Hand of the Desert

Hand of the Desert
Sculptor Mario Irarrázabal (Uruguay) in the Atacama desert. The motive of hands rising from the ground is an obsession of Mr. Irarrázabal.
See more:
http://atlasobscura.com/places/hand-desert

Quote by~Burton Hills
"Happiness is not a destination,
It is a method of life."

Facts
Goldfish is the only animal that can see both infra-red and ultra-violet light.
Emus have double-plumed feathers, and they lay emerald/forest green eggs.
Underside of a horse's hoof is called a frog.
Dogs and humans are the only animals with prostates.
Cheetah is the only cat in the world that can't retract it's claws.

Tip
Teapot cleaning
Fill teapot with boiling water and add 1/4 to 1/2 cup ReaLemon.,soak overnight then wash well in the morning.
Microwave Oven Cleaner: Fill a small microwaveable bowl with 50/50 water and ReaLemon. Microwave for a few minutes until moisture builds inside to scrub down the crusties

Recipe
German Potato Salad
http://www.campbellskitchen.com/SpecialtySiteRecipeDetail.aspx?specialty=swansonbroth&recipeSource=search&recipeID=23852&page=0&index=0&SearchText=potato&ingredients=&course=&LastIndex=false&keyword=potato
Ingredients:

10 medium potatoes

1 3/4 Swanson® Beef Broth (Regular, Lower Sodium or Certified Organic)

1/4 cup cider vinegar

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

3 tablespoons sugar

1/2 teaspoon celery seed

1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 medium onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)

3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Place the potatoes into a 4-quart saucepan. Add water to cover. Heat over high heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cook for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Drain. Let cool and cut in cubes. Place the potatoes into a large bowl.Stir the broth, vinegar, flour, sugar, celery seed and black pepper in the saucepan. Stir in the onion. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until the mixture boils and thickens. Reduce the heat to low. Cook for 5 minutes or until the onion is tender.Add the parsley and broth mixture to the potatoes and stir to coat. Serve warm.Tip: You can let this dish stand for a few minutes before serving. The dressing will soak into the warm potatoes-delicious!

Crafts& Tutorials
Hedgies tutorial
http://darlingpetunia.blogspot.com/2009/05/introducing-eftim-and-eamon.html

Forget me knob
http://jas.familyfun.go.com/crafts?page=CraftDisplay&craftid=12237&CMP=NLC_NL_7LittleThings_09_14_forget-me-knob-craft

Felt Hair tie tutorial
http://vlijtig.blogspot.com/2009/02/felt-hair-tie-tutorial.html

Fabric Basket tutorial
http://vlijtig.blogspot.com/2008/11/here-it-is.html

How to make a sleep Mask
http://mayamade.blogspot.com/2008/08/road-trip-gear_06.html

How to make a quick Chalk board Eraser
http://mayamade.blogspot.com/2009/08/make-quick-chalkboard-eraser.html


Stay Crafty !
Have a blessed day and remember to be a blessing !