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CRAFT // Ikea Hacks And Diy’s

IKEA is a great shop because, from this shop, you can buy things a very favorable price. And we don't want to pay a high price for little things, right? So, if you want to decorate your room for a reasonable price, then this video show some ideas, what you can make with things that are from IKEA. 

You like to decorate your room quite often? Well, it can be also quite an expensive because we know that even small decor elements can cost quite a lot of money at the interior shop. 

But if you do these elements yourself instead of buying them, and also get a cheaper price from the material, sounds much better right? All you need to do is search things for your own taste and let your fantasy fly. 

This video shows some of the DIY projects, where the material comes from IKEA and the result is the same as the store-bought things. The difference lies in the fact that these things have you done with yourself and much cheaper.

So take a look at this video HERE and make something pretty with your own hands. 

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FOOD // How To Make Potato Cheese Sticks

These potato and cheese sticks are ultimate snacks. They are crunchy outside and mushy inside. They taste great and are superb party snack.

The recipe is below!

INGREDIENTS

3 russet potatoes, cooked and cubed.

½ cup sour cream

¼ cup green onion, diced

¼ cup bacon, diced

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon pepper

1 block cheddar cheese, cut into strips

Dredge

Flour

Egg

Panko

Oil

Salt, to season 

PREPARATION-fry

In a large bowl, combine cooked potatoes, sour cream, green onions, bacon, salt, and pepper.

Mash the ingredients together until most of the potatoes are mashed. (Some chunks are good!)

Cut cheese into ¼-inch strips.

Take a spoonful of potatoes and make a ball.

Place the cheese strip in the middle and wrap the potato around the cheese until it is evenly covered.

Dredge the sticks in flour, egg, and panko.

Fry in oil that is heated at 350°F/180°C for 3 minutes or until golden brown.

Transfer to drying rack and season with salt. (they’ll be very hot so let it sit for a couple minutes before enjoying!)

PREPARATION-baked (follow steps 1-6)

Preheat oven to 400°F/200°C.

Transfer dredged sticks onto baking sheet.

Drizzle olive oil and salt and then bake for 15 minutes or until cheese is completely melted in the middle and the outside is a light golden brown.

Let it cool for a few minutes before enjoying!

HERE is the video how to make these delicious potato and cheese sticks is.

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FOOD // Mirror Glaze Cake

Recently has been seen on the Internet images of the cake which glaze looks like a mirror. At first, it may seems that making this cake glaze is quite a complicated. But does it?

The answer to this question is no! It may take same time but the final result is amazing. This cake is perfect if you want to impress your friends at the party. And the main, it tastes delicious!

Here is what you'll need!

White Chocolate Mousse

INGREDIENTS

8 egg yolks 

¼ cup sugar

1½ cups heavy cream (for the eggs)

1½ cups white chocolate (over 30% cocoa butter)

2 cups heavy cream, chilled (for whipping)

PREPARATION

In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks with a hand mixer until frothy and airy, then mix in the sugar slowly. Beat until lemon-colored and fluffy.

Heat the cream in a pot over medium heat until steaming but not boiling, then slowly mix in half of the cream with the eggs – being sure to not cook the eggs by pouring too much cream inside before it’s mixed.

Pour the warm creamy egg mixture into the pot with the rest of the cream and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until the mixture has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon without dripping off too much.

Mix in the white chocolate until smooth, then transfer the mix to a bowl and press cling film into the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Chill completely.

Once the white chocolate mixture is set, beat the cold cream in a large bowl until stiff peaks. Be careful not to overmix, it’s safer to undermix than the over mix.

Carefully fold in the white chocolate mixture into the cream, a little at a time, until folded in completely. Set aside for later use.

Mirror Glaze

INGREDIENTS

300 milliliters water

1½ cups sugar

1 14-ounce can sweeten condensed milk

15 gelatin sheets

26 ounces white chocolate, chopped (over 30% cocoa butter)

Gel food coloring of choice

PREPARATION

Boil the water, sugar, and condensed milk in a pot for 1 minute, then remove from heat.

Bloom the gelatin in 8 cups of cold water for 5 minutes, then wring the gelatin sheets of excess water and mix into the sugar mixture.

Pour the liquid over the chocolate, letting it sit for 2-3 minutes to allow the chocolate to soften.

Using an immersion blender, carefully blend the chocolate and the liquid, making sure that you are not blending in air bubbles by lifting up the blender too high. It’s okay to go slow, just make sure it’s all blended with as little bubbles as possible, which will show up in the final product.

Sieve the mix into a large jug or vertical container to remove any excess bubbles. If there are still bubbles, continue to sieve back and forth. A trick to remove air bubbles from the surface is to manually pop them with a toothpick or to press cling film into the surface and remove the bubbles.

Separate the glaze into different containers and color them to your desire. We used red and white for this cake. Blend the coloring with the glaze until the color is distributed evenly, then cover each container with the cling film, pressing the film into the glaze to ensure that there is no skin when you are ready to use the glaze.

When you are ready to use the glaze, make sure each one is around 90-96°F, then pour the colored glazes back into one container. Swirl them if you’d like, then glaze your cake!

Mirror Glaze Cake

INGREDIENTS

1 recipe White Chocolate Mousse

18 ounces strawberry jam, seedless

2 round vanilla cakes, prepared with box instructions and trimmed to 1 cm thick

1 recipe Mirror Glaze

PREPARATION

Spread the jam evenly into the bottom of a round 8-inch cake pan, then place one of the cake rounds on top. Freeze completely.

In a 9-inch by 3-inch silicone round cake mold, pour ⅔ of the chocolate mousse then tap the mold on the table to release any air bubbles.

Place the frozen cake & jam disc on top of the mousse, jam-side down. Press the cake down slightly, then cover it with the rest of the mousse. Place the 2nd cake round on top, pressing down until the mousse rises to the level of the cake. Carefully transfer to a freezer and freeze overnight. It is vital that the cake is 100% frozen through.

Place a can on top of a baking sheet, then carefully unmold the cake onto the can. Make sure to work quickly and that the glaze is already prepared.

The video how to make this mirror glaze cake is HERE. 

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CRAFT // 3 Tumblr Inspired Room Decor Ideas

Decorating a room can be hard work because we have so much different choices how to decorate a room. But Tumblr has luckily so many inspiring pictures and it’s pretty easy to choose if you have some kind of premonition.

Nowadays, we all have seen this metal memo boards on the walls, and I think we all agree that this looks pretty cool, right? Typically it is made with metal, but you can do this more simple way, like using fine wooden sticks. 

Or this cool geometric shelf, it may seem that this is difficult to make, but actually, it's not. And the rocks, so so simple to make and the main, they look so cool. 

All these three DIY projects are so simple to make and preparation will not take a long time. So, if you want to decorate your wall, then you should definitely make this cool memo board or you are looking some cool shelf for your room, then make this awesome geometric shelf. 

To see more, how you can make these three projects, look at this video HERE. 

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CRAFT // 15 DIY Projects That Will Make Your House Look Amazing

You like to do things with yourself and you are looking some new projects?This video contains fifteen different DIY projects, you definitely find something right for you. 

This video shows how to make a fun clock with domino blocks or how to make a simple and fast awesome shelf. Or outstanding flower vase and many other exciting things. 

These are easy and simple projects, and even if you have never done any DIY projects or you are a beginner, then you will also find here something simple to start with. 

So, if you are looking some simple projects to do with yourself or with your kid, then look at this video HERE and make something pretty and eye-catching. 

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MOVIES // Movies In June 2017

Well, this was a long time ago when we talk about movies. But in June are coming out a number of good movies. Once again, we were looked out for some movies what you should definitely go look at the movie theater. Or least, a few of these movies. 

1. Transformers: The Last Knight

Storyline - Optimus Prime finds his home planet, Cybertron, now a dead planet, in which he comes to find he was responsible for the killing. He finds a way to bring the planet back to life, but in order to do so, he needs to find an artifact, which is on Earth.

2. All Eyes on Me

Storyline - Tells the true and untold story of a prolific rapper, actor, poet and activist Tupac Shakur. The film follows Shakur from his early days in New York City to his evolution into being one of the world's most recognized and influential voices before his untimely death at the age of 25. Against all odds, Shakur's raw talent, powerful lyrics, and revolutionary mindset propelled him into becoming a cultural icon whose legacy continues to grow long after his passing.

3. Rough Night

Storyline - Five best friends from college reunite 10 years later for a wild bachelorette weekend in Miami. Their hard partying takes a hilariously dark turn when they accidentally kill a male stripper. Amidst the craziness of trying to cover it up, they're ultimately brought closer together when it matters most.

4. Wonder Woman

Storyline - Before she was Wonder Woman, she was Diana, princess of the Amazons, trained to be an unconquerable warrior. Raised on a sheltered island paradise, when an American pilot crashes on their shores and tells of a massive conflict raging in the outside world, Diana leaves her home, convinced she can stop the threat. Fighting alongside a man in a war to end all wars, Diana will discover her full powers and her true destiny.

5. The Mummy

Storyline - Though safely entombed in a crypt deep beneath the unforgiving desert, an ancient princess, whose destiny was unjustly taken from her, is awakened in our current day bringing with her malevolence grown over millennia, and terrors that defy human comprehension.

6. The House

Storyline - A dad convinces his friends to start an illegal casino in his basement after he and his wife spend their daughter's college fund.

7. Baby Driver

Storyline - After being coerced into working for a crime boss, a young getaway driver finds himself taking part in a heist doomed to fail.

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FOOD // Lighter Chicken Korma

Looking something to make for a dinner? Well, this chicken korma looks amazing and surely taste good as well.It is a good option if you do not want to eat something heavy and consomme. And you like spicy food. 

INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon olive oil

500 grams chicken breast, diced

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon pepper

1 onion, diced

1 teaspoon garlic, grated 

1 teaspoon ginger, crushed

½ teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon garam masala

1 teaspoon turmeric

1 teaspoon ground coriander

300 milliliters water

100 milliliters passata sauce

1 tablespoon single cream

4 tablespoons low-fat natural yogurt

PREPARATION

Heat the oil in a large pan over a medium heat.

Add the chicken and season with the salt and pepper. Fry for 6-8 minutes or until cooked through.

Take the chicken out and set aside.

Fry the onions with the garlic and ginger for about 5 minutes.

Stir in all the spices and fry for another 2 minutes.

Stir in the water and passata sauce.

Place a lid on top of the pan and simmer for 10 minutes.

Stir in the cream and the yogurt.

Add in the chicken and cook for another 5 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly.

Serve with rice, salad, and naan bread.

Enjoy!

If you want to see more details how you can make this taste chicken korma, look at this video HERE. 

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FOOD // Double Chocolate-Stuffed Mini Churros

You are the mood for something tasty? These chocolate-stuffed mini churros are the pergect solution for this. They are simple to prepare and more important, they taste delicious. Definitely a perfect. bite, what to offer your guests for example.

INGREDIENTS

125 grams butter, cubed

85 grams sugar

230 milliliters water

1 teaspoon salt

250 grams flour

3 eggs

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

1 tablespoon rum

Mini chocolate chips

½ liter of oil

100 grams sugar

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

PREPARATION

In a saucepan over a medium heat, combine the butter, sugar, water, and salt, and bring to a boil.

Reduce the heat to medium-low, and mix in the flour with a wooden spoon until the dough comes together to form a soft ball.

Take the saucepan off the heat and cool for 5 minutes, to prevent the eggs from curdling. 4.Gradually mix in the eggs one by one.

Add the vanilla extract and rum, and mix until creamy.

Spoon the mixture into a piping bag with a star nozzle.

Pipe mini churros onto a baking tray, about the length of your index finger, and top with mini chocolate chips.

Pipe another churro on top, so that no chocolate shows.

Freeze for 20 minutes, until set.

In a large saucepan, heat up the oil until it reaches 360˚F/190˚C.

Fry the churros in the oil for a few minutes, until slightly golden in color

Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate or a clean kitchen towel to drain.

 Combine the remaining sugar with the cinnamon.

Coat each churro in the cinnamon sugar.

Enjoy!

To see more. how you can prepare this amazing desert, look at this video HERE. 

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CRAFT // 25 Cheap And Easy Last-Minute DIY Gifts

Do you need a gift but you have no time or you just do not make to the shop? If this is the case, then here is 25 cheap and easy to do DIY gifts that are worthy gifts.

I am sure that everyone finds something from that list that suits him or her. Video how to make 25 cheap and easy last-minute DIY gifts is below. Let us know what kind of item you chose.

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DIY // Shoe Storage Cabin

This is simple and beautiful shoe cabinet. It has two shelves and a cabinet for a storage. This is a piece of furniture that every home should have.

Making this shoe cabinet takes a bit effort, you need some tools but nothing impossible to achieve. 

The video tutorial how to make this shoe cabinet is HERE

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FOOD // 3 Vegan No Baked Desserts ( Gluten Free )

People who do not can tolerate gluten, it is more difficult to prepare something delicious. But nowadays there are a lot of different ways to make something tasty without gluten. 

Or if you don't have a problem with gluten but you try to be or you are a vegetarian, then this tasty recipe is just for you. There are three different delicious sweets, that do not even need baking. And most important, they are gluten free, vegan and healthy. 

Also, it is good for people who love sweets, but we know that a lot of sugar can be bad for our health. So these sweets are a good alternative to people who do not want to give up on sweets, they just replace bad sugar and sweets with good ones.

To see how you can make these delicious sweets, look at this video HERE. 

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FOOD // 4 Vegan Smoothie Bowls Recipes

We all know, that breakfas is the most important meal of the day, but making these in the early morning can be quite annoying. But if the final result looks so nice and tastes even better, then I think we don’t mind to wake up so early to make something so delicious and also healthy. 

Smoothies are healthy for us, well yes, it depends on what are the ingredients. In this video, there are four different smoothie bowls recipes. All the ingredients what are in these bowls are good for us and give the energy to start the day.

If you look an alternative to the usual's smoothies, then smoothie bowls are a great choice. They look different than the regular smoothie and you can add pleasing a variety of fruits, nuts or seeds on the top of this great and healthy bowl. People are recommended to replace one meal of the day with regular smoothie or smoothie bowls to be a bit healthier in today's fast pace of life.

To see how you can make these incredible’s smoothie bowls, go and look at this video HERE. 

Your body will definitely thank you for this amazing meal!

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FOOD // Bacon Avocado Brussels Sprout Salad With Lemon Vinaigrette

You love different salad and you want to make something easy but tasty? This salad has it all. How does not like avocados or bacon, right? Well, in this salad, these two components are together and they complement each other. And lemon vinaigrette gives the final touch. 

SALAD INGREDIENTS

20 brussels sprouts, shaved

1 avocado, diced 

6 green onions, diced 

1 cup spinach

7 bacon slices cut into ½-inch pieces 

⅓ cup parmesan 

¼ cup dried cranberries 

¼ cup sliced almonds (slicing optional)

Lemon Vinaigrette

4 tablespoons lemon juice

4 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon dijon mustard

1 tablespoon oregano

1 tablespoon pepper

1 tablespoon salt

Garnish

Lemon zest

PREPARATION

In a small bowl, prepare the vinaigrette.

Juice one lemon into the bowl and remove the seeds.

Add the dijon mustard, oregano, salt, and pepper. Whisk together.

Once mixed, slowly add the olive oil while continuing to whisk until evenly blended.

Set aside until ready to dress the salad.

Prepare the salad. Slice off the stem of the brussels sprouts and cut each one in half. Thinly slice the half horizontally, shaving the brussels sprouts.

In a large bowl, combine brussels sprouts and spinach.

Add the rest of the salad ingredients.

Pour the dressing evenly over the bowl.

Toss thoroughly until well mixed.

Enjoy!

This is truly interesting and good salad, and if you want to try something may be different, then you should look at this video HERE, and see how this tasty salad is made. 

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FOOD // Cheesecake-Filled Banana Bread

You want to bake something tasteful and easy? Banana bread is easy to make, but you have eaten it so much and you don’t want anymore this regular banana bread? 

This cheesecake-filled banana bread is also simple to make and most important this banana bread is totally different than just banana bread. It is filled with cream cheese so it may seem like regular banana bread but it has cheesecake touch. 

INGREDIENTS

Banana Bread

2 ripe bananas

1 large egg, beaten

½ cup light brown sugar

¼ cup granulated sugar

½ cup softened butter

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

¼ cup Greek yogurt

1 cup all-purpose flour

Pinch of salt

1 teaspoon baking soda

Cream Cheese Filling

1 large egg

4 ounces softened cream cheese (½ block)

¼ cup granulated sugar

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

PREPARATION

Preheat the oven to 350˚F/180˚C.

In a medium bowl, mash bananas. Mix eggs, brown sugar, white sugar, butter, vanilla extract, and yogurt into the mixture.

Add flour, salt, and baking soda and mix until well combined.

To prepare the cream cheese filling, mix egg, cream cheese, sugar, and flour in a small bowl.

Pour half the banana batter into a greased 9x5-inch bread pan. Pour cream cheese filling evenly over the banana batter. Pour the remaining banana batter on top of the cream cheese filling.

Bake for about 50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean from the middle of the bread. (Baking times may vary, so keep an eye on the bread.)

Allow cooling for 15 minutes before serving.

Enjoy!

If you want to try a different taste of banana bread, then go and look at this video HERE how you can bake this amazing banana bread. 

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FOOD // One-Pot Cheesy Lemon Chicken Pasta

You like pasta’s and looking something simple to make for the dinner? This tasty cheesy lemon chicken pasta is just great for that because the preparation does not take a long time, it is simple to make and it tastes wonderful.

INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 medium yellow onion, diced

1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces

Salt, to taste

Pepper, to taste

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 ½ cups uncooked penne 

2 cups chicken broth

3 tablespoons lemon juice

3 full cups spinach

3 ounces cream cheese

½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

½ cup Parmesan cheese

Zest from 1 lemon, for garnish

PREPARATION

In a large pan or skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and stir until soft.

Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned.

Stir in garlic and cook for an additional minute.

Add uncooked pasta, chicken broth. Stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

Uncover, stir and cook an additional 5 minutes, or until all of the liquid has been absorbed by the pasta.

Turn off heat, stir in lemon juice, spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese. Stir until cheese has melted and spinach wilts.

Garnish with lemon zest and enjoy!

So if you are looking something simple and tasty for dinner, then look at this video HERE. 

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FOOD // 5 Reasons Why Avocados Are Healthy For You

We all know that avocados are good for us, but do you know why is that so?Why people are approving it more and more? Actually, there are many reasons why avocados are healthy for us and why people talk about it so much. 

Firstly because it is good for your bones. These are linked to a reduced risk of cartilage defects – the symptom of osteoarthritis. Avocados contain many essential minerals - zinc, calcium, phosphorus, copper, and trace amounts of selenium.Thanks to all of these compounds, the risk of osteoporosis are reduced and improvements in bone mineral density come as a natural consequence.

Secondly, avocados are high in fat, but these are the ''good'' polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats that are healthy for your organism.The ''good'' fats in avocados can actually protect your skin. The vitamins in avocados, including Vitamin C and E, also protect your skin cells by keeping your skin hydrated. Also, polyunsaturated fats keep your skin protected from sun damage and inflammation. 

Third, if you are struggling with bad breath, then you should know that avocados are beneficial to your dental care. Consumption of avocado will bring back the freshness in your breath. 

Fourth, avocados protect the liver from diseases. Due to avocado’s nutrients that assist in detoxification and battle inflammation, this fruit can help ward off liver injury.

Fifth, avocados contain lutein and zeaxanthin, which are essential for the eye health and eyesight. Studies have revealed that eating plenty of avocados will provide your body with benefits for your eyes over the long term. 

There are, of course, many more reasons why you should eat avocados, but we bought out five important facts why you should add more avocados to your diet. 

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FOOD // Carne Asada Fries

Want something different for a dinner? This carne asada fries definitely are something different and superb. This dish contains paprika, potatoes, steak, avocado and a lot of different tasty ingredients. Go for it!

INGREDIENTS

Oven-Baked French Fries

2 russet potatoes

2 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon paprika

Carne Asada

½ pound flank steak

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon pepper

1 teaspoon chili powder

½ teaspoon oregano

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons cilantro, minced

½ cup fresh orange juice 

¼ cup lime juice

PREPARATION

Preheat oven to 450°F/230°C.

Rinse off your potatoes and give them a light scrub to remove any excess dirt. Dry with towel then cut into fries.

In a large mixing bowl, combine potatoes, olive oil, salt, garlic powder, and paprika until each fry is fully coated in all of the spices.

Place fries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake at 450°F/230°C for 30-35 minutes or until the fries are crispy and golden brown.

Marinate flank steak with salt, pepper, chili powder, oregano, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, and orange juice for 20 minutes.

Heat up a cast-iron skillet with 1 tablespoon of canola oil.

Place steak in the hot cast-iron skillet and cook for 3 minutes on both sides for a medium cooked steak. Take steak off the heat and let it rest for 10 minutes before dicing.

In an ovenproof skillet, place baked french fries, pepper jack cheese, and diced carne asada, then broil until the cheese is melted.

Top with sour cream, guacamole, diced tomatoes, cilantro, and cotija cheese.

Enjoy!

The video how to make this carne asada fries is HERE