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How To : Freeze water faster

Are you sick of how long it takes for ice to freeze? Need to get cubes faster? This video will show you how to prepare water so that is freezes faster.

How To : Remove gum from the bottom of your shoe

After you finish cursing out the bleepity-bleep who tossed his gum on the ground, try this. Learn how to remove gum from the bottom of your shoe. You will need: a street curb a freezer or ice cubes a cotton swab rubbing alcohol a plastic bag (optional) WD-40 (optional) Goo G ...more

How To : Make bourbon and branch

Bourbon is America's contribution to the whiskey family, and this isn't so much a drink as it is a tradition. Take bourbon, and ideally, dilute it with water from whatever branch of the local tributary was used to make the bourbon. If you don't have access to that, then use wh ...more

How To : Make a Bramble cocktail

Diego Garcia and VideoJug demonstrate how to make a bramble cocktail -- a short gin-based cocktail. First mix gin, lemon juice, syrup. Then add ice cubes and shake before straining and putting some creme de muir over the top of the drink. Make a Bramble cocktail. Click through ...more

How To : Make a Fruit Tingle cocktail

Laura Caddoo and VideoJug demonstrate how to make a Fruit Tingle cocktail -- A light and refreshing cherry delight. Tingle your taste buds with this fruity, invigorating cocktail! You'll need lemonade, vodka, cherry brandy, sugar, 1 orange wedge, and ice cubes for this drink. ...more

How To : Make a Hat Trick cocktail

Simon Adams and VideoJug demonstrate how to make a Hat Trick cocktail -- a simple cocktail which hits the spot. This is simply magic! You'll need dark rum, light rum, sweet vermouth, and ice cubes to make this drink. Make a Hat Trick cocktail. Click through to watch this video ...more

How To : Make a French 75 Cocktail

Learn how to make Gerry Calabrese's French 75 cocktail. This is a champagne cocktail, invented in WW1 and named after the French 75 mm gun which was renowned for its kick. You will need a lemon, gin, champagne. sugar syrup, ice cubes, a cocktail shaker, strainer, knife or cana ...more

How To : Make Tequila Fizz cocktail

A long, refreshing cocktail made with tequila, lemon juice, egg white and soda water. A great drink to make whether you are a bartender or hosting your very own summer party. You will also need ice cubes, a chopping board, knife, squeezer, cocktail shaker, strainer, and a Coll ...more

How To : A Beginner's Guide to Appreciating Bourbon Whiskey

Bourbon is the ultimate American spirit, considering the barrel-aged distilled spirit was originally produced in an area known as Bourbon County, Kentucky. To meet the legal definition of bourbon, it must be produced in the United States, must be created with at least 51% corn ...more

How To : 9 Tasty Tips for Repurposing Leftover Food

Waste not with your excess food. With a little bit of imagination and extra ingredients, your boring leftovers and extra ingredients idling in your fridge can be transformed into tasty meals, side dishes and desserts. Couldn't finish an entire bottle of wine? Use as salad dre ...more

How To : Cook your green beans so they keep their color

In this tutorial, we learn how to cook your green beans so they keep their color. The secret ingredient you can add to your boiling water while cooking your green beans is ice! This will help the green and yellow colors from appearing in your green beans! It will keep the colo ...more

How To : Make a coconut pie cocktail

In this video, we learn how to make a coconut pie cocktail. To make this drink you will need a couple of different types of alcohol. You will need: milk, Kahlua, coconut Malibu rum, ice and a glass. First, add a few cubes of ice into your glass. Next, pour 1 oz of Malibu rum o ...more

How To : Make an americano cocktail

The Americano is a gentle introduction to the unusual, bitter taste of Campari. Cocktail shaker with top Crushed ice 2 oz. , Campari 2 oz. ,sweet vermouth Soda water, Orange twist, for garnish Lemon twist, for garnish Fill a cocktail shaker half-full with crushed ice. Add the ...more

News : Presenting the Avatart, Just in Time for the Oscars

The 2010 Oscars are coming around the corner, and for those who throw an annual Oscar bash, now's the time to plan the menu. Cakespy posts a HowTo for the "Avatart", the perfect Avatar-viewing snack. "I present the Avatart: a sweet treat wherein pop culture and Pop Tart colli ...more

How To : Mix a Malibu Punch cocktail

Learn how to mix a Malibu Punch cocktail in this instructional video! Yum! Ingredients: * 1 1/4 oz Malibu rum * Fill with Pineapple juice * 1 dash Grenadine * 1 splash 7-Up * Ice cubes Instructions: Fill collins glass with ice. Add malibu and fill with pineapple juice. Add ...more

How To : Mix a tequila and Aztec chili chocolate cocktail

Not sure what to serve at your next cocktail party? Why not try a decadent tequila drink that doubles as a dessert? In this how-to video James prepares a tequila based liquid chocolate and Aztec chili cocktail. Ingredients for chocolate and tequila drink: 2tbspns Aztec Chilli ...more

How To : Make a Beach Peach cocktail

Simon Adams and VideoJug demonstrate how to make a Beach Peach cocktail. Made for the heat, the Beach Peach cocktail is the only essential beach companion this summer! A refreshing rum-based cocktail which highlights a delightful peach sensation. Into the cocktail shaker add t ...more

How To : Pierce your own ear with a safety pin

In this tutorial, we learn how to pierce your own ear with a safety pin. Remember if you are going to do this, you should be able to deal with some pain. First, you will need to mark the spots on both of your ears where you want to pierce it. After this, check in the mirror to ...more

How To : Make a prickly pear margarita cocktail

In this tutorial, we learn how to make a prickly pear margarita cocktail. Start out by adding some ice cubes to your shaker and then add in 1.5 oz of tequila to the. Next, add in 1/2 oz of Triple-Sec and 2 oz of sweet and sour. Also, add in a splash of prickly pear puree. Then ...more

How To : Mix delicious and traditional Mardi Gras cocktails

It's Mardi Gras time, but you're lacking the Shrove Tuesday spirit. Don't worry, these Mardi Gras cocktails should lighten you up and get you into party mode. Can anybody really make it through a Mardi Gras celebration without a little drunkenness? Maybe, but it's not recommen ...more

How To : Make homemade cherry pie from scratch

How come every time you go to an old diner or truck stop, there's always a perfect and nicely shaped cherry pie sitting in a display case? It's because it's an American classic. The perfect pie for any dessert craving. A lattice-topped cherry pie may seem like a daunting task, ...more

How To : Prepare a simple morning protein shake

In this video, Steve Kim shows us how to make a simple morning protein shake. You will need a blender, glass, oatmeal and protein powder for this. First, place a cup of water into the blender along with around 5-6 ice cubes, crush this together in the blender. Next, add a scoo ...more

How To : Make Thai iced tea

This is a video demonstrating how to make Thai Iced tea. The presenter explains that Thai tea mix can be bought at a local Asian market. She explains that it costs about 5 dollars. She says that one package can last a long time. Sugar and boiling water, ice and half and half i ...more

How To : Mix the perfect Manhattan drink

This video describes how to mix the perfect Manhattan drink. For this you need the following ingredients: bourbon, sweet vermouth, and Angostura Bitters. First, take a cocktail shaker and fill it with ice cubes. Now add two ounces of bourbon into the cocktail shaker, one ounce ...more

How To : Make a blackberry mojito

Chef Dennis Pitchford demonstrates his method for making this classic cocktail, which originated in Cuba. He calls it his In the black-berry mojito. He starts by putting half of a dozen mint leaves and five or six blackberries in a glass; then he adds some simple syrup and cru ...more

How To : Make a key lime pie martini

This video illustrates how to make a key lime pie martini and the ingredients needed. Ingredients: 2 oz vanilla vodka 1 oz Midori liqueur 2 oz pineapple juice 1 cup whipped cream, dash of almond extract, fresh lime wedge, crushed vanilla wafers procedure: Take a martini glass. ...more

How To : Mix an Orange Blossom cocktail

Learn how to mix an Orange Blossom cocktail! Ingredients: * 2 oz Gin * 1 oz Orange juice * 1 tsp superfine Sugar * 1 Orange slice Instructions: In a shaker half-filled with ice cubes, combine the gin, orange juice, and sugar. Shake well. Strain into a cocktail glass. Garnis ...more

How To : Mix a Notre Dame Pick-Me-Up cocktail

Learn how to mix this delicious Notre Dame PIck-Me-Up, sure to brighten up your evening! Ingredients: * 1 oz Vodka * 1 oz Light rum * 1 oz Triple sec * 2 oz Orange juice * 1 tsp Powdered sugar or diet sugar * Ginger ale * Ice cubes Instructions: Put all items in glass, (you ...more

How To : Mix a Headless Horseman cocktail

Learn how to mix a Headless Horseman cocktail from a hot girl in this instructional bartending video! Ingredients: * 2 oz Vodka * 3 dashes Bitters * Ginger ale * 1 slice Orange Instructions: Put vodka and bitters into a collins glass. Add several ice cubes, fill with ginger ...more

How To : Mix a Dragonfly cocktail

Learn how to mix a Dragonfly cocktail from a hot girl in this instructional bartending video! Ingredients: * 1 1/2 oz Gin * 4 oz Ginger ale * 1 Lime wedge Instructions: In a highball glass almost filled with ice cubes, combine the gin and ginger ale. Stir well. Garnish with ...more

How To : Mix a Bourbon Daisy cocktail

Learn how to mix a Bourbon Daisy cocktail from a hot girl in this instructional bartending video! Yee-haw! Ingredients: * 2 oz Bourbon * 1 oz Lemon juice * 1/2 tsp Grenadine * 1/2 tsp superfine Sugar * 1 Orange slice * 1 Maraschino cherry Instructions: In a shaker half-fill ...more

How To : Mix a Bay Breeze cocktail

Learn how to mix a Bay Breeze cocktail from a hot girl in this instructional bartending video! Ingredients: * 3 parts Stoli Vodka * 1 part Cranberry juice * 1 part Pineapple juice Instructions: First, add cubed ice, then add the three parts stoli, then add the pineapple jui ...more

How To : Make a Blue Mountain cocktail

Matildo Nieva and VideoJug demonstrate how to make a Blue Mountain cocktail -- a rum-based cocktail with a citrus hint. The Blue Mountain is both refreshing and tangy and in fact, red! First, half fill the shaker with ice cubes. Then add the anejo rum, vodka, and Tia Maria. Ne ...more

How To : Make a Bumbo cocktail

Matildo Nieva and VideoJug demonstrate how to make a Bumbo cocktail. This elegant, rum-based cocktail has a spicy edge. It tastes great and looks divine. First, half fill the shaker with ice cubes. Add the dark rum, lemon juice, grenadine and grated nutmeg. Put the lid on the ...more

How To : Make a Gin Fizz cocktail

Mikey Paine and VideoJug demonstrate how to make a Gin Fizz cocktail -- a smooth gin tipple that you'll love to savour. Mikey Paine, from Lost Society in London, shows how to make this classy New Orleans cocktail. You'll need Bombay gin, lemon juice, 3 drops orange blossom wat ...more

How To : Make a Beach Bum cocktail

Matildo Nieva and VideoJug demonstrate how to make a Beach Bum cocktail. Relax with this appropriately entitled "Beach Bum" cocktail - let the worries of the city melt away and chill out in style. Add a few ice cubes to the highball glass. Squeeze half an orange which will mak ...more

How To : Make a Beachcomber cocktail

You won't need to comb the beach to make this tasty treat - quick, easy and sinful! Pour the caster sugar into a saucer. Rub the wedge of lime around the rim of the cocktail glass then rub the rim of the cocktail glass in the sugar. Keep the lime for later. Fill the shaker hal ...more

How To : Mix a Simple Grasshopper Cocktail

How to Mix a Simple Grasshopper Drink The Grasshopper is the first cocktail I learned. It is very delicious and refreshing, yet easy to make. This cocktail is a must try to the people who hate the taste of pure liqueur like gin, rum etc. Ingredients: Water Orange juice powd ...more

How To : Mix a dirty vodka martini

Theo explains how to make martinis that you’ll like. He starts with vodka, preferring Grey Goose or Smirnoff. He explains that basic vermouth is fine in a martini; expensive vermouths don’t do much for the flavor. He uses a standard martini glass for serving and suggests c ...more

How To : Make a white chocolate mousse pie

In this Food video tutorial you will learn how to make a white chocolate mousse pie. Take 13 cream-filled sandwich cookies, crush them in the food processor, mix 3 tbsp unsalted, melted butter and press them down on the bottom of a 9” pie tray. Then take 17 oval sandwich coo ...more

How To : Make Filipino sago at gulaman (sweet beverage)

Ingredients: 2-3 cups sago 2 pcs gulaman 3 cups water 3 cups sugar ice-cold water or crushed ice To cook sago: In a saucepan, boil water and put in uncooked sago. Stir constantly to prevent them from sticking. Drain and rinse. Set aside. To cook gulaman: Boil water in a ...more

How To : Heal a sprained ankle

Looking to heal your sprained ankle and not sure what to do? Don't panic. A sprained ankle can be quite painful, as well as prevent you from getting where you need to go. You can heal more quickly with proper care. • Anti-inflammatory drugs • Ice • A sealable plastic bag ...more

How To : Make homemade ice cream in a plastic bag

No ice cream? No problem! You probably have the ingredients at home to whip some up. Watch this video to learn how to make homemade ice cream in a plastic bag. You Will Need * Two resealable plastic bags, one gallon-sized and one quart-sized * 1/2 c reduced-fat or whole milk ...more

How To : Make a caipiroska

Learn how to make a caipiroska. The caipiroska is the Russian cousin of Brazil’s national drink, the caipirinha. In this version, vodka stands in for the traditional cachaca sugarcane liquor. You Will Need * A rocks glass * A lime * 1 to 2 teaspoons granulated sugar or simp ...more

How To : Make a Roy Rogers drink

Learn how to make a Roy Rogers drink. Treat your kids to a taste of the Wild West with this simple Roy Rogers recipe. It’s non-alcoholic – and a real crowd pleaser. You Will Need * An 8-ounce beverage glass * Ice * 6 oz cola * 2 to 3 teaspoons grenadine syrup * Maraschino c ...more

How To : Make piped butter cookies for dessert

Why buy butter cookies at he store, bake your own fancy cookies for your party. This how to cooking videos shows you how to prepare the dough for the delicious butter cookie recipe below. These cookies are great as an afternoon snack or for dessert. Ingredients: 240g butter, ...more

How To : Safely Clean a Garbage Disposal

Does your kitchen smell like a landfill? Try these simple steps to clean out the culprit. This video will show you how to safely clean a garbage disposal. You Will Need * 2 cups ice * 1 cup rock salt or vinegar * Tongs or pliers * Lemon peels WARNING: Never put your hand in ...more

How To : Open a champagne bottle like a pro

Chef Jason Hill tells us how to open a champagne bottle without much noise safely. Before opening the bottle make sure it is chilled to about 45 to 50 degrees. You can fill a bucket with half ice cubes and half chilled water and chill it for 30 minutes or you can refrigerate t ...more

How To : Make Betty's cheaseburger and fries casserole

With all those cheese and fries casseroles out there, why not add some hearty ground beef to the mix? Betty shows you her unique recipe for a scrumptious delight. Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon butter, melted ½ medium onion, chopped 3 tabl ...more

How To : Make stuffed quahogs (stuffed clams)

Quahogs (or guahaugs) are hard-shelled, edible clams found primarily on the east coast of North America. They're known generally as just clam in the United States. But how do you eat them? And what's the best way to eat them? What do you do with a bucket full of quahogs? Eat ...more

News : Soon To Be Famous Pumpkin Bread Pudding

We were invited to my Wife's Cousins house for Thanksgiving Dinner and I wanted a unique but fabulous dessert. I had Doug find us a recipe and this is what he came up with. It is a Pumpkin Bread Pudding with a caramel whiskey sauce. By that, I mean a Bread Pudding made with Pu ...more

How To : Bake yummy brownie cupcakes with Penny Lane

For those of us on a diet, choosing between brownies and cupcakes for our dessert becomes a nightmare of fiendish proportions. Which is why it's just so much easier to breed the two together and form delicious brownie cupcakes. Composed of brownie mix and topped with a sugary ...more

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