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Recipe Book Recipe Reviews / Re: Recipe Review - Chocolate Panna Cotta - 53 Shades of Chocolate Ebook p110
« on: October 13, 2013, 03:22:47 am »
Fabulous photos. Looks absolutely delicious!

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Recipe Book Recipe Reviews / Recipe Review - Leek Quiche - A Taste of Vegetarian p.71
« on: October 13, 2013, 03:06:49 am »
I made this last night. I don't usually write reviews but read other people's all the time so thought I should return the favours.

This recipe takes ages to prepare. The pastry wouldn't press into the dish so I had to roll it.

The filling is quite sloppy and didn't set much.

Finally the taste was quite awful. The onions and leeks tasted too raw and the overall combination of ingredients just didn't work.
However the pastry was fairly tasty.

Overall I would not recommend this recipe - too much effort for too little result.  >:(

Linked - JD

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Vegetarian / Re: Tofu Vegie Burgers
« on: August 20, 2013, 10:39:19 am »
I made these tonight. Used my homemade red curry paste from the EDC.
They are excellent - very tasty and cook perfectly with a lovely crisp outside.
Thanks very much for this recipe - it will be used often.
Anne.

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Drinks / Re: Traditional Indian Chai (somewhat)
« on: November 15, 2012, 04:22:34 am »
This makes the best Chai Latte I have ever had - and I am really fussy about my Chais. Everyone I have made it for asks for the recipe.
I make it exactly as per the recipe and have made it with Bonsoy soy milk, A2 light and A2 full cream. It was great with all of them. Probably the soy is the best.
Many thanks for the recipe. :D

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Chit Chat / Re: Milling / Grinding with Thermomix vs Vitamix?
« on: September 15, 2012, 08:07:27 am »
Hi,
 I had a Vitamix (for 15 years), a coffee grinder for small amounts of flax seeds and a Thermomix.
The thermomix wins hands down! It is easier to use (especially as you can do any amount - either small or large), it is so much easier to clean so you don't hesitate to use it, it is less scary to use ( sometimes I thought the Vitamix sounded strained although nothing ever happened), and you don't need to change containers. Also stainless steel is much easier to clean.
I have now sold my Vitamix and never use the coffee grinder. The thermomix is truly a multi-purpose machine.

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Chit Chat / Re: Super Scrubbies (pot scrubbers) for Thermomix Kitchens
« on: September 06, 2012, 11:02:21 pm »
Thanks for the replies. Sounds like they are fine for the TM.
I am going to give a couple to both my daughters as well and wanted to be sure their TMs wouldn't be scratched.
I didn't read the instructions thoroughly and thought it was for skin (and not just callouses or rough skin). So I just "tested" it on my arm and now I have red graze marks along it!

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Chit Chat / Re: Super Scrubbies (pot scrubbers) for Thermomix Kitchens
« on: September 06, 2012, 11:10:22 am »
Mine came in exactly a week.
They feel quite rough and worked well on a callous on my foot. Has anyone used them on the TM? I assume they are safe and won't scratch it  - I haven't tried one yet as I am paranoid about damaging it and would love a report from someone who has used it.

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Questions? Technical Issues? The Survival Guide / Re: Daft question - milling your own grain
« on: September 03, 2012, 12:09:39 pm »
I also wondered the same thing. Also, what is the maximum amount you can mill at one time?

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Introduce Yourself / Re: Newbie without a machine....
« on: July 20, 2012, 01:21:52 am »
Hi Squishy,
 It is a really hard decision to make.
Like everyone else here I love my TM and would never change.
A huge advantage of the TM is this forum and the help and recipes that are available.
I feel confident knowing I have support and advice for any problem that I may encounter (not that there have been any in the 5
months I have had mine).
Also the number of recipes available on this site and others is amazing. Anything you want you just look it up and it is there.
I don't know if the same recipes would work for the Hot Mix Pro etc. Maybe worth keeping in mind.
Anne.

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Questions? Technical Issues? The Survival Guide / Re: Spatula
« on: July 18, 2012, 12:40:18 pm »
 I use other spatulas unless I have to stir while the TM is running. So my spatula was in good condition.
Then I had a Varoma demo and the demonstrator destroyed it! It was completely wrecked. I don't know
what he did. I told him and asked for a new one which he provided for free.
For every day use I like Helene's spatulas the best. I have one for savoury and one for sweet stuff.
The savoury one already has a few nicks even though I am very careful (but I am left-handed). I think it is inevitable
and not worth worrying about (same as the smell in the lid). I just bought ten of them to last me for quite a while, although
I did give my daughter two of them.

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Introduce Yourself / Re: Supplies - Where?
« on: July 14, 2012, 11:35:18 pm »
Hi,
I bought 5kg bags of spelt flour from this supplier. I bought both types - plain and wholemeal spelt. All organic
and unbleached.

http://www.goodness.com.au/store/Flours-%26-Meals/c19/index.html

Anne.

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Introduce Yourself / Re: Hi everyone!
« on: June 21, 2012, 06:46:06 am »
Hi Michelle,
   Welcome to the forum.
I am fascinated with your Username as my name is Anne and my cat is Mishy! And he doesn't bat an eyelid when I use the TM and he is right next to it. And this happens many times a day as I am totally besotted with my TM. In fact I am now so boring I am surprised anyone still speaks to me!

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Introduce Yourself / Re: Introducing myself - PennY
« on: April 04, 2012, 11:24:53 pm »
Hi Penny,
I also bought my TM sight unseen and was a bit nervous when it arrived. But it is the best decision I ever made and it is easy to use.
I use it multiple times a day, actually enjoy cooking now (a miracle) and have hardly used my stove or pans since it arrived.
I also thought of giving my Vitamix and Magimix to my daughter (my other daughter already has my older versions of these) but I feel like I am giving her something second rate and that she should really have a TM! If I can ever afford it I would like to buy them both a TM.
Have fun and welcome,
Anne.

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Introduce Yourself / Re: Hello!
« on: April 04, 2012, 02:29:26 am »
What is the shopping thread?

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Introduce Yourself / Re: Hi From Eureka, Melbourne.
« on: March 27, 2012, 10:27:26 pm »
Deedub,
  I thought it would be tempting to eat out living so close to restaurants but the Southbank restaurants are actually very expensive and I am fussy about what is in the food I eat. I only really like to eat Thai food when I go out. Although I was just in Sydney for 3 days and I think my husband bought food for 2 of the three days!
 Cuilidh,
 It would be great if we could meet up some time as I have bored everyone I know talking about the TM - it would be a change to have someone who understands.
I am retired and very flexible with times. Enjoy the flower show.
Anne. 

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