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Introduce Yourself / AWOL, good to be back :)
« on: October 25, 2014, 01:11:40 pm »
Yes, it's been a while.....!! After a long absence I have to say so nice to come back and see many familiar "faces", and read/remember how lovely this forum is and how helpful many of the long-time (and newer) members are! :)  I have often popped in for a quick recipe search, but never time to linger longer  :-\ .   Still going strong with my TM after 7ish years! Life got busy with selling house, moving, building new home, working full time, then changing job location and general hectic family life.  After a workmate recently bought a TM5, I went to a cooking class this week with her for the varoma (yes, it has sat in the back of the cupboard for some time!!  :-))) and so here I am again, trawling the boards for varoma recipes! Anyway, just wanted to say "love your work" moderators and contributors  and it's good to be back xxx

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Chit Chat / Re: I think it might be time for another Perth get together:)
« on: October 12, 2010, 08:27:39 am »
Hi Everyone! Yes I'm still around  :-)) (although quiet).  Would love to make it to the get together, but can't do this one.  Will be thinking of you all enjoying your TM goodies and TM chat!!
Ali  :-*

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Cakes / Re: Banana Caramel Upside-down Cake - with photos
« on: May 31, 2010, 01:28:15 pm »
Hi all - been a while since i've popped in (maybe a week or two!!  ;D feels like ages) glad to here you are enjoying the cake!   :-*
Now off to see if the Perthies are meeting anytime soon - feels like time for a catch up!  ;D ;D

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Chit Chat / Re: might not be around much for a little bit...
« on: May 16, 2010, 04:11:30 am »
Hi Karen - here's hoping that it's a smooth road to getting the services needed for your son and that you see lots of positive progress in the not too distant future  :-* :-*. 
Sending positive vibes for your health also - my sister went through treatment for her thyroid a few years ago - all good now..hope your is sorted soon too.

Ali  :-*

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Recipe Book Recipe Reviews / Re: Aussie Meat Pies from the Meat on the Menu cookbook
« on: May 16, 2010, 04:05:00 am »
Great job on the pic and review JD  ;D ;D
So many great reviews to read lately from everyone!!  loving it.

I use large snap lock bags for my left over pastry (the ones I have currently are Hercules brand Large 27x33cm).  They just fit the cardboard cover and the extra pastry sheets from a 10 or so sheet pack - not sure if they'd fit the larger pastry packs of 20 or whatever they are.  You can then squeeze the extra air out and seal - really good at keeping it safe from drying out in the freezer. :-*

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Main Dishes / Re: Dukkah crusted chicken
« on: April 08, 2010, 01:13:25 am »
Thanks Thermomixer  :D.  I have been lurking more these days as there are so many wonderful and very competent old and new members who know so much - it amazes me  :o :o  makes for great reading  ;D - have been just gaining knowledge and enjoying the forum.

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Questions? Technical Issues? The Survival Guide / Re: Fraying bread mat & fibreglass threads??
« on: April 07, 2010, 08:54:18 am »
Quote from: my_cornucopia on April 07, 2010, 07:06:51 am
Thanks for the quick responses - it is reassuring to know this is a once-off. I'm trying to get in touch with my group leader who sold it, but think she's on holidays, so trying Perth HO as well. Hope I can get it replaced without any issues.

I had heard some time ago (last year) that there were "problems" with the bread mats and it was suggested I wait to get one as there was supposed to be a new one coming out.....might pay to ask HO about any known issues with the mat and see if they have any plans to bring out a new one?  :-\

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Main Dishes / Re: Dukkah crusted chicken
« on: April 07, 2010, 01:53:43 am »
Quote from: sarah.j on April 06, 2010, 01:39:34 pm
I had a lady at a demo tell me she lightly coats her chicken in olive oil, then coats it in dukkah to finally cook on the bbq. I was hoping to try that method but steamed in the Varoma instead of on bbq over the weekend. Will let you know how that turns out.
Hi guys...yes the BBQ method works really well - we coat our chicken breast pieces in the dukkah (you don't really need the oil if you are watching kj's, the dukkah still stays on).  Then cook on BBQ (no too high a heat as you don't want the dukkah to burn before the chicken is cooked).   :)  How did the Varoma cooking go sarah.j?  Would/did the dukkah stay on/go soft?

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Chit Chat / Re: Kathryn and Isi
« on: March 07, 2010, 09:37:02 am »
Welcome back to both of you  ;D ;D  :-* :-*

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Chit Chat / Re: How to Add URL's
« on: February 24, 2010, 11:30:14 am »
Yay it worked!! thanks Megan and Thermomixer   ;D ;D

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Chit Chat / Re: How to Add URL's
« on: February 24, 2010, 11:28:37 am »
ok...I'm going to give it a bash...  here goes.....

The morrocan lamb recipe is here

Although I had to add the = sign in at the end - it didn't appear automatically...

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Chit Chat / Re: Just got new cookbook "My Way of Cooking"
« on: February 22, 2010, 06:32:08 am »
I don't have the Full Steam Ahead one JD - I haven't checked that one out as I had heard that the recipes were a bit to "unusual" and not really things you would make on a regular basis - how do you find it?  The My Way book seems to have heaps of recipes that I would try and probably cook regularly.  It's worth a demo cookie  ;D ;D when you do have a spare few hours  ;D ;D ;D

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Chit Chat / Just got new cookbook "My Way of Cooking"
« on: February 22, 2010, 04:07:05 am »
Just got new cookbook - My Way of Cooking, International Edition 2  ;D.  Have had a quick glance through and it looks really good - finally a cookbook with loads of pictures (even steps pictures) usually full page pic with recipe opposite, thorough intro with detailed info about using the machine and hints tips.  Each recipe has a total prep time, portions, difficulty rating and nutritional info per serve.  Also index had little flags to indicate what country the recipe originated from.  Not spiral bound, has ribbon bookmark.  It is a really well presented cookbook.  Meagan listed recipes/contents here  http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=2612.0   
As far as I know only way to get is to have a demo, then you can purchase for $30.

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Non Food Recipes / Re: Washing Machine Powder
« on: February 16, 2010, 05:59:25 am »
Quote from: meganjane on February 15, 2010, 02:05:24 pm
Has anyone found a really good uncoloured unscented soap to use? Velvet is yellow and everything else is scented.
Meagan, how about Lux pure soap flakes (in a box in the laundry isle of supermarket)?  Might be a bit more expensive than the bars but from memory are unscented and uncoloured. :)

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Questions? Technical Issues? The Survival Guide / Re: Few questions before a demo
« on: February 16, 2010, 01:15:28 am »
Got the idea off here of course (that's why I love this forum) - I think someone suggested it in one of the the bread threads.   ;D ;D. 

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