Nice!Quote:
Originally Posted by Stropp
I’m making up the following sauces
Butter chicken
Carbonara
Spaghetti
Beef stew
Madras curry
Marinara
Then just the usual
Steak, snitty, sausages and frozen veges, etc.
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Nice!Quote:
Originally Posted by Stropp
I’m making up the following sauces
Butter chicken
Carbonara
Spaghetti
Beef stew
Madras curry
Marinara
Then just the usual
Steak, snitty, sausages and frozen veges, etc.
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That’s my only concern is do I have enough water to do my meals and lachys meals with 2 pots of water for each meal.Quote:
Originally Posted by Plasnart
I was considering to just reheat the sauces as normal in saucepan and wipe clean.
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I have 2x5 LTR water bottles and a usb pump, I reckon that will well and truly be enough plus a 24 pack of 600 ml drinking water. https://www.googleadservices.com/pag...BAgHEBo&adurl=Quote:
Originally Posted by AB
Attachment 88073 found out the bt ranger cup holder is perfect 🤣
Taken off fb
One last lake to cross. The Simpson Desert is awash after recent rain. Driving conditions were very difficult with long sections of muddy ruts covered in water. While none of our party got bogged, two 200 Series LandCruiser’s alternators died, and then completely ran out of power and stopped at Big Red. One was towed into Birdsville while the other needed assistance from Birdsville Hotel recovery vehicle. And we picked up a stranded motorcyclist. It was full on.Attachment 88074
Looked at a few different ideas for storage. Ended up with a couple kings 45l boxes and with a few of the clear top bags I think I'm sorted.
Last photo is of everything that was in the box.
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FWIW: Thanks Stroppstar Legend [emoji123][emoji106][emoji106] Confirming yet again that Toyota’s V8 squeezy peazy was a schemozzle [emoji22]
Not sure which arse end of Japan (Datsun Ours Too) decided to engineer an alternator down low [emoji22]
Please don’t tell owners that for a measly $5k ++ they can purchase a sealed Aussie Alternator cooled via water (mine spec) [emoji736]
Personally, we’ll be sticking with our Patrol’s, at least they run the same sand track wheelbase front to rear without $14-$18k out of the SHOWROOM [emoji23][emoji23]
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Mozzies LOVE Water [emoji23][emoji23]
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The nets we bought we may come in handy perhaps!Quote:
Originally Posted by MB
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Looks like a Fox [emoji1663] [emoji22]
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Imagine what it’s going to be like for the Big Red Bash.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stropp
Absolute carnage!!!
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Yeah not ideal for the BRB unless she dries out. . Hopefully everythings open for our timing, was not going to bother taking spare alternator but will leave the spare one under the seat usually for Vic / Tassie mud madness. . .
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Hopefully no more rain and it dries out a bit in the next month 🤞Quote:
Originally Posted by AB
30 days to go!!!!!
We're well into prepping meals too. Will be cooking over the next few weeks a few meals to freeze..
A few meals attached..
Fridge surround just about done, going all out and putting in a shelf for a window box. This will house extinguisher, recovery gear, puncher kit and tools, etc.
Free up a draw, and roof rack space..
Was checking the underground apartment email.
Make sure you check in before you leave so they can email us the room packs etc just incase there is no service..
As for cryovac meals yea we generally don't add pasta, however absolutely cook in the sauce on the night. Just add more water for the re heat.
And yea 100% with stropp, any veg (unless it's hard like fresh potato or carrots) add uncooked or it'll turn to mush..
If doing soups or liquids semi feeze first till it crystallises then put into bag and cyro.
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Yikes shes getting close, have cryoed a few cooked meals pastas / curries etc, the rest will just be some tasty meats, snagz, chicken etc then meals will be done. . Freezer suround/ base pretty much done to sit on middle back seat, new swag will be ready by the end of the week thank goodness so will play with that this weekend. All barwork back from the powdercoaters looking fresh, car booked in for last service in couple of weeks. .
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Little fella also got his first down sleeping bag looks very cosy[emoji106][emoji106]
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Can't bloody wait still a bit to go but getting there lol. . .
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What is the difference between frozen and cryo'd food?
FWIW: Cryo sealing at home is not the best all/end all [emoji23]
I believe most trucks are running a small fridge & seperate new age freezer? [emoji848]
4 weeks to go, I promise you’ll all that such a short 2.5 week beautiful trip you’ll suffice moving Aldi already Crying selected deep freeze storage hard as a rock in time [emoji23]
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Butchers kindly used to put pads atop of pointy bones, like T bones prior to sucking oxygen out of baggies before desert type trips without 12v fridges [emoji23]Quote:
Originally Posted by BrazilianY60
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Looking great rosscoQuote:
Originally Posted by Rossco
It sucks all the air out and seals the bag shut.Quote:
Originally Posted by BrazilianY60
With no air things stay fresher longer.
Also removes the chance of freezer burn.
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Watch this space too mate on another benefit of cryovac.Quote:
Originally Posted by BrazilianY60
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Watching closely for sure! Keen to see the adventure pictures, obstacles and all the camping food off-course!Quote:
Originally Posted by AB
Crikey, please don’t jump on YouTubey, there is some serious Muppets with AWD’s trying to cross. No doubt they’ll finally make it, whilst sending support vehicles off track bastardising country to winch point [emoji22]
Lettuce [emoji3055] ALL Please THINK [emoji120][emoji3590][emoji3590]
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FWIW: Us Hillian’s in GQ’s with H230 pumpkins have decided to change back up to 35” bastardised rut deflated clearance [emoji51]
It’s a sad day that we all cannot cross with 32/33” [emoji22]
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FWIW #2 IMHO maybe they do, maybe they don’t [emoji51] ?
Please DO put some serious % of profits back into the country……[emoji120][emoji120][emoji3590][emoji3590]
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FWIW-3 [emoji23]
Zero Money made a Difference Anywhere Nearby [emoji22]
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A Pack O ‘Wrangler’ wearing Cunts [emoji23]
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Yeah but all the towns they went through to get there benefited from that. They would’ve travelled great distances.Quote:
Originally Posted by MB
Fuel, food, pubs, caravan parks, motels, repair shops, small shopping places in towns, camping places, $2 peep shows, dodgy massages, it all adds up.
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True Story [emoji3590][emoji3590]
Just not a Longevity one [emoji182][emoji182]
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People with old cars and their concerns, LOL.Quote:
Originally Posted by AB
Actually I believe their may be a difference between 'Vacuum Sealed' & 'Cryovac'd'.Quote:
Originally Posted by BigRAWesty
Both use the same sort of process, one is done on a 'home' machine, the other on a more powerful professional machine, generally with stronger bags.
I'm probably splittng hairs, but I know that the 'reasonable quality' home machine we have does not do as good a job as one gets from most butchers shops for example.
For a short duration trip either will do if frozen too, for longer periods I'd go with the butcher's machine every time.
Our default meat storage is cryovac'd & frozen. In hot climates portable freezers rarely remain at the recommended minus 18 deg.C but with the contents cryovac'd we have never had any problems & some has been kept for many months in the tropics.
A snip I found...Quote:
Originally Posted by Cuppa
Differences Between Cryovac And Vacuum Sealed Packaging
Manufacturing Process
Cryovac and vacuum-sealed packaging rely on similar principles, but their manufacturing process has some key differences. Cryovac, for example, is a brand of vacuum-sealed packaging that utilizes specialized materials and machinery in its production.
The method of Cryovac involves packing food products in a high-barrier, vacuum-sealed bag, which is then heat-sealed and cooled in a controlled environment. Vacuum-sealed packaging, on the other hand, is generally produced using simpler machinery and materials.
Performance
One of the main differences between Cryovac and vacuum-sealed packaging can be found in their respective performance. Cryovac boasts a range of benefits, including improved product safety, extended shelf life, and increased food quality.
It provides superior product protection, preservation, and a range of added attributes such as leak resistance and durability. While vacuum-sealed products can still provide improved storage and preservation, they may not perform as well as Cryovac products in terms of safety and quality.
Cost
Another key difference between Cryovac and vacuum-sealed packaging is the cost factor. Cryovac products may be more expensive than other types of packaging due to the specialized materials and machinery used in their production.
However, Cryovac products also offer significant benefits that may justify the additional cost for many businesses. Alternatively, vacuum-sealed packaging is generally less costly since it is less specialized and requires less expensive and complicated machinery.
Cryovac and vacuum-sealed packaging offer benefits in their own right; the specialized materials and manufacturing processes used in Cryovac make it an ideal solution for businesses seeking superior product protection and shelf-life extension.
Ultimately, the decision between the two types of packaging will depend on your business’s specific needs and budgetary concerns. Regardless of your choice, vacuum-sealed packaging remains a valuable asset in the food industry and can help your business ensure product safety and quality while reducing waste and costs.
Alright I'm going to call it vacuum packing from now on[emoji106][emoji106][emoji106]
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Another big cook up tonight.
I’ve resurrected my old label maker and my freezer will be well organised like an office file cabinet lol
Spaghetti and madras tonight.
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Andy, your new nickname is madras dad
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