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How To: Cook traditional German recipes

In this online German recipe video series, learn from gourmet chef Rainer Wickel how to prepare German potato pancakes, wienerschnitzel, and a German sauerkraut casserole. This expert chef will teach you about traditional German cooking, what wienerschnitzel is, what German potato pancakes are, what a sauerkraut casserole is, and the ingredients and utensils needed to create these traditional German dishes.

How To: Cook traditional English fish and chips

Michelin-starred chef, Tom Aikens shows you how to cook quintessential fish and chips with traditional accompaniments. You will need cod fillets, flour, English mustard, salt, ground black pepper, eggs, vegetable oil, water, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, gherkins, capers, parsley, shallots, peas, butter, mint, white pepper, beer, and sparkling water. Watch this video cooking tutorial and learn how to make a traditional yet gourmet English fish and chips.

How To: Make traditional Japanese udon noodle soup with vegetables and chicken

'Udon' means 'thick', and udon noodle soup is a traditional Japanese dish known for it's thick rice noodles. This delicious soup is made with dashi, mirin, soy sauce, fresh vegetables, chicken and shellfish. The tutorial shows you how to start by making the dashi broth, boiling and blanching the vegetables, and then cooking the meat for a soup that's a meal by itself.

How To: Fold a traditional origami paper star box

Need a place to store a few odds and ends? How about all of those little origami stars you like to make? In this video, you'll learn the folds for making a traditional origami paper sat box, perfect for all of your folded stars, or anything else! You'll start out folding this star box with the what's called the "star base."

How To: Make traditional Italian spaghetti carbonara

In this recipe, you will learn how to make traditional spaghetti carbonara. This dish may not be exactly what you expect it to be - there is no cream involved, and it is essentially spaghetti with eggs and bacon. Follow along with this tutorial from Chef John and make your family a healthier and much tastier carbonara.

How To: Paint a traditional puppy dog painting

Everybody loves dogs, but not everybody can own one. Although… everyone can own and enjoy a painted dog. And if you want to learn how to paint a puppy dog yourself, this is the video tutorial for you. Make sure to pause the video after each step and look at the screen every few seconds while you are drawing.

How To: Stretch a pair of shoes with a one-way shoe stretcher

Buy a new pair of shoes only to find that they're too snug? Don't despair. With a traditional shoe stretcher, this problem is easily resolved. And this handy cobbler's guide presents an easy-to-follow overview of how to use one. For more information, and to get started widening your own shoes with a traditional shoe expander tool, give this tutorial a look.

How To: Make traditional sauer kraut

From VidVend we learn, in this video, how to make a traditional old style German sauerkraut. The first step, and this is the most fundamental thing with sauerkraut we are told, is to salt your cabbage. Then, with your salt and cabbage mixed into a large bowl, you must compress it, in this instance this is done by putting a plate over top the cabbage, and then adding a weight on top of that. After a few hours, the cabbage is then rinsed, and cooked for 45 minutes with white pepper, juniper ber...

How To: Make a traditional Christmas pudding

In this two-part cooking tutorial, learn how to make delicous & easy, tradition Christmas pudding with Sue McMahon, cookery editor at Women's Weekly. To make this pudding you will need the following ingredients: mised dried fruit, brown sugar, plain flour, white bread crumbs, shredded suet, two medium eggs, mixed spice, ginger, Guiness, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and brandy. Set a light to your pudding and wow your next holiday party with this beloved Christmas classic dessert dish.

How To: Wash yourself in a Japanese bath (ofuro)

Many traditional Japanese homes lack the Western shower we know and love and favor instead the traditional Japanese bath called an ofuro. Like many activities in Japan there is a culturally tied correct process for using an ofuro, and this video will teach it to you so you can be clean and comfortable on your next trip to Japan.

How To: Use solar thermal microgeneration

Solar Thermal Microgeneration may be used to reduce your hot water bill, fossil fuel use, and lower your carbon footprint. For water heating, water is collected from solar panels. It is used to heat the water, as it filters through the water heater. Some areas require all new homes to provide an energy rating to buyers. Solar thermal panels harness the suns energy and reducing the need for fossil fuels to heat water. You will need the combination of solar panels, a traditional water heater, a...

How To: Make a traditional country-style chicken-fried steak

Interested in preparing a traditional-style chicken-fried steak? It's easier than you'd think. So easy, in fact, that this free video cooking lesson can present a complete overview of the cooking process in about seven minutes. For more information, including the full recipe, and to get started making your own chicken-fried steaks, watch this video guide.

How To: Make pho (Vietnamese traditional beef noodle soup)

Whoever said chicken noodle soup was for the soul, never had pho soup before. It's a tasty dish that contains Vietnamese traditional beef and noodles and can be garnished with ingredients like basil, onions, cilantro, and much more. This tutorial is going to show you what it takes to make this yummy meal. Enjoy!

How To: Make a traditional origami crane

In need of some good luck? Have extra paper and time to match? This video tutorial presents a complete, step-by-step overview of how to make a paper crane or swan using origami, the traditional Japanese folk art of paper folding. For more information, and to get started making your own paper birds, watch this arts-and-crafts guide.

How To: Make Chinese sweet corn egg drop soup

Hungry for Chinese cuisine? In this video, learn how to cook up a traditional Chinese egg drop soup with a slight variation. Using Chinese egg noodles, the noodles are implemented into the base to create a creamy corn style noodle soup. The texture and hardness of the noodles adds a classic touch to an already traditional soup. Ingredients are listed in the video.

How To: Make traditional Mexican salsa

Salsa is always a great appetizing treat to serve with chips or in a salad. This recipe for traditional Mexican salsa will provide the kick for your kickback. So kickback and learn how to make traditional Mexican salsa that will make your guests hot!

How To: Throw traditional boomerangs

Got a traditional boomerang lying around? Check this video out for a tutorial on how to throw a traditional boomerang the right and wrong way. Each step performed shows what's being done wrong and what's being done right, so be sure to watch this if you wish to improve your boomerang skills.

How To: Origami a traditional Japanese crane or tsuru

Watch this instructional origami video to fold a traditional Japanese origami crane. Tsuru is the Japanese word for crane. In Japan cranes are considered a national treasure and regarded as symbols of good luck and longevity. Fold a few origami cranes and give them to your friends as gifts or good luck charms.

How To: Cook traditional fried chicken

Ever wanted to try cooking traditional fried chicken? Combine two cup of buttermilk with two table spoons of hot pepper sauce. Add eight chicken pieces and marinate for more than two hours. This recipe take some time to prepare, but everyone will appreciate the extra effort.

How To: Grill pizza

This instructional cooking video demonstrates how to make a non-traditional pizza. Grill it! Shape the pizza dough. Lay it on the grill and close the lid for a few minutes. Flip and repeat this process. Add toppings. Make a traditional pizza... or grill your own nutella dessert pizza.

How To: Make a diamond shaped traditional kite

This is a very traditional kite you can make. Takes a couple of sticks and a plastic bag, add some string and masking tape and you are ready to go. This video tutorial shows how to make the classic diamond shaped kite, it's so quick and easy. Watch and learn how to make your own kite.