So I'm having a ball. Curry, risotto, chocolate mousse, naan breads (hubby loved), meringues, pasta sauce with random veg for kids (in the time it took pasta to poke on stove)...and plenty more in between. I get the idea that human nature says I may validate my decision having bought it in order to justify the expense but, being more than somewhat cynical, I can still say hand on heart it is amazing.
My children are 8 and 6 and the Thermomix has renewed and reinvigorated my efforts to provide the best for my family having got tired and bored of the catering run of the mill..... I'm having fun in the kitchen again.