Got a fireplace? Then you'll be doing it injustice if you don't festoon it and dress it to the nines for the holiday season. But don't take the easy way out and purchase cheapo plastic ornaments and fake greenery at the store. Instead, check out this video to learn how to make it simply drip with glamour.
Murder mystery dinner theater events and parties are perennial favorites. If you don't want to go through the elaborate setup required to make dinner theater happen for the guests at your next party, try playing Mafia with them. This requires only a deck of cards, and you will learn how to play in this video.
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game is surprisingly hard for either Xbox 360 or Playstation 3. If you have the PS3 version, this video will show you a great trick for leveling up and getting nearly infinite money quickly.
Bored with your wood floors? Want to trick your guests? Well then set yourself up with a faux rug! This video will show you the steps to not only painting it yourself, but creating the desired "fabric" effect in your paint.
We can promise you that your party guests will do a double take when they see these cupcakes shaped like delicious deli sandwiches. We almost couldn't believe our eyes when we first saw them ourselves; these cupcakes are decorated down to the very last sesame seed to resemble ham and cheese deli sandwiches.
Summer is the absolute best season to fire up a grill. The weather's like a dream, the sun's up longer than usual, and seafood is at its freshest. If you're dying to eat some fresh seafood this summer but don't know how to go beyond the grilling part, then watch this food video.
In this tutorial, learn all about soapmaking. Making soap is a great way to save money and impress your guests with interesting designs. Accessorize any room with these pleasant smelling, beautiful soaps. The soaps are not difficult to make and this tutorial will give you the basic rundown so you can get started.
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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.
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.
Luxaholics, fashionistas and Sex in the City fans... Here lies the information needed to make the perfect cake for your next chic birthday party or bachelorette party! Learn how to make a shoebox & high heel shaped cake with step by step instructions in this three-part video tutorial. Using primarily gumpaste, fondant icing and modeling chocolate, learn how to shape the high heel sole, inseam and heel, creating a realistic looking & unique cake sure to wow your guests!
ExtremeBartending offers up this great, short video on how to make one of the most popular cocktails, a Tequila Sunrise. You are shown the instructions, and also get the fun of watching a flare bartender make the drink. You will need an ice filled glass, a jigger, an ounce of tequila, orange juice to fill and a small pour of grenadine. Garnish with a straw and an orange wedge. Make sure to follow the instructions, so that the drink will end with the correct "sunrise" look, and you will end wi...
Is your BFF getting married? Looks like you have a bridal shower to plan! Organize a bridal bash that people will actually want to attend using these innovative ideas.
It's often that pasta gets the "easy out" tag when served for dinner, but here's an easy recipe for spicy Kabanossi-Sausage pasta (or Chorizo pasta) that tastes gourmet and will leave your family or dinner guests wondering what celebrity chef you have hiding in the kitchen.
With the help of magician Dan Martin, you'll learn the steps to escape from a straitjacket! Hopefully you won't find yourself in a serious situation where you need to escape from a straitjacket, but if you want to simply impress your friends or put on a magic show, this video is a great tutorial for you.
A good party guest should live by this motto: Ask not what the party can do for you, but what can you do for the party!
This cheese cutting tip is for optimal enjoyment and minimal crumb. Avoid massive hacking; slice the cheese up like a pro for your guests. Watch this how to video to learn how to cut hard cheese.
Check out this video to learn a fancy bar trick for entertaining your guests. Learn how to flame a citrus peel. Caramelized citrus oils: you never knew how crucial they were. Learn how to flame a citrus peel, every bartender must know.
In this how to video Guy Kawasaki and startcooking.com team up to bring you this amazing BBQ marinade. Guy Kawasaki's famous teriyaki sauce is perfect for beef or chicken. You will be sure to impress your guests. Watch and learn how to make this delicous teriyaki sauce.
Get into the giving spirit and decorate your table with this holiday centerpiece. In this flower arrangement tutorial, Dave and Henry Schmidt show you how to create a centerpiece from herbs and plants that you can disassemble, providing your guests with take-home gifts. This is the perfect project for your holiday party.
Chocolate cake with a soft molten center is a decadent treat that's sure to please when you are entertaining guests. And this chocolate cake recipe couldn't be easier. Made in ramekins, these little cakes are perfect with a side of fruit or a scoop of ice cream. In this how to video, Rita show you how to make the perfect chocolate molten lava cake.
This tutorial cooking video will teach you to make oven roasted pears with POM pomegranate blackberry tea. Your guest will think you spent all day in the kitchen whipping up this desert. It will be our little secret that you didn't.
Dr. Diana teaches you how to make fog, a gaseous, bubbly pumpkin for your Halloween Party, and well as other experiments using dry ice. The guests at your Halloween party are really going to love these effects.
These drink recipes will add a bit of "wow" to your next party. Find four cool cocktails that your guest will love. This how-to video will show you how to mix a Pomepolitan, Green-tea martini, and many more. Shake it up.
Grilling vegetables is a great way to create a super-nutritious, super-delicious entree salad for family or guests. Try this mouth-watering salad that combines a variety of vegetable flavors. Don't forget the coconut oil.
An easy to make, versatile dish that is loaded with flavor and color, japchae is perfect for guests and parties, or can be cooked ahead and savored at home throughout the week. This Korean dish made with sweet potato glass noodles is sure to wow you friends.
An easy way to save a bit of cash on your wedding reception is to create your own table place cards for your guests. See how to arrange the spreadsheets, print the labels, and customize them to your wedding colors or theme.
A 92 year old woman, or Great Britain's first TV chef, makes a pudding that is perfectly suited for any Christmas party. Watch and learn a how to prepare this fruit pudding recipe that will delight all your guests during the holidays.
This is an introduction to the Veresov Attack 1.d4 Nf6 2.Nc3. It features a game in which Matt crushes a reasonably strong guest who only makes 2 very natural looking errors (...O-O and ...c4). Try it out for yourself.
I travel to Sri Lanka and give a quick tour of a Sri Lankan spice garden to give viewers a better insight into where fresh ingredients come from. Then I make two dishes with guest chef Karuna - aubergine curry and Sri Lankan hoppers, which are like a cross between a crepe and a crumpet.
Do you want to serve a sophisticated spread next time you entertain guests? Then try Romandy's classic fondue recipe that blends appetizing Swiss cheeses. You will need emmenthal and gruyere cheeses, dry white wine, kirsch or cherry brandy, garlic clove, flour, parmesan cheese, lemon juice, nutmeg, bread or vegetables you plan to dip. This can be made in a traditional fondue pot or on the
Guest designer Jasmine Burgess shows Kristy Clark how to make gorgeously vibrant butterflies, ideal for use as table decorations, novelty gift tags or embellishments on a whole range of different projects. With clever hints and handy tips, you'll see how to create a professional finish.
In this video tutorial special guest Mordy Golding takes us through some creative uses of Illustrator's scribble effect. Mordy is an Illustrator expert and author of Real World Illustrator, Teach Yourself Illustrator and Teach Yourself Creative Suite. Watch the video now, and start learning from the expert now!
Julia Child and guest demonstrate how to make venison, quail, rabbit, duck, and wild boar bacon - all cooked over the grill and smoked with woodchips for a rustic, woodsy flavor. They use wild berries for a marinade.
Give your ghoulish guests on Halloween a realistic spooky display of a head speaking inside a magic crystal ball. To make this even creepier, the talking head is the ghostly Madame Leota from Walt Disney's Haunted Mansion. To recreate this Halloween decor, you'll need a flatscreen TV, glass bowl, DVD player, a DVD of Leota's incantation, fake snakes, and some fabric.
If you're looking for a new recipe to try, why not try making some lamb shanks. The instructions are easy to follow and you'll be sure to wow your guests. Ingredients: 3 tbsp olive oil, 2, 4 or 6 lamb shanks, 2 stalks celery, 2 whole carrots, 1 large onion, 1.5 cups port wine, 1 cup red wine, 2 cups chicken broth, 2 cups beef broth, 5 garlic cloves, 28 oz can of tomatoes, 1 sprig rosemary, 4 or 5 sprigs thyme. Instructions: Trim the fat and the silver skin off the lamb shanks (optional). Salt...
With Tim Burton's revival of Alice in Wonderland, throw one of the hottest parties in town with a "mad tea party" themed party. Recreating one of Alice in Wonderland's most famous adventures is a great theme for all kinds of celebrations. Set the scene with these suggestions.
HBO's Westworld has touched down on iOS as a mobile game, giving players the chance to manage their very own futuristic theme park set in the wild west. Unfortunately, the game is currently only available in select countries as a soft launch until its fully developed. But if you'd like to try out this game right now, there's a simple workaround to get Westworld on your iPhone.
Treat your little monster and his friends to a monster-themed birthday party this year for fun thrills. Make sure to have plenty of monster-shaped cupcakes, pin-the-eyes-on-the-monster blindfold games, and icky looking - though delicious - candy on hand. And, of course you can't forget the perfect party invitation.
Some things are too good to keep bottled up. Give your guests a taste of what's to come at your Fourth of July party, BBQ, or slammin' block party by making your invitation look like a hamburger. Who can resists free food, right?
