Spices

I travel to Sri Lanka and give a quick tour of a Sri Lankan spice garden to give viewers a better insight into where fresh ingredients come from. Then I make two dishes with guest chef Karuna - aubergine curry and Sri Lankan hoppers, which are like a cross between a crepe and ...more

In this tutorial, we learn how to dress in a Visual Kei style. Just be creative with this style, there is no exact way to do it! Use old clothes you have laying around the house and wear those in a funky fashion. Use mostly black and use some military jackets to spice things u ...more

Need to spice up your Powerpoint presentation? Learn how to insert a Flash movie into a slide of your presentation.

In this tutorial, we learn how to write with upside down text. To do this, go to the website Funicode. First, type some text into the box and as you type it, you will see code pasted underneath in different styles. You can use this text on any website that supports Unicode tex ...more

This paper-folding video tutorial from Origami Blogs will teach you how to origami a necktie. Folding an origami paper necktie is easy, so just follow along with the video demonstration and make your own mens fashionable tie. Maybe use colored paper instead of white though, t ...more

In this video, we learn from Food Network mixologist Miguel Aranda how to put a delicious spin on two classic juice drinks. Not quite as simple as Apple Cider Lemonade sounds, Miguel takes us through each ingredient (the expected, the cider and lemonade, but also lots of nice ...more

How to make Parkin & treacle Toffee Lewis Claire demostrates how to make parkin & treacle toffee. The ingredients required are 100gms of self raising flour,3 tsp ground ginger, 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg,100g golden syrup, 50g black reacle, 80g butter,100g soft brown sugar, 1 egg ...more

Here is a drink which contains one of the most tasty beverages on the planet: Spiced Rum. Add to that, some coconut rum and a bit of Blue Curacao and a splash of Pineapple juice and you've got a great after dinner beverage. If you're sick of basic cocktails, expand your knowl ...more

Do away with the boring breakfast of toast and cereals and jazz up with some spice and flavor. This quick and easy suji upma recipe is traditionally served for breakfast but then there is no rule that you can’t enjoy it any other time of the day. Don't be intimidate by the ing ...more

One of the best ways to spice up your movie is to apply a visual effect to it, such as speeding up your clip, reversing the direction, or adjusting the color.

Learn how to create this gold and black eyeshadow look with this step by step makeup tutorial. This is a bold and dramatic look to wear for a night out on the town. The products used to get this look are as follows: Mac: Carbon eyeshadow Tempting eyeshadow Mulch eyeshadow Lip ...more

In this tutorial Maria shows how to make Mediterranean-style stuffed cabbage by just using a few simple steps. For this recipe you will need: 1 pound ground beef, 1 cup round grain rice, 4 tablespoons chopped parsley, 1 1/2 tablespoons all spice, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 2 hea ...more

Japanese hooker or just wanting to learn English phrases to spice up your sex life, this video is for you! She even breaks down the emotions necessary to express yourself correctly.

Want to spice up that concrete or stucco? You can make your home improvement project even better with masonry paint. In this how to video, Dean and Derek add a splash of color to a project using masonry paint.

This tutorial makeup video will show you how you can apply an exotic and beautiful pink and gold Arabic makeup look. Products used: UDPP NYX jumbo pencil in Strawberrymilk Pure luxe Bullion Loreal hip duo in Brazen Pure Lixe tiger eye for highlight Loreal liquid liner in blac ...more

Spice up your batch of naan with cumin, garlic, melted butter, or ghee. This leavened Indian bread can also be topped with meat, vegetables or cheese. Naan is a leavened Indian bread with yogurt cooked in large tandoor ovens. It usually enhanced with cumin or garlic and has me ...more

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian definitely knows she's got sex appeal in her deck of cards. Which is why, if you've ever paid attention to her on the red carpet, she's almost always wearing a smoky eye and nude lip combo. We're talking 9 times out of 10. Get inspired by Kim's ...more

This simplified, home version of the famous Middle Eastern shawarma is a delicious and exotic lamb pita sandwich. The secret is the yogurt and spice marinade which makes the lamb meat tender and infuses it with the spice blend.

Despite what you may believe, making a crochet cap doesn't end at the last knitting row. In fact, crochet caps can be embellished in a number of different ways, including this Pomp-A-Doodle trim. If making minimalist, undecorated caps is getting you down, add some spice and c ...more

Remember Pamela Anderson's "Baywatch" days? Yeah, Pamela Anderson is a little washed up now, but back in the day there was no one hotter in a one-piece swimsuit. And whether she was rescuing a very thankful (and probably turned on) teenage boy from the water or simply hitting ...more

Deceptively tasty, jello and alcohol makes for a potent combo. Spice up your next party by serving chilled Jello shots. These flavorful treats are sweet and easy to make. But watch out! They are sweet and potent, so it can be easy to go overboard and not realize quite how much ...more

Wearing layers and layers of makeup during the day is just asking for disaster, especially now that the humidity is soaring and temperatures are climbing up higher and higher. But during summer nights the temperatures cool down just enough that you can sport a decent amount o ...more

In this tutorial, we learn how to make paper mache Halloween pumpkins. You can purchase the pumpkin already made in the correct shape. When you are read to paint it, use orange pain and then a darker color in the creases to make it look realistic. You may need to smooth the pu ...more

Not sure what to serve at your next cocktail party? Try a decadent alcohol drink that can double as a chocolate dessert. In this how to video Lee twists a classic bourbon old fashioned cocktail with and orange liquid chocolate. Recipe & Directions - 3 bar spoons Orange Liquid ...more

Jonathan Wallace demonstrates how to pickle beet root and store garlic. First, boil the beet root. Keep the root and about three to six centimeters of the stem on the beets during the boiling process. Next, create a spiced pickling vinegar by using 2 1/4 liters of vinegar, cin ...more

A must for any alfredo dish - make your own white pasta sauce from scratch! You will need some milk or cream for the base. Then add in some onion, garlic, butter and any other spice you want. You will also want some corn starch or flour as a thickening agent.

This week on Etsy How-Tuesday Kristen Couse aka cakehouse shows us how to make a decorative holiday trivet for the dining table. You can spice up your home decor, whether you're hosting Christmas or a potluck with friends! Things you will need to make your patchwork trivet: * ...more

Sanjay Thumma teaches the secrets of making Indian bhel puri chaat. An excellent summary is given below. First take some crispy puffed rice in a bowl and poha mixed with peanuts. Now add some boondi, sev and pappadi to it which are optional. Add small pieces of boiled potatoes ...more

Spice up your love life by going beyond the kissing basics and learn new, hot ways to lock lips.

Miis are tiny versions of you that live inside your video games. On the Nintendo Wii you can personalize all of your games and add a little bit of your personality and appearance to the screen. Check out this video tutorial, and learn how to create a Mini Mii on your console f ...more

Properly cooked pork chops are juicy and delicious, especially off the grill. Chops come from the loin and there are three cuts; the rib chop, the loin chop, and the sirloin chop. Pick double cut chops that are 1.5 to 2 inches thick. They won't dry out, and they'll look three ...more

Without sharps and flats, piano players would fall asleep at the piano bench and faceplant their sheet music. Keep your next piano session a lively (and alive) one by watching this tutorial on what sharps and flats are and where they're located on the keyboard. This is a grea ...more

In this culinary how-to from ShowMetheCurry, you'll learn how to prepare a spanish and artichoke dip, which, apart from being delectable in its own right, is a great guacamole substitute for the avacado averse. Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 22 min Ingredients: Frozen Chopped ...more

Ever since "Slumdog Millionaire," Bollywood has taken up space as its own niche in Hollywood films, and continues to grow in popularity as fans visit the films for their splendor, magnificently decadent production, and dresses and makeup that make the women look like walking g ...more

Hot buttered rum gives your taste buds that perfect jolt of warmth and spiciness that's great for warming up your spirits after a cold trek outdoors. Buttered rum is a great alternative to your usual martinis and cosmos at a cocktail party, and it's super festive, too. Take a ...more

This is a great vegan jamaican spiced black bean burgers that serves 6 people. The prep time takes 8 minutes with a cook time of 10 minutes. These burgers are so easy and taste so great, you’ll be making them for breakfast, lunch and dinner! 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 1/4 cups ...more

Maybe you get bored with plain old mac & cheese once in a while. Why not spice it up with a bit of an Italian flair? Betty adds a hint of tomato to your traditional family dish; try it out! You won't be disappointed. You Will Need: *7 oz. elbow macaroni *water, salted with 1 ...more

Sometimes you like your salsa chunky, and that's fine. Of course everyone does salsa their own way, but it's always good to see what recipes are out there. Variety is the spice of life, and salsa is the spice of tortiall chip consumption. This video tutorial demonstrates how t ...more

Unlike most Western music that is based upon the singing of words, Hindustani vocal music is based upon the practice of singing notes. These notes make up Ragas, which are the basis for Hindustani music. These videos will show you some of the more popular Ragas that are often ...more

Enjoy easy grill-top cooking with this recipe for Cuban corn on the cob. Follow along as Dave Lieberman from the Food Network shows you how too cook up this recipe. Make this recipe for grilled Cuban corn for your friends and you are sure to impress. The recipe is very simple, ...more

Recently, Samba has emerged with a hip-shaking good time in the night clubs of the world. If you are looking to spice up your Samba dancing, let expert Yolanda Travis show you how to in this series of videos. Part 1 of 16 - How to Dance the modern Samba. Dance the modern Samba ...more

In this video tutorial, Creative Cow contributing editor Eran Stern will show you a cool technique for filling an image of a human head with animated numbers using After Effects CS3's Text tool. The second video will continue to finesse the design of the Digits Man promo. Lear ...more

Learn how to make a micro terrarium which usually holds 1 small plant in simple steps. You can use any type of container like a light bulb, yogurt container, baby fruit jar, spice container, honey jar, etc. Now select your container and add some soil in it. Place the seeds if ...more

Fall is so full of natural beauty. From the colorful, crispy leaves to that perfect dollop of whipped creap atop your pumpkin spice latte, there's so much to see and to savor. Incorporate the beauty of fall into your nail look by creating these fiery fall nails.

During the holidays, nothing beats the satisfying taste of Brie cheese encrusted in puff pastry. Holiday Kitchen shows you how it's done with this Brie en Croûte recipe that's a must-serve appetizing classic any time of year. To spice up the classic French treat, they've added ...more

Beach Buckets can be boring but host Lisa Bleyaert has the perfect way to spice them up. So grab your favorite bucket and get ready to make the Sounds Fishy Sand Pail! You will need 4 sheets of sticky foam, scissors, precut letters, a black marker, and a beach pail. Watch this ...more

In this clip, the ladies of Show Me the Curry teach you how to make delicious Til Sankari or Tilgul. This delightful Indian snack is easy to prepare and tastes amazing. Give it a try and add a little spice to your table!

Cosmos and martinis are forever excellent go-to cocktails when you're out sipping at the bar, but sometimes it's nice to spice things up and try something a little more...stimulating. Watch this video to learn how to mix an absinthe mojito. The Mojito was invented in Cuba in ...more

If you've never tried Pimenton de la Vera -- smoked Spanish paprika -- you're missing out. Stirred into hummus, sprinkled on roasted potatoes or added to the secret family barbecue rub, the smoky flavor is almost addictive. It comes in hot and sweet varieties and has so many d ...more