You know how when you finish a bag of potato chips, Cheetos, or some other glorious savory junk food snack, there's always some bits and crumbs in the bottom of the bag? And you know how you pour those into your mouth, making sure to get every last speck of dust, because it's the most delicious part?
Greasy fast food. Snacks. Candy. Empty stomachs. What do these all have in common? They're all things that people commonly have for lunch during the week, because it beats the hassle of having to plan, make, and pack lunches before their workday.
The microwave oven is a monumental technological achievement that's saved college students and single people from starvation for decades. Almost 97% of all American households have one, which makes it the most-owned kitchen appliance in US homes right after the refrigerator.
Just what are probiotics and why are they so good for you? Probiotics are "viable microorganisms" that can confer lots and lots of health benefits if they reach your intestine while they're alive. You may have heard them described as "friendly bacteria."
The possibility of the Sriracha factory in Irwindale, CA being shut down was one of the biggest food stories of 2013. Huy Fong Foods was almost forced to close the plant due to complaints about the factory's smell, but luckily the brand emerged triumphant.
Dr. Yin will show viewers how to properly train kittens simple behavior. The wrong way to train a cat is by putting a collar on it and then attach a chain and yank on it. Instead, you will reward them with good behavior when they occur and never when bad behavior is exhibited. Start when the cat is hungry and offer treats when they obey your commands. Be careful not to reward them when they claw at your hand for the food. To train them to sit, only feed them their food when they're sitting. T...
Looking for a fast way to thaw your meat without using the microwave? Thawing meat can be unhealthy if you do it without the proper care. Be safe! Here are two techniques that will give you great thawed meat that will be ready for dinner.
If there ever was a day to eat green candy, St. Patrick's Day would be it. But is there something better than the banality of green candy swarming the streets on St. Patty's Day? Yes—glowing green candy, and Instructables user BrittLiv wants us to show you how it's done.
In this video from RawRadiantHealth she answers a question about how to avoid bloating on a raw food diet. Vegetables sometimes make people bloated and retain water. This might be that your colon is too clogged up. It's an issue of the condition of your intestines that needs to be dealt with. Over time you have to clean out your diet to clean out the bad stuff coating the inside of your intestinal tract. Fruits and vegetables are cleansing and help to pull out the bad stuff in our intestinal ...
In this video Krazyboy shares his method of creating a spiritual bath. Krazyboy suggests that while spiritual baths are often known to help cleanse the soul, you can also imbue it with an intent (such as love, luck, success). The idea behind a spiritual bath is cleansing and white. A nice feature of spiritual baths is being able to customize it, including ingredients that feel right to you. To begin, fill a large bowl about half way with holy water/new moon water/spring water. Next, add a cou...
Dee from Applause Your Paws Dog Training demonstrates how to desensitize your dog to a muzzle by using a hand-feeding ritual with your dog on a daily basis for a week. The objective is to have your dog work for its food instead of feeding him from a bowl. In other words, you will reward him his daily food if he does what he's told. First, fill the bowl with however much you feed the dog in one day. The first 3 days will be used to get the dog accustomed to eating the food from your hand. If h...
Get to design your own watermark for your documents. Here's a video showing these easy steps to watermarking your documents. 1. Go to the "Page Layout" tab in Word 2007 and look for the "Page Background" section of the toolbar and select the "Watermark" button. 2. Click on the "Custom Watermark". 3. Click on either picture or text watermark, whichever you prefer. 4. If you select the Picture Watermark, you need to insert a picture by clicking the select picture. You can also customize the sca...
The verb "stop" in the English language can be used with a gerund and an infinitive. The word "stop" has different meanings depending on how it's used. Look at the sentence, "I stopped eating fast food." Stopped is used in the past tense and eating is a gerund, or a word that describes an activity and functions as a noun. Look at the sentence, "I stopped to eat some fast food." In that sentence, there is an infinitive. The first sentence means I no longer eat fast food. The second sentence me...
Relieve symptoms of indigestion and hear burn with some simple remedies. You Will Need:
What cooler way to cook your food than with an oriental wok? Check this out if you want some easy steps on how to do it.
If your blood pressure is 140/90 or higher, you need to get it down! The good news is that many of the steps you can take are painless, and some are downright enjoyable.
Is baby ready for their first solid meal? Cereal is a nutritious first food for little ones. You Will Need
Hula-hooping isn't just for kids. It's a fun and exciting way to stay in shape. You Will Need
Learn when it’s appropriate to send your meal back in a restaurant, and how to do it without offending the chef.
The heart needs exercise just like any other muscle. Live longer and healthier by pumping it up! You Will Need
Okay, so maybe 50% of the reason Christmas is our favorite holiday is because of all the damn good comfort food! From warm chocolate mousse pies to hot chocolate to cupcakes with mountains of icing, Christmas really is a foodie's dream holiday.
In this video from nyelover we learn how to make silly putty that is kid friendly! You need white glue, borax, a little water, a plastic bag, some food coloring, and some small jars. Use 40-50 ml of Borax and put in a bowl. Then put 20 ml of white glue and 5 ml water and a few drops of food coloring into a separate bowl. Now add 5 ml of the saturated Borax solution to the water and glue. Remember again not to add too much food coloring. This is all you need to make your own silly putty. Just ...
Put down the paintbrush and the easel, you don't need them anymore. At least, if you're wanting to create some cool marble-like art pieces. In lieu of the normal painting supplies, grab some shaving cream and some food coloring and you can create some awesome marbleized artworks. See how!
In this home-beauty how-to, television personality Jenny Jones shows you which foods make great face and hair beauty treatments. Beautify yourself with comestibles. It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this clip can present a complete overview of the process in about a minute. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, watch this video guide.
Something to look out for when hunting, is small food plots that are surrounded by trees and offer a good area for things to be grown. These areas are perfect for growing certain plants that would attract deers for months and months. In this video tutorial, you'll be finding out how to use these small food plots when you're out hunting. It's easy to follow and will make life easier for you. Good luck and enjoy!
If you're out in the wilderness, need food, and any sophisticated equipment like guns, catching food can be a very difficult proposition. In this video, we learn how to make a trap called Doug's Deadfall, a very simple but effective deadfall trap. It was culled from Les Stroud's book Survive. No word on who Doug is, but we owe him many thanks.
If you've ever had bloating you know this can be an uncomfortable and even painful situation. You can alleviate bloating by preventing gas or taking measures to try to reduce gas. Food, exercise and stress can all effect bloating.
To create a massive lava lamp, you're going to need vegetable oil, Alka Seltzer, food coloring, and a water jug (a massive jug, like the ones you see in offices). Fill about one fourth up with water, and use vegetable oil to fill the rest. After filled, use an entire bottle of food coloring. After the food coloring floats to the bottom of the oil, take the jug to a safe area with some kind of light shining through the jug. Finally one by one drop the Alka Seltzer (about 34-36) into the water,...
The apple cider vinegar diet may promise more than it can fulfill and trend diets that are often too good to be true. This diet proposes that by drinking two to three teaspoons of apple cider vinegar with each meal, you will lose weight. Try these tips for buying diet foods in this healthy shopping video.
When starting seeds you can take an overly complicated approach or keep it simple. Watch this how to video and learn easy it is to grow your own food by learning how start your own seeds. Use organic starting mix, yogurt cups, and your favorite seed to get your garden going.
This tutorial video will teach you how to identify various types of Chinese treats that you can find on the street. It covers silk worms, starfish, snails, scorpions, and various other foods! Bon appetit!
Omega 3 fats, found in salmon among other foods, are vital nutrient that should be in any diet. This salmon patty recipe from the Grazing Gourmet Guy can be made with canned goods, but with fresh ingredients will taste even better. Learn how to cook up these tasty salmon patties by watching and following along with this food preparation how-to video.
Want to impress your date or Chinese waiter? Learn how to order Chinese food in Chinese with this language how to video. Follow this tutorial next time you are out to a Chinese restaurant, and you'll wow everyone at the table.
Memorial Day signifies the unofficial kickoff for outdoor activities like camping. Camping can either be a flurry of fun and adventure, or a miserable few days of getting sick in the bushes and being dehydrated. Every summer, thousands of people set out on these camping adventures, and every summer, many become stricken with food borne illnesses or a parasitic infection. Watch this how to video to keep this from happening to you.
Learn how a meat hook is used when grilling foods by watching this video.
This American classic is somewhere between an Italian meatball and hardy soul food. Meatloaf is made of seasoned ground beef. Try yours with ketchup or barbecue sauce. Either way, make this comfort food for your next family dinner.
Watch this short video and learn to pronounce some of your favorite foods and animals in Japanese.
Benny from askbenny.cn teaches you how to say the names of Chinese foods in Mandarin Chinese.
Food historians credit the ancient Greeks and Romans for coming up with the idea of combining macaroni with cheese. And even though it is possible to find ancient recipes for making pasta we don't really have a record for Macaroni and Cheese until 1769. Are you a lover of macaroni and cheese? Try combining traditional baked macaroni and cheese with ham to experience American comfort food at its best.
Watch this instructional video to learn how to make homemade pet food. All you need is chicken, rice, corn oil, and canine supplement.
