In the heat of summer, the urge to chow down on something cold and sweet becomes stronger than ever. But then there's the dilemma of actually having to go outdoors into 100 degree weather, get in your stuffy car, and drive to the grocery store to purchase your popsicles or ice cream cups.
Being based in sunny Los Angeles, we at Wonderhow are no strangers to heat. This prank was designed for use in hot areas, but we think it would be just as amusing if not more so somewhere cold. All you do is buy a lot of ice, locate or construct a platform over an entryway your victim often uses, put the ice and yourself up there, wait for them to arrive and dump it on them. It'll be cold, wet, and oh so surprising.
In this tutorial, we learn how to make a sauerkraut & pork chop dinner. You will need: 1 32oz jar of sauerkraut (rinsed and drained), 4 (10 oz) pork chops, 1 lb Kielbasa cut into pieces, 1 sliced medium onion, 1/2 lb diced bacon, 1 tbsp caraway seed, 3 tbsp vegetable oil, 3 c chicken broth, and salt/pepper. First, brow your bacon over medium heat, then add in onion kielbasa, sauerkraut, caraway, and chicken broth. Let this come up to a boil, then let it simmer for 30 minutes while it's covere...
In this video, we learn how to avoid dried out deer using a bbq. First, heat up your smoker and add in hickory chips. First, take the deer out of the package and run them under water to clean off. After this, place into a large dish, then rub table salt onto both sides and take the meat out to the smoker. The smoker should be 200 degrees before you place the meat. Place the meat onto the cooking racks and then close the door on the smoker. Check on the meat after one hour and make sure your f...
Kat teaches us how to properly prepare and deep fry a turkey in this tutorial. First, make sure you have at turkey that is all the way thawed and your oil is heated up to 375 degrees outside near nothing that can catch on fire. After this, dry the turkey off completely so there is no moisture left on it. After this, you can apply a dry rub to the turkey, then stick it onto the deep frying handle. Place protective gear onto your body, then slowly push the turkey down into the oil. Let it cook ...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make Moroccan lamb, apricot and ground almond stew. First, put olive oil inside of a pan and wait until it gets hot, then place lamb inside and let it brown. Next, take these out and set aside, then add in 1 c chopped onions and 1 tbsp garlic to the pan the meat was just in. Cook this for five minutes, then add in the meat and juices back to the pot. Now, add in chicken stock to fill the pot, then add in a bit of salt. Next, add in orange zest, orange juice, ...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make pineapple upside down cake. First, take a 9x13 pan and add in 1 stick of butter and 1.5 c packed brown sugar. Heat this up in a 350 degree oven while you prepare the batter. Add in 2/3 c butter, then add in 1/3 c sugar and cream together until fluffy. After this, add in 4 eggs, then add in 3 1/3 c flour and 3 tsp baking powder to the batter. After this, take the pan with the brown sugar and butter, and mix together until it's spread out on the bottom of ...
In this tutorial, we learn how to rock an emo hairstyle. First, blow dry your hair with a round brush, then place the top section down and to the side of your hair. Next, take small sections and spray your hair with heat protector. Now, straighten your hair in each of the different sections until it's pin straight. next, take heavy gloss and work it through the ends of the hair to add texture. Make sure the bangs are covering the front of the face, and the hair looks messy. This will give you...
In this tutorial, we learn how to cook kidney beans. you will need: kidney beans, salt, pepper, cumin, tsp beef base, onions, green peppers, vegetable oil, tomato sauce, pumpkin, and water. First, wait until your pot is hot then add in your oil, onions, pepper, salt, peppers, cumin, and beef base. Stir this all up until well combined then cook for three minutes. Then, add in tomato sauce, beans, pumpkin, and water to the mixture and keep mixing. Then, cover and cook for 25 minutes on medium h...
In this tutorial, we learn how to program a thermostat. First, you will need to look up what your home temperature should be at all times, depending on how large it is and what time of the day it is. Once you do this, you will go to your thermostat and figure out how to change the temperature settings for each day of the week. Adjust the temperature to change when you are home and for when you are not going to be home. If you don't have the heat on when you aren't home, this will help you to ...
Jason Lee teaches us how to style your hair with a basic blow-dry in this tutorial. Once you get out of the shower, use a heat protector all over it. After this, grab a blow dryer that has a nozzle at the end of it. Start to blow dry the hair while pointing the dryer down the hair, then grab a round brush and start to dry in sections. Once you are done with each section, allow the hair to curl. Do this over the entire head of hair in sections until you're completely done drying the hair. Styl...
In this video, we learn how to make the best skateboard wax. First, take an empty soda bottle and cut it in half. Next, fill the bottom third of the can with vegetable oil. Next, add in some butter in with the vegetable oil, cutting it into small pieces. Now, you can put this on the stove so it heats up and melts the oil with the butter. When this has melted, pour the liquid into an empty Chap Stick container and then let it harden up. After this has hardened up, you will be able to use it as...
Checking the status of your meal is a good idea, especially if you want to use less energy. Oven lamps make this easy, by offering a view of what's going on inside your appliance. But when the bulb goes out, then you have a little problem on your hands. Opening the oven door is easy, but you allow a great amount of heat to leave resulting in energy loss.
In this tutorial, we learn how to make seared salmon with shrimp and asparagus. First, heat a skillet up and melt butter and garlic inside of it. After this, let the salmon sear on both sides, then place it in an oven dish and bake in the oven until it's cooked thoroughly. While this is cooking, add some more butter to your skillet and then add in the shrimp. Cook the shrimp until they are pink all the way through, and add in garlic and salt for flavor. When finished, serve with the salmon an...
In this video, we learn how to make yellow rice. Start off by chopping up a jalape–o pepper, a potato, and grab frozen peas. Next, prepare your traditional spices, which include: paprika, garlic, curry, and salt. Now, heat up all your ingredients in a large pot and let simmer. after the garlic starts to brown, add in your vegetables into the pot and mix together. After this, add in your rice to the pot and keep mixing. Now, place water into the pot and throw everything into a pressure cooker....
In this tutorial, we learn how to fry squash and zucchini. Start out by washing your vegetables, then cutting them into thin slices. After this, beat a couple of eggs in a bowl and then pour this mixture over your vegetables so that each piece is coated with it. Sprinkle in salt and pepper then keep mixing up the vegetables. Now, heat up a pan with grease and olive oil until it's hot. Now, dip your vegetables into a flour bath and set them in the grease. Fry them for a few minutes until they ...
In this tutorial, we learn how to build a gaming PC at home. First, grab your processor and place it into the socket of the motherboard. Lock it into place, then apply compound on top, rubbing it in evenly. Next, install the heat sensor, which will keep the processor cool. after this, install the RAM into the correct slots. After this, insert the motherboard inside the case, matching it to the slots in the case. Use a screwdriver to screw it in, then install the cases. Install the hard drive,...
In this video, we learn how to make Thai shrimp fried rice. First, heat your wok up to medium high, then add in olive oil. Next, add in garlic and shallots that have been shopped, then stir them around. After this, add in chopped red chili, then your shrimp. Stir this together quickly and cook until the shrimp is fully cooked. After this, add in fish sauce and mix together. Next, add in an egg, then add in your rice and stir together. To finish, add in soy sauce, basil, and salt. Stir this to...
In this tutorial, we learn how to roast peppers on the burner of a gas stove. All you need to do this is a gas range and a pepper. First turn your gas range onto high, then set your paper right in the middle of the burner. As the pepper starts to char, it will infuse the flavor into the entire pepper. Keep the pepper on the heat until it is black on the side, then you can use it to add into different recipes! After once side is black, make sure you use tongs to turn it on different sides, so ...
In this Food video tutorial you will learn how to make hazelnut chocolate chip cookies. First you got to toast the hazelnuts by popping them in the oven for about ten minutes. Now take toffee bars and chop them in to small pieces. Pre-heat your oven to 325 degrees. Assemble all the dry parts. First take the chopped oats, add corn powder, salt and baking soda and blend them together. Pour sugar and brown sugar in to the blender add some butter and blend. Now add a few eggs and vanilla extract ...
In this tutorial, we learn how to keep your hair healthy. For your shampoo and conditioner, you can use Aussie Miracle Moist, which will take care of the hair and make it feel moisturized. You can also use Aussie 3 minute miracle color treatment, which will keep your hair color vibrant without damaging it. Trevor Sorbie blow dry spray is very important to use before you blow dry to help protect the hair from heat. Aussie Duel Personality Straightening Spray is great to use before you straight...
Nothing's better than frying up some eggs over the morning fire when you're camping. The smell of the outdoors, the heat of the fire, the bubbling of the eggs as they sit in that hot pan. But wait, what if you don't have a pan? If you don't have one, or you'd like to save the space in your camping bags, then try this out…
In this tutorial, we learn how to make shea butter and coconut oil moisturizer. You will need: coconut oil, shea butter, and a plastic container. To start, add the shea butter and coconut oil into a saucepan and heat up until the mixture is completely clear. Next, you can add in peppermint for more scent in the butter. Now, pour the clear mixture into the container and let it sit in the fridge for a while until it hardens up. After this, the mixture will be creamy and you will be able to use ...
In this tutorial, we learn how to increase hair elasticity. A great mixture that will help increase your hair elasticity is honey and water. When your hair is wet, it can stretch up to 50% longer than it is without breaking! If you have low elasticity, your hair will not curl well and the heat will not keep your hair curly. There are many products out there that will give you more elasticity to your hair. Putting moisture in your hair will also help. The last tip is to see your doctor and ask...
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to make chicken broth. Begin by placing the chicken bones into a crock pot. Then pour in the drippings that were stained from the roasting pan. Now add 1/2 of an onion and a handful of baby carrots. Then add in some bay leaf, 1 tsp of salt and 6 peppercorns. Now add 1/2 gallon of water into the crock pot and heat the pot for about 8 hours. When finished, throw away the solids and drain the broth for later use. This video will benefit those viewers who...
Eric teaches us how to cook rice and beans in this video. First, take black beans and rinse them out, then chop up an onion and bacon. Place your beans in a pot over heat and let simmer with bay leaves inside. Next, add in olive oil to another pan and then add in the bacon and onions. Now, take a red pepper and remove the seeds and chop it up, as well as a piece of garlic. Add these ingredients in with the bacon and onions. When finished, add in your pimenton and some fresh cilantro to the mi...
In this tutorial, we learn how to style short hair in a classic Hollywood style. To start this look, pin your hair up in different layers and start off with the very bottom layer. Next, heat up a barrel roller until it's hot. Next, grab a small piece of hair and place the barrel roller into it for several seconds until you feel the curl has settled in. After this, release your hair and spray hair spray into it. Your hair will come out with more of a crimp than a curl when you are finished, de...
In this tutorial, we learn how to use a propane tree to operate a camp stove. Start off with your propane tree that connects together simply. Attach this to the propane adapter so you can use the propane for both the stove and lantern. The lantern will be able to stay on around 10 minutes with the tree. Next, connect the eight foot adapter to the propane tree and place it on an attachment into the stove to use for heat. It only takes about five minutes to hook all of this up, and it will maxi...
In this video, we learn how to make refried pinto beans on the oven. You will start out with 1 pound of pinto beans, and take out any rocks or dirty beans. Next, put the beans into a pot and rinse them off with water. After this, put them in a large put and add in 12 c water with a clove of garlic. Let the beans come to a boil, then lower the heat to low and cover the pot. Cook for an hour, then add in 2 tbsp salt. Cook for one more hour, then try them to make sure they are finished. Now add ...
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to make a homemade cottage pie. The ingredients required for this recipe are: minced beef, non hairy mushrooms, frozen peas, 1 diced onion, carrots and beef stock. Begin by heating a pan and start adding the onions. Then add the minced beef and cook until it is brown. Users may choose to add some garlic. Now add the non hairy mushrooms. Then add the peas and carrots. Season with some pepper and add in a few dashes of Worcestershire sauce. Finish by ad...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make hot parmesan artichoke dip. First, heat up a skillet and then grab your ingredients. You will need: 1 1/2 cups mayo, 3 jars marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained and chopped, 2 cans chopped green chilies, drained, 2 cups freshly shredded parmesan cheese, and 4 tsp minced garlic. Combine all of your ingredients and stir together with a spoon in a slow cooker. Cover the cooker and let it simmer on low for 4 hours. Stir this mixture up when it's don...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make Thai sticky rice. First, soak your rice for a minimum of two hours or overnight in water. Make sure the water covers the rice by an inch or more. After the rice has soaked, fill a pot with two inches of water, then place your rice into a steam basket. After this, place the pot on medium heat and bring it to a boil. Then, place your basket on top of the pot with the rice inside of it and then place a lid over the basket. Let this steam for around 10 minut...
In order to fire a kiln, you will need the following: you will need to have a damper. There will also need to be a means of checking the fire, looking in to see the flame. Each stage will have to be closely monitored. Let it fire until it reaches an adequate temperature. It will transition through phases of heat. As it reaches reduction, you'll need to monitor the rate of rise. This stage, the reduction phase, is a slow stage of rise. It will take many hours to reach reduction phase. It will ...
In this tutorial, we learn how to get curls from using a hair straightener. First, prep your hair with a heat protector, which will also help smooth the hair. Next, apply a curl activator mist evenly throughout the hair. Next, section your hair from ear to ear using your fingers, then secure one side so it's out of the way. Now, take about an inch of hair in your straightener then turn it 180 degrees, then pull straight down. Keep doing this for your entire head of hair, and you should get be...
In order to glaze a lamp base, you will need the following: glaze, warm water, a sponge, copper carbonate, paintbrush, and sticks.
In this tutorial, we learn how to build a shelter in the wild. You can use trees with a branch as the top to cover yourself from rain. You can also use tree branches and sticks to keep the shelter up. A shelter is great to store things in, or to sleep in. You can keep the fire close to the shelter so the heat goes into your shelter, but not too close so you don't set a fire. If you work quickly, it should only take a few hours to build this shelter. Also, place a tarp over the branches and le...
In this Diet & Health video tutorial you will learn how to cure bronchitis & heartburn with a home remedy. Jane tells you about 2 home remedy tricks that are all natural. To neutralize the acid in the stomach, all you need is baking soda. Take 1/2 a tea spoon of baking soda, add a little bit of lemon and water and drink it. Do this about one hour before or after the meals. To cure bronchitis, take the skin of two ripe eggfruits, put it in a quart of water and let it simmer over heat for about...
In this tutorial, we learn how to cook a London broil. First, heat up a skillet on medium high and then place your meat onto the skillet. Now, let the meat brown on both sides, and keep cooking, seasoning with salt and pepper as you go. Keep cooking on both sides, making sure not to burn either side of the meat. The outside will be darker on the outside since you are cooking it on a skillet instead of an outside grill. Grab a thermometer and make sure your meat is cooked thoroughly, depending...
In this video, we learn how to make cotton candy with a cotton candy machine. You will need: cotton candy machine, cone, and flavored sugar. A Gold Medal Mega Breeze cotton candy machine will work best for this recipe. First, add in your sugar to the middle of the cotton candy machine and twist the spinner head to get the sugar evenly in the head. Next, turn on the motor switch and turn on the heat switch. Grab your cotton candy cone and catch the cotton candy with the cone as it comes out of...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make London broil with Chef John. If your meat is frozen, slowly defrost it in the fridge for two days. After it's thawed, cut the meat in half so you have two thick pieces. Next, find the half that has fat on each side, and cut off the part with fat. Now, add balsamic vinegar, black pepper, olive oil, and dried Italian herbs into a pan and marinade your meat in it on both sides. Now preheat your oven on high broil and place your meat on a rack with foil unde...
