I'm so excited!!

[MamaMix]

Hi astarra!! How long have you been living in Tasmania? Do you like it better than NZ? I've never been to Tasmania, traveled for a year in Australia (met my Kiwi husband in Melbourne), but didn't make it down there. I think most Danes would love to go though - because of Princess Mary 

[dede]

My DH was born in NZ and come to live in Tassie when he was 18 months old. His mother is a NZer and his dad born and bread in Tassie.
One day we would like to go for a holiday in NZ.

[astarra]

Hi astarra!! How long have you been living in Tasmania? Do you like it better than NZ? I've never been to Tasmania, traveled for a year in Australia (met my Kiwi husband in Melbourne), but didn't make it down there. I think most Danes would love to go though - because of Princess Mary 

Been here 7 years now, I love it here! Think you should come to Tassie and see how wonderful it is!  Yeah- Princess Mary is referred to in the Tas papers as "our" ...

[joybell]

Glad to hear that you've been having fun with your TMX.  What has your family enjoyed eating most so far?

[MamaMix]

Still loving my Thermomix, but my freezer is so full of food now I've had to take a bit of a break  Still doing smoothies most days though, and baking when we need it. Made Quirky Cooking's fried rice last night, which was lovely. Tonight it's mashed potatoes. And thinking of making a peppermint slice now while my baby boy is sleeping...

I've had a couple of problems so far - I couldn't get my hummus smooth enough. Used a standard can of chickpeas and I wizzed and wizzed, but it would all just spread to the sides of the bowl in a matter of seconds, where the blades couldn't get to it. Tried adding more oil, but the amount was getting ridiculous... Any tips?? 

Also, when the TMX consultant made the lemon custard during the demo, it was smooth and beautiful. When I make it it's tasty - but has little lumps of lemon peel (even though I wizz it longer than it says in the recipe book)... Again, any tips?

My husband is finally home from overseas so looking forward to making more main meals in the TMX. He's also come home talking about transferring to the Australian army (he's a captain in the NZ army)...!!! I'm keen on the idea, I loved Australia when I lived over there. But must say I'm terrified of the spiders. TERRIFIED!! 

[astarra]

The spiders aren't so bad ... I can't stand the snakes!!! (We need a scared face thingie to put here!!)
DH has lived in Aus all his life and he still hates the spiders tho - 
Glad to hear your DH is home again safely. 

[fundj&e]

next time try adding more lemon juice and increasing the speed gradually MM

[gertbysea]

So pleased too that DH is home safely. I am glad you are taking a break  and have lots in the freezer.

I have learned to love snakes up here in Cairns. Spiders not so much. It is the gekkos that drive me nuts.

Hope DH can make the change easily. Good men are worth their weight in the military.

Gert

[Grannysmith]

A belated Haere Mai, MM from a Kiwi Granny living in Perth. I've also visited Denmark where Princess Mary is well-loved. It's a beautiful country.

Glad to know you're enjoying your TMX. I'm making wonderful marmalade these days with fruit from my own trees and looking at dried apricot jam next.


Grannysmith

[Mama Fergie]

Hi MamaMix glad to hear you are enjoying your Thermomix. Seems like you have been cooking up a storm. I am loving it also and constantly thinking what to cook next. My DH can't believe how good it is. Made my first complete meal using the Varoma and was very pleased with the way it cooked everything.