What could be more perfect for a summertime barbecue than an All-American flag cake? This sponge cake is easy to make and covered in berries to give it a fresh, warm-weather flavor. If you need a dessert for Memorial Day or the Fourth of July, this is the perfect one for you. Start from scratch with the Food Network's Ina Garten, aka the famous Barefoot Contessa, in this clip.
In this tutorial, learn how to create an absolutely perfect profile picture for your Facebook Fan Page. Often your fan page is used to boost your business or make yourself more popular and having the right picture can make all the difference. Check out this clip and get all the facts and tips for making your fan page stand out and get the message across.
Finding the perfect seat and handlebar height on your bicycle can mean the difference between a comfortable and irritating riding experience. In this tutorial, Ryan from BeachBikes.com, shows you how to make sure your bike is the perfect size for your body so you aren't slipping and sliding while you try to ride.
In this video, learn how to decorate a cake that looks like a perfect soccer field. This is a great way to celebrate the upcoming World Cup game and includes everything from grass to players to goal posts. This adorable little cake will make an impressive - and delicious - addition to any event!
In this tutorial, learn how to create the perfect 80s look. This look is taken from the early days of the Queen of Pop, Madonna. Madonna wore this style around the time she released her debut album.
Check out this tutorial for a step by step on an adorable new summer style. This braid is the perfect mix of whimsical, stylish and bohemian and will work for any occasion.
Need to make a homemade business card for you new company. Maybe you're about to take freelancing to the next level, a more professional level. Well, Word 2008 for Mac allows you to make your very own, personal business cards, and they give you tons of pre-formatted templates to choose from. You just have to supply the ink and paper. The Microsoft Office for Mac team shows you just how to find and use business card templates in this how-to video.
This tutorial demonstrates how to play the left hand accordion part for Lou Reed's "Perfect Day". The video breaks down the keys individually for you to better understand.
Transport yourself in no time to the 70's and chill out with your homemade lava lap. This five part series takes you step by step with everything you need, from wax, to food coloring to make a cool lava lamp. It's great activity for the whole family to enjoy.
Pouring a Guinness is not like pouring any old beer. Learn how to do it like a real Irishman. You will need Guinness Stout and a 20 ounce tulip pint glass. Did you know? According to Guinness brewmaster Fergal Murray, the perfect Guinness pour should take 119.5 seconds.
The whole family loves pizza! Why not allow them to make and put their favorite toppings. Watch this how to video and learn how to make your own homemade pizzas that the whole family will enjoy.
Learn how to bake perfect soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies with tips from this how-to video. This recipe video shows you how to combine the right ingredients to make delicious chocolate chip cookies that everyone will enjoy.
This two-part chess lesson will get you up to date on the opening terms of the game, along with the positional concepts. This is perfect if you are in need of perfecting your skills.
Watch this video to learn how to make a very easy recipe for homemade pizza. This homemade dough gives great results.
Learn how to make perfect pizza dough with this step by step tutorial. Part 1 of 2 - How to Make the perfect pizza dough.
In this episode you will learn how to use the present perfect when discussing your experiences in the English language. This video is great for advanced, intermediate, and beginner learning to speak the English as a second language (ESL).
The cool tang and citrusy taste of a margarita in the summer is refreshing, to say the least. But when making margaritas at home, many of us opt for the ease of store-bought mix when it's actually really simple to make it instead.
There are literally hundreds of granola recipes floating around the internet—but I can tell you right now that they're all completely unnecessary. You don't need a recipe to make granola; I've been making granola for years and have never once used one!
If you have a local Trader Joe's, you know first-hand how enchanting the frozen aisles are—almost every item offers the promise of a delicious meal or dessert. (We're always tempted to open the package and eat the cookie butter cheesecake, stat.)
In my family, if a food could be made instead of bought, it was made. It wasn't until I went to college and started eating dorm food that I tasted the store-bought versions of many kitchen staples. I quickly learned that there is an enormous quality difference between homemade dressing and the kind that comes in a bottle at the supermarket.
For 365 days of the year, our mothers show their love for us by driving us places, cooking us food, doing our laundry, and being our number-one cheerleader. But for one day of the year, we all get up early in the morning and show our love for our favorite women. Often, that means cooking breakfast or making brunch, or running to the store to grab a pre-selected bouquet of flowers.
The original Kit Kat was a mutton pie served at a political club in London during the 18th century, which is quite different than the chocolatey version we're familiar with today. Kit Kat bars have been around since 1911, are produced in 13 countries, and have been sold in over 200 flavors in Japan.
Hair products can work wonders, but the good stuff is usually super expensive. Plus, most of the major brands use a ton of ingredients you can't even pronounce, so it's safe to say a lot of us have no idea what we're putting in our hair. The good side is that most products can be made at home using basic ingredients for a fraction of the cost of commercial brands. Hairspray is no exception, and actually one of the easier ones to make.
Learn how to make decorative seasonal napkin holders for all four seasons in this free video series on entertaining and dinner crafts.
What meat goes good with your beer? The obvious is beef, but what about lamb? It actually compliments your brew better than beef, and packs a punch of flavorful juices. This recipe for lamb sliders is perfect for as any ale companion! But don't let the small size fool you, these miniature lamb burgers are big on taste.
Interested in mixing the perfect margarita cocktail? This clip will show you how it's done. With the proper technique, mixing the perfect drink can be easy. So easy, in fact, that this free video bartenders' guide can present an overview of the process in about a minute's time. For more information, including a full list of ingredients and complete instructions on how to mix this drink yourself, take a look.
In this free video language lesson, you'll learn how to say "excuse me" in perfect Japanese. With Japanese, as with any other language, a few key nouns and phrases (and knowing how to properly pronounce them) can go a long way. For more information, and to get started speaking Japanese yourself, watch this video tutorial.
In this video, learn how to prepare traditional Mediterranean hummus dip that you can serve for any occasion. This fresh hummus is good for you and low fat and makes a perfect snack, appetizer or treat for a party. You can serve you hummus with pita bread, chips, veggies or anything else that needs a little extra flavor. Follow along with Dede and prepare perfect hummus.
Cheap, giant croutons can make for painful eating. No one wants to interrupt a soft, fluffy salad with a giant, hard to chew chunk of stale bread. In this clip from CHOW, learn how to make perfect, bite sized mini-croutons that everyone will enjoy and add the exact right crunch to your veggies.
Guinness is a fantastic beer straight out of Ireland and not one that is to be enjoyed quickly. You are meant to slowly pour and slowly savor this tasty stout. In this tutorial, learn how to pour a perfect Guinness from the tap and top it with a shamrock - just like in Ireland! Any Guinness fan knows, that pint is worth the wait, so give it a try!
Do you, as a male, covet the shapely eyebrows of biological women? This free home beauty how-to will teach you everything you need to know to tweeze and pluck your way to perfect arches. For a complete walkthrough of the process, take a look.
Jack from "Cooking with Jack" shows you how to make the perfect omelette in this quick video. You'll learn the common problems and mistakes made when making an omelette and how to make some simple corrections. He discusses the wide variety of ingredients that you can use. Jack then shows you a new method that a viewer sent in that involves broiling the omelette in the oven to ensure you end up with a perfectly cooked omelette every time!
Learn the magical powers of duct tape! You can do just about anything with duct tape! This video tutorial will show you how to make the perfect duct tape wallet. To make this duct tape wallet, you'll need some duct tape, an X-Acto knife (or Exacto knife) or scissors, and a ruler. You'll need to make some reasonably precise measurements to make your money fit right.
This cameo style necklace pendant is made out of little picture frames, scrapbooking paper, vintage photographs, magazine cut outs, or whatever you want. These charms have a great antique feel. Learn how to craft a picture perfect frame cameo-style necklace pendant by watching this video jewelry-making tutorial.
Papa Tom teaches viewers how to build the perfect pyramid for any school project. This is super easy and fun too. It looks great on any desert diorama.
There's no glue required for making this perfect DIY envelope. Learn how to fold your own beautiful envelope with a piece of A4 paper.
Watch this video to learn the perfect mix to a slow comfortable screw. All you'll need for this drink is orange juice, vodka, Southern Comfort and sloe gin.
This walkthrough shows you how to beat the Mansion Infiltration mission (level 4) on Perfect Dark Zero for the XBox 360.
Here is a great idea for gifts for absolutely any holiday, give the gift that everyone likes, delicious homemade chocolate chip cookies! Make these cookies with the whole family and then package in a decorative tin.
Follow these steps to create perfect eye brows at home.