Hi Everyone

[Pearsall]

I was surprised by mu hubby at Christmas with a Thermomix. Budget conscience as he is -I got a second hand machine that was only a few months old! Apparently the lovely lady he bought it from was moving overseas. Unfortunately it didnt come with any cookbooks so I found myself googling recipes for my son and I to try. He wants to be a chef and the thing is he is cooking better than me and hes only 14.

I have been onto the Perth head office for the Everday cookbook but they dont sell them on their own.  . This is very frustrating as my sister in law -how also has a Thermomix - says this is vital for easy cooking. I havent had a demo but I suppose google is your friend.

Hopefully I can get heaps of great tips and recipes from you guys.

Cheers
Karen

[Alexis]

Welcome Pearsall! This website is the very best for recipes and information. Everyone is so helpful that its like having a demonstrator in your home. A lot of the recipes from the EDC are probably on this site anyway. Enjoy your Thermomix.

[judydawn]

Hi Karen, welcome to the forum.  Well you have a Thermomix but unfortunately sourcing an EDC to go with it is going to be hard.  Why the person your DH bought it from didn't include it with the machine baffles me but perhaps she is going to buy another TMX overseas and decided to keep the book for herself.  The EDC is handy for basic instructions but if you want to know anything, just ask and someone will enlighten you I'm sure.  Perhaps you can visit your sister-in-law and write down a few of the basic instructions from her book - eg  how to cook rice, pasta, make breadcrumbs, butter, boil eggs etc.  There is a chart on one of the early pages of the EDC which gives you an idea of times for chopping, mixing, grating which is handy so I would certainly make sure you get a copy of that page.

Maybe in time you will purchase some other recipes books but for now, there are so many recipes on this forum, on people's blogs and on the internet in general that you will have so much choice anyway.  

Google is certainly your friend - if you can't find what you want, sing out and we will help you if possible.

[Lucyluu]

Hi and Welcome to the forum. What a great present, I'm sure you and your son will get a lot of enjoyment cooking and experimenting with your TM. Heaps of recipes here to try and reviews of recipe books. Have fun.

[goldfish]

Hi Karen and a very warm welcome to the forum . . an excellent start would be this thread!  

http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=6470.0

 . . and don't forget the magic formula - time  - temperature - speed . . . . set them in that order and no problem!

Sending you a pm - so check your email soon  

[JeremyUK]

Thermomix UK sell the EDC - I have a copy as well as Spanish, Portugese and UK cookbooks :-)

[judydawn]

Jeremy I don't think UK will sell a book to Australians if it is available here - someone can correct me if I am wrong there though.

[Amy :-)]

Hello and welcome Karen
A shame you didn't get the EDC with your second hand machine, but all is not lost This forum is full of tips, hints, advice, recipes and very friendly members. We will be able to help you every step of the way
Your son sounds like a very keen and talented young cook. I'm sure you will both have lots of fun with your new toy!

[CreamPuff63]

Hi pearsall and welcome to the forum. You will find so many recipes here that it will keep you busy and well satisfied. My EDC was falling apart and I ordered one off my consultant. Perhaps your SIL can contact her consultant and order one. (Prob wouldn't say its for you cos they may not like it for some reason). Was about $35 off memory. Alternatively you could purchase the UK Fast & Easy which has a lot of similar type recipes.

[mcmich]

Welcome to the forum Pearsal. There are several youtube videos that show basic functions etc.
A back to basics class would help too - go to the thermomix website and click on your state and you will be able to see when a class is being held near you. 

[cookie1]

Welcome Karen.
I'll try not to repeat all the lovely suggestions so far. I do think going to a Back to Basics class would be perfect as also getting your SIL to order herself another EDC, then sell it to you. Otherwise photocopy some pages from hers.
What state are you in?

[obbie]

Hi and welcome

[Aussie Brenda]

Hi Karen welcome to the forum, luckily your SIL has a Thermomix I wouldn't of known where to start without the book.

[astarra]

Hello and welcome, Karen. Hope you are finding lots of yummy recipes on here to try. 

[Cornish Cream]

Welcome to the forum Karen