This video shows you how to excavate a pond using hand tools and a jackhammer.First of all, you must organize your digging in shelves. A pond should have some parts deeper than others. You start by leveling the pond at the part where it will be more shallow (thus creating the first shelf). Then go to a deeper part and level that out. In this way you create shelves with different elevations.Your tools for excavating are the spade, the flat shovel, the pick, the wheelbarrow and the jackhammer. ...
To make a Santa hat bead, begin with red clay and condition it by kneading it with your fingertips. Form the clay into a thick worm shape, with it being the thickest at one end then tapering off. Use your fingertip to make a shallow indentation on the thicker end, and remove any excess clay from the thinner end (total length should only be an inch or two). Curve the thin end over slightly to create a hook shape at the top of the hat. Take a small ball of white clay and make a small hole in it...
Sieve flour with half a teaspoon of salt. Mix with three-fourth cup of water gradually and knead to make a smooth dough. Cover with a damp cloth and sit aside for fifteen minutes.
Secret Ingredient host Mark Law and Denver chef Jean Philippe Failyau of Osteria Marco take the mint out of the mojito and add it to a fresh summertime salad of cherry tomatoes, fennel, red onion, cucumber and mint, served over seared halibut. Follow along in this cooking how-to video as Whole Food's Market shows you how to prepare this delicious seafood dish. The tomato, fennel, cucumber and mint add a refreshing taste to the seared halibut.
In this video, we learn how to make rock salt animals with your kids. You can use any kind of animal including a snake or alligator. To start, cut out the shape on a piece of white construction paper. After this, you will need to mix up some water color in a shallow dish. You can make this by mixing up water with some food coloring. Now, dissolve the rock salt into it and then let the child brush the mixture onto the top of the piece of paper. Let this dry overnight, then when finished it wil...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make golden oven fried chicken. First, soak your chicken in salt water for about 15 minutes. Then, heat up your oven to 425 degrees. After this, place foil on a shallow baking pan along with 1/4 c oil and 1/4 c butter. Place this in the oven until the butter melts. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 c flour, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp seasoning salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp garlic salt. Then, place the chicken in the flour mixture and completely ...
In this video, we learn how to make sweet and hearty beef stew with Janice and Liz. You will need: peas, carrots, mushrooms, meat, tomato sauce, cider vinegar, maple syrup, and salt. Place these all into a slow cooker on low and let sit for around 6 hours. To finish the stew, add in a bit of flour and milk to thicken it. When you are finished, don't leave the meal out for more than 2 hours before placing the leftovers in the fridge. If you leave it out for too long, bacteria will start to gro...
The video shows how to pan for gold using the backwash and tap method. Take about a quarter cup of Georgia concentrate and add to a panning tray (looks like a shallow bowl with ridges). Add some water to cover and gently move the mixture around to wash off the lighter sand and dirt particles (gold is heavier and will sink to the bottom). Resettle the mixture at the bottom and start over, continuing to wash off the sand until you start to see specks of gold along the side. Keep resettling the ...
Toni Tanner Scott from Family Digest Magazine demonstrates the process of removing corn from the cob. First, it is recommended that you cut away the pointed tip of the corn. Then carefully remove the husk and all silk from the corn. Hold your shucked corn upright in a large shallow bowl. Using a very sharp knife and remembering to always cut away from yourself, remove the corn kernels by cutting downward as close to the cob as possible about three or four rows of corn at a time. Continue to r...
In this Home and Garden video tutorial you will learn how to manage garden insects and pests in an eco-friendly way. For plant lice or aphids, blast them with a strong blast of water. That will dislodge them and they won’t climb back. You can also put some soap water in a yellow jar, they will get attracted to it, drown and die. Lady bugs are good insects that will eat the aphids. For mosquitoes, put the mosquito larva killing flakes into the water and that will take care of the mosquitoes. F...
Need a new recipe for a crispy batter for fried fish? The Original Naked Chef uses a simple seasoned flour and water base with an extra twist. He adds a healthy dose of Guinness beer to the mix. This affords a rich and fragrant batter. Chef believes that the perfect surface for cooking fish is in a shallow skillet with very hot oil. Simply dipping the fillets in the batter and allowing them to fry several minutes per side yields a mouth-watering main course. Serve with chips and Guinness beer...
You may hate deep frying as much as Sue Mallick does. Fortunately, she has a cleaner, less greasy alternative: oven frying. This succulent chicken recipe is just the fix.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Combine honey mustard, salt and pepper, green onion and chopped dill or herb. Mix well and keep 1/3 cup of mixture in reserve to drizzle over chicken later.
In this video , making of a Pakistani recipe called Kebab masala is demonstrated. In this first the kebabs are made and then they are sautéed with a thick gravy. The kebabs are made out of minced meat, onion, ginger garlic paste and some spices. All these ingredients are blended together to form a paste. Then out of this paste sausages like rolls are made out and then shallow fried in a pan with some oil. The gravy is prepared with onions and tomatoes and of course some spices. Once the gravy...
Cutting open pomegranates can be hard, frustrating, and messy. If you like them a lot, it's important to get an idea of how to open them up with ease.
Check out this how to video to learn how to make pan fried whole trout. Experience a new video cookbook with delicious summertime recipes, perfect for your picnic basket or backyard BBQ table.
Looking to make a scrumptious snack? Learn how to make parmesan cheese crisps, a recipe from Betty of Betty's Kitchen. You can serve these with any salad, or just eat them as a snack, with no accompaniment. To make these yummy crisps, you will need the following ingredients (for about 12 crisps):
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For thepla you will need, 300 grams of wheat flour, 3/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of red chili powder. You will also need, 1/4 teaspoon of tumeric powder, 1/4 teaspoon of cumin seeds, 2 teaspoons of oil, and a small bowl of washed and chopped fenugreek leaves. Put the wheat flour in a bowl. Add the salt, tumeric powder, red chili powder, cumin seeds, fenugreek leaves, and oil. Then you need to mix everything thoroughly. With the help of water, you can knead the dough. The dough shoul...
In this Outdoor Recreation video tutorial you will learn how to pan for gold outdoors. This is a good excuse to play in the dirt for young kids or even for the whole family. Go to the woods, find a stream that is shallow and the current is not strong. Choose a spot that has roots, because the gold gets in the roots. Scoop up some mud in a deep pan and remove all big stones from it. Then put the pan underwater and stir it. Loosen the mud with your fingers and keep stirring the pan. Gold being ...
Clinton Kelly, the lifestyle expert, shows the right way to ‘Set your Buffet Table’ for a buffet party, in this video. He suggests that all the serving dishes and utensils are laid on the buffet table, the night before the party. This will throw some light and give ideas as to how to place the dishes on the table. You could place the plates on one side of the table, the food at the center and the napkins to the other side. You should also decide the heights of the various serving platters, co...
Betty always cooks up something tasty! Watch as she shows you how to make simple, baked chicken tenders breaded with panko bread crumbs. Yummy!
If you love Filipino cooking or just looking for a flavorful new recipe for your barbequed spare ribs then this video is perfect for you. This video shows how to make a tasty spread to season your ribs with before cooking and a sauce to make to finish them off.
Watch this video to learn how to make a delicious dinner dish. After watching this video, you'll be able to make blackened fish in no time. Things You'll Need: 2 Tbsp paprika 2 & 1/2 tsp salt 2 tsp lemon pepper 1 & 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1 & 1/2 tsp dried basil leaves, crushed 1 & 1/2 tsp ground red pepper 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp dried thyme 4 catfish fillets (about 1 & 1/2 pounds) 3/4 cup butter, melted Step 1 Heat until drop of water dances on skillet Heat a large cast iron or heavy aluminu...
Do you ever want a french fry without all that grease? Betty shows you a delicious, healthy alternative with her oven baked potato strips!
Death by stingray is extremely rare, but getting hit with their barb still hurts like hell – which is why you need to learn how to play footsie safely with these sea creatures.
An inflamed throat is often the first sign that you're getting sick. Help nip it in the bud with a few simple tricks.
Beer adds a nice yeasty flavor to this batter, which can also be used for fish and chips or any other fried seafood.
Bet your friends that you can make wine magically go into an upside-down glass, and the next round will be on them.
Watch this video tutorial to learn how to build a shelter in the forest. If you get stuck in the woods, you'll need to know how to protect yourself from the elements.
Food, water, and shelter—that’s all butterflies and birds need to consider your backyard a home. And the great thing is that what attracts them will beautify your yard as well!
This sun dried tomato pesto-stuffed pork roast is ready for the oven in ten minutes. Follow along and learn how to make this pork recipe. This cooking how-to video is part of Quick Fix Meals with Robin Miller show hosted by Robin Miller. Busy people everywhere face the same dilemma, how to get healthy weeknight dinners on the table when you've only got minutes to spare. Cookbook author, nutritionist and food journalist Robin Miller guides you through the landmines of getting food on the table...
You've heard of a great cup of matcha green tea, well how about a great green tea dessert. In this HowTo video we show you a delicious recipe for matcha green tea ice cream.
In this cooking How To video Ellen Pruden feature a great highland halibut recipe using heart healthy canola oil. This recipe is a great way to incorporate fish into your family's diet. Watch and learn how easy it is to make this highland halibut fish on the stove.
Check out this how to video to learn how to make Caribbean grilled shrimp and pineapple skewers. Experience a new video cookbook with delicious summertime recipes, perfect for your picnic basket or backyard BBQ table. This Caribbean grilled shrimp are sure to be the hit of the party.
This is a easy recipe for vegan portobello burgers that serve 4. It has a 20 min prep time and a 20 min cook time.
This is a classic creamy side that should be apart of everyone's dinner menu. Cooking Instructions
This rich soup – served cold – combines leeks and potatoes to create a culinary treat for your tastebuds.
Learn how to read a person just by looking at their hand using the ancient art of palmistry. Step 1
Enjoy some eggplant at your next barbecue. If there's any left over, blend it with a little lemon, garlic, and salt and you've got a tasty baba ghanoush. Watch this video to learn how to make grilled eggplant.
