As a kid, I remember begging my mother almost every single time we went to the mall to buy me a pretzel from Auntie Anne's. Now, whenever I pass one of those little blue and white stands, that delicious, buttery smell instantly takes me back to being an impatient four-year-old who wants a pretzel right now. The only bad thing about Auntie Anne's is that you usually have to deal with annoying places like malls and airports to find one. Wouldn't it be nice if you could just whip some up at home...
There's nothing more inherently awesome than looking up into the stars and wondering WTF is really out there. Outer space is one of those rare items that a Google search cannot provide all of the answers for.
In yesterday's tidbit, we learned that across the planet women seek material wealth in their mates. This stems from our hunter-gather past in which females depended on male hunters to provide them and their children the meat necessary to support their large brains.
I seriously cannot get enough of these sweet ass emblems for Call of Duty: Black Ops 2. Thanks to the new emblem editor, there's just so many possible designs to be made.
Unlocking weapons skins is a great way to show off your weapon efficiency and flash some sweet gear. The diamond camouflage in Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 can be accessed by unlocking every single camouflage in a said category. So, if you want the diamond camouflage for your Assault Rifle class, you will need to unlock all of the skins for each gun in the Assault Rifle class. Once gold is unlocked, you will have access to the diamond camouflage.
Xbox gaming has come a long way since its inception over a decade ago. What was once simply a bulky gaming console has transformed into legitimate entertainment hub for the home, thanks to the latest Metro-friendly update to the Xbox 360. Now there's newly-designed Music and Video apps, Internet Explorer, and best of all—Xbox SmartGlass.
There are a lot of ways you can use pumpkins to decorate for Halloween. Of course, there's always the traditional jack-o'-lantern, but if you want to step it up a bit, you can make them glow in the dark, or put them to work for you by turning them into surveillance pumpkins to catch pranksters who prefer the 'trick' in 'trick-or-treat.'
What can you do with a hair dryer besides dry your hair? Lots. You can remove stickers from clothing, clean up crayon marks, and mold your plastic eyeglasses for a better fit. But how about something a little more fun? Well, you can levitate things. Ping pong balls, to be exact.
How do you make a 1950 Studebaker even cooler? By installing an iPod Nano in the dashboard, of course! The folks over at MAYA Design hacked their way to a touch-controlled sound system with this project they've dubbed the "Nano-Baker" (or "Stude-iPod") using a pair of Apple ear buds, a USB cable, a voltage regulator and a set of speakers. Here's how they pulled it off.
In the past few weeks, you've already learned how to make your bike light up at night with some DIY rim lights and handlebar lights. But how about something a little more functional? Instead of using those tedious hand signals (which drivers don't even understand), spruce up your ride with some do-it-yourself LED turn signals.
Small containers are useful for many things. They're good for storing snacks if you have children, as well as holding coins or odds and ends. But those regular store-bought containers are lame—who wants to keep their stuff in a Tupperware dish or old butter container?
Enjoy the sweet and satisfying taste of pears mixed with walnuts in a dessert designed (unintentionally) by Stéphanie Tatin. Her accidental classic, Tarte Tatin is revitalized with this Holiday Kitchen upside-down cake recipe, where pears take the place of apples, and puff pastry makes all of the kitchen work easier! You can't pass this dessert up!
We never thought that yummy chocolate cupcakes could get any better...until we saw this recipe. Combining the godlike perfection of chocolate cupcakes with oodles of chocolate icing, pilled on until tipping point, these high-hat chocolate cupcakes are outrageously overdone treats that have us drooling in our seats.
Place 2 Tbsp. oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium to high heat. Add garlic, galangal (or ginger), shallots, and chili. Stir-fry until fragrant (about 1 minute). Stir-frying Tip: Add a little water to the wok/pan when it gets too dry instead of more oil.
This video, by Garden of Imagination, shows you how to make a polymer clay pizza. To begin with, have a small piece of wood to act as a tray for your pizza. Take off-white clay for the crust and warm it up between your hands. Roll it out on your pasta machine on the number one setting. Using a circle cutter, push down on the clay to create a circle. Use an object that is a bit smaller of a circle to create the inside area of the pizza by pushing down. While doing that, blunt the edges of the ...
With this how-to on the ancient Japanese art of paper folding, you'll learn how to make a strikingly beautiful water lily from a paper napkin. For complete, step-by-step instructions on assembling your own paper lotus flower, watch this origami how-to and, if you like, read along below.
Enjoy this tasty side dish as a sweet treat any time of the year. You Will Need
Learn how to relieve constipation naturally. When ya gotta go, ya gotta go. But what if you can't? Unburden yourself with these tried and true natural remedies, which really get things moving.
The perfect craft for storing Valentine's cards and candies. Watch this video to learn how to make a simple and sweet present for your Valentine. It's easy to do with your kids, and perfect for holding the many cards and candies your kids will come home with. The woven quality gives it a unique look, and will make your kids the envy of the classroom!
Cydia sources are a great way to download tons of sweet iPhone applications absolutely free. Check out this video to learn how you can download all of the Cydia sources for the iPod touch and iPhone.
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.
Sweet breads are served with coffee in Finland. This how to video shows you how to make different shapes and braids for Nisu or pulla bread. Watch how easy it is to braid these Finnish pulla breads.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Vodka, gin, rum, tequila, triple sec, cranberry juice and sweet and sour mix make up the Long Beach cocktail. Follow along with bartender Jen 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 Long Beach cocktail.
Woodford Reserve bourbon whiskey, sugar, mint, lime juice, Sprite and sweet and sour mix make up the mint julep cocktail. Follow along with bartender Andrea as she gives step by step directions for how to mix up this traditional drink. Watch this video beverage making tutorial and learn how to mix the mint julep cocktail.
Gin, pineapple juice, and Chambord raspberry liqueur make up the Sapphire French martini cocktail. Follow along with bartender Joe as he gives step by step directions for how to mix up this sweet specialty drink. Watch this video beverage making tutorial and learn how to mix the Sapphire gin French martini cocktail.
Chocolate syrup, mint liqueur, Kahlua, and Bailey's make up the mint chocolate chip martini cocktail. Follow along with bartender John as he gives step by step directions for how to mix up this sweet specialty drink. Watch this video beverage making tutorial and learn how to mix the mint chocolate chip martini cocktail.
Malibu rum, Malibu mango rum, Midori melon liqueur, pineapple juice, and soda water make up the posion ivy cocktail. Follow along with bartender Isaac as he gives step by step directions for how to mix up this sweet and fruity specialty drink (bottle twirling and Boston accent not necessary). Watch this video beverage making tutorial and learn how to mix the poison ivy cocktail.
Vodka, aloe juice, basil, and cayenne powder make up the Aji Dolce cocktail. Follow along with bartender Joe as he gives step by step directions for how to mix up this sweet specialty drink. Watch this video beverage making tutorial and learn how to mix the Aji Dolce cocktail.
Panties don't taste like fruit, unless the edible panties cocktail is the one in question. Raspberry vodka, orange vodka, cranberry juice, sweet and sour, watermelon liqueur, sour apple liqueur, and triple sec make up the edible panties cocktail. Follow along with bartender Jorge as he gives step by step directions for how to mix up this specialty alcoholic drink. Watch this video beverage making tutorial and learn how to mix the edible panties cocktail.
Tequila, Gran Marnier, pomegranate juice, and simple syrup make up the sweet pomegranate blush cocktail. Follow along with bartender Rosie as she gives step by step directions for how to mix up this drink. Watch this video beverage making tutorial and learn how to mix the pomegranate blush cocktail.
Peach vodka, blue curacao, and cranberry juice make up the sweet and pretty slippery when wet martini cocktail. Follow along with bartender Jose as he gives step by step directions for how to mix up this drink. Watch this video beverage making tutorial and learn how to mix the slippery when wet martini cocktail.
Home alone and craving something sweet to much on? Here is a quick way to make a chocolate cake in five minutes. All you need is: cake flour, sugar, cocoa, oil, milk, egg, and a mug. Watch this how to video to see how to bake it in a microwave.
All those fresh ripe peaches on your tree will go bad if you don't pick them. Wait! Why not preserve them and make them last through the winter. This how to video is a canning tutorial that will show you how to can peaches and preserve them in jars. Eat the peaches when you like or give canned peaches away as a present.
What's pavlova? Well if you don't know what it is, watch this how to video to learn what it is and how to make it. Gather your sugar, corn starch, and whipping cream for this delicious sweet dessert. Decorate you pavlova with chocolate swirls.
Add a twist to your typical sushi eating experience. Why not try making a blue roll sushi with honey, mango, cucumber, caviar, salmon and tuna. This sweet sushi recipe is sure to delight your senses.
