I made this today and it turned out alright. I didn't have cornflour so it came out a bit too watery but that's ok. I might reduce the amount of honey the next time I do it too, thought that it was overpowering. Maybe it's the type of honey I used.

I liked it anyway

I start with a confession: I am a terrible cook. I've made food so bad that it's un-edible (even for me). I used to live on instant/microwaveable food.

My mum has had her thermomix for about 2 years. She swears by it. My younger brothers who live at home (17 and 13 respectively) also use the thermomix to make desserts etc for their friends when they come over.

I've been sceptical for a while mainly because I lived with 2 other co-workers and the thing sounds like a jet engine when it's cooking so it's not ideal! Well, a few months ago, mum got me one for my 25th birthday. Since then I've moved out and got a place of my own so I have all the kitchen space in the world.

Let me say right now, the Thermomix is god-send! I've been experimenting with recipes from the Thermomix cookbooks and decided to venture out of it! More things to try! My favourite things I've made so far are the risottos. I'm never going back to packet risottos EVER again. Just by making things from scratch, I am eating way healthier than I used to (more raw foods, less processed.. but I still love my bacon ).

Another thing that the Thermomix has given me the confidence to try: Baking! I've only ever baked once before I had my thermomix and it was a mess so I decided to never do it again because I hate cleaning up. Well, mixing with the Thermomix is so easy and I don't have to use multiple spoons, dishes etc so less washing! My colleagues are glad for the Thermomix too now because I keep bringing them treats.

Honestly, best birthday present ever!