This is a video tutorial in the Food category where you are going to learn how to make rock candy in your spare time. For this you will need 4 cups sugar, 2 cups water, small saucepan, wooden spoon, candy thermometer, glass jar, measuring cup, cotton string, a weight to hang on the string, waxed paper and a pencil. Boil water in the saucepan and dissolve the sugar in it. Pour the solution in to the jar. Tie the weight to one end of the string and tie the other end to the middle of the pencil....
This video shows viewers how to create a wood labyrinth in which you can roll a small ball through a maze, trying not to allow the ball to fall into the hole. You will need some boards of wood which you will need to cut to the correct dimensions. You will need to create a box-like structure which will have an opening near the bottom from which you can retrieve your ball if it falls in a hole. After designing the template for your wood labyrinth, you should then proceed to make holes in the to...
This prank will take place at any local fast food drive thru, and will require more than one person to complete. You have 2 people following a car wearing gorilla suits when the drive thru attendant hands the bag of food to the customer, you have the first person run up and snatch the bag only to run off and dive into the bushes. You have the 2nd person still waiting behind the car and since the fast food establishment has no other choice, but to re-do the order while the 2nd person in the go...
So the prank starts where you find a resturant or some store that serves food. Walk in wearing Haz mat suits and holding gieger counter. Rig the gieger counter so there is a hidden button to make the thing start clicking. Go around the resturant and make it click when its near food that is on peoples table. At this point you can either leave it as it is and ask to speak to the manager or you can make it click crazily next to someone that seems to be enjoying there food a lot. When it clicks m...
Tamales are a delicious traditional Mexican food. This video shows you how to make the masa dough and mix cooked turkey with black mole sauce. Then wrap the mixture in masa and banana leaves, and steam until cooked.
Eggplant has been prized for being a delicious, nutritious and versatile food, used in many dishes. The easist recipe to make is to fry fresh eggplant as a side dish. Properly prepare your eggplant by cutting and frying it in oil until golden brown for a tasty addition to any meal. For extra flavor, add some spices to the cooking oil!
In this video, we learn how to face paint a snake design. First, dip a paintbrush into dark green paint and place it on the forehead. Bring the brush down in a snake shape until you reach the cheek. Make a lump at the bottom of the snake followed by a small line for the tail. After this, dip a different brush into white and make a small dot on the face to make eyes, then make two teeth fangs. Also fill in the bottom to make the rattle on the bottom of the tail. Next, use red to make a snake t...
Don't get us wrong: We adore gift boxes, as they let us both conceal a gift and make the gift look more appealing by wrapping up the box in pretty wrapping paper and smacking a bow on top, but there's one big gripe we have about them. They either come in Small, Medium, or Large. So if your gift doesn't exactly fit one of those predesignated sizes, then the box is either too small in areas or too large, which is a pain.
In this tutorial, we learn how to make a small folding box for Easter. First, cut a shimmery white piece of card stock to 6" x 8 1/4". After this, score the paper at 2 and 3/8". Then score again at 2 and 7/8", flip it over and do again on the other side. After this, cut the four corners with score lines off, then fold the score lines that are left. Now, grab an Easter stamp and stamp the inside of the box underneath the top flap. Place a candy inside of the box, then fold it up and place an E...
Imagine your own time-lapsed footage in a 360 degree pan. You don't need an expensive Hollywood-style pan mount to get this effect. You can easily do this rotating pan mount on the cheap, with something you would never suspect— a kitchen timer.
In this Family video tutorial you will learn how to craft felt frog puppets with your kids. The materials you will need for this are felt (pink, dark and light green), a piece of red lace, 2 large white pompoms, 2 small black pompoms, scissors, glue and marker. Take two layers of dark green felt and draw out the outline of half of the left palm. Fold the felts in half and cut out the outline. Stick the two pieces along the edges to make a glove. Next cut a rectangular piece out of the light g...
In this clip, learn how to make zucchini and potato pancakes with a side of salmon infused cream cheese. Giada de Laurentiis, the host of the Food Network's "Everyday Italian", shows you how to make these delicious hot cakes. Enjoy!
In this video, learn how to make a delicious baby spinach salad topped with fried broccoli and cauliflower. This Italian favorite is presented to you by the Food Network's Giada De Laurentiis and is as easy to make as it is delicious. Enjoy this outstanding salad today!
In this tutorial, we learn how to make pan seared tilapia filet. First, place salt and pepper onto your fish after you have brined it. Now, coat the fish with a small amount of regular flour, then pat it dry. Next, place the fish into a sautŽ pan over medium heat with a small amount of cooking oil. The fish will cook extremely fast, for about 2 minutes on the first side. When you flip to the other side, turn the heat off and let the fish cook without heat. Now, place parsnips and garlic sauce...
In this tutorial, learn what to do with delicious little fingerling potatoes. All you need is salt and bay leaves and your healthy potatoes will be ready in about half an hour. These make a fantastic side dish or addition to other recipes, so follow along with Food Network star Alex Guarnaschelli as she walks you through it, step by step.
In this clip, the Food Network's Ellie Krieger shows you how to make a deliciously healthy mango salsa. You can eat this salsa alone or slap it on a chip. Either way, you will melt when you taste how yummy this super simple dish can be. Enjoy!
In this tutorial, make a super easy no-fuss guacamole dip that anyone can do! This dip is made in true Mexican style and is so simple that it's basically fool-proof. If you enjoy Mexican snacks and need something to spread on your chips or tacos, then make this wonderful dip with help from the Food Network's Robin Miller.
In this tutorial, Dede shows you another one of her famous Mediterranean recipes. This time, she is making Sfeeha, or mini meat pies. These little pies are square and make perfect finger foods for a party or get together. Enjoy!
The folks behind culinary phenomenon Kogi BBQ are at it again. This time they have food trucks operating in LA and NYC, allowing you to enjoy street food and watch the World Cup in HD with them! Tonight the LA truck will be in La Puente. Follow them on Twitter!
In this clip, learn how to make a Greek specialty: meat stuffed grape leaves. These yummy snacks are easy to put together and provide tons of snacking enjoyment - not to mention they cover tons of food groups! Mix it up and add meat to this typically vegetarian side dish for a fun new flavor. Enjoy!
Chicken wings are awesome for almost any occasion - whether its a normal dinner, a BBQ, picnic, sports game, party.. whatever the reason, these delightful finger foods are perfect.
In this tutorial, Chef Anne Burrell shows you how to make a delicious pasta dish for any occasion. This Italian delight is filled with ricotta and taleggio cheeses and smothered in a homemade wild mushroom sauce and pancetta. You can almost smell the garlic watching this amazing clip. Get ready for a delicious comforting meal with this professional recipe from the Food Network.
In this tutorial, Donna Barnes tells us how to build anticipation in a relationship. One little trick you can do is leave little notes around the house to have a small scavenger hunts for special treats and presents around the house. Another great thing to do is to send e-mails throughout the day talking about what you are going to do later that night can add more spice to the relationship. You can also plan a secret vacation for you and your partner, which will cause great excitement and ple...
A handy chart I put together so you can see all the collections at one time and decide what to focus on for whatever you may need!
Interested in making and using your own compost? Fortunately, as this home gardening guide from the British National Trust demonstrates, it's quite easy to do. So easy, in fact, that this gardener's guide can present a complete overview of the process in just under four minutes' time. For details, and to get started making your own rich, fertile soil from your own garden and food scraps, take a look.
Interested in making a quick and easy chicken Vesuvio? You'll have a hard time finding a recipe any quicker or easier than the one demonstrated in this free video cooking lesson from the Food Network. For detailed instructions, and to get started making your own delicious chicken Vesuvio, watch this video guide! (Fun fact: This dish gets its name from the steam that rises when white wine is added.)
In this tutorial, learn how to make the ultimate New York Italian food - pizza. This pizza is delicious and no where in the world do people make better pizza than New York. In this tutorial, Brooklyn's own Anthony Marsillo from Gino's and Lenny Kern from L&B Spumoni teach Steve Schirripa - and you - how to make their classic pies.
When you think of frozen foods, you're probably picturing an image of calorie bomb Hungry Man TV dinners or jumbo-sized Klondike bars. But frozen foods can be a lot healthier than you think.
Eating the proper food before you work out is crucial for your body having enough energy to excel. This video features a nutritionist explaining why fueling up before a workout is so important, then breaking down what you should eat to fuel up depending on how long you have until your workout.
In this clip, learn how to turn a delicious sandwich into a moldy mess. This sandwich is perfect for Halloween, April Fools Day or just a fantastic way to keep other kids from stealing your school lunch. With a little powdered sugar and a bit of food coloring, you can turn an ordinary PB&J into a fuzzy, green treat.
In this clip, learn how to use corn syrup, food coloring and a baby bulb syringe to fake slit your wrists. You will also need a razor blade. Use this trick if you are feeling super emo, or need a special effect for a movie you're making. This trick will totally freak out friends and family - it looks so real! Have fun and be careful!
In this video, learn how to make a pouch. This fabric tote is perfect for a small clutch, or carrying toiletries like makeup and accessories from place to place. Whatever you wish to use it for, there is no doubt that this purse is adorable, so check out this clip and learn to make one all on your own.
Prepare to get messy! In this helpful home tutorial, you'll be finding out how to unclog a kitchen sink. One of the most obvious reasons for a clogged sink is because if leftover food. But there are other things that can clog a pipe, so check out this tutorial on how to easily unclog you kitchen sink today. Good luck and enjoy!
Watched this great interview with Alice Waters this morning and had to share. Alice speaks about the spirituality and morality behind food and her slow food movement. The transparency of her passion is inspiring. Happy Eating!
Oats Dosa is a healthy Indian bread dish that combines oats, oil, and dahl, among other things to create a delicious, almost pancake-like final product. It can be dipped in a variety of sauces, including the coconut chutney that the presenters use at the end of the video.
Broccoli is one of the foods that terrifies children but is very popular among adults both for its nutritional value and it hearty taste. This video demonstrates how to cook a recipe for roasted broccoli with Parmesan cheese. Delicious and savory, this is one vegetable side dish that you won't have any problem getting your guests to consume.
Be Still My Beating Heart, it's Heart Beet Gardening! So we all know that eating organic can be a challenge sometime to our pocket books. With tomatoes being $3 a pound some places, I often get asked how can I eat organic without breaking my bank account. One solution, grow your own! Not sure how to do that? Heart Beet Gardening is here to show you how!
In this tutorial from the Food Network, learn how to make the ultimate Italian dessert, chocolate pizza! This recipe, presented by Giada De Laurentilis, is guaranteed to melt the heart of any chocolate lover.
Everyday Italian with Giada di Laurentiis took over the heart and attention spans of food network viewers for years, and now on Giada At Home she shares her culinary skills with more of a California bent. Her worlds collide in this video, where she prepares a butternut squash penne pasta with goat cheese and walnuts. This dish is quick to prepare, robust, and delicious, with just the right texture when done properly.
Do your kids love to get messy? What kid doesn't? In this video, learn how to make "goop", a fun way to keep your kids' hands and senses entertained. To make this goop, you will need: Cornstarch, water, and food coloring.
