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I’m Nathan Hollows
I build tools that make learning feel like play. My current project is Rapua and I like to read a lot.
I build tools that make learning feel like play. My current project is Rapua and I like to read a lot.
Original Recipe Makes 8 Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup water 3 tablespoons olive oil Directions In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Stir in water and oil. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 10-12 times, adding a little flour or water if needed to achieve a smooth dough. Let rest for 10 minutes. Divide dough into eight portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 7-in. circle. In a greased cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook tortillas over medium heat until lightly browned, 1 minute on each side. Keep warm. Notes If the dough is hard to roll then let rest for a few minutes
My flatmate, Marcus, and I built Who’s Home. It’s a device that shows us who’s at the flat. We’re all introverts so this is the easiest way to check in without checking in. The device sniffs the air for any network traffic associated with our phones respective MAC addresses. It’s only a little bit creepy. Github Link for code and schematics. Built with NodeMCU, C, C++

Original Recipe Ingredients 1 1/2 lb (650g) flank steak, sliced against the grain (or rib-eye steak, tenderloin, strip loin, strip steak…) 1 1/2 lb (650g) agria potatoes, cut into wedges 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 tablespoons butter, divided 5 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped 1 teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped Salt and fresh cracked pepper Crushed red chili pepper flakes, optional The marinade ...

Original Recipe Serves 8 people Ingredients 1.5 litres milk, (full cream or 2%) 2 cups heavy cream 170 g semi-sweet chocolate chips 1/2 (40 g) unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 cup (100 g) white granulated sugar pinch of coarse salt 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 1 cup marshmallows (optional) Directions Combine all of the ingredients into a 6-quart slow cooker bowl. Whisk vigorously until cocoa powder has dissolved and ingredients are well combined (about 5 minutes). Cook for 2-3 hours on low setting while whisking occasionally to prevent the chocolate from burning on the bottom. When hot chocolate is ready, add marshmallows into the hot chocolate and let melt little before serving. Additional toppings: finely chopped (or flaked) chocolate), chocolate fudge sauce, chocolate chips, smashed candy canes.
Original Ingredients 6 medium beef blade steaks 8 oz fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced 1 medium onion, sliced 1 tbs fresh thyme, minced 1 1/2 tsp sweet paprika 3/4 cup chicken stock 1/4 cup dry sherry 1/4 cup flour 4 tbs oil salt & pepper to taste 2 tbs fresh parsley, chopped 1/2 cup cream Directions Heat a heavy skillet or saute pan over medium heat. Add 1 tbs of the oil. Add the mushrooms; cover and cook for 5 minutes. Remove cover and continue cooking until mushrooms begin to brown. Remove from pan and place in the slow cooker. Return the pan to the heat. Season the steaks with salt & pepper. Add 1 tbs of oil and brown the blade steaks nicely. Remove to a plate and set aside Return the pan to the heat and add 2 tbs of the oil. Add the sliced onions, the thyme and the paprika. Stir and cook for about 1 minute. Add the flour and stir well, cooking for about 1 minute. Whisk in the sherry and chicken stock, scraping up all the browned bits at the bottom of the pan. Add the entire contents of the pan to the slow cooker. Place browned steaks on top of the mushroom/onion mixture. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours, HI for 4-5 hours. Remove steaks to a serving plate and cover with aluminum foil to keep them warm. Stir the cream and parsley into the liquid. Heat for another 10 minutes. Ladle gravy over steaks and serve Makes either 6 smaller servings or 3 larger servings.