If you're a child of the '70s, then you'll probably remember Pop Rocks, those fizzy little candies that created such a buzz. They went out of style in the States for a while, but now they're back with retro status. I was surprised to see them in my kids' Halloween bags a few y ...more
If there's anything I've ascertained from all my candy-eating, it's that Pop Rocks are singularly the most awesome candy ever. The carbon dioxide gas that's mixed with the hard sugar forms a load of tiny, 600-psi bubbles, which vigorously release when they melt in your mouth. ...more
Make delicious candy for Easter from the comfort of your kitchen with copycat versions of your favorite classics: Marshmallow Peeps, Cadbury Creme Eggs, Reese's Peanut Butter eggs, Almond Joy bars, and chocolate bunnies. The best part is that you get your sugar fix without the ...more
Nevermind that rock candy is delicious, the prospect of growing it like a scientist (much like the amazing magic garden) surpasses all culinary delight. If only this was edible.... Instructables member JBarker09 demonstrates how to grow-it-yourself in your kitchen, instruction ...more
In this tutorial, Anne Marie shows us how to make rock candy at home. Rock candy is simply sugar crystals, and you can make this at home in any color or flavor you like easily. The only ingredients you need are sugar and water, though you can add color and flavor as you like. ...more
Rock candy is a fun way to learn about science and make something delicious in the process! In this video, learn how to make rock candy the easy way with a step by step process. Spend a boring weekend creating rock candy and by Monday, you'll be enjoying the fruits of your labor!
In this tutorial, we learn how to make rock candy with ease. First, add 2 cups of pure sugar to boiling water. After this, stir in flavoring and food coloring then stir the mixture until it's thick. After this, remove from heat and let it cool. Then, pour in cooled water to th ...more
Rock candy endures as a childhood sweet because it is both taught in science class as a fun (and yummy) experiment and because it's made entirely out of sugar. And you'd have to be just downright weird if you're a kid who doesn't like sugar. Watch this video to learn how to m ...more
You can learn how to make rock candy. The process is very simple. You only need water and sugar. You put the water to boil and then add a cup of sugar. You mix it up and then put it in the sink and poor it into a glass. Then a screw is inserted into the glass to get moisture i ...more
This is a video tutorial in the Food category where you are going to learn how to make rock candy in your spare time. For this you will need 4 cups sugar, 2 cups water, small saucepan, wooden spoon, candy thermometer, glass jar, measuring cup, cotton string, a weight to hang o ...more
Not to be confused with Pop Rocks, rock candy, which is large chunks of crystallized sugar, is a wonderfully simple snack in and of itself, and can be used to dissolve in tea or coffee as well as on top of other desserts. As far as making your own Pops Rock candy goes, it is ...more
There's only three weeks left until the spookiest holiday of the year, which means stores and costume shops everywhere are bringing out their Halloween inventory full force. So now's a good time to start prepping your Halloween costume—because you really don't want to do it la ...more
Who doesn't love Reese's Peanut Butter Cups? They've been a chocolate candy delight since the late-20s, and they're not going anywhere, except maybe in your chocolate chip cookies. Cookies implanted with miniature peanut butter cups would rock any bake sale! Susan Callahan, o ...more
Fourth of July usually means barbecues, patriotism, and getting piss drunk. Okay, well not really, but a little inebriation is usually on the menu, and nothing says America more than serving patriotic drinks at your party. Here are our 10 favorites. 1. Long Island Iced Tea A ...more
In my opinion, there is no candy greater or more timeless than Sour Patch Kids. They're the ultimate treat: sweet and refreshing, yet sour and tangy. These contrasting flavors are what make Sour Patch Kids perfect for the people of all ages—especially your kids. So let's make ...more
Winter—or any cold, gray day, for that matter—is the best time for a warm cup of something hot. For me, hot chocolate is my "warm cup" of choice: rich and milky, deliciously sweet, and oh-so-comforting. On super-cold days when I can't feel my face, a nice, large cup of hot ch ...more
The balanced and refreshing taste of a cocktail should always entice you into another sip. You'll know you're drinking something of quality when no specific ingredient, including booze, dominates its taste. A great cocktail can even mirror a great meal by exhibiting flavors li ...more
No, not Charlton Heston. The only pudding he ever made was steak and kidney. I'm talking about Heston Blumenthal, world famous chef and pudding lover, and the man behind the "Heston"— a plum pudding with an orange hidden within, brought to you by Waitrose (see video below). V ...more
As important as what goes into a Mai Tai is what doesn't — notably, Mai Tai mix, flavored rum, grenadine and/or crushed ice. To make a proper Mai Tai, use 3/4 of an ounce of fresh lime juice, 1/4 of an ounce of rock candy syrup, a 1/4 of an ounce of orgeat, 1/2 an ounce of ora ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to bake and frost petits fours with Rhonda. The tools you will need for this include: silicone pans, cake mix, cooking spray, cookie sheet, oven at 350 degrees, pourable fondant recipe, wax paper, cooling rack, bowls, how water, candy thermometer ...more
Fondant is a velvety candy used by cake decorating professionals to make a wide variety of cake toppers and figures. The recipe is quite simple, all you need is 1/2 cup butter, 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk, 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar and 2 pounds of powdered sugar. The ...more
Willow Smith has what it takes to be a star, just like her parents, Will and Jada Smith, and her brother, Jaden Smith. But this Smith, at the tender age of 9, is quickly becoming a pop superstar and preteen trendsetter, thanks to her music video "Whip My Hair". The music vide ...more
A great holiday cocktail, this recipe calls for: 1 1/2 ounces espresson vodka, 1 ounce vanilla vodka, 1 1/2 ounces chocolate creme liquer, 1 ounce peppermint schnapps (100 proof), chilled chocolate syrup, crushed peppermint candy, ice and a peppermint stick to garnish. Make a ...more
Despite being well known as the Era of Homogenously Bad Taste, the '80s have recently been referenced by high end designers (think Marc Jacobs), movies (think "Sex and the City 2"), and makeup artists (think the strong fuchsia lips that are in right now). But rather than make ...more
You've got the basic recipe. Now learn all the different ways you can decorate those holiday sugar cookies like a pro. You will need: specialty decorating items sugar cookie dough cookie cutters cookie sheets currants, chopped nuts, assorted candy eggs food coloring liquid an ...more
Making a batch of candy this holiday season? To make a successful batch of candy, you need the precise temperature, consistency, and timing during the cooking process. Watch this video to learn how to use a candy thermometer. You Will Need: • A candy thermometer that reaches ...more
This is a very simple fudge recipe using evaporated milk, marshmallows, and chocolate chips that brings raves. It is a classic candy recipe that is often requested. Instructions are also given for butterscotch and mint flavors. Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons butter or margarine 2 ...more
There's nothing quite like a steaming cup of hot chocolate - and maybe some chestnuts roasting and a fireplace burning - to get yourself in the Christmas spirit. But storebought hot chocolate is very EW and coffee shop hot chocolate is expensive. So cut the crap and make your ...more
It’s time to celebrate! What better way than with a bubbly brunch? You Will Need * Champagne * Orange juice * Peach nectar * Coffee * Tea * Food * Tables * Champagne flutes and juice glasses * Plates * Flatware * A coffee pot * A teapot * Coffee and tea cups * Chairs * Invitat ...more
Want to satisfy your sweet tooth? This recipe for decadent caramel candy apples is simple and whips up fast. You will need ripe red apples, store-bought caramel, water, chopped peanuts, wooden skewers, a double boiler and cupcake papers. Kids love this special treat.
If you want to go with something a little less deep fried heart attack for your trick-or-treaters this year, try Bakerella's recipe for Yummy Mummy Cake Pops. No reason not to have dessert-on-a-stick all year round! You Will Need: 48 uncoated Basic Cake Balls (separate recip ...more
There are very few people that would hesitate to try a cocktail that tails like a Caramel Candy Apple, right? This martini is no different, some Sour Apple Pucker, Butterscotch Schnapps and a little Triple Sec and you've got a recipe. If you're sick of basic cocktails, expand ...more
Learn how to make an origami candy cane. This Christmas how to video to the tune of Jingle Bell Rock demonstrates how to fold an origami candy cane. Fun origami Christmas craft!
Learn how to make the after dinner drink, the Irish Candy. It's a not too sweet, not too fruity after dinner digestive. If you're sick of basic cocktails, expand your knowledge. Watch this mixed drink recipe video to learn how to mix an Irish Candy. Mixing drinks is easy. By ...more
Did you know it really isn't very hard to make your own candy bars at home? This video will teach you a simple recipe for making delicious peanut butter and chocolate dipped candy bars at home without any special equipment.
Learn how to make this cocktail drink recipe that taste like a Jolly Rancher candy from American Bartenders School. You'll need sour apple pucker and peach schnapps.
In this video, we learn how to make cotton candy with a cotton candy machine. You will need: cotton candy machine, cone, and flavored sugar. A Gold Medal Mega Breeze cotton candy machine will work best for this recipe. First, add in your sugar to the middle of the cotton candy ...more
Katy Perry has done it again! She has created the great, new summer anthem "California Gurls". Her video is a sexy mix of candy and bubble gum pop with a little rock and roll thrown in. If you are a fan of Katy's and want to grab her style, follow along with this tutorial from ...more
In this video, he takes us through the process of preparing the Santa Fe Spring Rolls. The recipe was done from the Hard Rock cafe, New Delhi. The video contains the explained way about how to prepare the Spring rolls step by step. They used the ingredients brown pepper, whit ...more
A talented confectioner shows you a traditional recipe to make French nougat. This candy is a great present to give people on your holiday gift list; or make it as a treat to bring to your next Christmas or holiday parties!
Forget Reese's Peanut Butter Cups! This recipe will keep you out of the candy aisles and in the comfort of your kitchen. Megan shows you how to make her wonderful, raw and vegan-style jungle peanut butter cups. The best in the world! You'll be using raw and organic ingredients ...more
In the states, rosewater is considered a fine facial care product, able to calm your skin and senses all at once. But in Middle Eastern cooking rosewater is also frequently used in cooking, especially for flavorful desserts like cous cous with cinnamon powder. Here's another d ...more
This video teaches you how to create the perfect potting soil for your cacti or succulents. A blend for you beautiful pants to grow strong and healthy. The Recipe 5 parts perlite 4 parts bagged potting soil 1 part coarse sand Pinch of rock dust Top-dress the container soil w ...more
Corner-store sweets go high-end in time for Halloween. Make homemade candy bars for an extra special Halloween treat. This is a very easy recipe, surprising as candymaking is a difficult and sensitive project. This is a quick overview of the steps in making candy bars at home.
American Bartenders School shows how to make a Leg Spreader mixed drink cocktail recipe. This drink can be served in a small rock glass or in a shot glass. You will need spiced rum (like Captain Morgan's), coconut rum, pineapple juice, and peach schnapps. Learn how to mix a le ...more
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
Brett from Candy Man Production demonstrations how to make classic Rice Krispie treats in a different way. This recipe doesn't use marshmallows. He uses sugar, corn syrup and water and boils them on the stove to soft ball stage. He adds unflavored gelatin and vanilla and mixes ...more
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to make a cotton candy cosmo martini. This video provides all the ingredients required to make this martini. The ingredients required include: 1 1/2 oz of SKYY Vodka, 1/2 oz of X-Rated Fusion Liquor, 1oz of 100% cranberry juice and cot ...more
Just because eggs are associated with Easter, doesn't mean making chocolate eggs is only a holiday affair. You can enjoy them all the time. So watch this video recipe to learn how to make chocolate coconut cream eggs. These little bites taste just like the famous candy bar wi ...more
This is a dangerous recipe for anyone who's a serious connoisseur of chocolate. Those who love chocolate (chocoholics, if you will) dig just about anything and everything coated with cacao plant treat, but this recipe for chocolate peanut rocks coated with coconut flakes will ...more
Take orange juice, vodka and chocolate liqueur and you've got yourself a tootsie roll. Sure, it's not a candy but it's liquid perfection just the same. If you're sick of basic cocktails, expand your knowledge. Watch this mixed drink recipe video to learn how to mix a tootsie ...more
Homemade candy is a great activity to do with the family. This how to video demonstrates who to make English toffee. This supper sweet and buttery toffee recipe is sure to impress anyone who has a bite. Ingredients for English toffee: salted butter, sugar, semi-sweet chocolat ...more
If you've never heard what the lindy hop was, you would probably think it's some interesting type of candy. In fact, it's actually a dance that is based on the popular charleston and was popular during the 1930s and 40s. The dance have a triple step and a rock step incorporate ...more
The late and great Alexander McQueen was a true fashion innovator, coming up with quirky style trends that we could only imagine in our wildest dreams. Whether it was humped armadillo shoes (video Lady Gaga in "Bad Romance") or butterfly headpieces that obscured a person's fac ...more
Oh, don't look so grumpy, Coco. I'm sure Nylon's secret formulas will only be used in the direst of situations: A) Sometimes a girl can't wait for the latest runway shades to hit the shelves OR B) Dead broke! (and saving for that pricey Chanel bag anyway). Here are five reci ...more
Known as Dragon's Beard, Pashmak, or Pishmaniye, hand pulled cotton candy is more than just a carny treat- it's a worldwide delicacy. The French Culinary Institute's Cooking Issues demonstrates how to make a delicious, exotic rendition of the classic American cotton candy with ...more
Watch as this husband prepares a meal for his wife. What's on the menu? Hickory smoked, Rock Cornish Game Hens, new potatoes with rosemary, asparagus, tossed salad and fresh berries. You'll learn how to prepare and wash the hen, and a recipe to season it before cooking. Use wi ...more
This video dedicated to the late Micheal Jackson teaches you how to make a "rock with you" chocolate cheesecake. There's nothing like a delicious chocolate cheesecake to mend a broken heart, or the passing of your favorite pop star. This is a great recipe to share with all you ...more
Mix up your favorite soda with a scoop of ice cream to enjoy this sweet American tradition! Learn how to make an ice cream float with this Howcast recipe guide. You Will Need * A tall glass * Your favorite soda * Ice cream or sorbet * Ice cream scoop * Whipped cream * A long ...more