thermomix - how I have dreamed of thee!

[versaceyoyo]

Hello everyone.

I have my demo booked for Sunday and the $ sitting in my account to begin my thermomix adventure.  I am EXTREMELY excited.  I love cooking, and have many different gadgets, but had always held off buying a food processor and/or kitchenaid because it annoyed me that I would have to buy both.  Somehow, I just know there must be a better way!

I discovered the thermomix because of a childhood memory of my husband.  He was reminiscing about the perfect custards his mother used to make in the 70's with this really strange blender-type machine.  He can recall her complete and utter devastation when a part finally gave way and she was unable to replace it.  He asked her about it recently and after some digging around we discovered it was a thermomix (where would we be without the internet?)!  So it seems they were for sale in Australia many years ago, then  disappeared for awhile...

I will spend this week doing lots of research, making lists of things I want to try and generally get less and less sleep as the week wears on due to my excitement!

Thanks for the forum - I'm sure it will be a gold mine of information!

versace

[cathy79]

We can understand your excitement.  Stock up on recipes you want to try, and maybe different ingredients as well.  At least that was the case for me, although that's been gradual.  It's an exciting journey for the whole family.

[RoxyS]

Welcome Versace. I highly recommend the recipes on this forum. I have found them much better than many of the ones in the books and I enjoy seeing people's comments after they have tried the recipe and maybe made variations. That isn't to say there aren't some good ones in the books too. Well worth checking out the reviews section of this forum. Happy cooking.

[versaceyoyo]

thanks for the kind welcome. 

it's great to have a forum where everyone can share and improve on the recipes - I will definitely be using them!  the internet is my main recipe source these days (have ditched magazine subs) - there is so much wisdom and experience out there.

[AmandaN]

Thermomix custard is pretty powerful stuff!

[trudy]

Welcome to the Forum!

[Ceejay]

We can all understand that level of excitement! 

Welcome to the forum! 

[quirkycooking]

That's pretty cool your MIL had a TMX in the 70's - wish mine did!!  She made everything by hand, even all our bread, so it would have been a big help.  Welcome to the forum!  Have fun, Jo 

[achookwoman]

Welcome to the forum,  I'm sure you will have fun here.

[versaceyoyo]

thank you everyone!  my MIL is coming to the demo on Sunday and she is beside herself with excitement, but needs to work on the FIL! 

can anyone recommend a 'christening' recipe??

[quirkycooking]

Strawberry Foam (for the wow factor) - but use less sugar unless you like things REALLY sweet!  Or maybe you'd better start with custard to keep your dh happy!! 

[judydawn]

Firstly welcome to the forum versace and secondly, hope the bits are replaceable in our TMX's for a long time to come.   I wonder how many other people had one of those early models back in the 70's - would love to see what it looked like back then. What a great story and I wonder if MIL will want to buy another one now after all these years.

[versaceyoyo]

thanks quirky - it may have to be a custard for sentimental value, but i'm sure i'll be on a cooking binge so any more suggestions gratefully received!

judydawn - yes i would LOVE to see pics of the old models (i like old things generally)!  MIL told me she is wearing green to the demo (as she will be feeling so envious)!

[cathy79]

What foods do you love to eat and cook, but would like to make simpler to prepare?  Eg sauces that require 10 minutes of more stirring by hand?

[judydawn]

Don't the consultants have a more or less set menu to do at demos?  Mine was bread, dip, a fruit drink, salad, meat, veg and sauce recipe using the varoma and custard.

Versace I tried googling to find pictures of Bimby back in the 70's but drew a blank.  Anyone able to come up with a picture of any models in years gone by as I'm sure we would all be interested to see how it has evolved over the years.