You No Longer have to Buy KFC’s Coleslaw – We have the Recipe to Make it Yourself!

Of all the fast food places, I have to admit that KFC has always been my guilty (food) drug of choice. My friends always laugh at me though, because despite the delicious crispy chicken, the colonel's coleslaw is actually what I'm after. Give me a bucket of that sweet, crunchy slaw and my taste buds are in heaven! I make a lot of coleslaw at home, and I enjoy giving it my own twists and variations (e.g. yogurt instead of mayo for a healthier option), but when it comes to recreating that KFC classic, I've always fallen short.

…Until today!

Someone has been kind and awesome enough to actually answer my prayers and post the actual recipe. And it's amazing. Seriously. It tastes just as good!

Whether you're serving pulled pork or grilling some tasty burgers on the barbecue, no one can deny the power of coleslaw as the perfect accompaniment. And now that you have the recipe, if there's ever been anything that you didn't like about it from KFC (too sweet or not salty enough etc.) you can tweak it as you wish in order to produce the perfect dish for your taste.

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Here's what you need:

• 1 medium head of cabbage
• 1 carrot
• 2 tablespoons onion, minced
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• ⅓ cup sugar
• ¼ cup milk
• ¼ cup buttermilk*
• 2½ tablespoons lemon juice
• 1½ tablespoons vinegar
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• ⅛ teaspoon black pepper

*Buttermilk isn't as widely available in the rest of the world as it is in the US, so if you don't have any, you can use one of these three substitutes (the first is the best option, in my opinion):

1. Pour one tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice in a measuring cup, top it up to the one cup line, stir and let sit for five minutes before use.
2. Add ¼ cup milk to ¾ cup plain, unsweetened yogurt and whisk well.
3. Whisk together equal parts sour cream and water.

Add the same measurement of the substitute – ¼ cup.
The method is simple enough – roughly chop your cabbage and carrot and give it a good blitz in the food processor (if you don't have this handy machine then you can just chop it up finely with a knife) and mix it up in a bowl. In a separate bowl, combine the rest of the ingredients and mix well so that the sugar dissolves – a whisk will do you good here. Then you can pour that dressing over your cabbage and distribute it evenly. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it sit in the fridge overnight before serving. People aren't always aware of this golden rule of coleslaw – you have to give it time for the flavors to marry and for that creamy consistency to build up. It'll be worth the wait, I promise!
You can actually grow cabbage really easily just from leftover scraps, so if you plan on making a lot more coleslaw in the foreseeable future, this could be the perfect time to start growing your own.

Try this Quick and Easy Sweet Treat: Jell-O-Crusted Rainbow Marshmallows

When I was a little kid I was pretty much addicted to marshmallows. I just loved the sticky, gooey texture and consistency, and I liked the understated flavor (marshmallow flavor?). As with many things, though, my childhood marshmallow obsession faded away with age, but after seeing this cool Jell-O-encrusted marshmallow recipe I think that little flame has been reignited.

All you need is a pack of plain marshmallows, different flavors of Jell-O, and a bowl of water and Ziploc bag for each flavor.

Pour your Jell-O powder into a bag, dip your marshmallow into the water and then toss it around in the bag so that the entire thing gets coated. Then remove it and leave it out to dry. It's as easy as that! Repeat this as many times as you want with as many different flavors as you want. It gets a bit messy – the Jell-O coloring can stain your skin and it'll take some furious scrubbing to get off, so I recommend wearing gloves or using a tool to avoid rainbow hands.

After about two hours of drying you'll have a beautifully colorful assortment of fruit-flavored marshmallows that have that nice little bit of crunch on the outside.

Don’t Toss that Used Tea Bag! Here are 4 Ways to Put them to Good Use

I know that a lot of you out there are under the false pretense that no one can function without their morning cup of coffee… Sure, coffee is a massively popular beverage, but it may surprise you to learn that tea is in fact the most widely consumed beverage in the world (excluding water, of course).

I, myself, am a proud member of Team Tea, not Team Coffee. To me, sipping a warm cup of tea is like getting a hug, but on the inside. The taste isn't quite as potent as coffee (so I can drink a lot of it throughout the day), there are a bajillion varieties, and overall, I just find it to be so very soothing.

I could go on forever about the many reasons why I love tea, but perhaps I'll save my lecturing and attempted converting for another day. For those of you who already love tea as much as I do, I'd like to make you aware of how you can stretch the benefits of your tea bag after that delicious brew.

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1. Soothe Skin Irritations

The effects of minor irritations like sunburn and mosquito bites can be radically reduced by placing a cold used tea bag on the area. The same can be done for tired puffy eyes or dark circles.

2. Deodorizer

Damp tea bags are great at absorbing smells, so one in each of your teenage son's stinky shoes could save your nostrils by the morning; it'll also help get rid of the funky fridge smell.

3. Degreaser

Instead of breaking your arm trying to scrub off that pesky grease that just won't budge, leave your dishes to soak with some tea bags overnight. You'll notice the results when you get scrubbing the next morning.

4. Pest Repellent

If you've ever had a problem with any rodents or bugs getting in your kitchen cupboards (yikes!), simply toss in your used tea bag to keep your food safe.

No Whipped Cream in the Fridge? Make it Yourself from Milk and Gelatin!

I'm not a fan of that canned, store-bought whipped cream – it is so full of additives that it's a lot unhealthier than it really needs to be; I much prefer to simply whisk of bowl of whipping cream with some sugar. The problem is, I often struggle to find whipping cream, or, thanks to my head-in-the-clouds tendencies, forget to buy the right cream when I'm at the store. It has happened more times than I care to admit, that I've started making a delicious dessert, only to realize too late that I don't have my cream.
So what to do in an emergency situation like that? Turn milk into whipping cream, of course!

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What You'll Need:
• ¼ cup cold water
• 10g unflavored gelatin (or agar agar)
• 1 cup full cream milk
• ½ teaspoon vanilla essence
• ¼ cup icing sugar
Once you've combined all the ingredients the mixture goes into the fridge for about an hour so that it can set and thicken, as you give it a quick stir every 15 minutes or so. Then all you need to do is beat it with an electric mixer so that you get that perfect consistency.
What an interesting way to turn regular milk into thick, fluffy and delicious whipped cream!

Awesome Home Décor DIY – How to Paint Old Light Fixtures

Light fixtures are something that many of us never consider when repainting our homes. They do however, often need a bit of sprucing up. If you buy fixtures from a yard sale or flea market, you may want to give them a new look before you hang them just to make sure that they look great and match your current décor.

This tutorial tells you step by step how to safely paint those light fixtures without ruining the electrical components. It helps you to ensure that you get them exactly how you want them and because you don't do it while they are actually hanging on the ceiling, you can make sure that you don't mess up your ceiling or wall paint.

This is a great trick for restoring old fixtures or adding something new to your home without spending a lot of money. Hit those flea markets and garage sales for cheaper fixtures and then just make them look new with these tips.

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How to Build a Multipurpose, Low-Cost, Enchanting Earthbag Dome

I was totally amazed when I first saw this earthbag dome; isn't it just fascinating? It looks like a little hobbit house! So an earthbag is pretty much exactly what it sounds like: a bag filled with earth (ground); these are then stacked just like bricks, but each row is inset from the previous one, thus creating the dome shape.

These structures are versatile little things: thanks to the main material (earth), they are cool in summer and warm in winter. So apart from having a nice little place to relax, these domes are typically used as studios, chicken coops, storage sheds, above-ground pantries (thanks to the cool temperature), root cellars, and even below-ground storm shelters.

What really appeals to me is how the dome actually blends into the landscape – it isn't some cold, hard structure that's been dumped in nature – it's inspired by nature, and it's part of nature. You also don't have to be a builder in order to make your own, you just need a great plan like this one, and some proper dedication and time. And with some good planning and a bit of scrounging around, it can be built for around $300 to $400!

Make sure to find out about building permits! You may not need one since this is below the minimum size required by most building codes for uninhabited, unattached structures, but details may vary from region to region.

Materials to buy:

• 500 polypropylene bags
• 45 cubic yds. road base
• 3 tons gravel
• barbed wire
• yds. plaster mesh
• 7 bags lime plaster/sand
• Door, frame and hardware
• nails
• ft. 6 mil plastic 12x32ft.
• 1 quart bitumen sealer

Materials that you may already have or can be salvaged at a low cost:

• 2 tires (28in. to 30in.)
• Boards and plywood to support tires
• 7 3x32in. rot-resistant wood poles
• 2 heavy duty 2gal. buckets
• 1 4gal. plastic bucket
• #10 cans optional
• 1 pound 4d common nails
• 1 pound 1 ½ in. galvanized roofing nails
• 2 string lines (one at 9 ½ ft. and one at 48in.)
• 2 wood stakes with screw eyes
• tamping board
• tamping rod (tree branch)
• Salvaged rebar for 28in. pins
• Small amount of wire
• square of galvanized window screen
• Old fishing net
• Rot-resistant 1in. saplings
• Sod (or native grass)
• Flower seeds and plants as desired

Tools needed:

• Tamper(s)
• Round-nose shovel(s)
• Hoe/digging tool
• sheet-metal slider (or old cookie sheet)
• Knife
• Hammer
• Level
• 2×4 leveling board
• Tape measure
• Fencing pliers
• Handsaw
• Trowel
• Garden hose with spray nozzle
• Stepladder (6ft. or 8ft.)

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For detailed step-by-step instructions, have a look at Instructables so that you can build your very own nature dome!

Great Laundry Tip – How To Fold Fitted Sheets

Fitted sheets are great – when they're on the bed. When they go through the laundry however, they can quickly become a nightmare. Just the thought of folding one of those things can send you screaming for the hills. Current bestselling fitted sheets via Amazon.com .

This is a great tutorial that shows you a fast and easy way to fold fitted sheets, without having those corners sticking out or the sheet just looking like you wadded it up and threw it onto the shelf. If you have ever wanted to throw out your fitted sheets because you simply could not get them folded, this is the tutorial for you.

This is a step by step instruction on how you can easily fold your fitted sheets and make them look perfect. No more frustration because the sides won't match up or dread of washing those sheets just because you cannot stand to fold them. Just follow the tutorial and enjoy this little tip to make life a bit easier. Photo via Armsreach

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