In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to fold won-ton. There are 3 basic won ton shapes: the triangle, flower bud and nurse cap. For the triangle shape, simply fold it diagonally in half to create a triangle and seal the edges. For the flower bud, begin with a triangle fold. Then fold up the spine and bring the 2 edges together. For the nurse cap, fold it horizontally to create a rectangular shape. Then bring the 2 corners together, similar to the flower bud. This video will benefit those...
In this video, we learn how to make the perfect Bacardi cocktail. First, grab a martini glass and a shaker and put ice into the shaker. Next, pour 1 1/2 oz of Bacardi into the shaker along with 1 oz of lime juice and a splash of grenadine. Now, place the shaker glass on top of the shaker and shake the drink until the glass becomes ice cold. Now, place your strainer on the shaker and pour into the martini glass. Garnish the glass with a lime and enjoy! If you want to step this up even further,...
So, you want to be a great chef? Well...it's one thing being able to cook, but it's another thing entirely having the skills and know how to chop your food efficiently, effectively and being able to make it look good. In this clip, learn how to dice an onion like a pro so that you get a beautiful cut every time. This fast and easy way to dice will speed up your recipes and get you cookin' the right way. Enjoy!
If you loved the first Crackdown game, you're going to love Crackdown 2. This fun, shooter/action adventure game hasn't been released just yet, but the demo certainly has been.
Popups citing every little detail of your friends' online lives get pretty bothersome, but you can actually learn how to make them beneficial - and profitable - for yourself by watching this video on hacking Frontierville (06/19/10). You'll learn how to use the popups (the publish screen) to stop the bonuses from fading while you're visiting neighbors for maximum coins.
In this tutorial, we learn how to bake and frost petits fours with Rhonda. The tools you will need for this include: silicone pans, cake mix, cooking spray, cookie sheet, oven at 350 degrees, pourable fondant recipe, wax paper, cooling rack, bowls, how water, candy thermometer, spoons, knives, and forks. First, spray your pans with cooking spray and fill them with the cake mix up to half way. Now, place the silicone pan onto a cookie shit and bake in the oven for around 7 to 8 minutes. Then, ...
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to make "Coke" rocket. This process is very fast, easy and simple to do. The materials required for this project are a 2 liter bottle of Coca Cola and a pack of Mentos candy. Begin by sliding off the cover of the Mentos stick and drop it into the 2 liter bottle of Coca Cola. Place on the cap of the bottle and shake it. Now slightly open the cap until you hear the soda fizzing. Then slam the bottle onto the ground and watch the bottle fly into the air....
Lotus flowers have long been a symbol of longevity, balance, and peace. Find your own center even amidst bustling work schedules, kid play dates, and workday commutes by crafting a lotus flower.
The noble grilled cheese sandwich is enjoying a renaissance thanks to the gastropub movement, and new recipes for them are becoming more elaborate and delicious by the day. Some of the best among these neuveau grilled cheeses have cheese cooked into the bread as well as in the middle of the sandwich, and it might seem daunting to replicate this at home without having more cheese end up stuck on the pan than the bread. Fortunately, Chef John is here to help. In this video he teaches you how to...
During this day and age of video games and HD televisions, more kids are relying on electronics to keep them entertained. But, for many people who grew up without such things, simple board games like chess, checkers, and even Monopoly was all they needed. Another great game was marble solitaire. It was easy to play and took some strategy to win. So in this tutorial find out how to play a game of marble solitaire. You'll enjoy it and so may your friends and loved ones.
If you ever find yourself surrounded with a bunch of bored people (jury duty anyone?) this trick may be a perfect way to break the ice. In this tutorial, you'll discover how to perform a simple four aces card trick using a simple deck of cards. It's easy to understand and with enough practice, will make you look like a pro in no time at all. So sit back and enjoy!
One of the most difficult things about owning a home is being consistent with how you organize things around the house. Some have perfected and see it as a science, others have a hard time putting things in the right place and that can lead to confusion. When you have kids, organizing your home is especially important since nobody wants a cluttered home with unsafe items laying about. This tutorial shows you how to organize your home with kids. Enjoy!
Jungle Juice is a college frat party classic. In this tutorial, learn how to dump all of the left over liquor and juice in your kitchen and make this intoxicating cocktail.
There are so many different types of french fries out there it may be impossible to travel and try each one. If you live in California and have heard how delicious New York french fries are, it's a good chance that you may not be able to try them out. Well in this tutorial, you'll be able to make your own NYC style fries from the confine of your place. This video will focus on showing you how to make Balthazar's famous french fries. So sit back, pay attention and enjoy!
In this video, we learn how to make homemade vegetable chow mein. You will need your favorite veggies chopped up into small pieces, tofu (optional) sesame oil, stir fry sauce, garlic, salt, pepper and pre-made chow mein noodles. First, in a hot skillet add sesame oil and your veggies (and tofu if you like) then add in your garlic and other seasonings you like. Once the tofu is browned and veggies are tender, add in your chow mein noodles. Cook these until everything is well combined and noodl...
Anyone who has ever been a teenager has gone through puberty and in some way or another has experienced their fair share of pimples. Now these little things can be quite a pain, literally and figuratively so getting rid of them seems like a no brainer. When it comes to white heads, they can pop up at any moment and ruin one's day. This helpful tutorial will take you through the necessary steps to help remove whiteheads. Enjoy!
When you decide its time to retire, you will most likely need to cash in your Social Security benefits. In this official two part tutorial, presented by the American Social Secuity Administration, learn exactly how to use their website and apply online. Applying online is very easy, and takes a lot less time than applying in person. By applying online for social security, you will bypass all of the long lines and waiting that usually happens in one of the offices. Plus, you won't ever have to...
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to make an amazing lamp. The materials required for this project are a balloon, wool string and liquid glue. Begin by blowing up the balloon and wind it with wool string. Wrap all around to cover the surface of the balloon. Then cover the entire balloon with some liquid glue and let it dry for 24 hours. Once it's dried, carefully let out the air of the balloon and remove it from the dried yarn string. Now add a light source. This video will benefit th...
In this video, we learn how to make falafel. Make sure you let your chickpeas soak for 8-12 hours before you boil them for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. You will need 3 c cooked chickpeas, 2 diced medium onions, 1 tbsp garlic, 1/2 c chopped parsley, 3 tbsp flour, 2 tsp coriander, 2 tsp cumin, salt, pepper and oil. First, take all the ingredients and put them into a food processor. Once the mixture forms the mix, grab it and form them into patties about 1 cm thick. Next, place the patties into a hot pan a...
What runs underneath the hood of your car is pretty important. No, scratch that. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT. That is the life force of your vehicle and if you want to make sure you are able to make that car last and use up every penny you have spent on that beautiful piece of machinery, then you better make sure that you constantly check the fluids throughout your car frequently. Oil, transmission, clutch, brake, etc. those fluids help make sure your car will run nice and smoothly for years to come...
Fresh veggies are the tastiest way to eat right. They are delicious, as fresh as can be, nutritious and best of all.. free! In addition to all of that, you get the satisfaction of growing your dinner all by yourself. In this tutorial, learn how to plant four vegetables that are so easy anyone can grow them. Even the most inexperienced gardener will be able to make these four veggies grow.
Are you in college? Too lazy to make a proper meal? Too cheap or poor to go out to dinner? But, still have that sophisticated pallet, this video will show you exactly how to eat like your in beautiful Mexico and make tasty fish tacos in the microwave, to enjoy any night of week. Don't be afraid to enter the kitchen, after watching this video you'll be eager to have dinner guest.
Are flies ruining your summer BBQs? Did you know there is an incredibly simple solution? This tutorial will show you how to get rid of pesky flies with nothing more than a ziploc bag, water and a few pennies.
In this video tutorial viewers learn how to make a raw pad Thai salad with kelp noodles. The ingredients required for this recipe are: 2 tbsp of almond butter, 1/3 cup of coconut oil, 1 tbsp of soy sauce, 1 tsp of coriander powder, 1/2 of jalapeno, 2 tsp of lemon juice and 1/3 cup of water. Add all those ingredients into a blender and blend the ingredients together. Now pour the mixture onto the kelp noodles and add in 1/2 cup of basil and greens. This video will benefit those viewers who enj...
Eric demonstrates how to make simple chocolate truffles from his home kitchen. The ingredients you need to make these truffles are: chocolate pieces (whichever sweetness you desire) heavy cream, butter, some type of flavoring (a liquor or an extract), and also a topping to roll the truffle in when it is done (powdered sugar, nuts, cocoa powder, etc.). You begin the process by putting your chocolate pieces in a bowl with the butter. Then you heat up the heavy cream to boiling. Pour the boiling...
This five part series shows you everything you need to do build a mousetrap from beginning to end. An extensive, and thorough explanation on building this fun and classic toy. This is a great tutorial for the entire family to enjoy. It's also fun to build your own toy from you own hands on a budget and using things you can find right in your home.
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to peel and devein a shrimp. Users will need a deveining tool. Insert the tool along the shrimp's backside away from the legs and push it towards the tail. The tool will remove both the shell and vein in one motion. If users don't have this tool, they can use a small knife or fork. Now run cold water over the shrimp meat to remove all traces of the shell and vein. This video will benefit those viewers who enjoy cooking and would like to learn how to r...
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to make chocolate truffles. The materials and ingredients required for this recipe are: 1 pack of double stuffed Oreo, a food processor, 2 packs of cream cheese, 1-2 packs of semi-sweet chocolate morsels and sprinkles. Begin by putting in 5-6 Oreo cookies into the food processor and grind until thoroughly mixed. Pour it into a mixing bowl and add in the cream cheese. Mix them together and refrigerate it for 1-2 hours. Make the mixture into little ball...
This delicious video shows you how to make a garlic lemon shrimp dish on a bed of spaghetti squash. This recipe is also adaptable to whatever your tast buds desire. A perfectly delicous dish for you and the entire family to enjoy.
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to perform an amazing card trick. The magician begins by going through the deck and lets the spectator pick a card. The entire deck has a red back. Then the magician put the card at the top of deck and a cut. The magician then snaps his finger and lays out the entire deck face down. The cards are now a blue back and the only red back card is the spectator's chosen card. Then the magician snaps his finger again and the card changes into a blue back. Th...
Ribs are awesome, and there is no one better at grilling them up than the BBQ Pit Boys. In this tutorial, learn how to make Southern style BBQ pork ribs. Also known as country style ribs, this cut of the pork loin from near the shoulder is actually a pork chop. It's very easy to do and is ready to serve in about an hour. These ribs are meaty, tender and full of flavor. Enjoy!
In this video from zecuppa Brandon Warren, a bartender, shows how to make a Black and a White Russian. These are coffee flavored drinks with coffee liqueurs. For the black Russian, put a shot of vodka in a glass with ice. Then add a half of a shot of Kahlua, which is coffee flavored liqueur, to that. Shake that or stir it up. That is a black Russian. Now for a white Russian all you have to do is top it off with a shot of cream or milk, and that will turn the black Russian into a white Russian...
This video teaches individuals how to cook classic grilled chicken using a BBQ pit. The first step is to begin mixing one cup of vegetable oil and two cups of vinegar. The next step is to add your favorite chicken rub and mix it all together with a pinch of pepper. The instructor marinates his chicken for four hours before cooking. The next step is to put the marinated chicken into the BBQ pit grill to begin cooking. The instructor notes it only takes about 10min to seer both sides of the chi...
In this video, viewers will be watching the performance of the "whispers" card trick. The magician begins by shuffling the deck and asks the spectator to select 3 cards. Then they are laid face down and the magician takes all 4 of the queens out of the deck. He uses the queens as a guide and is able to tell the spectator the 3 faced down cards. Then he waves a queen over the 3 cards and places it down. The cards in his hands become the selection and the face down cards become the 4 aces. This...
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to perform the Ascanio spread and Elmsley sleight tricks. The Ascanio spread makes 5 cards look like there is 4 cards. Begin by hold the pack with a biddle grip. You are going to peel off the top card with your thumb, fifth card with your index and fourth card with your middle finger. The Elmsey count is a shuffle that hides a card. Square the cards and peel them off. When it comes to the hidden card, peel off the two cards at once. This video will be...
This video shows you how to make delicious moist homemade brownies for you and your guest. Step by step you'll go on a delicious chocolate journey in create some delectable brownies. Great for any chef, and to enjoy a la mode.
Chill out with Tara Stiles especially your upper back and shoulder tension. This is a four part yoga based routine specifically designed to chill you out. Use these instructions to help develop a healthy, relaxed, lifestyle and a better you. Take long, deep breaths and enjoy!
In this short, fun and informative tutorial, Andy Field demonstrates the Oil and Water trick using four black cards and four red cards. Four cards are placed on one side of the table and the four red cards are placed on the opposite side of the table. He then mixes the cards, pulling one card from each side to make a new pile of cards with alternating colors. One red, one black, one red and so on and so forth with each of the eight cards. After letting the cards sit for just a few seconds he ...
Every BBQ chef should know how to make a delicious pork belly on the grill. The BBQ Pit Boys are the perfect experts to show you how. In this tutorial, learn how to grill mouth-watering, fatty, pork belly bacon and enjoy this greasy American favorite! It's easy to do and just the smell will send anyone into a trance.
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to make turkey goulash. The video provides all the ingredients required in order to make turkey goulash. The ingredients include: 1 chopped onion, 2 chopped carrots, 2 chopped stalks of celery, sweat in olive oil over medium high, 3 tablespoons of Hungarian paprika, 2 crushed & minced clove garlic’s, 1/2 bottle of white wine, 2 roasted peppers, can of stewed tomatoes and turkey. This video provides step-by-step instructions that allow viewers to easil...
