Jean Shin Chemical Balance

Chemical Balance
Chemical Balance speaks to our culture’s over-consumption of prescription drugs and our bodies’ dependency on these medications. The piece acts like a group portrait, mapping our society’s chemical intake.
Jean Shin see more of her work
http://www.jeanshin.com/chemical_balance2009_SAAM.htm

Quotes by~John Lennon
"One thing you can't hide - is when you're crippled inside."

Facts
The Atlantic Ocean is saltier than the Pacific Ocean.
The bark of an older redwood tree is fireproof.
Babies who wear disposable diapers are five times more likely to develop
diaper rash than those that wear cotton diapers.
Leonardo da Vinci was dyslexic, and he often wrote backwards.
Malcolm X's original name is Malcolm Little.

Tip
Dried out chesse
You have a bit of cheese that has turned hard and is dried out, grating it down you can use it for a topping on soup, meatloaf and in many other recipes where the cheese will still melt and be useful - yummy!

Recipe
Party cheese balls
8 ounces cream cheese -- Softened

1/2 cup cheddar cheese -- shredded

8 ounces Processed Cheese Spread -- (Cheese Whiz)

1/4 cup green onion -- finely chopped

1 Clove garlic -- minced1 tablespoon butter

1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoon brandy

1 tablespoon fresh parsley -- snipped

1 teaspoon paprika

6 drops Hot Pepper Sauce

1 1/2 cup pecans -- finely chopped

Place cream cheese and cheddar cheese in a 2-qt microwaveable dish.

Microwave on High for 30 seconds. Add cheese spread and microwave on High for 20 to 30 more seconds, or until cheeses begin to soften. Beat until smooth. Place onion, garlic and butter in small bowl. Microwave on High for 30 to 45 seconds, or until onion is tender. Combine with cheese mixture and worcestershire sauce, brandy, parsley, paprika and red pepper sauce. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Shape into 48 balls. Roll in pecans. Place on a large tray covered with wax paper. Cheese balls should not touch each other. Freeze until firm. Can be frozen for up to a month in advance. To Serve: remove 12 cheese balls from container and place in circle on serving plate. Microwave on 30% power (medium-low) for 45 seconds to 2 minutes, or until defrosted but still cool. Rotate plate 1/2 turn every 30 seconds. Let stand 3 to 5 minutes before serving.


Crafts & Tutorials
Little Rosette Ornaments
http://reprodepot.blogspot.com/2009/12/little-rosette-ornaments.html#comment-form

Make a Santa pillow
http://thesproutzstore.blogspot.com/2009/12/ho-ho-ho.html

Star Coaster tutorial
http://thesproutzstore.blogspot.com/2009/06/patriotic-star-coasters-tutorial.html

Terrarium Ornaments
http://www.designspongeonline.com/2009/12/made-with-love-terrarium-ornaments.html

Nook desk made simple
http://readymade.com/blogs/readymade/2009/12/09/nook-desk-made-simple/

Wine bottle lamps
http://readymade.com/blogs/readymade/2009/12/09/nook-desk-made-simple/

See you all sunday with gothic arches.
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