Cooking
Still Roasting? Quit Cold Turkey!
Put a twist on a traditional Thanksgiving theme. The Culinary Institute’s Chef Bill Briwa shows you his techniques for grilling turkey on the barbecue. […]
Hobby and Lifestyle
Cooking
The Basics of Baking
Many people are interested in learning how to bake, but they’re intimidated because they think it’s is too complicated. Once you learn the science behind baking, you’ll find that you get much better results! […]
Cooking
How The History of Coffee Shaped The Global Economy
It’s amazing how just a few items—coffee, tea, sugar, tobacco, and spices—completely changed the focus of the global economy, especially as they’re all entirely superfluous. […]
Hobby and Lifestyle
Taking Underwater Photos: National Geographic Photography
There’s a really inexpensive way for you to get a high-quality underwater shot—you just need a simple store-bought aquarium tank to house your camera. […]
Hobby and Lifestyle
Shaping Light With a Gobo: National Geographic Photography
Want to play around with light in your photos? Meet your new best friend, the gobo – photography slang for an object that goes between the light and your subject. […]
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Italy Travel Tips: 5 Roman Sites Not To Miss
Ever walked through a Roman sewer? Have you found the source of light that illuminates a stained glass window? In The Guide to Essential Italy, the Great Courses and Smithsonian Journeys take you on a rich and diverse tour that explores the crown jewels of Italian civilization. These 5 Italy travel tips are just the beginning of what this course offers. […]
Cooking
The Art of Making Your Own Pasta
Making your own pasta from scratch can feel like a daunting challenge but if you follow Chef Briwa’s easy instructions, you’ll be making perfect pasta every time! […]
Cooking
From Pots to Shears—20 Essential Kitchen Tools
Learn how to select only the kitchen tools that you need, and make your kitchen a friendlier, safer, and more enjoyable place to create your edible masterpieces. […]
Hobby and Lifestyle
Using the Rule of Thirds: National Geographic Photography
Don’t put your main subject or subjects in the middle of your photograph. It’s static. It’s boring. It’s not nearly as dramatic as it could be. […]
Hobby and Lifestyle
The Art of Playing The Guitar
In this lecture, we’ll explore techniques for efficiently moving the left hand position, learn how the lower three strings are notated, and then practice how to quickly move between chords. […]