR. If you're having trouble with the NASCAR Special Race in Gran Turismo 5, watch this video for a demo of how to run it perfectly, with tips on proper drafting, braking, and other techniques.
How To: Shop for great deals and discounts on Black Friday
Black Friday is the most active shopping day in America, and many people scour the malls and shopping centers for great ideas. Here is how you can consistently get the best deal for all the people on your gift list.
How To: Pair wine with various types of seafood
Lots of people mistakingly think that red wine can only go with steak dishes, and white wine can only go with seafood dishes. But this is not always the case, as you'll see in this video.
How To: Manage your child's painful teething period
Dealing with a teething baby is probably the worst time of raising a child. This video shows parents how to manage teething and help your child through a painful period in their life. A few good strategies involving food and medicine are laid out for desperate parents.
How To: Do the West Coast swing dance easily
The West Coast swing is a dance that derives from the Lindy Hop (which is itself based on the popular Charleston), and it's a fun dance that centers around two partners compressing together and then extending apart.
How To: Make your own crazy putty out of school glue and borax
It stretches, it squishes... it's silly putty! You can make your own toy putty at home, using a simple recipe of school glue (don't get the washable variety), borax, water and food dye to add a bit of color. Mix and then let it dry out a bit. Silly putty!
How To: Make chicken crispitos with scallions and pickled jalapenos
Chicken crispitos are a dish that's easy to make with the most delicious results. The dish only requires a few ingredients, including scallions and pickled jalapenos, which mix for a spicy and cheesy chicken dish.
How To: Make a copper mantra bracelet out of washers and a letter die set
Taking a letter die set (which you can find at hardware stores), stamp in words and phrases which are important to you onto copper washers. Thenk link the washers together with small loops of jewelry wire, attach a clasp, and you have your own mantra bracelet to help keep you centered!
How To: Create a quick and elegant updo hairstyle
If you're looking for a way to style your long hair, and you want a classy look, nothing looks classier than an updo. And this hairstyling tutorial will show you the process of creating a quick and elegant updo hairdo which will make you the center of attention. Learn the simple steps to this classy updo now!
How To: Make authentic Mexican turkey tamale and mole negro
Tamales are a delicious traditional Mexican food. This video shows you how to make the masa dough and mix cooked turkey with black mole sauce. Then wrap the mixture in masa and banana leaves, and steam until cooked.
How To: Fry a fresh eggplant
Eggplant has been prized for being a delicious, nutritious and versatile food, used in many dishes. The easist recipe to make is to fry fresh eggplant as a side dish. Properly prepare your eggplant by cutting and frying it in oil until golden brown for a tasty addition to any meal. For extra flavor, add some spices to the cooking oil!
How To: Make chocolate volcano cupcakes with Hershey's kisses
Real volcanos are no fun, but chocolate ones sure are! Whether you're baking a chocolate cupcake or cake, adding the term "volcano" to the mix means adding a lot of extra gooey chocolate.
How To: Make zucchini & potato pancakes w/ Giada de Laurentiis
In this clip, learn how to make zucchini and potato pancakes with a side of salmon infused cream cheese. Giada de Laurentiis, the host of the Food Network's "Everyday Italian", shows you how to make these delicious hot cakes. Enjoy!
How To: Make a spinach salad with fried broccoli & cauliflower
In this video, learn how to make a delicious baby spinach salad topped with fried broccoli and cauliflower. This Italian favorite is presented to you by the Food Network's Giada De Laurentiis and is as easy to make as it is delicious. Enjoy this outstanding salad today!
How To: Make salt-baked fingerling potatoes with bay leaves
In this tutorial, learn what to do with delicious little fingerling potatoes. All you need is salt and bay leaves and your healthy potatoes will be ready in about half an hour. These make a fantastic side dish or addition to other recipes, so follow along with Food Network star Alex Guarnaschelli as she walks you through it, step by step.
How To: Make healthy mango salsa with Ellie Krieger
In this clip, the Food Network's Ellie Krieger shows you how to make a deliciously healthy mango salsa. You can eat this salsa alone or slap it on a chip. Either way, you will melt when you taste how yummy this super simple dish can be. Enjoy!
How To: Make a no-fuss no-mess guacamole dip with Robin Miller
In this tutorial, make a super easy no-fuss guacamole dip that anyone can do! This dip is made in true Mexican style and is so simple that it's basically fool-proof. If you enjoy Mexican snacks and need something to spread on your chips or tacos, then make this wonderful dip with help from the Food Network's Robin Miller.
How To: Make mini meat pies (Sfeeha) with Dede
In this tutorial, Dede shows you another one of her famous Mediterranean recipes. This time, she is making Sfeeha, or mini meat pies. These little pies are square and make perfect finger foods for a party or get together. Enjoy!
How To: Model with mirroring in Blender 2.5
This Blender user's guide introduces mirroring, the object center, editing with precision and recalculating normals. Whether you're new to the Blender Foundation's popular 3D modeling program or a seasoned graphic artist just interested in better acquainting yourself with the application, you're sure to be well served by this free video tutorial. For more information, including detailed instructions, take a look.
How To: Create a sunflower rave makeup look for EDC
Sunflowers possess bright, cheery yellow petals, robust center filled with yummy treats, and long stems that form a maze when many are planted together. They remind us of hot summer days and the lightheartedness of the season.
How To: Make meat stuffed grape leaves
In this clip, learn how to make a Greek specialty: meat stuffed grape leaves. These yummy snacks are easy to put together and provide tons of snacking enjoyment - not to mention they cover tons of food groups! Mix it up and add meat to this typically vegetarian side dish for a fun new flavor. Enjoy!
How To: Make sweet & spicy chipotle chicken wings
Chicken wings are awesome for almost any occasion - whether its a normal dinner, a BBQ, picnic, sports game, party.. whatever the reason, these delightful finger foods are perfect.
How To: Make ricotta & taleggio ravioli with wild mushrooms
In this tutorial, Chef Anne Burrell shows you how to make a delicious pasta dish for any occasion. This Italian delight is filled with ricotta and taleggio cheeses and smothered in a homemade wild mushroom sauce and pancetta. You can almost smell the garlic watching this amazing clip. Get ready for a delicious comforting meal with this professional recipe from the Food Network.
How To: Make and use compost
Interested in making and using your own compost? Fortunately, as this home gardening guide from the British National Trust demonstrates, it's quite easy to do. So easy, in fact, that this gardener's guide can present a complete overview of the process in just under four minutes' time. For details, and to get started making your own rich, fertile soil from your own garden and food scraps, take a look.
How To: Make chicken Vesuvio
Interested in making a quick and easy chicken Vesuvio? You'll have a hard time finding a recipe any quicker or easier than the one demonstrated in this free video cooking lesson from the Food Network. For detailed instructions, and to get started making your own delicious chicken Vesuvio, watch this video guide! (Fun fact: This dish gets its name from the steam that rises when white wine is added.)
How To: Make classic New York Italian style pizza
In this tutorial, learn how to make the ultimate New York Italian food - pizza. This pizza is delicious and no where in the world do people make better pizza than New York. In this tutorial, Brooklyn's own Anthony Marsillo from Gino's and Lenny Kern from L&B Spumoni teach Steve Schirripa - and you - how to make their classic pies.