How To: Install a kitchen sink strainer
Tim Carter, of Ask the Builder, shows some step-by-step tips to help when installing a strainer into your kitchen sink. This is a great home repair project tip.
Tim Carter, of Ask the Builder, shows some step-by-step tips to help when installing a strainer into your kitchen sink. This is a great home repair project tip.
Kitchen utensils and computers, that's right! This video will show you how to increase your computer's wireless connection using a strainer!
Why use a regular wall clock when you can have an awesome clock make out of spoons that you make yourself? Let your character show through or make a cheeky gift with this clock. You will have to buy a basic boring wall clock. Use the battery of the clock and attach it to a great metal strainer as the mount. Then use cut out a picture for the front ant but the hands back on. Glue some spoons on the back to complete the look, add a mount and your ready to enjoy telling time in a whole new way. ...
Soft focus photography can produce some beautiful images when used properly. It's used a lot in beauty and glamour shots, but can be applied to other types of photos as well. Some digital cameras have pre-programmed settings for soft focus shots, but if you're using a DSLR, you'll need a special lens or filter to do it.
Although I love a good kitchen gadget just as much as the next food writer, the truth is that my drawers are bursting with unused tools. I usually like to take the simpler approach to cooking and prepping, and for everyday cooking, I find that the best gadgets are usually the ones that do more than one thing.
In this video, we learn how to make the perfect Bacardi cocktail. First, grab a martini glass and a shaker and put ice into the shaker. Next, pour 1 1/2 oz of Bacardi into the shaker along with 1 oz of lime juice and a splash of grenadine. Now, place the shaker glass on top of the shaker and shake the drink until the glass becomes ice cold. Now, place your strainer on the shaker and pour into the martini glass. Garnish the glass with a lime and enjoy! If you want to step this up even further,...
In this video, we learn how to mix a version of the Rum Runner drink. Traditionally, the Rum Runner is made in a blender, which we are not going to do. Instead, we are going to crush the ice and give it a slushy taste and consistency. Start out with a collins glass and a shaker tin, and put ice in the shaker. Use a muddler to crush the ice and make it slushy, then pour that crushed ice into the collins glass. Now, ice up the shaker tin. Put in three-quarters of an ounce of Captain Morgan Spic...
To prevent sliced fruits like apples and pears from oxidizing and turning brown before serving, start by juicing one lemon.
This recipe is for a shrimp cocktail like none other you have ever tasted! Ingredients you will need for the Court Bouillon:
There’s nothing like a glass of ice cold lemonade on a hot day. You Will Need
Sure, you can buy Rice Krispies or something similar - but making your own puffed rice at home is not too difficult, and is much healthier! This techinque works with any starch. Fully cook your rice, and then dry it out (it usually needs about 24 hours to dry completely). Then take an oil with a high smoke point (such as canola oil) and heat it in a wok. Pour your rice into a strainer, and then submerge in the oil for a few seconds.
In this tutorial, we learn how to properly poach shrimp. Poaching will make your shrimp tender instead of tough, which is what happens when you boil shrimp. To know if your water is at poaching temperature, it will be steaming and hot to the touch. When it hurts to touch the water, then you will know it's ready to be mixed with a lot of salt. Once it's the right seasoning and temperature, add in your ice cold shrimp. While the shrimp are inside of the water, move them around with a strainer u...
In this video. Trish shows us how to make homemade organic chai tea. First, take a cinnamon stick (broken in half) and put into a small sauce pan. Then, put a few cloves (to equal 1/4 tsp) and 1/4 tsp cardamom into the saucepan. Also add 2 cups of water and 1/4 tsp of cinnamon. Turn your burner on high and then add 1/4 tsp your favorite chai tea. Once this mixture starts boiling, add milk and any sweetener you prefer. Strain your tea through a strainer into your cup and you're done making you...
ExtremeBartending teaches you in this video how to make an X-Ray Shooter or cocktail. First, chill the glass and leave some ice water inside. Grab the shaker and add a third of an ounce of Bailey's cream, then a third of an ounce of Frangelico and a third of an ounce of Kahlua. Add about two ounces of milk in the shaker. Shake that whole thing up. Lastly use a strainer and pour the mix into the chilled glass. You can serve the X-Ray cocktail or shooter.
This how-to video is about how to make a Stinger cocktail with cold cognac.
Getting the arils from a fresh pomegranate is easy when you follow a few simple steps. First, wash the outside skin. Next, cut out the rind in a circular cut. Cut the pomegranate into fours. Using a strainer on top of a bowl, hold the pomegranate rind side down and tap it with a spoon. If more of the arils remain, just tap that area with the spoon. Rinse and serve.
In this video from JenniferCornbleet we learn to make raw food granola with almond milk. Place a nut or seed in a mason jar about halfway. Fill the rest with water. Sit over night. Drain, and you can use right away or store in your refrigerator for up to 3 days. Almond milk is a great cereal milk replacement. To make it combine almonds, water, and a couple of dates to sweeten the milk. You can use a different sweetener of your choice. You can flavor with vanilla extract as well. Blend in a bl...
Every sailor will tell you, there's nothing tastier than fresh crab legs. They're easy to make and only take a few minutes. All you need to do is boil the legs and add a little flavor and the rest takes care of itself. So, get a bib because it's about to get messy and check out this tutorial for making delicious garlic crab legs!
In this video Hetal and Anuja are demonstrating how Ghee (clarified Butter) can be made out of unsalted butter. Ghee is a very important ingredient in Indian cooking. Also, since its smoking point is higher than butter, it does not burn very fast as butter does. To make ghee you have to take unsalted butter and heat it in a heavy bottom pan on a low flame. Keep stirring it so that the milk solids do not get burnt at the bottom of the pan. After about 20 minutes the butter is completely melted...
Do you know what tools you need to make your favorite drink at home? On this episode of FoodGear you'll find out the five must have tools for you home bar. The most basic tools for the maximum number of cocktails you can make, you should think about getting a cocktail shaker, a strainer, a jigger (measuring cup), a juicer (with a built in strainer), and a corkscrew. Watch this video bartending tutorial and learn how to pick out essential bar tools.
This video demonstrates the recipe of Seekh Kebabs. For this you need to blend minced meat, some potatoes, onions and spices in a blender. Then make sausage like rolls and fry them in a pan with some oil. Keep turning them on the pan so that they turn golden brown on each side. Later, to give a barbecue effect you can take the kebabs in a strainer and put the strainer on the flame. This will give a smoky effect to the kebabs. The kebabs are then ready to be served with some salad garnishing. ...
In order to make Sticky Rice, for your favorite Thai recipes, you will need the following: a strainer, a medium sized pot, sticky rice,
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to make organic ghee. Users will need 4 sticks of unsalted organic butter, saucepan and a strainer. Begin by adding the 4 sticks of butter into the saucepan and heat it over an oven. Once the butter has melted down, lower the heat. When the sizzling of the butter stops, the ghee will be finished. Once the butter has stopped sizzling, pour it through a strainer to catch any excess butter. This video will benefit those viewers who enjoy cooking and woul...
In this video, we learn how to make homemade Chai Tea. You will need a sauce pan, cloves of cardamom, 2/3 cup of milk, 1/3 cup of water and a chai tea bag. First, put your water and milk into the saucepan and bring it to a boil. Next, put in your tea bag and 3-4 cloves of cardamom while the mixture is still coming to a boil. Once this has come to a boil, grab a strainer and pour your mixture into your tea cup through the strainer. This will create your very own homemade chai tea!
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to make traditional horchata. Begin by filling the blender with water and add in some cinnamon sticks. Then add in a cup of dried rice and turn on the blender to mix it. Now pour the mixture out into a strainer with a pitcher or cup underneath. The strainer will catch all the leftover rice gains. Then add in 1 tsp of vanilla, small amount of almond extract and 1/2 cup of sugar. This recipe is very fast, simple and easy to do. This video will benefit t...
How to make a green apple martini to make this green apple martini you need a martini glass. Put some ice in the glass to chill it down. Set the martini glass with the ice to the side. Take a mixing glass and put some ice in the glass. Add one ounce of vodka, one and a half ounces of apple schnapps, a dash of melon liquor, and a splash of sweet and sour mix. Stir it up rather than shaking it. Dump the ice out of the chilled martini glass. Put a strainer on the mixing glass. Drop a maraschino ...
This video describes how to make a whiskey sour cocktail. First take the following ingredients Bourbon Whiskey, Lemon Juice, Gomme Syrup, Cocktail Glass, Strainer, and Shaker. Now take Cocktail glass with full of "Ice cubes", and stir it well and using "strainer" filter the water out and pour the "Lemon Juice" of 1 1/2 oz(ounce),and add 3/4 oz of "Gomme syrup" and then now pour 1 1/2 oz of Bourbon Whiskey into Cocktail glass added with ice cubes. After added all the ingredients take the "Shak...
Heat the broiler and arrange the rack so it's about 6 inches from the heat. Peel the pineapple, cut it into rounds about 1/2 inch thick, and use a paring knife to cut out the core.
Start by cutting the top of the pomegranate off. Looking down into the pomegranate from the top you will see four to six white lines that divide the pomegranate into four to six sections. Cut down each one of the lines, cutting the pomegranate into four to six sections. Take each section, pull out all of the pomegranate seeds and put them into a bowl of water. De-seed all four to six sections. After you have taken out all the seeds, and put them into the bowl of water, take a strainer and pou...
This video is a home remedy for thicker hair. Doctors do not recommend it nor does it have proven scientific basis. If you want thicker hair, it might be fun trying.
How to make a great green apple martini. First we start with the tools of the trade, you will need a glass, champagne or martini glass will do, next a set of tumblers, a speed pour-er, and a martini strainer. Now that all of those are laid out we need to chill the glass down, so take the larger tumbler and fill it 3/4 full of ice. Add the ice to the glass and set aside. While the glass is chilling out, we need to get our liquor out and ready to mix, these are the liquors needed:
This video demonstrates how to prepare Iced Coffee. For this recipe, you will need the following: ½ cup of cold water, sugar, 1/3 cup measuring cup, coffee grinder, and coffee beans.
In this video from hippygourmet we learn how to make a delicious vegetable tempura. For this you need asparagus, green beans, and bell pepper sticks. First in salted boiling water cook asparagus for a few minutes. Take out asparagus with strainer. Boil water again and put green beans in. Take out with strainer. To make the batter start by cracking an egg and whisking it, also pouring in ice water. Then sift in one cup of flour. Keep on whisking that and sprinkle in black sesame seeds and a pi...
Turn your leftovers into another tasty meal by reheating them the right way. You Will Need
Impress your friends and become an expert mixologist with drinks that are "stirred, not shaken." You Will Need
A sweet and spicy milk-based tea from India, chai is a tasty alternative to coffee. You Will Need
In this video, we learn how to make organic vegan quinoa salad. This super food is a complete protein that's rich in amino acids and protein. First, rinse the quinoa in a strainer, then put into a pot with 2 cups of water. Bring this to a boil while covered, then when the liquid is absorbed it's done. Now, chop up some bell pepper and cucumber and mix it up with the quinoa until it's well combined. Next, add in some roasted pistachios, cranberries, extra virgin olive oil, and maple syrup. Aft...
A watermelon spritzy is just like summer itself: effervescent, light, and cheery. Composed of grenadine, lemon lime soda, some mint, and watermelon, this tangy drink is great for humid summer days lounging by the pool. The drink can also be served at BBQs for an unexpected complement to grilled food.
In this video Lori Winders shows us how to make ghee from regular butter. Her method takes about two hours to complete but she says that this way you can obtain much more ghee at one time. First, put two pounds of butter in a large cast iron skillet and then put it in the oven at a temperature of 250 degrees for two hours. After this is complete you take the pan out of the oven and with the help of a strainer and lots of layers of cheesecloth you filter the obtained gee in a jar. You will see...
Long Island Ice Tea is one of the most famous cocktails known around the world. To make one, first fill a glass with ice. Then pour about 20 milligrams of gin, 20 milligrams of white rum, 20 milligrams of tequila, 20 milligrams of vodka, and 20 milligrams of your favorite clear liquor. Add the juice of half a lemon (about 20 milligrams of lemon juice). Using a cocktail shaker, shake the cocktail about 3 or 4 times. Put a strainer over a glass filled with ice, and pour the cocktail in up to ab...