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Chit Chat / Re: In The Mix
« on: September 23, 2012, 11:50:46 pm »
On the whole I like the book.

Some ingredients are hard to source in the bush but they are "dry" ingredients. I just stock up when I visit the city twice a year.

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Non Thermomix Recipes / Re: Fab Bol Sauce
« on: September 23, 2012, 08:26:17 am »
Sounds nicer than the "In The Mix" spag bol. Will try next week for sure!

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Tips and Tricks / Re: Difference between Gow Gee and Wonton wrappers?
« on: September 23, 2012, 08:03:38 am »
Quote from: achookwoman on September 23, 2012, 07:59:43 am
My Chinese DIL,  explained the difference to me but I then immediately forgot. :o
The difference is that the flour and water ones are for steaming and the egg ones can be boiled.  I think I have got this right. ;D



Yes that makes sense. Pasta is an egg dough & you can boil  that.

Thanks for the clarification.

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Tips and Tricks / Re: Cooking dried spaghetti in TM
« on: September 23, 2012, 07:59:54 am »
Thermomix pasta is so easy & makes the dried stuff taste brilliant. I always had trouble with fine pasta like angel hair etc. until I started using the thermomix. Mow it's perfect every time. :o

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Tips and Tricks / Re: Boiling quails eggs
« on: September 23, 2012, 07:56:44 am »
Love my slow cooked thermomix chicken eggs with asparagus "soldiers for dipping, but I think I need to buy some quail now.

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Tips and Tricks / Re: Difference between Gow Gee and Wonton wrappers?
« on: September 23, 2012, 07:52:58 am »
Yes the cornflour is rather essential isn't it. I learnt the hard way!  :'(

Maybe someone can clarify this for me but I thought wonton dough was made with flour, eggs & a little water & gow gee dough was made with flour & JUST water. The eggs make a dough that is easier to work & can be rolled paper thin, whereas gow gee is not as robust.  ???

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Chit Chat / Re: Dead Microwave. Should I buy a combo MW/Convection?
« on: September 23, 2012, 07:31:24 am »
I have had one a for few years because I don't have an electric oven, only a combustion stove that makes the house too hot on summer days. It is awesome but I don't think I would bother if I had an electric one.

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Chit Chat / Re: What are you been cooking today
« on: September 23, 2012, 07:26:06 am »
Just made a batch of wonton wrappers (would probably buy if I could ... a disadvantage of living in the country... but actually not as tedious as I imagined). Tonight I will fill them with pork, coriander, spring onion, ginger, garlic, chinese 5 spice, carrot & cabbage mix & steam in the varoma.
Yum ... can't wait for dinner!!! ;D

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Chit Chat / Re: HELP!!!!
« on: September 23, 2012, 07:19:07 am »
I used to clean up early in the day. Enlist their help or bribe them to keep out of your way with the promise of an outing.Then get the kids out for some physically challenging activities & don"t come home till they are too exhausted to make a mess... Then all you have to do is feed them & put them to bed after a terrific day spent with Mum!
Good Luck

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