Curtis Smith of Southwest Yard and Garden show viewers how they can dry fruit from their garden. First, you need to wash your hands before handling your fruit. To wash your hands you want to remove any jewelry, wet your hands, lather your hands and rub them together for 20 seconds and rinse. Dry them on a clean towel so you don't recontaminate. You can dry fruit in your oven if you don't have a dehydrator by setting your oven on the lowest setting, 150 degrees F, and leaving the oven open unt...
First of all take a small fimo punch. You can also use decorative buttons because the smaller cutters are not easily available. Now you need to take the sheets that have thickness less than one millimeter. You have to check them because the larger size shall not fit. Pop in the inlet just like a paper and try to fit. If not then use a roller to roll them to reduce their thickness. Now lift it with a ruler and then insert it into the inlet. The best way to do is to drop them in. Once it fits e...
Curtis Smith, Extension Horticulturist, and Jeff Hart of the Albuquerque Parks Department discuss the types of trees that grow in Albuquerque.
John White (Doña Ana County Extension Agent) talks to Natalie Goldberg (Extension Plant Pathologist) about Powdery Mildew that affects many plants. They look at a Japonica that is heavily infested. Powdery Mildew is enhanced by shaded condition despite the dry climate. It starts with a spot spore infection that will easily spread by the wind or by rubbing. Control methods are difficult and involves a lot of routine applications of chemicals (ornamental fungicide) to keep it in check once the ...
This video demonstrates how to prepare Gumbo with a Louisiana flare. For this recipe, you will need the following ingredients: 1 cup of flour, 1 cup of butter, 1 cup of chicken broth, 1 can of tomato sauce, 1 – 16 oz. can of crushed tomatoes, 3 stalks of celery (finely chopped), ½ of a bell pepper (finely chopped), ½ of a red pepper (finely chopped), 10 oz. of frozen okra, 1 onion (finely chopped), 1 ½ tsp of garlic powder, 1/3 bunch parsley chopped, 2 lbs. of shrimp, 2 cans crabmeat, 1 lb. s...
This is a video demonstrating how to make Chinese egg drop soup. The presenter says to cut and prepare all the ingredients and organize them before beginning to cook. Proceed to cut the chicken into half inch cubes. Cut a red bell pepper into strips, shred a carrot, chop 3 green onions and mince a couple of cloves of garlic. Heat chicken stock over high heat, add soy sauce for flavoring and bring to a boil. After this she stirs in the chicken and bell pepper. Frozen baby peas are then added, ...
Steve Lee Ignacio explains the procedure to be followed to build a Bart PE Professional Rescue CD. He says that the basic requirements for completing this process is a Windows XP Pro or Home CD, a Bart PE builder, a Windows Computer, a program to burn .ISO files and a CD burner. He then explains the various steps involved in building the Bart PE CD, the first of which is to download latest version of Bart PE Builder using a search engine like Google. Then he explains the second step which is ...
If you’re not quite sure how to prepare your lobster tails Andy from the Lobster Gram test kitchen will show you how prepare an exceptional tail by boiling for half the time and then grilling the rest. You can use an outdoor or indoor grill for this method.
Start cooking four large baking potatoes in the microwave. After they are cooked, take a knife and cut them in half by cutting down the length of the potato. With a metal spoon, scoop out the middle of the potato. Potatoes are a great side dish. A medium potato is about 100 calories and has no fat. Once you scoop out the potatoes keep it in the refrigerator and use it for mashed potatoes later. Spray the inside, outside of the potato with no stick spray, and put them on an indoor grill heated...
You are going to cook the meat right on the oven rack so it is a good idea to clean the rack before you get started. The meat you'll need is a top round or brisket, or any kind of beef with a low fat content. Make sure the beef is thin, and place it in the freezer just until it gets stiff, not frozen. Slice it to any size you want and marinade it to whatever flavor you like. Now add Liquid Smoke, Worcestershire sauce, ground pepper, garlic powder, celery salt, and Season-All. Mix all these se...
This video tells us the procedure of making strawberries and cream croissants. Take two refrigerated crescent rolls and separate them into triangles. Put the triangles at the edge of your pan with the longer end inside the pan and the tip outside the pan. Overlap the adjacent triangles and flatten them with your hand. Lift the longer ends a little bit above the pan. Spread 8 oz of strawberry cream cheese above the triangles. Spread 16 oz of frozen strawberries over the cheese. Fold the triang...
This recipe from Hippy Gourmet demonstrates how to make gluten-free samosas. He peels some boiled russet potatoes. He then crumbles the potatoes and adds thawed frozen peas, coriander, cayenne, and turmeric. He mashes it up with his hands. He removes the seeds from a pomegranate by putting it in a bowl of water and letting the seeds float to the bottom. He mixes in the seeds along with some salt into the potato mixture. To make the dough, he uses gluten free garbanzo flour mixed with baking p...
In this video, Betty shows you how to make a great eye of round roast beef in a crock pot. It's so simple: you prepare it in the morning and it's ready to eat when you return from work or school.
Betty shows you how to make a simple pork roast with tasty gravy. She does a great job of detailing how to tenderize the meat and make it that much more delicious!
Beef jerky is a nutritious and protein packed snack that is very easy to transport anywhere. By making your own beef jerky you can avoid unhealthy preservatives and will have truly terrific results if you choose a nice cut of meat. Things you'll need:
This instructional video demonstrates how to make a strawberry pie. She starts with a frozen pie shell. Let the pie crust thaw for about 10 minutes. To make it look homemade, pinch the fluted edges so they are not perfectly even. Next, poke holes all over the bottom and sides of the crust with a fork. Bake the plain pie crust in a 350 degree oven for about 15 minutes. To prepare the filling, put 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water into a pan on the stove, mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with a ...
Sonya McDaniel demonstrates a good meal for the family which can be done in 30 minutes. She prepares "sausage and tortellini soup". Ingredients: 1 lb. ground Italian sausage, 1 head cabbage, 1 can of beef broth, 1 can of Italian stewed tomatoes, 2 cups of water, 1 can of French onion soup 1 package of fresh or frozen tortellinis, shredded Parmesan cheese. Brown the Italian sausage in a skillet. Remove as much of the fat as possible. To do this, dish the sausage into a sieve and run under wate...
This video teaches us how to make Dry Spicy Okra Recipe (Sukhi Bhindi). It is an Indian vegetarian dish and is taught to us by Karishma P. The ingredients are clearly shown and explained. They are 2 pounds of fresh okra (not frozen), 2 medium onions, half a lemon, cumin, turmeric, chili powder, and Garam Masala. Karishma goes through the steps very clearly on how to make this dish. First chop the onions, then add to pan and brown them. Then add cumin, turmeric, chili powder. Mix thoroughly an...
Grate the coconut meat and squeeze out milk from 2 coconuts. Save 3/4 cup of the first milk squeezed out (1st extraction) for topping. Dilute the rest of the coconut milk to make 3 1/2 cups. You can use 1 can (12 ounces) frozen coconut milk, saving 3/4 cup of the thick milk for topping and diluting the rest with water to make 3 1/2 cups.
Watering requirements for deciduous trees is dramatically different in autumn than at other seasons throughout the year. In the autumn there is less wind, less evaporation, the temperatures are lower and so there is less of a problem with dehydrating the plant. When you plant the tree. Dig a hole and put the tree in the hole. Fill the hole half way full of soil and flood the rest of the hole with water. Let is soak in and then fill it again. This will soak the roots and also the ground around...
This video shows how easy it is to jump start a car properly. Locating the car manual is the first thing to do. It will help for that particular car. Inspect the dead battery. If the battery is cracked or if the liquid inside of it is frozen, don't jump the cars. The battery could explode. Position the cars so that the batteries are as close as possible. Connect the positive cable (red) to the positive terminal (+) of the dead battery. Connect the other positive cable to the positive terminal...
Mmmmmm. We all wish it was Thanksgiving every day with this delectable baked sweet potato. Betty puts a great spin on a traditional side dish with her unique toppings.
Looking to heal your sprained ankle and not sure what to do? Don't panic. A sprained ankle can be quite painful, as well as prevent you from getting where you need to go. You can heal more quickly with proper care.
Speed up and stay rested by simply getting more stamina in this hack for Country Story. Using Cheat Engine, you can easily up your stamina!
Need to cut back on the sodium? Limiting your daily salt intake can help prevent major diseases. Here's how to cut the sodium out from your diet.
Looking for a fun, educational game to play with your children? How about a game of "Hot & Cold"? Played indoors or out, this game helps children refine their listening skills and learn the idea of opposites.
Want a perfectly clear ice cube for your beverages? While it doesn't change much besides the look, it can impress your house guests.
If you try to eat a pomegranate fresh off the shelf, it's probably going to be a messy and difficult situation. This video shows you how to extract the seeds from the pomegranate, giving you options on how to eat them.
Warts can be embarrassing – as well as contagious. Help minimize the chance you'll spread them to other parts of your body, or other people.
If your blood pressure is 140/90 or higher, you need to get it down! The good news is that many of the steps you can take are painless, and some are downright enjoyable.
How to hack Pet Society! Pet Society cheats, tricks, hacks. Watch this video tutorial to learn how to hack gold in Pet Society (09/29/09).
This might be an old hack for Happy Aquarium, but for some of you it may still work. Most of you will not be able to do this, but it's always worth a shot, right? It's a cheat from 9/29/09 (wow!—retro hack) for which you need Cheat Engine 5.4. Newer versions of Cheat Engine should work, too.
Here’s a tasty recipe from the heartland that can hold its own against Boston’s best “chowda.” You Will Need
Angora sweaters can look oh so stylish—or they can make you look like a crazy cat lady. Here’s how to stop them from shedding.
If your personal food pyramid replaces “Grains” with “Pizza” and “Fruits and Vegetables” with “Taco Sauce,” it’s time to make some changes.
Why justify the cost of buying a corsage from your local florist? Make an affordable corsage yourself that reflects your personal style.
Why use store-bought ketchup when you can whip up a healthier, tastier, and cheaper version at home? Watch this video to learn how to make ketchup.
Watch this video tutorial to learn how to make a frappé. Save money and time by making a blended frozen coffee drink from the neighborhood cafe right at home.
Watch this video tutorial to learn how to make spinach-artichoke dip. Artichokes, spinach, and melted cheese are the perfect appetizer for any get-together. Just make sure you get to enjoy it – this dip will disappear quickly from the party table!
The tiny hummingbird is the only bird that can fly upside down and backwards. Attract these expert fliers to your feeder with this simple nectar recipe. Learn how to make hummingbird food with this how to video.
