Spices

How To : 7 Medicinal and Household Uses for Cayenne Pepper

Cayenne peppers are great for spicing up your bland cooking, but did you know that they can also prevent frostbite? If you ever need to keep your feet warm during a long snow hike or skiing adventure, add a little bit of cayenne pepper powder to the bottom of your socks. More ...more

How To : 9 Nifty Ways to Use Washi Tape

If the letters on your laptop keyboard are faded or dirty, cover them with strips of washi tape. A high-quality, decorative tape made of rice paper based in Japan, washi tape is an extremely versatile craft tape known for its eye-pleasing decorative patterns and low-adhesive q ...more

How To : Make Filipino beef mechado

Learn how to make delicious Filipino mechado with this simple, step-by-step cooking tutorial. With just a handful of ingredients like beef chuck, potatoes, pepper, tomato sauce, lemon soy sauce, onions, garlic, bay leaves and salt you can create a dinner that your friends will ...more

How To : Make deer and beef bologna

This video will show the spice mix and a 5 pound grind. It will also show you how to cook and prepare the beef and venison bologna. Part 1 of 3 - How to Make deer and beef bologna. Part 2 of 3 - How to Make deer and beef bologna. Part 3 of 3 - How to Make deer and beef bologna.

How To : Stack hay bales and hedges in FarmVille (01/07/10)

Spice up your farm in FarmVille! Make your farm appear to be 3D with this sweet trick. This video tutorial shows how to stack hay bales and hedges in FarmVille (01/07/10). If you're getting bored with the rather flat look of Farm Ville, this trick will show you how to make wh ...more

News : How Spam Went from Hated Ration to Cult Classic

Whether you simply can't stand it or consider it a separate food group (or not food at all), there's no denying that Spam is everywhere. America's favorite canned mystery meat got its humble beginning in Minnesota, but is now used in dishes and found in homes around the globe. ...more

How To : Paint a leopard print French manicure with glitter

Need a change from your boring French manicure? Learn how you can paint this glittery leopard print nail art with this tutorial. You will need a base coat (Orly calcium base coat,) normal plain transparent tape or you can use those premade french manicure nail stickers, white ...more

Sweatshop : A Bizarre Tower Defense Game with a Message

Tower defense games have taught us little. We already knew that defending castles from baddies was fun and that legions of weenies are the key to success in most real-time strategy situations. What other insights have they to offer? How about a lesson in sweatshop economics? ...more

How To : Make a Lava Lamp cocktail with rum

Watch this recipe from Common Man Cocktails to make the coolest looking alcoholic drink called a Lava Lamp Cocktail. The ingredients you need for the drinks are spiced rum (they use Captain Morgan's), Malibu Coconut Rum, grenadine, pineapple juice, a shaker and a Collins bever ...more

How To : Make chili jam

Spice up your life, forget the typical strawberry, grape, and apricot jams. Watch this how to video and make chili jam.

How To : Remix and EQ imported MIDI files in Reason 3.0

This Reason 3.0 tutorial explains use of the Import Midi function and some of ways to use it for practice or remixing a popular song. Also, get tips on spicing up flat MIDI files while learning MIDI remixing and EQing in Reason 3.0 Part 1 of 2 - How to Remix and EQ imported MI ...more

How To : Use fruit cutting tools

On this episode of FoodGear add a little spice to your summer fruit consumption. At a standard kitchen store, you should be able to find every kind of fruit cutting gadget under the summer sun. Watch this instructional cooking video for advice on choosing grapefruit knives, st ...more

News : How Beer Saved the World & Other Bizarre Food Facts

It's easy to take the food we eat for granted, but the truth is, there are a lot of bizarre, wonderful, and just plain weird things about what we eat and drink, the effects it has on our bodies, and vice-versa. Read on to learn how bugs provide food dye, the Japanese grow squa ...more

How To : Mix a Drunken Buddha cocktail

Rum, nutmeg, ginger, cane syrup and apple juice make up the Drunken Buddha cocktail. Follow along with bartender Boun as he gives step by step directions for how to mix up this spiced specialty drink. Watch this video beverage making tutorial and learn how to mix the Drunken B ...more

How To : Make Blazing Hot Sriracha Salt at Home

What can't Sriracha do? You can use it to upgrade your ramen, spice up your candy, or even try one of various recipes to make your own. And if you want an easy way to add it to basically everything, you can make your own Sriracha salt, which is just as awesome as it sounds. Vi ...more

Friday Fresh : Make Katy Perry's Cupcake Boobs & More

This week, we're taking a look at all that's sweet and spicy about Halloween. The time is almost here, and you've got to perfect your look and your treats. Make them something special that anyone will remember! Make Katy Perry's cupcake boobs Have you decided on your costume ...more

How To : Make your own colorful clip in hair extensions

Spice up your hair without dying your locks. In this tutorial, learn how to make your own colorful clip in hair extensions and go from plain to punky in just a few minutes. So, spend your evenings as a spicey Scene girl and your days as a dainty office temp with these cool ext ...more

How To : Give a homie handshake

Getting bored with the same old normal handshake greeting? Learn how to spice up and personalize your handshake, making it hip and jiggy. This handshake could be used to acknowledge true homies, or just look cool and make others envious. One hand and one homie are necessary to ...more

How To : Remove a tick

A hungry tick is a determined little bugger—it wants to find its way into your skin if it’s the last thing it does. Here’s how to make sure it is the last thing it does. You Will Need * A pair of fine-tip tweezers * Some rubbing alcohol * Cotton balls * Warm water * Soap * A ...more

How To : Make hot and spicy Indian sev for a teatime snack

In this episode of Show Me the Curry, learn how to make traditional Indian snack food, Sav. This recipe is for a hot and spicy sav but if you are not big on the spice you can adjust the ingredients to your liking. Enjoy this crispy treat as a satisfying mid-day snack anytime! ...more

How To : Save Time & Money with These One-Pot Meals All Week

Dinner is meant to be enjoyed after a long day away from home—it shouldn't cause stress or fuss. But for many, that's exactly what a home-cooked meal represents, especially on a work night. The prep work, the steps involved in following the recipe, the numerous amount of bowls ...more

How To : 3 Must-Try Ways to Eat Avocado

Avocado is great in guacamole or as slices on a sandwich, but there's so much more you can do with this wonderful fruit (call it a vegetable, that's fine—but it's technically a fruit). While I could eat guac every single day, these are some of my favorite recipes to spice up a ...more

How To : 5 Simple Ways to Perk Up Your Morning Joe

Ahh, coffee. That first sip of hot goodness in the morning is glorious, isn't it? There are days when you need it straight up: No extras, please. But what about those moments when you need a little something else? When that flavored French vanilla, hazelnut mocha, blah blah bl ...more

How To : Make Jamaican style red snapper

Julia Child and guest demonstrate how to make Jamaican style red snapper. This interesting fish dish uses the flavors of traditional Jamaican street food to spice up a tenderloin of pork. Make Jamaican style red snapper. Click through to watch this video on pbs.org

How To : Cook a Caribbean goat curry

Spice up dinner time a little goat curry straight from Jamaica. Watch this how to video and learn how to make this Caribbean curry from UKTV Food's New British Kitchen. Ingredients for goat curry: goat, onions, scallions, garlic, curry powder, ketchup, scotch, carrots, potato ...more

How To : Do a twisted cross stitch

Spice up your repertory of knitting stitches with the twisted cross stich demonstrated in this clever crafter's how-to. The stitch, though it might sound difficult, is much simpler than you would think and can be used anywhere a traditional cross stitch might be. Learn how to ...more

How To : Make Filipino beef nilaga (beef stew)

Ingredients: 1/3 cup ginger, crushed and sliced (approximate; use more or less depending on the amount of spice desired) 1 medium onion 3 cloves garlic 1 scallion (green onion) 3 lbs of beef tenderloin or flank (cubed) 1 head cabbage (wedged) 3 tomatoes, sliced 1 tsp p ...more

How To : Do front and back handsprings in cheerleading

Wish you could flip in order to spice up that cheer you've been working on? Learn how to do both a front and back hand spring in this video tutorial. Take Action: Stretch before practice. Improve flexibility. Hold stretch for 10 to 15 seconds. Stretch entire body evenly. La ...more

Beer : Our New Favorite Cocktail Ingredient

One of my favorite things about cocktails is that they're so diverse. They can be sweet or savory, filling or refreshing. And they can take advantage of nearly any ingredient imaginable, including egg whites, smoked ice, flavor cubes, and even beer. As a card-carrying member ...more

How To : Make a mosaic counter top

Use a box of self adhesive vinyl tiles to make a mosaic counter top for a wet bar. This is a great way to spice up an old formica counter top without spending a lot of money. Each box of vinyl tiles comes with 225 tiles.

How To : Draw a cartoon face with an angry expression

Don't be upset, all you need to create this angry expression is a piece of paper and a pen. To spice it up you can use markers and colored chalks or colored pencils. Start by loosely drawing a teardrop shape, with a pencil. Then, draw a line going across where the eyes would b ...more

How To : Use multiple camera angles when shooting a movie

Spice up your next movie project with new and interesting camera angles. In this tutorial, learn all about the different options for aiming your camera that you can use to convey new moods or effects. These instructions are easy to follow and are great for first time filmmaker ...more

How To : Draw flames using Photoshop

Drawing flames in Photoshop CS couldn't be cooler, and lucky for you it also couldn't be easier! In this tutorial, learn exactly how to create very cool looking fire in Photoshop in less than 5 minutes! These flames are artistic and unique and will definitely spice up any grap ...more

How To : Build a DIY wooden kitchen wine rack

Wine racks are one of the easiest and best-looking DIY pieces you can add to your kitchen. They're sort of the adult equivalent of making a birdhouse or a spice rack in shop class. This video will show you how to build a really nice wooden one yourself that goes over your refr ...more

How To : Make a Nepalese vegetable momo with sesame chutney

A delicious vegetarian recipe from Nepal! You will need: 16 ounces finely chopped cabbage, 4 ounces shredded cheese, 1 ounce black pepper, 2 ounces soy sauce, whole spinach leaves, 1/4 cup grated carrot, 5 spice blend, turmeric powder, vegetable oil and momo wrappers. For the ...more

How To : Cook classic Mexican style breakfast chilaquiles

Looking for a simple way to spice up breakfast? Join Todd Coleman, Saveur magazine's food editor, as he makes this south-of-the-border breakfast classic originally created to use up day-old tortillas. Todd makes his own crisp chips using 365 Everyday Value® Organic Corn Tortil ...more

How To : Make Vietnamese chicken pho noodle soup with Kai

This noodle soup "PHO" is easy to make at home, and it is sure to please. You will need chicken, vinegar, onion, pho spice seasoning, rice noodles, and water. Watch this how to video cooking tutorial and learn how to make pho Vietnamese noodle soup from Thai chef Kai.

How To : Roast Your Cauliflower Whole for Amazing Flavor

Cauliflower has become trendy again, and it's mostly thanks to the low-carb crowd who use its mild flavor and soft texture as a replacement for things like rice and pizza dough. But instead of pounding or smashing it into submission, do yourself a favor and throw the entire h ...more

How To : Create a bold Linda Evangelista 1990s makeup look

At the height of her career, Linda Evangelista was one of the big three: Claudia, Christy, and Linda. The early 1990s were officially known as the Age of the Supermodel, and boy did these women know how to get glam both on and off the catwalk. Big hair and big egos combined to ...more

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