Think tanks

Drought declared in eight more councils, so the headlines read today,  Ironically, of course it was raining at the time.  Hooray.

Here is a thought I posted on 612 web page I commented on the story about the scarcity of legal graffiti walls

Here are three ideas that roll into one, quite nicely.

1. I know of thousands of square metres of vacant public "art space" in Brisbane. - water tanks.

2.  Not an original idea, it is from NYC, have a look at "think Tanks" google Mary Jordan tank art. Heaps of famous artists in New York have been commissioned to illustrate the water tanks of the city to draw attention to the issue of water in New York and in the world.

3. I am really proud of the way Brisbane minded it's water in the last big drought. Everyone knew how much water their household used, having that brown lawn was a badge of honour. It was the talk around the dinner party table. I think the folks of Brisbane really proved that if we all pull together we can achieve something, even if it means personal sacrifices. Remember the four minute showers, level four water restrictions.

Let's do this, there are so many great little graphic design firms and artists in Brisbane. Let's show off our water awareness through some funky art and illustration and graffiti.

and here's my tank with Gilimbaa

Seasons Greetings from GIlimbaa from Gilimbaa on Vimeo.

pasta dough

I made a lasagne.  I love making pasta, and it's easy in the breadmaker. 

here is the recipe.

Pasta Dough 500g
Eggs 4 x 60g
Vegetable or olive oil 1½ teaspoons
Plain flour 400g
Method
1. Whisk eggs and oil together and pour into the bread pan. Add flour and wipe any spills from
around the outside of the pan.
2. Place the bread pan into the breadmaker and close lid.
3. Press the Menu button to program (11) Pasta and press “Start”. Pasta dough will be
kneaded, ready for rolling, shaping and cooking in the number of minutes indicated.
Makes: 500g dough
If pasta dough appears too sticky, knead dough with additional flour.
Variations:
Spinach pasta: Add 100g of very well drained spinach to the dough recipe
Tomato pasta: Add 2 tablespoons concentrated tomato paste to dough recipe.
Note about flour: When making pasta look for a flour that is especially for making pasta. This
flour is normally labelled with a "00" meaning fine flour.