How To: Make Takoyaki (Japanese Octopus Dumpling Balls)
This tutorial video will teach you to make Takoyaki, a Japanese octopus dumpling ball. Ingredients for Takoyaki
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How To: Make yellowtail teriyaki and pickled turnip
Ingredients for Yellowtail Teriyaki & Pickled This tutorial video will teach you how to make your very own teriyaki yellowtail.
How To: Celebrate the 8 days of Hanukkah with the standard Jewish traditions
If you don't know exactly what goes on during Hanukkah, this series of videos will set you straight. Hanukkah is the most recognized Jewish holiday, right around Christmastime, and Chaim from Maoz Israel is going to show you some traditional customs that are performed during the eight days of Hanukkah 2010. Learn about the menorah, sufgaiyots, the mysterious dreidel and the traditional Chanukah songs.
How To: Cook Sweet Potato, Bacon, and Apple Hash with Anne Burrell
This warm and comforting dish makes great use of the fall season's most prized and beloved vegetables: the pumpkin. Thinking about carving up some eerie jack-o-lanterns? Remember to save the seeds!
How To: Make fizzing bath bombs
Janice Cox shows how to make fizzing bath bombs like the ones you see in bath and beauty boutiques or department stores. These bath bombs can be very relaxing when dropped into a warm bath and can be given as gifts. She starts with about a cup of citric acid crystals which is also called powdered vitamin C or ascorbic acid. Citric acid can be purchased in places that sell wine and beer making equipment and online. The next ingredients come from right out of the kitchen cupboard: a cup of baki...
How To: Tell a loved one "no" when they ask for a loan
When someone you love asks for money it can be very hard to turn them down; especially since you are usually put on the spot. Check out this tutorial and discover ways that you can help your friend without having to spend a dime, and make things easier for everyone.
How To: Make samosa chaat
Chef Sanjay Thumma from VahRehVah teaches how to make Samosa Chaat. Ingredients: 1 tbsp butter, 1 tsp. channa masala, 1 tsp. chat masala, 1 bunch coriander leaves, 1 tsp. coriander powder, 1 tsp. cumin powder, 2 tsps. green chutney, 1 onion chopped, 1 tsp. red chili powder, salt, 2 number samosa, sweet chutney, 1 tomato, diced water, 1 cup White Peas/Garbanzo. Boil White peas. Set aside. In a pan, add butter, peas, onions, and tomatoes. Cook till soft. Add salt, red chili, cumin, coriander, c...
How To: Make Filipino lumpiang sariwa (fresh spring roll)
Sauté the tomato, garlic and onion in a little oil. Add in the pork and cook until brown. Season with a little bit of salt and pepper.
How To: Make sweet chat tamrind chutney
In this video chef Sanjay Thumma shows how to make sweet tamarind chutney in these simple steps:
How To: Make penne pasta with golden cherry tomato sauce
This penne pasta with fresh cherry tomato sauce recipe is a perfect way to use the incredibly sweet Sun Gold tomatoes. Of course they're great raw on salads, but why only enjoy this delicious cherry tomato cold? This simple penne pasta recipe may not have lots of fancy ingredients, but what it does have is a beautiful sunny gold color and lots of flavor!
How To: Pack a lunch for a dollar a day
Looking to cut your monthly expenses down? Brown-bagging is one of the easiest ways to save money, especially if you stock several key items. In this video, ways to pack a lunch for a dollar a day are gone over.
How To: Make corn chowder
Here’s a tasty recipe from the heartland that can hold its own against Boston’s best “chowda.” You Will Need
How To: Order in an Italian restaurant while dieting
You can eat Italian and still stick to your diet. Just follow these guidelines. Step 1: Skip the garlic
How To: Cook Jamaican brown stew fish
Watch this cooking how-to video as Tracy cooks some brown stew fish. Brown fish stew is a traditional Jamaican recipe. Follow along in this Jamaican cooking lesson to learn how to cook up this seafood dish.
How To: Deep fry Jamaican festivals
Watch this cooking how-to video as Tracy cooks some authentic Jamaican festival. What is festival you ask? Jamaican festival is a sweet like bread. Follow along with this Jamaican cooking lesson to learn how to make festival.
How To: Make a personalized picture frame
Great gift for all occasions. Learn how to make a personalized picture frame with cardboard and beads in this free home crafts video on making a great gift for friends and family.
News: The Best Black Friday 2017 Deals on Android Phones
There are a lot of Android phones out there, and chances are that someone in your life is looking for one this holiday season. Well, there also happens to be a lot of Black Friday deals on Android phones this year. So we've rounded up the best deals taking place on Black Friday weekend to help you save big.
News: This Is the Only iPhone X Black Friday 2017 Deal We've Found
The iPhone X is sure to be a hot seller this holiday season. You probably know someone with the $1,000 iPhone on their wishlist, and with a price tag that high, Black Friday is probably the best chance of them getting one. But there's only one store we've found so far that's even offering a real holiday deal for the iPhone X.
How To: Sushi Cakes Look Too Delicious to Be Real
I'm a sucker for sushi, both in its traditional forms and its modern fusion creations. When the infamous sushi burritos surfaced, I'm not ashamed to admit that I waited in a ridiculously long line for what is essentially an uncut sushi roll. (As for whether it was worth it or not, well... that's another story.)
DIY Bacon Rose Bouquet: Who Says Bacon Can't Be Romantic?
Show your significant other just how much you love them by surprising him or her with one of life's most precious, romantic gifts—bacon! Best thing is, this passionate treat works for any day of the year (Valentine's Day, a first date, anniversary, etc.), since love and bacon go hand in hand.
How To: 6 Hilarious Anti-Valentine's Day Treats
Valentine's Day can seem like Singles Awareness Day if you're newly broken up, but that's all the more reason to treat yourself on this pink-and-red consumerist holiday. Whether you're happily single or bitter and bitchy, there's definitely something on this list of Anti-Valentine's Day treats to fit your mood. Remember: cake is still cake!
How To: Spend Less on Last-Minute Valentine's Day Flowers for Your Girlfriend
If you haven't walked into a department store or seen one of those millions of jewelry commercials airing over the last month, you might not know that February 14th is Valentine's Day.
How To: Carouse Your Way to Christmas with This DIY Beer Can Advent Calendar
The holiday season is here, and most people have already started counting down. Advent calendars are a very traditional way to keep track of how many days are left, but most of the ones you see are either boring, made for little kids, or just plain ugly.
How To: Prepare a delicious chocolate lava cake with brownie mix
Whether you're ready for it or not, Valentine's Day is only a week away. Which means it's prime time to start thinking about gifts (sorry guys, $5 chocolates from the gas station won't do) and Valentine's Day dinner.
How To: Fold Beautiful Origami Hearts Using Real Dollar Bills or Any Other Paper Money
With Valentine's Day looming in our midst, it's high time to start thinking about what you'll be cooking up and crafting for your sweetheart. But instead of spending any money on anything, just keep one thing in mind—everybody loves cold hard cash, even as a valentine gift. So, instead of spending your dough, fold it into a beautiful origami heart to give your loved one. Better yet—make a whole bouquet of folded dollar bill hearts. What could be sweeter than a bunch of heart flowers made of m...
How To: Decorate triple chocolate ganache Valentine's Day cupcakes
Valentine's Day is super stressful. From getting a gift that's personal but not TOO personal (like Spanx because she always complains about her muffin top, for instance) to picking out a bouquet of her favorite flowers, you probably have a lot on your plate.
How To: Craft a pretty light bulb terrarium
If you're running low on time and short on money this holiday season, there is a way to still give your friends and family presents without having to resort to cliche $5 Russell Stover chocolates from the drugstore.
How To: Bake delicious chocolate chip cookie dough Christmas truffles
Cupcakes are so overdone. Sure, they're cute and bite-sized, but why not start a new designer dessert trend? Check out this dessert video to learn how to bake and decorate delicious chocolate chip cookie dough Christmas truffles.
How To: Make adorable Valentine's Day fondant sheep
While fanciful store bought gifts like boxes of chocolate, roses, and spa certificates are great presents on Valentine's Day, when it comes to dinner and dessert homemade is usually best - and most appreciated.
How To: Craft personalized holiday crackers for Christmas
These festive Christmas crackers serve as both party favors to hand out to guests and name plates on your dinner table. In vibrant colors of green and red, they simply scream out Christmas.
How To: Make a beautiful mini Christmas scrapbook out of paper bags
Start with a stack of plain brown paper lunch bags. Then, follow the steps outlined in this video to make a beautiful Christmas keepsake scrapbook album. A great gift for a loved one, or keep it yourself as a memory of the year.
How To: Craft homemade Christmas cards for the holidays
When it comes to Christmas gifts, stuff that comes from the heart and is handmade is nice, but often times we really DO want that new iPad.
How To: Make quick Moroccan preserved lemons with Mark Bittman
Preserving lemons can sometimes take weeks to accomplish, especially if you want the marinade to absorb well. But what if you want to make preserved lemons as a gift for a hostess in a few days and you simply lack the time?
How To: Create a Disney inspired Christmas card using Cricut
In this video, we learn how to create a Disney inspired Christmas card using Cricut. First, you will need to grab a green card stock and the background, then us ea cream colored card stock to place over the top of this so the green just looks like a background. After this, line this with a small black line all the way around. Then, cut out a gift and stick it onto a holiday piece of paper. Wrap a piece of ribbon around this, then add in a holiday sentiment on the side of the paper. Once finis...
How To: Create a vintage-looking mini scrapbook album
In this seven part series, you're shown how to create a whimsical mini-scrapbook with a very vintage, Alice in Wonderland feel. From taking your materials out of their wrappers to the final pen stroke, this video series will show you how to create a beautiful "World of Wonder" scrapbook. A lovely gift idea for the Lewis Carroll fan!
How To: Make an accordian folded Christmas paper flower
Christmas may not be until a few months from now, but it's never too early to start crafting for the holidays! If you're excited about the holiday season and can't wait to begin crafting gifts and cards for your loved ones, check out this video to learn how to make an accordian folded Christmas paper flower.
How To: Assemble a tulip flower cookie arrangement in a flower pot
Now that you've got your tulip flower cookie pops baked and decorated, how are you going to package them? As individual gifts, they're convenient for slipping into small cellophane bags, tied up with a twisty tie, and sent to friends. But if you want to create an extra special treat for an upcoming birthday or celebration, check out this video.
How To: Do an advanced upper body cable workout to tone your back and chest
Maybe this is just us drooling over really hot guys, but have you ever noticed how cut professional rowers are? We're talking God's-gift-to-women, Grecian god cut with chiseled pectorals, abs, and a pair of lean and mean arms. But we digress.
How To: Wrap a present
In this tutorial, we learn how to wrap a present. First, lay the wrapping paper on a flat surface and cut it so it's wide enough to fit the gift. After this, place the present in the middle of the paper and fold one side out to the edge, then make a crease and tape it. Now, take the other side and fold it up the side, then make a crease and tape that. After this, you will bring the sides up and fold the creases on the bottom and on the top. Next, make creases on the side of the box and then t...
How To: Tone your legs with leg slimming exercises
No pain, no gain honeys! Though there exist a few genetically gifted women in this world (we're looking at you, Megan Fox), the rest of us have to commit to eating right and exercising in order to maintain fabulous bodies. It isn't fun, but sticking to a strict diet and workout routine does produce a pretty sexy body.