Most of us have conducted an investigatory science project without even knowing it, or at least without knowing that's what it was called. Most science experiments performed, from elementary to high school students and all the way up to professional scientists, are investigatory projects.
We all know that DNA is pretty amazing, but it's not something that most of us get much hands-on experience with. Even though it's in every living thing around us, we never see it, so we rarely think about it either.
Quince is a fruit very similar to apples and pears in that it grows on a deciduous tree, but it is far too astringent to eat raw. Quinces are usually cooked for a long period of time until they lose some of that acidic flavor and become tender.
In this tutorial, we learn how to begin composting. When you compost, you have a lot of choices of where you want to compost. You can do it inside of a metal bin, in a small tumble type of container, or a wood cedar box. If you are doing a lot of composting, use a large composting bin that you will turn with a shovel. It's important to get oxygen into the pile to keep the bacteria growing. You can use compost accelerator to help get things going and make it more successful. You can compost co...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make mini cheesecake treats. First, you will need to take cream cheese and place into a bowl with eggs, and sugar. Blend this together with an electric blender. Then, add in vanilla extract and an egg, then blend together once more. Next, place cups into a muffin pan and place a vanilla wafer inside each individual cup. Then, add in the cheesecake mixture and set in the muffins to an oven set at 350 degrees. When finished cooking, let cool completely, then ad...
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw Tohru Honda. Start out by drawing a circle for the head, then lines on the face to reference where the facial features go. After this, draw a stick for the body alone with a neck. Draw in circles where the shoulders go, then start drawing around that to create the body. Draw on the school uniform for her, then draw on the ear and additional details for the uniform. After this, draw on the bangs and the hair, then add on the bows to the hair. Then, draw o...
When berries are in season, make sure you take full advantage of their sweet bounty, and what better way then in a fruit pie dessert? We're talking mixed berry cobbler, here, and it's simply irresistible. This video recipe will show you how to make this homemade mixed berry cobbler using blackberries, strawberries, blueberries and raspberries.
In this video, we learn how to lower cholesterol naturally. If you want to accomplish the task of lowering your cholesterol without the use of drugs, it can be done! First, you need to make sure you are eating a diet that has healthy carbohydrates and starches, legumes and beans are both great for this. Also, make sure you avoid foods that have a lot of saturated fat or trans fats, because these will raise cholesterol substantially. Fruits, oats, soy foods, and vegetables will also help lower...
If you are just starting out in woodworking, there are many basic projects that you can tackle. The birdhouse, storage shelf, and the cutting board. Making a cutting board isn't too difficult and once finished, can be used to give you a space that you can chop fruits, veggies, and meat on.
In this tutorial, we learn how to meet women at Whole Foods market. If there is a woman standing alone and drinking a drink from the food area, ask her what is inside of the drink. This can start a conversation of what each of you guys like and what kind of fruits and vegetables you prefer. Make sure to challenge the girl when you are talking to her, so she is intrigued to keep talking to you. Keep up this approach and you can meet several women in Whole Foods within just an hour or two! This...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make a rose from a turnip. To start, cut at an angle all the way around the outside of the turnip. After this cut, cut a thin layer around the turnip just around the inside of the cuts that were just made. Continue to do this process throughout the entire fruit until you get to the top. Make sure to alternate from the middle of the petal, so they aren't all line up the same. When you get to the top, you will be making smaller cuts, until you finish. When you'...
In this video, we learn how to make butterscotch brownies. First, melt 3 tbsp butter and combine with 1/3 cup brown sugar until it's dissolved. Next, beat in 1 egg and 1 tsp of vanilla. Now, stir in 1/3 cup sifted flour, 3/4 tsp baking powder, and 1/3 tsp salt. After this, fold in 1 cup chopped nuts and 1 cup dried fruit. Now spread the dough into an 8x8 inch pan and bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees. When finished, let the brownies cool and cut them into squares for eating. Serve with ice c...
Watch as this husband prepares a meal for his wife. What's on the menu? Hickory smoked, Rock Cornish Game Hens, new potatoes with rosemary, asparagus, tossed salad and fresh berries. You'll learn how to prepare and wash the hen, and a recipe to season it before cooking. Use wine in the pan to keep the hens moist while smoking. You'll receive some special instructions about the outdoor oven used in the video. The presenter then takes you back into the kitchen to give helpful hints on cutting t...
Storing food by dehydrating, is a smart way to help prepare yourself, and others, for anything bad that may happen to the world. Many things can be dehyrdated and eaten years ahead into the future. Fruits, veggies, meat all can be stored for years. So in this tutorial, you'll be finding out how to harvest and then store trombone zucchini. It's an interesting looking veggie and is great with meals. Enjoy!
Soil is arguably one of the most important ingredients when starting a garden. Buying it from the store is easy, but sometimes store bought soil doesn't work as well. Now making your own soil, cannot only help make your garden grow, but gets rid of unwanted fruits and veggies. So in this tutorial, you'll be finding out how to make a trash can compost bing using some easy to find ingredients. So check out this tutorial to find out more and good luck!
Kerri Newell introduces Chocolatier Paul Young who shows us how to make chocolate truffles. He explains that truffles are filled with ganache and chocolatiers sometimes call truffles ganaches, which is the smooth, creamy filling. These are usually for special occasions.
Remember those delicious candy necklaces from childhood? Well, in this tutorial, learn how to make a healthier alternative.
This video explains how to prune an olive bonsai tree properly. the olive tree used in the video is an europaea tree bought from an exclusive bonsai tree company. The way the tree is pruned are by cutting the tree so that that it has an upward shape to stimulate vertical growth. It is explained that a process known as "cut and grown" are used with the olive tree because it makes the tree grow much faster and produce more fruit. Any branches or leaves that are unnecessary to the vertical growt...
This video demonstrates how to prepare Grilled Savory Pork Roast, prepared with indirect heat. For this, you will need newspaper, charcoal, a charcoal chimney, pepper, garlic, 3 lbs pork roast, a pan filled with water, and onion.
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to cure hemorrhoids naturally. Hemorrhoids are swelling and inflammation of veins in the rectum and anus. They are an irritating problem for about 50 percent of adults. Some signs include blood in the tissue or stool when they go to the bathroom. To naturally cure hemorrhoids, users should consume fruits, vegetables, magnesium citrate. Magnesium citrate should be taken about 4-8 mg a day and taken at night. Make sure your body consume enough fiber. Th...
Do you understand organic molecules or oxidization in chemistry? If you answered no then this is the video you need to watch. This video will show you grade 12 chemistry, with organic models, and will teach you about oxidization. In less than 4 minutes you will have a much better understanding of the topic. This is demonstrated with a few common chemicals which include potassium dichromate and ascorbic acid. Ascorbic acid or vitamin C is found in many foods that we eat including fruits and ve...
This is a demonstration video on how to make Mango-Papaya Salsa. The video starts out with a man in a kitchen. He begins by peeling and cutting up a mango. Next, he splits a papaya open and scrapes out the seeds. He demonstrates how to cut up the fruit into small pieces. He combines the mango and papaya in a large mixing bowl. Next he squeezes the juice of a freshly cut lime. He then mixes up the ingredients by hand. He presents the dish on a platter with a garnish of limes around the edge. H...
Chef David Musial shows us how to make an unusual dish – rhubarb soup. The Chef gives us some interesting facts about rhubarb – it is a vegetable and not a fruit, it comes from Asia, and was originally used for medicinal purposes. Also, we need to know that the leaf of the rhubarb is not edible.
Natasha gives you some tips on how to feel fuller when eating raw foods. Natasha dispels claims that protein is what makes you feel full after a meal when it's really the fat. Fruits and vegetables are very water rich foods so they go through your body very quickly, therefore, making you feel hungry soon after eating them. Natasha suggests putting some hemp seeds in your smoothies and even coconut oil or coconut meat to add some bulk. She also suggests maybe making only half of your meal raw ...
Yuri Elkaim, author of "Eating for Energy", explains how to begin a raw food diet. First, understand what you want. If you want to lose weight, be healthy or have more energy, the raw food diet will be great for you. If you take a simple approach to incorporating more fresh foods into your diet, it will be easier to manage and more sustainable. Keep it simple and fresh. Don't focus on recipes that require complicated preparation. To transition from a cooked food diet, just add in one more fru...
Let's face it; we've all been there. A pimple pops up and you have a big event in a day or two. What do you do? Misses Wonder is here to save the day with a few tips and tricks for quickly and easily getting rid of those pesky pimples. Simple household items can be used to try to eliminate zits. Some methods include using toothpaste, and making homemade face masks with fruit, as well as methods for how to combat dryness from the treatments. Even if you think you've tried it all, give this tut...
This recipe from the 10-Minute Cook explains how to make jerk barbecue sauce. She starts with half a pint of tomato ketchup and adds one teaspoon of tamarind paste, which gives it a sweet and sour fruit flavor. She then adds a teaspoon of mustard, the juice of one lime, two tablespoons of honey, and a tablespoon of the jerk marinade that is show in a previous 10-minute Cook video. Mix it all together to make the sauce. This is a recipe form a Caribbean island version of barbecue sauce that wi...
Learn how to make a micro terrarium which usually holds 1 small plant in simple steps. You can use any type of container like a light bulb, yogurt container, baby fruit jar, spice container, honey jar, etc. Now select your container and add some soil in it. Place the seeds if you are using them or plant the miniature sinningia in the soil. Use a copper wire to tamper down the soil nicely and close the container lid.
Karen Knowler, The Raw Food Coach, demonstrates how to make a wonderfully filling raw muesli. Start with a cereal bowl. Coarsely chop and add two or three varieties of nuts of your choosing. In this instance, Karen adds hazelnuts, almonds and brazil nuts. She then adds cut dried apricots, dates and raisins. Blend together with your hands. Now, add fresh fruit of choice. Bananas, blueberries, raspberries and apples are good picks. Stir to blend and finally, pour almond milk to taste over all. ...
Are you looking for a delicious yet healthy drink this Valentines? Alia shows us how to make a Moroccan Pomegranate Juice, the ultimate drink for your heart on this special day. Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups of pomegranate juice, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1/2 tablespoon orange blossom water, 1 cup of sparkling water, 4 tablespoons of sugar. Preparing the juice: If using fresh pomegranate fruit: take the grains, blend and strain. If not, use 100% pomegranate juice available from the supermarket. Mix the ...
Everyone loves sangria on a hot summer day and in this how to, we learn it's incredibly easy to make. With Rebecca Brayton, from watchmojo.com, we are taken through a few simple steps. Helpfully listing every single item we will need, from the wine through all the juices and concentrates and fruits that will be added, to the final topper of sliced oranges, lemons, and limes, it's all laid quickly and efficiently. By merely mixing all of the listed contents together and chilling, you'll have y...
In this video the author shows how to make a never ending foam snake. He starts by speaking about how hydrogen peroxide can be fun. He starts with the requirements first which are a dish soap, a bottle of hydrogen peroxide, some dry yeast, and a red fruit color. Now he fills up a cup with hydrogen peroxide, adds the color and two table spoons of dish soap. Now he shows how to use yeast which is used to remove the oxygen from the hydrogen peroxide. And finally he demonstrates the never ending ...
In this video, we learn from Food Network mixologist Miguel Aranda how to put a delicious spin on two classic juice drinks. Not quite as simple as Apple Cider Lemonade sounds, Miguel takes us through each ingredient (the expected, the cider and lemonade, but also lots of nice touches, like star fruit for an extra zing, and fresh ginger and tea to round out the flavor). Miguel takes us through the thought process, and explains to us the intricate taste. This video will have you all set for you...
Learn to cook like a professional chef from the comfort of your own home with this fun and entertaining video on creating individual meringue shells. Don't throw away your money by buying store bought finished products and create this tasty treat at home. Beat together all your ingredients as outlined in the step by step video, pop them in the oven, top with your favorite fruit and whipped or lemon cream and you're ready to eat. You're friends will think you spent hours on these delicious des...
Watermelon is a satisfying treat on a warm, summer day. The water-filled fruit is also high in Vitamin C and A, and very low in calorie. Learn how to say "watermelon" in Polish with help from this video.
Some studies show it's not just red wine that might be good for the heart, but grapes as well. Makes sense right? Learn the words of your favorite fruits & vegetables with help from these short Learn Polish videos. In this language instructional, learn how to pronounce & say the word "grape".
Learn the words of your favorite fruits & vegetables with help from these short Learn Polish videos. In this language instructional, learn how to pronounce & say the word "cherry".
There's an easy way to get more money in Happy Island, and the answer is Cheat Engine. With CE, you can easily earn more money, so start hacking today!
Jack Daniel's is the best whiskey to mix drinks with. JD is just about good for anything though, especially this sweet cocktail. Check out this video tutorial to learn how to rock out and make a Jack n' julep cocktail.
Dr. Pepper isn't just for drinking anymore. It's for cooking! This is a super easy way to rock out with he Dr. Pepper! Check out this video tutorial to learn how to rock out and grill Dr. Pepper pork chops. Dried Cherry Cole Slaw and Dr. Pepper are the perfect pair with the char grilled pork chop.
