I believe I learned the trick from Martha Stewart, to give credit where credit is due.

My favorite way to easily frost cupcakes is to put a jumbo marshmallow on top of each one, and put them back in the oven. Heat them up until the marshmallows start to puff up and get golden (just a few seconds!) and then take them back out again. Squish each marshmallow down onto its cupcake with the back of a spoon.…

My suggestion for the occasional baker when it comes to cupcakes: a large ziploc bag.

I'm using several Arduinos and a Raspberry Pi as a command and control system for the prototype of a four legged walking mech prototype called "Prosthesis: The Anti-Robot"(here). I'm using one of the Arduino's as a pressure control system to ensure that power is sent to the motors to keep the system pressured in an…

I use mason jars as shakers all the time, I've just never bothered drilling holes in a lid.. I just slide the lid open a few mm and strain. Works just as well if you are careful. If you are pouring your third martini though, the strainer lid might come in handy and prevent a big mess.

How do I suggest an item for the McGyver Contest? Actually, how do I send a message to an author, without having to respond to a thread?

That pipe lamp is awesome