How do you get really, really crispy fried chicken? Try these simple frying tips. These will work on your favorite chicken drumsticks or just about anything you want to fry, from fish to porkchops. … [Read more...] about Tips on perfect fried chicken
Sims 3: how to keep your sims happy
One of the best things about playing Sims 3 is that you get to play 'God' to your sim—managing his life and his aspirations so he can achieve his big dream and still stay (reasonably) happy every day. But unlike our own lives, there are great cheats and shortcuts that will set up your sim for success. Here are some great tips from fellow Sims 3 addicts. … [Read more...] about Sims 3: how to keep your sims happy
7 tips for better piecrusts
The phrase 'as easy as pie' is misleading. While the ingredients are simple (fat, flour and liquid) it can be very tricky to create a flaky and flavorful crust. In fact, most of us will mess it up the first two or three times we do it—or spend years baking an 'okay' pie and wonder why it never tastes the way Grandma used to make it. This article reveals some secrets to a … [Read more...] about 7 tips for better piecrusts
Tips for choosing the right tv for your family
Flat screen televisions are cool, and they get cheaper and more high tech every year. If you're shopping for a new television, this article can help you decide between a plasma or an LCD, a rear projection or a tube. Then you'll know what's the best choice given your budget and the kind of television viewing experience you are looking for. … [Read more...] about Tips for choosing the right tv for your family
How to take great food shots with a point-and-shoot
How to take great food photos with a point-and-shoot Many of like posting photos of our restaurant adventures in Facebook. We're not professionals—and we certainly don't plan on buying expensive equipment! And even if we do have an awesome SLR and lens kit, we won't always lug it around, especially if we're just planning to have dinner out with friends. But we can still … [Read more...] about How to take great food shots with a point-and-shoot