Shopping list of non-TMX accessories

[Russell]

Hey All,

So what kitchen utensils do people usually use with their Thermomix that don't come supplied.

For example, I've bought a bread tin since we're hoping to move away from the Breadmaker, and I see talk of the supplied Spatula maybe not being ideal to get stuff out of the bowl. Then we don't currently keep ice cubes, so I guess some ice cube trays would be good. Any particular type on those?

So, please post your list of useful accessories for using with the TMX.

Thanks. Russell.

[achookwoman]

Hi Russell,  The  things that I find most useful are a set of small stainless steel bowls,  I sit these on the TMX lid to weigh ingredients.   The other thing is a bottle brush from Safeway,  it has a blue handle,  is quite sturdy,  and costs $4 to $5 .   I have several spatulas, and never use the TMX one.   With the good bottle brush and spatulas I hardly ever remove the base for cleaning . .Another suggestion, if I may, is write all over your EDC book  when you make small adjustments to recipes,  you will get the same good result each time .   Have fun.

[andiesenji]

I have found the TMX temp control is not quite accurate enough for some of my projects so I drilled a hole in the flange of the spatula so I can insert a highly accurate Thermapen probe into the material in the bowl.  It works a treat.

[Russell]

I've seen a couple posts talk about brushes. What's the required specifications?

Nylon?

Hard or soft bristles? Long or short?

Handle: Long and stiff or flexible?

[cathy79]

I really like the TMX branded brush - especially the price - $5 I think?

Definitely ice cube trays, and if you can see your pantry expanding, then suitable containers for an increasing range of nuts, seeds, grains, dried fruits, flours, sugars etc.  But maybe you already cook with all those.

I'd also consider a bread mat of some kind.

[brazen20au]

silicone spatula

maybe a treadmill 

[Amanda]

silicone spatula

maybe a treadmill 

Definitely!!!

[faffa_70]

maybe a treadmill 

ROFLMAO  is that what I forgot to buy!!

I have found since using the TM bowl brush that I no longer need the smaller teat brush at all - I was a huge advocate and instigator with the teat brush prior. Personally I think for your money get a bowl brush, they last heaps longer than the others and are dual purpose as they clean the bowl and under the blades!

and everything else everyone else has mentioned before hand 

[Russell]

maybe a treadmill 

Must be an inside joke, I'm afraid I don't get it.

Also something I should probably know, but what's a bread mat for?

Russell.

[cathy79]

I use it to wrap my various doughs in while they're resting or rising etc.  Stops them from drying out.  I'm sure they have many other uses.

The TMX branded one has a measuring tape down the side, so you can spread or roll your dough to appropriate size as per recipe.  Very handy.

[brazen20au]

russell, most people get so excited cooking new goodies that they put weight on when they first get their tmx lol

the bread mat is to wrap your bread in while it's proving,and then to cook it on

[Russell]

russell, most people get so excited cooking new goodies that they put weight on when they first get their tmx lol

the bread mat is to wrap your bread in while it's proving,and then to cook it on

Oh right.

So, is the bread mat differnt to a normal silicone baking sheet, which we have a couple of already? How could you wrap the bread in it? Is it like cloth?

I just normally throw mine ina  bowl with glad wrap over for proving??

Russell.

[Ceejay]

You can use the silicon mats you have already Russell!

My suggestions are a larger freezer and fridge. 

[AmandaN]

On the containers front........I'm not sure if the special is on in QLD too, but Coles here in NSW have the sistema containers with klip lock for half price atm.  I stock up on these when they are on sale, for all those extra things in the cupboard that I didn't have before!  These are my favourite containers, they stack well, and are really airtight.

I bought a silicone spatula too.

[cathy79]

the bread mat is to wrap your bread in while it's proving,and then to cook it on

You can cook on it?  Is that instead of baking paper?