I have also had my Scanpan roasting pan for years. It still looks like new & I use it for roasts and baking slices etc. It is so easy to clean and nothing ever sticks. It is well worth what it cost me. At the time I made my purchase online as it was better value than the Myer half price sale. My Mum has two of these the bigger and smaller one and she is also thrilled to bits with them.

My consultant has left this book with me & I am just having a browse now. The recipes are very easy and there looks to be some great recipes in it  In fact I am not vegetarian but seriously considering buying this book. My consultant recommended the Fresh Herb and Cashew Dip - she said its to die for. Hope this helps.

As quite a new member and TM owner - this is a very warm place to visit. I feel I have gained so much more than an amazing appliance. Although I have rarely posted on here - I can't express how much I appreciate all of your input, suggestions and humor. You all make everyone so welcome - its lovely to have discovered such wonderful people who share a common obsession with their Thermomix. Thank you all.

Interesting stuff Goldfish!

A sugar free breakfast topping I use everyday is:-
1 handful almonds
1 handful coconut (desiccated or shredded)
1 small green apple

Add all ingredients to TMX and turbo pulse 4 - 6 times until desired consistency.
Store in container in fridge - it will last for ages & the apple doesn't go brown. I put this on my cooked porridge with yoghurt or over oats & milk (sometimes just on my homemade yoghurt as a snack). It adds a lovely sweetness. I often use a bigger apple & double other ingredients as I use it every day. You could also experiment & add other things.

Hi teagg, I am an avid follower of a fructose free diet. Even a small amount IMO is harmful - the evidence is all there. I eat a wide and varied diet rich in fats, carbohydrates and proteins. I have eliminated all forms of sugar with the exception of dextrose and I don't use artificial sweeteners. This includes table sugar, honey, maple syrup, molasses, all dried fruits - processed foods containing sugar - you get the picture. I have never felt better! The exclusion of fructose has enabled my body's mechanisms to work properly which means it knows when I am full and I no longer crave sweets and chocolate. My passion has always been to make cakes and slices so now I use dextrose as an alternative that works for me. This morning I converted a David Gillespie pikelet recipe to the TMX with fantastic results! I should start posting some recipes I have converted. From a body perspective - I initially lost weight (almost 3kg I am a healthy size and maintained that initial loss regardless of what I eat. I have noticed that I have really trimmed down in the thighs and bottom which are areas I have always struggled with in the past but not in shoulders & chest where I can't afford to lose weight from. Girlfriends have had similar results too. I hope this has been helpful teagg. One thing to note - its important not to consume dextrose until you have conquered your sugar addiction, I went cold turkey but others I know did it gradually. Good luck!