New York Times

New York's Magnolia Bakery has gotten so famous over the years for its creamy, fluffy cupcakes and pastries that it's been featured on numerous television shows, including "Sex and the City." As well known in New York as Sprinkles is in L.A., Magnolia Bakery is popular because ...more

Are you lucky enough to be attending the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade in New York City? If so, then you have to make major preparations before you actually head off to the parade route. The parade starts at 9 AM, but because it's so popular lots of people begin arrive as ea ...more

Bats getting caught in houses is a regional problem. In general, bats are scared of humans, but they will bite when they feel cornered. The New York State Health Department produced this video to urge New Yorkers to avoid the risk of rabies and rabies treatment by capturing an ...more

Want to be a rapper? Find it hard to become one? Well, Jason Hawkins is about to show you how to become a rapper in less than five minutes. You don't have any musical skill? Well, no worries, because, as Jason Hawkins put it, musical skills are not needed to become a rapper. T ...more

Check out this instructional dance video that demonstrates how to dance the Cha-Cha with Jules Helm. The Cha-Cha (or Cha-Cha-Cha) is a dance from Cuba popular among ballroom dancers. Learn to dance the cha-cha, the moves and steps, in this ballroom dancing video. Take action ...more

Check out this instructional dance video to learn how to dance the mambo. The mambo is a popular dance of Cuban origin, a favorite in ballroom dancing competitions. Learn to dance the mambo, the moves and steps, in this ballroom dancing video lesson. Take action and follow th ...more

Microsoft Word 2007 starts with Times New Roman as the default font. If you're tired of having to change the font every time you start a new document, this article will teach you how to choose the default font for all new documents you make in the future. Change the default fo ...more

Learn how to apply parallel or New York-style compression to a track or finished mix within Propellerhead's Reason 5 or Record 1.5. This official video guide from James Bernard of Propellerhead will teach you everything you'll need to know. Whether you're new to Propellerhead' ...more

If you remember Kristen Stewart's makeup at the New York City screening of The Twilight Saga: Eclipse movie on June 28th, then you know it was her best yet, with a totally unique smokey eyes look, with a combination of red and black eyeshadows. This makeup tutorial will show y ...more

In this tutorial, learn how to get a messy sideways French braid like Kristen Stewart wore on the red carpet for the New York City premiere of Twilight: Eclipse. Get Bella's real life locks with this how to clip and try out this sweet summer style.

If you want to make an authentic New York-style pizza pie, you'll require the proper tools. Among those tools is the pizza peel. World Pizza Champion Tony Gemignani shows how to properly use a pizza peel, the wide, flat shovel that transports the pizza from countertop to oven. ...more

Having a cocktail party anytime soon? It's important to know the basics. In this video from Epicurious, mixologist Eben Freeman of Tailor restaurant in New York City, demonstrates how to prepare a classic Ramos Gin Fizz cocktail sure to blow away your guests.

If you are going to travel outside the United States on a ski trip with Skitravel.com, you will need a passport. From Skitravel's website you can click the "get a passport" link. The link will take you to the US Department of State's passport form (the DS11 passport form). On ...more

In this cooking ho-to video Dylan Lauren, of New York's Dylan's Candy Bar, demonstrates how to make a haunted gingerbread house for Halloween. This spooky haunted gingerbread house is a great way to decorate your tables and they also make great treats afterwards. Follow along ...more

Mixologist Eben Freeman, of Tailor restaurant in New York City, demonstrates how to prepare a variation on the classic Brazilian cocktail, the Caipirinha--substituting kumquats for limes. While the ingredients might be a little unusual, the Caipirinha is easy to make and highl ...more

Mixologist Eben Freeman, of Tailor restaurant in New York City, demonstrates how to prepare a variation on the classic Cuban cocktail, the mojito. There is a little technique to the mojito, in preventing the carbonation from being lost or the taste of the mint becoming bitter ...more

Mixologist Eben Freeman, of Tailor restaurant in New York City, demonstrates how to prepare a variation on the classic margarita cocktail. The margarita has become one of the most ordered drinks in the world, and fortunately it's easy to make. You will need repesado tequila, C ...more

Mixologist Eben Freeman, of Tailor restaurant in New York City, demonstrates how to prepare a variation on the classic Mint Julep cocktail. This Southern whiskey drink conjures up lazy afternoons on the porch or a day at the Kentucky Derby, so it's more of a sipping and enjoyi ...more

Why are chicken wings sometimes called buffalo wings? The buffalo wings recipe originated at the Anchor restaurant in Buffalo, New York. Instead of frying and breading chicken, make the hottest, spiciest Buffalo wings ever.

This how to video shows you how to cook a peppercorn steak. It is a five-star recipe for New York Strip steak with an incredible cream sauce cooked with green peppercorns, onions, shallots, butter, and cognac. The green peppercorns, combined with cognac, adds an exceptional fl ...more

Learn everything there is to know about Scotch whisky with LX.com's George Oliphant at the Brandy Library in New York City. Older and more expensive doesn't mean better with Scotch whisky, nor does it ruin Scotch to add water. Learn other ways for how to enjoy drinking Scotch ...more

Better TV shows you how to make grilled swordfish at one of New York's hottest seafood restaurants - Esca. You will need the following ingredients: swordfish, salt, pepper, olive oil and bread crumbs

Invented in 1896 at the Waldorf-Astoria hotel in New York City, this is America's most famous fruit salad. One taste of this crunchy, juicy, sweet, and tangy salad, and you'll know why it's such a favorite.

Migraines, one of the most debilitating types of headache. They have to have "two out of four pain characteristics," says Susan Broner, MD, a neurologist at the Headache Institute at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center in New York City. In this video, Dr. Broner explains how ...more

No-makeup makeup is like the holy grail of makeup application. The goal is to achieve sparkling eyes, glowing skin and supple lips, while tricking everyone into thinking you're wearing barely any makeup (even though you are..). Here, New York make artist Tyron Machhausen takes ...more

The Chianina—thought to be one of the oldest breeds of cattle in existence—is extremely rare in the United States. But Gourmet Magazine chef, Cesare Casella, occasionally offers grass-fed Chianina beef at his New York City restaurant Maremma. Here he discusses the differences ...more

Gorgeous, sleek waves inspired by old Hollywood glamour are the perfect complement to the bold eyes and lips. Here, New York hairstylist Oscar Blandi shares his tips on mastering this 40's bombshell look.

The "Plattsburgh" knot is named after the small town in up-state New York where Thomas Fink, inventor of the knot and co-author of the book "The 85 ways to tie a tie", is born. In contrast to its narrow close relative the "St. Andrew", the "Plattsburgh" produces a symmetric kn ...more

Learn how to create the perfect quesadilla with this New York Tribeca chef.

Barnum, a woodturning instructor at State University of New York in Purchase, shows off the powerful motors on these lathes, which offer high torque at low speeds -- ideal for turning big-diameter or off-balance work. He also demonstrates how the heft, speed control, and outbo ...more

Ed McFarland shared his recipe for the lobster rolls he serves at his restaurant, Ed's Lobster Bar, in New York City. You will need whole lobsters, mayonnaise, lemon juice, celery, coarse salt and ground pepper, hot dog rolls, unsalted butter, fresh chives and Ed's pickle mix ...more

This tutorial will show you how to set up your college essay using MLA style formatting in Microsoft Word. Follow these steps to set up MLA style formatting: Open a new document and change your margins to 1". Set your font to 12 point Times New Roman. Set the header by typing ...more

Hitting up Tao in Vegas to celebrate the New Year? How about attending your super trendy friend's Christmas Eve party in New York? If you're destined for glitzy occasions, then it only makes sense that you should be dressed to the nines and look the part. Out glitz the glitzi ...more

Where do you get all of those cool apps for you Android mobile device? There's one place to go to find all of the latest apps for your mobile phone, so what is it? Best Buy has answers. The Best Buy Mobile team explains how simple it is to add a contact to your Android enabled ...more