Author: malliemcg

  • Pressure washer connector type for Ryobi Pressure washer RACPWS3

    I wanted to get a sewer jetter for my Ryobi 2030psi pressure washer, however finding the correct connector for the trigger was a challenge. I eventually found the correct adapter at https://mdcarcare.com.au/product/clean-force-workzone-ryobi-lavor-briggs-stratton-pressure-washer-g1-4-12-5-13mm-female-thread-brass/ which enabled a conversion to G1/4″ Quick Connect fitting type. Should you be looking for an adapter – the “LAVOR” type seems to…

  • Pumpkin Scones

    40g butter55g (1/4cup) caster sugar1 egg lightly beaten150g (3/4 cup) cooked mashed pumpkin (I like to roast it)375g (2 1/2 cup) self raising flour1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg80mL (1/3 cup) milk. * Oven Temp: 240C1) Cream butter and sugar; 2) Gradually add beaten egg.3) Stir in pumpkin ; then add dry ingredients add just enough milk…

  • Renaming files to put a leading zero in them (Linux)

    A cheap MP3 player had some issues with an audio book with more than 100 files. The files had a single leading zero prefix as until recently there were no books on it with more than 100 files. The below code block renames the files.

  • Shoulder of Lamb Kollectiv Style

    This recipie is shamelessly lifted from the Naked Wines Australia “Foodies” group – posted by winemaker Drew Tuckwell. It’s a delicious meal and matches well with his wine. Click through to this link to order your bottles of the limited release of the Kollectiv 2021 Shirazhttps://www.nakedwines.com.au/LatestKollectivReleases Slow roast lamb with warm feta and green olive…

  • Tortellini Soup

    Shamelessly copied from reddit. INGREDIENTS 1 medium yellow onion, diced 1/3 cup all purpose flour 1 Tbsp dried basil 2 cloves of garlic, minced 2 Tbsp tomato paste 3 Tbsp olive oil 4 cups chicken broth 2 (14.5 oz) cans petite diced tomatoes 1 to 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs 1 tsp salt…

  • Pancetta and Fig Stuffing

    900gm sourdough bread, torn 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons chopped sage 400gm-piece pancetta cut into 1cm cubes 200g butter 4 large shallots (I assume online like, not spring onion) finely chopped 6 cloves garlic finely chopped 300g dried figs cut into small cubes 1/3 cup chopped flat leafed parsley 2 cups (500ml) salt reduced…

  • Tomato and Coconut Chicken Curry (Red Thai paste based)

    Ingredients: 2 teaspoons oil 2 onions chopped 3 cloves garlic (or 1 tablespoon crushed garlic) 1 tablespoon chopped ginger 1 tablespoon red curry paste 1 tablespoon tomato paste 500gm chicken (thigh fillets work best) 400mL can coconut milk or cream 500gm tomatoes chopped (or 1x400gm can) 2 tablespoons thai fish sauce chopped fresh corriander 1…

  • Tasty Moussaka

      Base ingredients 6 eggplants vegetable oil (for frying the eggplants) For the meat sauce 750g minced beef or lamb (26 ounces) 2 red onions (chopped) 2 cloves of garlic (chopped) 1 tin chopped tomatoes (400g/ 14 oz.) 2 tbsp tomato puree 1 teaspoon sugar 1 glass of red wine sea salt and freshly ground…

  • Witbeer (Coriander and Orange) – Blackrock

    1×1.7kg Blackrock Coriander and Orange Kit 1×1.5kg CBW Bavarian Wheat Liquid Malt 1x11g Danstar Belle Saison Dry Yeast 1x.25tsb Citric Acid 200g Dry Corn Syrup 23L Water OG: 1.042 FG: (target: 1.014 – ~4%abv)   Shooting for a refreshing belgian style wit beer. Will add another 0.25 tsb citric acid at bottling time, top just…

  • Fasolia (Bean Soup)

    500gm cannellini/great northern beans 1/2 cup good quality olive oil 1 large onion 4 teaspoon garlic 3 large carrots 2 celery stalks?(more/less dependant on taste) 1 tin tomato puree 1/4 cup tomato paste 1-2 teaspoons oregano 1/2 pot of water Garnish/Serving: Cubed Feta Crusty Bread   Directions: Wash beans by placing in a bowl and…