Do you take your thermomix on holidays with you?

[snappy]

I am taking the boys down the beach for the school holidays tomorrow.  It's just me and the boys, DH has to stay and work.

I am in two minds about taking the TMX - so tell me do you take yours away or do you just make do?

[Halex]

Always take mine for self catering trips. Would be lost without it.

H

[kt2]

We always take ours with us! (and the coffee machine too!)

[SueJen]

always take mine too snappy, would be lost without it.

[fundj&e]

it would depend on how long i was going away for, and the season

[snappy]

Ok - so want are your best easy meal tips then.  I'm going for a week and as I will be cooking dinner whilst supervising two exhausted boys under 6 and giving them a bath Im trying to prepare a menu plan of no brainer meals

So far:
Meatballs (already made) and pasta
Pesto pasta
Beef stroganoff
Chicken fajitas
Sausages

Anyone got any other great suggestions?

[Halex]

Fried rice in TM is always a good  filler for boys
Creamy Chicken and Avocado Fettucine with Bacon & Salami
Rissoto
Marinades

Anything quick & easy

H

[kt2]

We do coleslaws  (BBQ steak or sausages)
            Beetroot salad (BBQ)
            tuna mornay
            CADA
            Baf's chicken

[fundj&e]

and dont forgot to take your thermoserver

the varoma steamed bread is very good for toasting,  snappy

[goldfish]

I can't remember the thread but I think I remember CP taking her TMX away with her - planned the meals ahead before she left home and then packed the ingredients according to the meal - these were then put into a larger plastic bag.  Meal all ready to pop into the TMX . . and Bob's your uncle!!  Brilliant idea!!

[cookie1]

I always take mine with me, when I have power. It is coming to SA with me. I might try CP's idea this time of having a few things pre prepared in plastic bags. I HOPE to go through all my TMX recipes that I have tested and copy them and have them bound. (the ones that will do for the van I should have said)

[Rara1]

I can't remember the thread but I think I remember CP taking her TMX away with her - planned the meals ahead before she left home and then packed the ingredients according to the meal - these were then put into a larger plastic bag.  Meal all ready to to pop into the TMX . . and Bob's your uncle!!  Brilliant idea!!

What a fantastic idea!!

Snappy I take mine away too.

I like making a few dips so that the kids can munch on all day.
Banana milo milkshakes
Custard for dessert with fresh fruit.

Rara x

[achookwoman]

I don't take mine.  have been tempted.  Usually staying in Motels and moving every day.  Also nice to eat out.  Another advantage is that i come home with all sorts of ideas to try out.

Snappy,  in your situation ,  I would take it,  Pizza dough,  good in TMX ,  with boys adding own toppings.  Have fun.

[snappy]

Thanks for all the suggestions - particularly the fried rice Hally, my boy love it.  And the pizza

I have done up a meal plan and just been grocery sopping and purchased all the ingredients so it should be nice and easy.

Whilst there is a little supermarket and fish and chip store in town there are no restaurants or places to eat out - so its self catering 3 meals a day

[obbie]

have fun Snappy on holidays..