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Making an Italian cappuccino doesn't have to require all of your time in the morning. Make Italian cappuccino from instant mix with help from an expert coffee consultant in this free video clip.
Frappuccino blend drinks can be made in a wide variety of different ways depending on your preferences. Make frappuccino blend drinks with help from the owner of a coffee shop and a coffee consultant in this free video clip.
Several models of GE refrigerator come with an ice dispenser that produces different types of ice and sometimes ice water. Still, this convenient item does nothing for the homeowner when it malfunctions. A problem with the icemaker is traceable to several possible causes and, in the case of an icemaker stuck on crushed ice, may involve several moving parts.
Sophisticated yet simple, wine cocktails raise the bar for holiday refreshments. Joe Campanale and Jordan Salcito make a few of their favorites and show you how to turn your wine into the talk of the party.
A customary comfort drink, the hot toddy has been rumored to cure both colds and bad days. Whether you choose to take your toddy with hot water or black tea, Joe Campanale offers a quick tutorial on how to make this winter-warmer.
Mixologist and restaurateur Joe Campanale shares three secrets for creating your own signature cocktail. Using these principals, you can be confident in your cocktail creativity and shake up something special for your friends.
"HoboWars!" is an online, browser-based role-playing game. You play as a homeless person trying to survive the streets against thousands of other players around the world. You can fight, beg, race shopping carts and join gangs. At one point in the game, your character will encounter a mummy that you must fight and defeat.
Baileys Irish cream is a blend of Irish whiskey, cream, cocoa and sugar. Since it is 50 percent fresh cream it blends well with coffee and hot chocolate. Some people incorporate this liquor into desserts and some people prefer to sip a small snifter of the Irish cream while enjoying an after-dinner treat.
Mixing a refreshing nonalcoholic drink can make the difference between a party that does not accommodate guests' needs versus one that caters to all ages and beverage preferences. Virgin daiquiris can be served unfrozen or frozen and concocted with fresh fruit or a pre-made mix. Using a strawberry daiquiri mix takes the hassle out of mashing or blending fresh strawberries for your daiquiri base. If you are searching for a thirst-quencher, try making a virgin daiquiri for a sweet burst of flavor within minutes.
Kahlua and cream go hand in hand, as Kahlua is a richly-flavored, Mexican coffee liqueur. The Kahlua Sombrero is relatively uncomplicated, compared to other cocktails, because the list of ingredients is short. Kahlua Sombreros are sweet and creamy, making them a delicious after-dinner drink.
Commercial eggnog is available in grocery stores in the fall, just in time for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. Because eggnog is made with raw eggs, it must be stored properly. The United States Department of Agriculture states that homemade eggnog should not be saved and frozen. Commercial eggnog that has been pasteurized, however, can be frozen for up to six months. Knowing a few key steps can help you successfully freeze eggnog.
As a beverage, Italian soda definitely has staying power -- it has been a staple of restaurants and cafes for decades since its inception more than 80 years ago, but the beverage's name is somewhat misleading. The concoction actually had its start in the U.S. and the concept is similar to old-fashioned soda fountains. Although there are variations on the drink, the original three-part recipe has maintained its popularity throughout the years.
Quaker oatmeal is a brand that has been commercially produced since 1850. The company received the first trademark issued for its Quaker Oats breakfast cereal in 1877. Its name and traditional elderly man dressed in conservative, religious clothing was selected to convey the good quality and honest value of the oats. Today, Quaker produces steel-cut, old-fashioned and quick-cook oats, as well as other cereal and breakfast products.
The Cosmopolitan, brought to mass popularity in the late '90s as the favorite drink of the ladies on "Sex and the City," originated in San Francisco singles bars in the 1970s. It's juicy, tart blend of lime, citrus-infused vodka and cranberry juice was developed by bartenders who were looking for for a sweeter, more universally appealing take on the martini. Since the Cosmo's revival, there have been new variations of this now modern classic cocktail, playing off of it's adaptable ingredients and presentation.
Crushing releases the aromatic oils within rosemary. The long, needle-like herb is also tough and uncomfortable to eat whole in uncooked dishes. Crushing makes it more palatable so you can fully enjoy the flavor of the rosemary. The herb is typically sold whole since crushing shortens the storage life of the rosemary. You don't need an herb grinder or other expensive kitchen implement to crush rosemary; crush it at home using common kitchen utensils.
The combination of Kahlua liqueur, premium vodka and cream -- the White Russian cocktail --create alchemy of flavors renowned for its rich coffee taste and a smooth finish. Based on the Black Russian drink, which consists of Kahlua and vodka, the White Russian is a staple in bars and pubs around the world, and even has a place in American pop culture history, as the cocktail favored by The Dude in the 1998 film "The Big Lebowski."
Summer drinks, cocktails and snowcones aren't the same without an ample supply of crushed ice. Though appliances --- such as a blender --- are typically used for crushing the ice, they aren't necessary. Common items found in nearly every home crush ice with a minimum of time and effort, so you don't need to buy a blender for that last minute party. Prepare the ice ahead of time so it's ready to serve.
Vending machines function like miniature grocery stores, giving consumers the chance to purchase a variety of food, drink and toiletry items. Vending machines are found in motel and hotels, schools, offices and hospitals, and some companies offer healthier alternatives to the higher-calorie chips, soda and candy commonly sold in their machines.
Strawberry daiquiris provide a refreshing tropical drink, whether it is served frozen or on the rocks. You can make virgin strawberry daiquiris, using a premade mix and can substitute a non-alcoholic juice or soda for alcohol to give the daiquiri more flavor. Virgin strawberry daiquiris offer a sweet beverage or dessert option for those abstaining from alcohol consumption, or those who aren't old enough to drink. You can mix virgin strawberry daiquiris to serve at children's parties.
If you are tired of your cold cereal or want something hot for a cold morning, Quaker Oats may provide a solution. Quaker Oats is an oatmeal breakfast cereal available in a variety of flavors and types, and usually served hot. Unlike steel cut oats, Quaker Oats can be prepared in a matter of minutes and require little prep-time. Accordingly, you can enjoy them even on those mornings when you don't have a lot of time to prepare breakfast.
Quaker Old Fashioned Oats are manufactured by the Quaker Oats Company. The whole oats are rolled flat and feature all of the fiber-rich portions, such as bran, of oat grains. You can enjoy Quaker Oats as part of a healthy, well-rounded breakfast in a matter of minutes. Whether you live alone or are the first one up in your household each day, you'll be able to make a single portion of Quaker Oats for convenience. Eat the warm cereal plain, with a touch of cinnamon and sugar, or topped with fresh fruit.
Most people associate sangria with red wine and deep hearty fruits. White wine Sangria is a light, refreshing alternative to the heavier red Sangria, and fares well during the hot summer months. Lemon-Peach Sangria adds a delicate hint of fruity flavor without overpowering the gentle fruits already present in the wine.
Irish oats can be a versatile ingredient, allowing for fiber-rich oatmeal cookies and more. Most commonly, it is used as a warm breakfast cereal that will provide a sizable portion of the recommended daily dose of fiber. Yet, Irish oats should not be confused with the sugar-filled oatmeal packets often available in supermarkets. While they are relatively simple to cook, there is a lengthy prep time involved if making them the traditional way. They also can be prepared easily in a microwave.
According to the Mayo Clinic, eating oatmeal for breakfast on a regular basis is beneficial to your health and lowers blood cholesterol. Oatmeal is a porridge made from ground oats mixed with water and other flavorings.To cook oatmeal for breakfast you will need approximately 10 minutes and a few rich ingredients to add to the dish. When finished, the oatmeal will have a creamy consistency with a soft and sweet flavor.
Honey and hot water is commonly used to soothe sore throats. Drinking hot beverages helps relieve chest congestion and also loosens vocal cords, making it a popular drink for singers and other performs prior to going onstage. Additionally, honey has natural antibacterial properties that may help hasten recovery from a infections and illnesses. Be careful when heating the water to avoid spilling it, and let your honey water cool thoroughly before drinking it.
On a hot summer day, using your stove to boil water for tea can make your kitchen even warmer. Then you must wait for the hot tea to cool before pouring it over ice cubes to make iced tea. Give yourself a break from the heat by using the power of the sun to brew your tea. Making sun tea with tea bags is an easy way to make a delicious, refreshing summer beverage. Multiply the recipe when entertaining a large group of friends at a summer picnic or barbecue.
Chefs use cherry and spice combinations to complement the various preparations of food, some with the cherry as the leading ingredient and others with cherries just as part of the spiced flavoring. The sweet but tart flavor of the cherry lends itself well to sweet and savory dishes. Different groupings bring out different aspects of the cherry flavor and make for interesting cooking.
In 1957, Emerson Drug Company introduced Fizzies candy to the United States. Fizzies are effervescent tablets that come in various flavors such as cherry, root beer and grape. Once Fizzies are dropped in water, the water becomes flavored and fizzes like a soda. Fizzies are calorie free and sugar free, which makes them an ideal alternative to a regular soft drink.
There are myriad benefits to a bowl of oatmeal, from the amount of daily fiber to the energy-giving carbohydrates that are inherent with each serving. Oatmeal provides a quick breakfast solution, but depending on how it is prepared, the oatmeal can take on a rubbery, gummy-like texture that some may find unpleasant. Luckily, the solution is in how you make the oatmeal or how you "doctor" a bowl that's already been prepared.
Relax with a tall glass of iced tea during the summer months to enjoy a cool, refreshing alternative to the hot beverage. Making iced tea is as simple as pouring normal brewed tea over ice cubes, but some tea connoisseurs consider the result bitter and unpleasant. The cold-brewing process causes fewer tannins to be released from the tea leaves. The result is a milder, less-bitter tea that allows you to enjoy the subtle flavors of your cold-brewed iced tea.
Vodka and lemonade are two key drink ingredients that can make delicious punches and cocktails. A cocktail shaker is used to combine the two drinks and many other cocktails and mixed beverages. This is because shaking the lemonade and vodka in a cocktail shaker will mix them more thoroughly than if they were just stirred.
Oatmeal is a healthy choice for breakfast because of its high fiber and low glycemic content, which promotes good digestion and helps you feel fuller longer. Although eating a daily bowl of oatmeal can be boring and unappetizing, the recipe can be altered by roasting the oats, or adding milk, sweetener, fruit and spices.
Bailey's Irish Cream is a whiskey and cream-based liqueur made in Ireland. According to Bailey's, the drink is sold in about 180 countries. While it can be enjoyed on its own or over ice, Bailey's has become a popular mixer in creating other beverages, including shots and cocktails as well as hot and blended drinks.
The most commonly known tropical fruits are pineapples, bananas and mangoes, but there are a large variety of fruits that are lesser known and not easily available because their origin stems from hot countries outside the U.S. mainland. Tropical fruit festivals present and display the universally known varieties and give less popular fruits a chance for a wider audience.
Oats contribute vitamins, minerals, iron, calcium, protein and natural antioxidants to your diet. In addition to their well-known use as a breakfast cereal, oats can add flavor and nutrition to desserts, breads, pilafs and even soups and salads. Roasting enhances the nutty flavor of oats and turns them a light brown color. You can roast whole, rolled and steel-cut oats. Store oats in the refrigerator or a cool pantry to prolong their shelf life.
A koozie is not only a tool to keep your beverage cold, it can also make a statement about you, your family or your passions in life. Order personalized koozies to serve as stocking stuffers at Christmas time or to celebrate a trip or event you and your family are going to experience together. Just remember to allow for enough ordering time from the manufacturer because each Koozie will need to have the text and graphics added.
Instant oatmeal is processed oatmeal with added flavorings which takes little time to prepare. Oatmeal Express is a Quaker oatmeal product that packages instant oatmeal in a microwaveable cup. This lets you prepare and eat oatmeal anywhere a microwave is available. It is available in convenience stores and supermarkets across the United States.
Oatmeal was used as food for animals for many years, but it became popular in America when the Quaker Oat Company opened in 1877 and started selling the rolled oat cereal. It is a comforting food to eat on a cold winter's morning. Before you reach for the instant oatmeal, take a few minutes and make a bowl of old-fashioned Quaker oatmeal. You will be surprised at how easy it is to cook and may never want to make instant again.
Canadian whiskey and rye are synonymous in drinking circles. Rye consists of fermented corn, wheat, rye, barley and barley malt. The Canadian government does not dictate how much grain goes into rye like the United States government does. Rye is aged in oak barrels then shipped to foreign countries where the importing country pours the whiskey into glass bottles. Rye is a blend of grain whiskeys, all of different ages. Exported rye is 80 proof and domestic Canadian Rye is 86.8 proof.
The list of mixed drinks available is extensive but several stand out. An excellent mixed drink should be made with care and preferably with a top shelf alcohol. Some excellent mixed drinks are a white Russian, Bloody Mary, mojito, hot buttered rum, margarita, Cosmopolitan martini and a Long Island iced tea.
The hot toddy is a cold weather cocktail, with a scent reminiscent of pumpkin pie. It is often served during the holidays or on snowy days. It is also used in a less celebratory manner -- some use the cocktail as a home remedy for the common cold and chest congestion. There are many variations of this cocktail.
Port is a type of very sweet Portuguese wine. Ruby port is the least expensive type of port produced. Aged in bottles instead of casks, it is usually blended with other wines when bottled. Because it is inexpensive, ruby port's taste can be improved by mixing it into different cocktails.
Everybody loves chocolate chip cookies. However, as with all things, some chocolate chip cookies are better than others. Follow these simple steps to make your chocolate chip cookies stand out from the crowd. These tips work with any chocolate chip cookie recipe, so pick your favorite recipe and apply these minor adjustments to take your chocolate chip cookies to the next level!
While having a blender is a great aid in the kitchen, sometimes they break down or don't do as good a job as you wanted, especially when it comes to crushing ice. If you want to crush ice without a blender, you just need a couple of household tools to do the job quickly and easily.
A creamy, wholesome carrot soup is a great meal option the entire family will enjoy that packs in nutrition and satisfaction. Blend up a velvety carrot soup in no time with a demonstration from Gorgeously Green's Sophie Uliano in this free video on green living.
Vending machines offer convenient foods to the public in many locations, including schools and at work. Offering cold and frozen foods is not as simple as offering chips, cookies, candy bars and gum. Some foods need to be kept cold in order to avoid spoiling, others need to be kept frozen. Some are ready to eat, while others need to be cooked after purchase. In order to determine what machines you need, determine what specific foods you want to sell.
Peppermint is an herb with a refreshing flavor and scent. It is a common ingredient in edible and non-edible products ranging from desserts, candies and teas to toothpaste and soap. Traditionally, it was a remedy for headache, indigestion and nausea. You can make your own peppermint oil or extract at home from fresh peppermint leaves, with just a few simple kitchen ingredients and tools. Extracting the essence of peppermint from the leaves is a matter of infusing a neutral or flavorless oil with the oil and flavor of the mint leaves. This infusion method is used in making both peppermint…
Tropical mixed drinks are often associated with warm weather and exotic locales. They are typically either a rum-based, tequila-based or vodka-based drink, and may be served either frozen or on the rocks. Tropical drinks are also usually served in clear glasses so that customers can see their bright, layered hues. Sometimes they are served along with bits of fruit such as pineapples or cherries, as well as a cocktail umbrella for garnish.
Smoothies, slushes or more adult beverages, such as the classic daiquiri, can't be made with standard ice cubes. Crushed ice made into small chunks or even smaller slivers makes all the difference when it comes to those smooth, icy mixes. You can purchase crushed ice in the store -- if you can find it, that is -- but there is no sense going to the extra expense when you can have crushed ice at home in just minutes.
A hot toddy is a name that refers to numerous hot cocktails made with various alcoholic and non-alcoholic ingredients. Many hot toddy drinks are made with whiskey and bourbon. While you can use any whiskey or bourbon you like to drink, the higher the quality of the spirit used, the better the end result will be.
