My mom grows giant zucchinis. I'm not kidding when I tell you that one of them is about the size of one of my thighs. My sister came to visit, and dropped off a boatload of food, including two giant zucchinis. We grilled one up, but I've been pondering what to do with the other one. This zucchini cake looks perfect to me!
This is a fantastic interview with Harris Savides ASC. He really hammers home the primacy of the script and the subservience of the photography to the script. Perfect articulation of what cinematography ought to be.
I had the immense pleasure of eating Japanese cheesecake in Little Tokyo recently. It is soft, moist... essentially perfect. Here's a round-up of recipes I'd like to try, if anybody has any favorites, please add to the list!
More from the Curious Confectioner - glittery unicorn cakes perfect for a little girl... or nostalgic grown-girl.
This fake car tent is perfect for camping anywhere you can park a car. I can't figure out if you can actually buy one but here's where I found the info about it.....Geekologie.com
Red Frog Bungalows Eco-ocean resort had just received 4 new Stand-up Paddle Boards..We are the first and only operation to offer tours in surfing, paddling and snorkeling from our new Boards. Stand-up Paddle Surfing is perfect for Bocas. We have a wave in front of the property we surf by ourselves!!Come and join us!
Enjoy Early Morning Games with the Perfect Breakfast Brew Check out the list of the Top Ten Breakfast Beers here:
Tony Lee, Jr. decided that he would reinterpret William Faulkner's classic novel "As I Lay Dying" as a series of found objects. What I love here is the stark imagery, perfect for the mood of the novel, and those fonts!
For your sipping pleasure... A childhood favourite gets a grown-up twist ...
mmm I LOVE the Misfits.
Here is yet another genius article by the hilarious and savvy ladies at practicalwedding.com. Ok. I admit it. I am a practicalwedding junkie.
I might be biased considering I have a penchant for vintage clothes and accessories, but Cherished, a vintage bridal salon, is full of vintage head pieces and veils perfect for your "something old"... and if there was a "something cheap", it could fit too. For around $75, you can own a beautiful vintage veil from as far back as the 1920's. That's a steal in my mind.
Had to post this because I thought the graphic tie in was perfect.
Sheepo HL's LEGO replica of the Bugatti Veyron is more than just a perfect facsimile, it also runs! It has a fully functional seven-speed gearbox, retracting spoiler, independent suspension, and more. DO NOT miss the videos below. Amazing. Previously, Obsessively Authentic LEGO V-8.
I hesitate to even post screengrabs from this piece. The storytelling by this creative team (dir. David Altobelli & DP Larkin Seiple) is so perfect that taking stills out of context doesn't do it justice. At first, I was disappointed that the automatic thumbnail Vimeo chose was so nondescript but ultimately it's for the best. Here's just a tease:
Larry Silverberg and Chau Tran of North Carolina State University tested more than 100,000 3-D simulations of free throws to come up with this HowTo for you. The two engineers have determined the perfect trajectory. Check out their strategy below, via Wired's How-To Wiki.
There's something undeniably naughty about upcycling your boyfriend's old tie into a thong. Japanese site Panty Hanty offers a library of free sewing patterns in the art of underwear-making.
Apartment Therapy posts this neat, space-saving idea for bookshelf rafters. No explicit HowTo, but pretty self-evident.
When sewing your own clothes, you can take exact measurements to get a perfect fit. This how-to video demonstrates the process of measuring for clothing patterns. All you need is a measuring tape. Watch this video sewing tutorial and learn how to take measurements. Take measurements for sewing.
Watch as Gordon Ramsay comes into your kitchen to show you how to cook like pro. He shows you how to prepare pain perdu with caramelized peaches and a raspberry coolie. Because this dish is a lot like French toast it makes it perfect for breakfast. Make Gordon Ramsay's pain perdu with peaches.
Here is a short video showing you how to make stilts. These are perfect for both adults and children to enjoy, so hurry up and make your stilts today. Make stilts.
Arona Khan shows us how to gift wrap a box in an original way. A perfect present perfectly wrapped- treat your friends and family to both this Christmas. Wrap a box with a rectangular end.
A tic tac is basically just a kick off a wall to provide some height before landing on two feet. This is used to get over various objects that the athlete doesn't want to (or can't) touch. If the object is near a wall, it provides the perfect opportunity to propel themselves over and past the object with a quick kick. Do a Parkour tic tac.
Rickard Strongert, the Duke Ellington of golf, explains how to play with a perfect swing rhythm. Get rhythm in your golf swing.
The hair knot, also known as a hair bun or chignon, is a timeless style that can be worn anywhere. It's both traditional and trendy. Celebrity Hair Stylist Robert Steinken shows you how to create the perfect hair knot. Create a hair knot.
The most popular sushi dish and a favorite with the Japanese. California Rolls are the perfect introduction to the healthy fast food that's here to stay. Savor this California Roll Uramaki recipe. Make a California Roll uramaki.
Imaginative fillings for imaginative crepes - perfect as canapés at a party… or as a sinful snack all by yourself! Make stuffed crepe canapes.
A delicate Asian style canapé: the perfect start to a dinner party. Enjoy our tuna salad and cucumber canapé recipe. Make tuna salad and cucumber canape.
Chef Jim Dodge demonstrates how to make chocolate fudge frosting; A rich and creamy fudge icing perfect for any cake. Make chocolate fudge frosting.
Fresh Italian soup perfect for both winter and summer dining accompanied by warmed, crusty ciabatta bread. Hope you relish our minestrone soup recipe. Make delectable minestrone soup.
Fresh watercress soup perfect for a warm summer's day. Alternatively use as a starter with warm bread rolls. Taste our watercress soup recipe. Make fresh watercress soup.
A rich tasty endive, roquefort and walnut salad perfect for lunch or as a hearty appetizer to a meal. Make endive, roquefort and walnut salad.
A classic fish dish with a special seasoning of citrus fruits makes this the perfect way to begin any dinner party! Make ceviche.
The perfect golf swing is the Holy Grail of all golfers. In the third and final part of his swing build program, David Blair gives you a full swing exercise that will train you to swing the golf club in one flowing movement rather than a series of awkward angular stages. Learn full swing exercises.
Using Embird embroidery software, Rosanne shows us how to use the Basting Stitches control properly, for a perfect design. Rosanne will also show you the bast in a hoop technique for more security. Insert basting stitches in Embird.
This delicious peanut dipping sauce is the perfect accompaniment to satay dishes. Savor this Peanut Dipping Sauce recipe. Make peanut dipping sauce.
Martha Stewart shares some great ideas for throwing a kids' bandanna-theme birthday party. If you're planning a child's celebration, creating a theme from scratch can be as simple as selecting fun paper and rubber stamps. Here, Martha used bandanna and dot patterns to create a festive and fun celebration that's perfect for children of all ages. Plan a kids bandana party.
Chinese style beef in black bean sauce: the perfect accompaniment to a Chinese meal or served individually with steamed rice. Delight in this Beef in Black Bean Sauce recipe. Make beef in black bean sauce.
Perfect as a party snack or finger food at a buffet, or delicious served with fluffy rice as a main course. Experience this Crispy Lemon Chicken recipe. Make crispy lemon chicken.
Chef Zarela Martinez demonstrates how to make mole verde. This sauce with slight tartness is perfect for tamales. It is a traditional green ground sauce with tomatillos. Make mole verde.
