During the winter holidays, we want nothing more than to snuggle up into our Snuggie tents, put on Bing Crosby's "White Christmas," and sip a steaming hot cup of hot chocolate. But during those times we force ourselves to go outdoors (to, you know, go to work and stuff), we pr ...more
Check out this grinding tutorial on how to wax a surface like your curb, in this case, with grind chocolate. Any type of wax will work. Just follow the simple step by step instructions outlined in this video. The video is subtitled in English. Learn how to wax properly so you ...more
We'd never turn down a nice big slice of homemade apple pie, but sometimes eating the same selection of all-American desserts (apple pie, brownies, lemon custard pie) gets to be boring. For those times when you want to spice things up a bit and try something new, why not make ...more
This is a cute look. Miley Cyrus is very popular and everyone loves her. This is a great look for going out and partying! Who wouldn't want to look like a famous person? Follow these steps and enjoy the look. . First you will put foundation on your face, then brush your eyeli ...more
Spread several sheets of wax paper on cookie trays, side-by-side. Using a butter knife, spread a teaspoon of peanut butter on each Ritz cracker. Set aside. Melt the milk chocolate in a double boiler on low to medium heat until fully melted. Stir to make sure all the chocolate ...more
Expert, Rachel Dayan, shows you how to make chocolate oatmeal bars. Part 1 of 16 - How to Make healthy oatmeal bars. Make healthy oatmeal bars - Part 2 of 16. Click through to watch this video on expertvillage.com Make healthy oatmeal bars - Part 3 of 16. Click through to watc ...more
Outside of being one of YouTube's most revered beauty gurus, Michelle Phan is resourceful to say the least. Kitty litter. Hot chocolate. Tomatoes. Aspirin. Eggs. Ice. And now: sushi. Well, technically, seaweed. So if you want to skip the sushi part, and just buy the seaweed p ...more
We can bet that the first time you tasted a thick, chocolatey Mississippi mud pie certainly wasn't your last. Made with Paula Deen-approved portions of chocolate chunks, marshmallows, candied pecans, and even more chocoalte, Mississippi mud pie is famous for its utter decadenc ...more
Did you know that French crepes are actually a cousin to the American pancake? Yeah, we know, the difference is astounding. Not that we don't like pancakes, but crepes are just so much more delicate and thin, and taste sweet but not overly sweet like many pancakes with their p ...more
Cookies… when you think of them, you think of sugar, nuts… chocolate, but the one thing you never imagine is peppers. But once you try these green chile pepper cookies, you'll never go back to the average Toll House variety. Maria Collins bakes a batch of sweet, tangy and crun ...more
Boss's Day is on October 16th, and this year it falls on a Saturday— what better of a day to celebrate Boss's Day? More than likely, you won't be working in the office this weekend, and if you are, you probably don't feel like celebrating and thanking your boss for being so ki ...more
Learn how to make two different types of vegan donuts: jam-filled donuts and chocolate long john donuts.
Baking this loaf is a tasty way to use up those overly ripe bananas. You Will Need * 1½ c. all-purpose flour * 1 tsp. baking soda * 1 tsp. baking powder * ¼ tsp. salt * 2 large eggs * 1 c. sugar * ½ c. vegetable oil * 3 to 4 bananas, mashed (1½ cups) * 1 tsp. vanilla * A metal ...more
Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that motivates us to engage in rewarding activities such as eating and sex. Animals without dopamine stop eating and starve to death. Certain drugs are able to activate dopamine receptors, and, as revealed by brain scans, meth heads, cocaine add ...more
There's no denying that Alice Cullen, played by hottie extraordinaire Ashley Greene, is uniquely gorgeous. Like her fellow family members, she possesses marble white skin and glistening, hypnotic gold eyes, but her petite fairy-like nose and fun experimentation with her hairst ...more
Have you been noticing a small stench trailing throughout your home? Is you teen going through "changes" and you don't know how to approach them? Follow these tips to keep your home and teen smelling like roses. You Will Need: • A stinky teenager • A shower • A frank discu ...more
It's summer, gals, which means it's time to have fun with your makeup and break out of your nudes and neutrals mold. So no, that doesn't mean venturing into scary chocolate browns and - gasp! - even royal purples. We're talking about full on, so bright it'll blind your eyes c ...more
Heart disease is a number one killer, that is why it is important to keep our cholesterol under control. In this how to video Pharmacologist Joe Graedon shows you how to manage your cholesterol with a few home remedies. Did you know that psyllium, niacin, red yeast rice and fi ...more
Don't worry: baked potato ice cream is neither ice cream served in a baked potato (though if you've caught up with blogs like "This is Why You're Fat," you know if it's posssible, it has been done) nor ice cream flavored like a baked potato. Rather, baked potato ice cream is ...more
Wear your favorite foodstuff on your finger by watching this tutorial on how to craft an ice cream sundae cocktail ring out of colored polymer clay. Be careful, though: staring at your delicious workmanship will indeed cause salivating and craving ice cream without end throug ...more
Dessert crepes, a sweet French tradition, are delicate pancakes that can be enjoyed with many types of fillings after a meal – or even for breakfast. Watch this video to learn how to make dessert crepes. You Will Need * 2 c all-purpose flour * 6 tbsp butter, melted, plus ext ...more
Check out this ten minute video showing you how to make a miniature chocolate cherry cake out of polymer clay.
This quick video will show you how to make a delicious cola cake. To make a cola cake you will simply need a boxed cake mix, such as Betty Crocker Chocolate Cake, and a can of Coca Cola. Pour the cake mix into a mixing bowl and add the whole can of coke. Mix well. Bake the cak ...more
Ingredients 3-5 browned bananas 1 cup brandy/rum (if desired) 1/2 cup butter 2 1/4 cups sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 cup buttermilk 2 1/2 cups flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 1 bag semi-sweet chocolate chips butter (for greasing pan) Prepare bananas Squish bananas in a ...more
Pre-game eating… what's best for young sports players? For early morning games, the goal is to provide enough food for the child to prevent him/her from getting hungry and distracted, and to something that will give the child enough energy to make it through the game. It could ...more
OMG! This Etsy Shop (SugarMohawk) must have been on a total sugar high when coming up with these recipes. How yummy do all of these cool concoctions look? Check out all the crazy combos that I bet you have never seen before. These could definitely be the hit at your next kiddi ...more
In this two part video, follow along with Women's Weekly cookery editor, Sue McMahon, as she shows us how to make a delightful black forest trifle for your next holiday party. To make this black forest trifle, you will need black cherries in syrup, chocolate finger cakes or ma ...more
It's nearly impossible to survive Halloween without gorging yourself out on hordes of cavity-inducing candy, chocolate, cake, and other sweets. That being said, your little kid is probably getting enough sugar from trick-or-treating and school parties as it is, so keep him fro ...more
Whip up a quick & easy basic dessert for the finger food lovers of the world, chocolate lovers, and those that just plain love delicious sweets! In this video, learn how to make toffee cookies out of saltine cookies. Ingredients: 2 sleeves of saltine crackers 2 sticks of butt ...more
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. You Will Need * Potassium-rich foods * Red wine * A pedometer * Dark chocolate * A pet * Spirituality Step ...more
This video is about how to make an ice cream cake. First step is to lay the first ingredient which is the Ice Cream Sandwiches on the pan. Then, start spreading the cool whip on top of the Ice Cream Sandwiches. The next ingredient is the chocolate syrup. Just simply squirt it ...more
Raw Truffles - Chocolate Truffles & Crispy Peanut Butter Truffles These flavorful truffles require no baking and are made out of all natural ingredients. No butter, flour, eggs or refined sugar! Feel free to experiment with whatever you have in your kitchen. Add in some carda ...more
Fall means apple season. This video shows you a delicious recipe for applesauce brownies to combine two great tastes, apples and chocolate!
If your dad is a suit-and-tie type of guy, why not celebrate that on Father's Day by making him a delicious Tie-shaped cake? This video will teach you how to make a chocolate tie cake that will make the whole family weep with pleasure.
This is a video tutorial on how to make fried ice cream without the frying! Just coat Blue Bunny Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream in a mixture of cereal crumbs and sugar and garnish with caramel sauce and berries.
Wear your heart on your sleeve - literally - by crafting this origami heart pin. Show some love for Cupid's holiday by creasing and folding your way to origami perfection. This heart pin can be used as a bookmark, and as a present it can be tucked into a book of romantic poet ...more
A great recipe to make a delicious drink called a banana cream pie cocktail. The drink is made using one ounce of coffee cream or half and half. A half ounce of your favorite vodka. A half ounce of cream de banana which is sweet flavored liquor. Then a half ounce of white or c ...more
Learn how to make a "Berry Christmas" wreath card with Stampin' Up! Making a wreath card is very easy and simple to make. Use whisper white paper cut at 4 1/4" x 11" and cut a whisper white 1 3/4" circle punch which will be used as the base for the wreath. Place the circle in ...more
Once Upon A Cake shows you how to create beautiful fall themed cupcakes to be the hit at your next Autumn party. Start with basic supplies such as cupcakes, icing of various colors and knifes to spread the icing. Using modeling chocolate you can mold leaf shapes and attach it ...more
You don't have to eat out just to get to enjoy this impressive layered treat. You can add a decadent finish to your next dinner by showing your family your culinary skills and unveiling a homemade tiramisu for dessert. Step 1: Beat eggs and sugar for 5 minutes Combine the eg ...more
This video alcoholic drink-mixing tutorial shows how to make four different specialty cocktail recipes. For a chocolate mint quake, you will need chocolate syrup and Rumple Minze peppermint schnapps. For an espresso-tini espresso martini, you will need vanilla vodka, Godiva es ...more
HealthyCook teaches viewers how to make healthy but easy granola cereal bars! You can use oatmeal oats, grains and all different types of oats (You don't only have to use just one kind). Choices range from jumbo oats, barley flakes, rye flakes and ordinary oatmeal oats. Gluten ...more
Open a jar with ease with these simple tips. You Will Need * A strong grip * A towel * Rubber bands * A sponge * A strong kitchen knife or screwdriver Step 1: Grab jar Grab the base of the jar with one hand. With your other hand, firmly grasp the lid and turn it counter-clock ...more
This video shows you how to make a rustic gift basket. For this project, you will need the following: an oval metal pail, crinkle paper, chocolate bars, cutting board, cookies, dried fruit, crackers, almonds, smoked salmon, cheese, caramel corn, grapes, a standard cello bag, s ...more
Top off a festive holiday meal with this tasty peppermint ice cream cake. A candy-studded layer of peppermint hides a rich center of chocolate ice cream. Watch this video tutorial to learn how to make this decadent dessert.
In this video host David takes us through how to make a rich homemade Bailey's Irish cream. In quite a jovial way our host begins to run down the ingredients for us, while placing each into a blender (double cream, a very thick full fat whole cream -- chocolate syrup -- instan ...more
Via the Zine Library, a downloadable zine in PDF format called Barefoot in the Kitchen with tons of delicious vegan recipes including tofu nuggets, broccoli rice au gratin, vegan chocolate chip cookies, vegan cinnamon buns (yum!), fettucine alfredo and tons more! Made in Cali ...more
These melt and pour soaps kind of look like Belgian chocolate seashells, so be careful when you leave them lying around that no curious hands get to them and think they're food! Made from snail soap molds and two different colors of soap, this realistic snail soap is a cinch ...more
Hello and Welcome to In the Kitchen with Matt, first of all, I am a big fan of Star Wars, and I LOVE Peanut Butter Cups, so in this episode we are making Star Wars Death Star Peanut Butter Cups. These treats are super creative, easy to make, and are sure to impress your friend ...more
This video shows you how to make a yummy Boston cream pie. This video focuses on the pastry cream and the icing. The ingredients are 3 eggs, 1/4 of a cup of sugar, 1/4 of a cup of corn starch and whisk in a large bowl until it's fluffy and a lemon color. Put in a medium size p ...more
How great did Hayden Panettiere look at 2009's Golden Globes? Well, now is your chance to steal Hayden's glamorous look with a little help from makeup artist, TiffanyD. MAC makeup products used to complete this look include: Constructivist paint pot, Graphology e/s, Vex e/s, ...more
My bestest friend in the whole wide world, threw this incredible International-themed party for her sons 2nd birthday. This is her story: This weekend was a complete whirlwind of magical festivities for my special little boy. After a couple months of obsessing over every craf ...more
To decorate a noel cake, buy four layers of chocolate (two large sized, two small sized), two layers of spice cake (two medium sized), and a chocolate cupcake. Using a long serated knife, trim the tops of the cake to make the even. Put the one of the large chocoate cakes on yo ...more
1.First take 1 cup of All purpose flour in a plate and 2 cups of same flour in another plate. And then take a stuffer can be anything like sweet coconut, chocolate flavor to put inside the puff.2.First add one tablespoon of vegetable oil to each plate and slowly make it out by ...more
I).1.Rice Chex cereal 2.Peanut Butter 3.Chocolate Chip Morsels 4.Confectioner's Sugar are the ingredients. II). First measure four cups of the Rice Chex in a bowl. Then take half container of chocolate chips and 2 big scoops of peanut butter in another bowl and keep in the mi ...more
The Middle East is well known for entrees filled with a deeply marinated, spice-ridden flavor that really sinks in and takes your taste buds for a spin. But Middle Eastern desserts are just as savory, though obviously at the opposite spectrum of flavor. Case in point? These m ...more
Serve your Halloween party guests a dessert that's both a treat and a trick by baking and decorating these spooky Blackout cupcakes. Made from copious amounts of chocolate and cocoa powder, these cupcakes are darkly delicious. Check out this cake tutorial for the how-to. Thes ...more
This video shows us how to make and decorate a cake that looks like a pirate. You will need 1 baked 9' round cake, 2 1/2 cups of white frosting, 1 1/2 cups red frosting, 1 TBSP. brown frosting, chocolate cookie crumbs, mini jaw breakers, fruit leather, an M & M, a peppermint ...more
I made brownies a few days ago with both a new recipe, and a new cocoa powder. I'd previously been using the Scharffen Berger unsweetened cocoa. However, I couldn't find it in the store, and I bought and used the Green & Black's Organic Cocoa Powder instead. Not only is it org ...more
In order to make Ice Cream with Liquid Nitrogen, you will need the following: liquid nitrogen, safety glasses, half and half, sugar, eggs, vanilla, gloves, and chocolate syrup. Combine milk, sugar, eggs, vanilla, chocolate syrup, and half and half. Mix ingredients well. Beat ...more