Posts Tagged ‘home’

Spaview Luxury Accommodation in Queenstown New Zealand

April 8, 2010 - 4:42 pm 1 Comment

Spaview is the ideal luxury holiday home / vacation rental property in Queenstown, New Zealand. Enjoy the amazing views from your own outdoor spa pool/jacuzzi. The property contains 5 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms and provides accommodation for upto 9 people. Fully serviced and comes with a free wireless internet connection.

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Betty’s Tropical Joy Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Recipe

April 8, 2010 - 4:42 pm 25 Comments

In this video, Betty responds to a viewer request by demonstrating how to make her Tropical Joy Pineapple Upside-Down Cake. For an easy cake that uses a mix, the flavor of this particular cake is unbelievable!

Ingredients:

1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
20 oz. can of pineapple slices, drained (Reserve juice for later use.)
maraschino cherry halves
18.5 oz. package yellow cake mix (I used a butter-flavored cake mix; you may use white, etc.)
2 eggs, well-beaten

Pour 1/2 cup melted butter or margarine into a 13-inch by 9-inch by 2-inch Pyrex (or other) baking dish. Sprinkle 1 cup brown sugar eenly over the melted butter or margarine. Drain the pineapple slices, reserving juice. Arrange pineapple slices and maraschino cherry halves on top of brown sugar mixture. Add enough water to the reserved pineapple juice to make 1 1/3 cups of liquid. Combine 2 well-beaten eggs, 1 1/3 cups pineapple liquid, and yellow cake mix. Beat for 2 minutes with an electric mixer. Pour batter over the top of the fruit. Spread the batter evenly. Bake at 350 for approximately 50 minutes, or until done. (I loosely cover the cake with a sheet of aluminum foil for the first 15 or 20 minutes of baking, so that it will not overbrown. Don’t leave it too long, or the cake will rise and stick to it! Also, you can test for doneness of the cake by placing a toothpick in the center, and it should come out clean.) When the cake is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool for about 5 minutes, or a little longer. While the cake is still warm, invert it onto a large serving tray or platter. Yummy!!!

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Spaview Luxury Accommodation, Napier, New Zealand

March 24, 2010 - 8:33 pm 3 Comments

Spaview Luxury Accommodation In Napier, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand Is A Fabulous Cliff Top Holiday Home/Vacation Rental Property, Overlooking The Pacific Ocean. The Property Is Fully Serviced And Can Sleep Upto 8 People.

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Newport Beach

January 30, 2010 - 1:43 pm 16 Comments

Newport Beach California.

With its stretches of white sand, beautiful people and great outdoor water sports, this Orange County beach community makes a great California vacation. Whether you’re into sunbathing or shopping, cycling or surfing — this town has it, and more.

I grew up about 7 miles from Newport Beach, so I guess you could say this was my high school hangout. Back then, I spent most of my time at 32nd street and Balboa Fun Zone, but today, let’s explore the city.

Veronica Hill of CaliforniaTravelExpert.com packs her beach bags and hits the boardwalk in search of good food and fun in Newport Beach.

For a vacation just steps from the sand, check into Newport Beach hotels like Doryman’s Inn, Newport Beachwalk Hotel or Balboa Inn, where you can almost taste the saltwater. From here, you can walk to most Newport Beach attractions and restaurants, which makes them handy for tourists.

Many Newport Beach homes are also available as vacation rentals, and some have ocean views! One of the most popular companies for Newport Beach rentals is Burr White, located on Newport Boulevard.

Newport Beach travel is great any time of the year, but the best time to visit is during the summer. You can stroll along the boardwalk, play a game of volleyball on the beach, or body surf The Wedge, a world-famous surfing spot at the end of Balboa Peninsula.

For kinder, gentler water, check out Newport Dunes, where you can go paddle surfing or rent a pedal boat. This is a great place to stay if you have an RV, and cottages are also available overnight.

Nearby, Fashion Island is a great place to go shopping or dining.

On the weekends, you can watch fisherman bring in the catch of the day at Dory Fleet Market along Newport Pier. It’s been here since 1891!

The boats usually arrive between 7 and 9 a.m., when the buying frenzy begins. Seafood lovers line up early to get their hands on fresh fish like sea trout, urchin and live stone crab.

Though seafood is hot, it’s not the only kind of cuisine in town. Newport Beach restaurants range from the elegant 21 Oceanfront, known for its great filet mignon, to the casual Charlie’s Chili, which is famous for its all-day breakfasts and Mexican food.

The historic Crab Cooker is known for its amazing cracked crab served with cheesy potatoes and fisherman’s bread. They’re also famous for their Manhattan clam chowder, passed down through generations. Get here early, as this has been a local’s favorite since 1951.

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How to Photograph a Model: Photo Studio Tips : How to Use Tungsten Lights for Photo Shoot

January 23, 2010 - 5:11 pm 1 Comment

Learn how to use the less expensive tungsten lights for your studio with expert photography tips from a professional photographer in this free online photography instructional video clip.

Expert: Rob Mitchell
Bio: Rob Mitchell has been shooting fashion for more than 15 years, having worked with some of the countrys top models and magazines. He has photographed the Rolling Stones, Santana and the Beach Boys.
Filmmaker: Rob Mitchell

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How to Photograph a Model: Photo Studio Tips : Tungsten Light as Fill Light for Model Shoot

December 9, 2009 - 12:59 am 6 Comments

Learn about using tungsten as a fill light for lighting a model with expert photography tips from a professional photographer in this free online photography instructional video clip.

Expert: Rob Mitchell
Bio: Rob Mitchell has been shooting fashion for more than 15 years, having worked with some of the countrys top models and magazines. He has photographed the Rolling Stones, Santana and the Beach Boys.
Filmmaker: Rob Mitchell

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How to Photograph a Model: Photo Studio Tips : Using Tungsten Light to Photograph Model

November 12, 2009 - 9:43 am 25 Comments

Learn about using tungsten lighting for a model as the main or key light with expert photography tips from a professional photographer in this free online photography instructional video clip.

Expert: Rob Mitchell
Bio: Rob Mitchell has been shooting fashion for more than 15 years, having worked with some of the countrys top models and magazines. He has photographed the Rolling Stones, Santana and the Beach Boys.
Filmmaker: Rob Mitchell

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Jane’s Addiction – Up the Beach

October 9, 2009 - 3:06 pm 25 Comments

Monster Wave ridden (surfed) by Mike Parsons, set to intense vocals by Perry Farrell from the instrumental “Up the Beach” by Jane’s Addiction.

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Jane’s Addiction – Up the Beach

October 9, 2009 - 3:06 pm 25 Comments

Monster Wave ridden (surfed) by Mike Parsons, set to intense vocals by Perry Farrell from the instrumental “Up the Beach” by Jane’s Addiction.

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How To Keep an Indoor Plant Alive

October 3, 2009 - 5:35 pm 13 Comments

Keep an indoor plant alive even if you don’t have a green thumb.

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