Food Tool Friday: Make Fast Espresso on the Go
Coffee lovers take their beverage of choice seriously. Some even go out of their way to find their own kopi luwak (cat poop coffee) just to see if it lives up to all the hype.
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Ingredients 101: Buying, Grinding, & Tempering Spices
The world of spices can be bewildering. They promise to make your food more flavorful if you know how to make the most of them. Unless you know a couple of essential tricks, however, it just seems like you're adding bits of colored powder to your food.
How To: Make Amazing Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Every Single Time
The beauty of a grilled cheese sandwich is that even a mediocre one still tastes pretty good (I find the same is true with pizza). However, chefs and cooking pros have come up with some great tricks that will turn a regular grilled cheese sandwich into something sublime.
How To: Use Your Chromecast as a Karaoke Machine
You suck at karaoke. Most of us do, but that doesn't stop any of us from hitting up the karaoke bar. It's not about who sounds best; there's American Idol for that. It's about having a great time without incurring negative judgement; the worse you are the better time I'm having.
News: Google's Self-Driving Car Is Here & You've Gotta See This Thing in Action
Unless you've been living under a rock for the past five years, you've at least heard murmurs of Google's self-driving car, with Big G even getting California and Nevada to sign off on legislation to allow these motorist-less vehicles on the road. But now, Google is showing off their in-house manufactured vehicle, as opposed to the Prius' that doned their hardware in the past. And it's...well, it's something.
How To: Beer—Could It Be the Answer to Your Smartphone Addiction?
Often, when you crack open a beer with friends, your buddies are more focused on texting and Snapchatting than what's happening right in front of them. Smartphones have wedged their way into bars around the world—but an innovative new beer glass is encouraging patrons to put down the phone and engage with friends.
How To: Get Your Chromecast to Stop Lagging
Google Chromecast is only 35 dollars. That's about 2 and a half drinks at a decent bar in Los Angeles. So, my roommates and I looked to make the investment. The small box arrived in the mail and the setup couldn't be easier. Simply, plug the Chromecast into the HDMI port on your TV and pair the two devices. Done and Done. Having the ability to stream anything on our computers or cellphones right to the TV was the main reason for getting Chromecast. Now, for streaming through the Chrome browse...
How To: Get into a Train's Cockpit on GTA 5 Online for a Different View of Los Santos
Want the best view of Los Santos in Grand Theft Auto 5 without having to purchase a plane or steal a chopper? You can enjoy the sights of the Los Angeles replica by hopping on one of the trains rolling around the city—and forget about riding in one of the cars, we're going straight into the cockpit.
How To: Set Auto-Reply Emails When You're on Vacation Directly from the New Gmail Android App
The holiday season brings together three of my favorite things—presents, time off, and drinking. And in order to enjoy all of these things in peace, you have to make sure to put your work behind you.
Quick Tip: Make Your Halloween Treats Glow in the Dark with Tonic Water
If you're throwing a party for Halloween or making homemade goodies for trick-or-treaters, there's no shortage of spooky foods and drinks you can cook up. But if you want to take it a step further, you can make anything glow under a black light by adding a little tonic water. Camber Wilson over on Recipe Snobs was asked to come up with a recipe for glow-in-the-dark cupcakes. After playing around with the frosting a bit, she found that tonic water made white frosting glow, but the effect was d...
How To: Build a Rustic Wine Rack from Reclaimed Pallet Wood
This is how to build a wine rack out of pallet wood. I was tossing around some wine rack ideas and decided that pallet wood, or reclaimed wood, is the perfect choice for a rustic wine rack. All you need for this project is an old pallet (for me a hardwood one is my choice). A pallet that has seen some wear is preferable so as to achieve that rustic look.
How To: Separate Egg Whites and Egg Yolks. AMAZING!
How to separate egg whites and egg yolks the Russian way. Seperating egg yolks from the egg whites has never been easier! Check this out! The method l'm using to separate the yolk from the whites is via a plastic bottle. Using the plastic bottle an old soft drink bottle will do), dispel some of the air by squeezing the bottle in a little. Place the open end of the plastic bottle over the egg yolk and lightly un-squeeze the bottle . Watch in amazement as the yolk is sucked inside the plastic b...
How To: Turn Your Galaxy Note 2 into a Secretive Photo-Capturing Motion Detector
I know I can't be the only person whose socks go missing in a shroud of mystery, but I'm determined to catch the sock-thieving gnomes in the act. While I have my suspicions, I can't quite prove it. Sure, I could drink a load of Red Bulls and never sleep, guarding my socks—but that's just crazy right? Luckily, I've found a way to set up my phone to catch the culprits.
News: Steampunk Is More Accurately Vernian, Not Victorian!
ATTN: HUMOUR ALERT Jules Verne was an author of immense imagination, who had a profound effect on speculative fiction, whereas Victoria was a stodgy & pampered royal who led a sheltered and traditional existence. Boring, frumpy, grumpy royal! (Photo from The Guardian, UK)
How To: Want to Make Hot Chocolate Taste Better? Choose Your Mug Wisely!
If you ask me, one of the best things about winter weather is drinking warm beverages to beat the cold. Coffee is my favorite, but hot chocolate is a close second. Whether it's the just-add-water mix from a pack or a spicy homemade Mexican variety, there's something comforting about sipping on warm, liquid chocolate. Looks delicious, doesn't it?
How To: Turn Leftover Cardboard Boxes into Sturdy Chairs and Stylish Nightstands
Contrary to popular belief, IKEA can get pretty expensive. You find something that comes pretty cheap, but then, you decide that your GORF will look good with the BLERGH, and you really need the SPLOOF to tie it all together. Pretty soon, your living room looks like an IKEA magazine ad, and your bank account has seen better days. Instead of spending so much money at IKEA, why not build your own pieces of furniture?
How To: Delete All of Your Inactive or Unwanted Facebook "Friends" at the Same Time
Facebook makes it extremely easy to keep in touch with family and friends, while maintaining those relationships with little to no face-to-face contact. It's the perfect tool for recluses.
Today's Tidbit: Candy Can Help You Curb "That Time of the Month"
When subjects are asked to watch a movie and not display emotions (say, a comedy without laughing, or a tearjerker without crying), they evidently use up glucose in particular areas of their brain in a way that subjects who are free to react however they want do not.
How To: Control Your Android Phone via Your Computer for Easier Multitasking
In our society, multitasking is an obsession. Whether it's driving while using your phone (DON'T DO IT) or drinking a cup of coffee while typing up some work, we multitask at every turn of the day. People that work all day in front of a computer are especially prone to multitasking, and that's why XDA-Developers member Floyd1973 has developed a way to control any Android phone while connected via USB to a Windows or Linux PC. Android Remote Phone Tools
How To: 13 Unexpected to Downright Crazy Uses for Mason Jars
Invented by Philadelphia tinsmith John L. Manson in 1858 for canning and preserving perishables, mason jars are experiencing a major resurgence in the DIY community. In addition to being a handy storage device for both food and non-food items, its old-timey, quaintly antiquated look also makes for good drinking glasses, candle holders, flower vases and eye-pleasing decorations.
How To: Save Money on Booze at Shows with This Reusable "Vodka Stash" Bottle
If you go to a lot of concerts and shows, you know that it can be easy to spend more on drinks than you spent on the ticket for the event itself. With this "vodka stash water bottle" you'll never have to pay for alcohol at a show again—assuming you like clear liquor, that is.
How To: Make a delicious carrot cake
Don’t be fooled by the use of a vegetable, carrot cake is a delicious dessert that seems to go hand-in-hand with Easter and spring bakes sales. If you’ve made them before or this is your fist time start out the season with this classic cake.
How To: Make masala in bulk for Indian recipes
Every few months I get together with a friend and we have a ‘masala making session’! We spilt the cost of the materials, the work load and then, split the masala. It takes a few hours but once it’s done, cooking is just so easy and so fast. All you have to do is add in the veggies or the meats and cook. Watch this how to video to learn how to make large quantities of masala sauce for all your Indian recipes.
How To: Prepare Bomb Pop bubble tea with tapioca pearls
Kids and young adults all over the world are crazy for this cold and refreshing new drink sensation. Bubble Tea started in Taiwan in the early 1980s, and now there are Bubble Tea shops on every street corner in Asia. Normally this drink is served in a clear glass with a wide straw in order to suck up the tapioca pearls that sink to the bottom. Watch this video tutorial to learn how to prepare Bomb Pop bubble tea.
How To: Reuse Old Coffee Grounds
Many people start their day with a fresh, hot cup of coffee. They purchase their coffee with care and enjoy it greatly. But what do you do with those grounds once you’ve drunk your coffee? Here are some uses for those used coffee grounds! Note: It's always easiest to handle coffee grounds when they're cool, so wait a couple of hours after you've switched off the coffee pot to try any of these!
How To: Keep your teeth healthy and brite
It is important to have healthy teeth not only for your appearance but for your overall health as well. You can keep your teeth white by avoiding foods that stain your teeth and having a good cleaning routine including fluoride
How To: Mix an amaretto sour martini cocktail
American Bartenders School shows how to make a amaretto sour mixed drink cocktail. You will need amoretto almond liqueur and sweet and sour mix. Watch this video cocktail-mixing tutorial and learn how to make an amoretto sour martini.
How To: Mix a grasshopper cocktail
Rob "Riki Tiki" Roy and guest co-host Jill Collins bring you another fun dessert drink. You will need creme de menthe, creme de cacao, and milk. Learn how to make this sweet minty grasshopper cocktail.
How To: Mix a ruby slipper martini cocktail
Tequila, raw sugar, simple syrup, and cranberry juice make up the cocktail. Follow along with bartender Jaime as he gives step by step directions for how to mix up this specialty drink that would "send Dorothy Gale back to Kansas." Watch this video beverage making tutorial and learn how to mix the ruby slipper martini cocktail.
How To: Mix a Coco Loco martini cocktail
Tequila, lime juice, mint syrup, and Coco Lopez creme of coconut make up the Coco Loco martini cocktail. Follow along with bartender Joshua as he gives step by step directions for how to mix up this sweet and tropical specialty drink. Watch this video beverage making tutorial and learn how to mix the Coco Loco martini cocktail.
How To: Mix a rosemary pear margarita cocktail
Pear, lime, tequila, sweet and sour mix, Cointreau, and rosemary make up the rosemary pear margarita cocktail. Follow along with bartender Brian as he gives step by step directions for how to mix up this sweetly unusual specialty drink. Watch this video beverage making tutorial and learn how to mix the rosemary pear margarita cocktail.
How To: Mix a tasty grape shot tequila cocktail
Tequila, blue curacao, and grape juice make up the grape shot cocktail. Follow along with bartender Kim as she gives step by step directions for how to mix up this specialty drink. Watch this video beverage making tutorial and learn how to mix the grape shot cocktail.
How To: Mix the fruity Diva tequila cocktail
Tequila, Cointreau, pear juice, simple syrup, and lemon make up the Diva cocktail. Follow along with bartender Stephanie as she gives step by step directions for how to mix up this fruity specialty drink. Watch this video beverage making tutorial and learn how to mix the Diva cocktail.
How To: Mix an Irish Cactus tequila and Bailey's cocktail
Tequila and Bailey's make up the Irish Cactus cocktail. Follow along with bartender Kevin as he gives step by step directions for how to mix up this specialty drink. Watch this video beverage making tutorial and learn how to mix the Irish Cactus cocktail.
How To: Mix a tequila bloody mary cocktail
Tequila, bloody mary mix, hot sauce make up the bloody mary cocktail. Follow along with bartender Pee-Wee as she gives step by step directions for how to mix up this Mexican twist on a classic drink. Watch this video beverage making tutorial and learn how to mix the tequila bloody mary cocktail.
How To: Mix a sweet tequila cocktail shot
Tequila, cinnamon, and orange make up the sweet tequila cocktail. Follow along with bartender Kevin as he gives step by step directions for how to mix up this specialty drink. Watch this video beverage making tutorial and learn how to mix the sweet tequila shot cocktail, for those of you who don't like the sourness and bitterness of taking an old school tequila shot.
How To: Mix a papi chulo cocktail or martini
Tequila, pineapple juice, cranberry juice, sweet and sour mix make up the Papi Chulo cocktail. Follow along with bartender Jack as he gives step by step directions for how to mix up this specialty drink as either a martini or on the rocks. Watch this video beverage making tutorial and learn how to mix the Papi Chulo cocktail.
How To: Mix a mangorita mango margarita cocktail
Tequila, mango juice, and triple sec make up the Mangorita mango margarita cocktail. Follow along with bartender Boun as he gives step by step directions for how to mix up this fruity specialty drink. Watch this video beverage making tutorial and learn how to mix the Mangorita mango margarita cocktail.
How To: Mix an Oro Azul tequila matador cocktail
Tequila, pineapple juice, and lime juice make up the Oro Azul tequila matador cocktail. Follow along with bartender John as he gives step by step directions for how to mix up this specialty drink. Watch this video beverage making tutorial and learn how to mix the tequila matador cocktail.
How To: Mix an el Diablo cocktail
Tequila, creme de cassis, lime juice, and ginger ale make up the el Diablo cocktail. Follow along with bartender Christopher as he gives step by step directions for how to mix up this specialty drink. Watch this video beverage making tutorial and learn how to mix the el Diablo cocktail.