I've done it or my DH has

[ozrockit]

Question - does owning a TMX make you dull and boring when you talk about nothing else? Do you lose friends or gain them and should you abandon all relationships that don't own a TMX?

LOL It sure feels like it when people start calling me THERMOMAN ! ha ha

[judydawn]

lizzieO, I love hearing our DHs talk in glowing terms about the TMX.  Mine proudly announces to everyone that everything on this table was made in the machine but wouldn't know the first thing about how to go about it.  Others may find us dull and boring because we do tend to go on a bit about it and I find now, when there is no interest shown, I don't even mention him in conversations.  If I have guests eating the food though, now that is a different story - they usually show more interest and let you talk about him.   As long as your DH follows a recipe in his early cooking days, once he gets to know the capabilities of the machine, he will gradually learn to just do his own thing.  We all have disasters from time to time so be prepared for that, especially when we don't read the recipe correctly.  Even then though, the machine can be very forgiving and you can work your way out of mistakes.

[achookwoman]

LizzieO,  our friends and family are willing to put up with the hype about the TMX,  when they eat a nice meal,  90% of which has been cooked in the machine.  Many have now bought a TMX.

[Caroline J]

I have influenced the purchases of about 15 Thermomixes   Two of my three sisters have one, and loads of my friends!

[Frozzie]

thermie is a drug lets just face it and cant help but go on and on about him..my DH does too but lets face it he does make some fantastic food so easy to whip up and who could help but go on about that 

[al]

My DH has been rolling his eyes when I have enthused about the TX ... it arrived on Sunday and yesterday [Monday] I made a creamy chicken and veg recipe using the varoma and made the best rice ever in the steamer basket and he changed his tune in an instant ... it was just so very funny!!!

Earlier in the day I made a loaf of gf bread and it was superb ... I can see how much the TX is going to help me in that area.

All the best!

Alison

[lizzieO]

Oh, oh, oh - just one more sleep until Harriet arrives (that's the name of my yet to be seen new kitchen assistant). I've got all the ingredients ready for the stock that my lovely and inspiring consultant will show me how to whip up. I'm gluten free so think some gf bread will be next as the bought stuff is a bit mediocre and expensive. Before I became gf (intolerance not coeliac, I used to make the most wholemealie bread possible so miss it dearly and cope well with a gf diet except for missing decent bread. I've also bought rock salt and seaweed to make my own iodised salt. Today I was in our local health food shop and a young mum was buying a huge pile of stuff and I thought that tomorrow I will be able to make half of that! One of them was almond butter - I presume you just grind up the almonds, do you roast them first? This time tomorrow I'll be waiting with bated breath at the front door with my pinnie on. Sat. week I'll be doing some cooking for a grandchild's 5th birthday, any ideas for something in the TMX would be great.

[lizzieO]

Oh oh oh Harriet and I have been together since Weds. First night made wonderfull risotto, next day carrot and coriander soup - think I would cook the carrots slightly long than recipe though. On Friday we had to go out at 9.30 am and by then I already had  my magnificent loaf of gluten free bread sitting cooling on the bench. Amazing so very quick and the best gf bread I've ever eaten, so nice even dh said he'd be happy to eat it all the time. It almost looks and tastes like real bread. Before I became gluten intolerant I made ordinary bread quite a bit and go to wo took hours with all the rising. The funny thing is that the yeast was a large tin I'd had in the fridge for a long time and I noticed it expired in June 08 but used it anyway as had nothing else and it was still a success. Have since tossed it and bought a new one. Only failure - I made porridge, gf again, not worth it, I'll go back to the non-stick pot. Had to dismantle Harriet to get the glue like porridge from under her armpits, pull her hat apart. She too suggested I go back to my pot!

[cathy79]

Sounds like you're having a great time LizzieO.

I make almond butter by simply grinding the almonds up and adding some oil at the end till I get the texture that I want.  You'll have to stop and scrape down the sides a few times.  How long it takes is completely dependent on whether you want smooth or crunchy.  I think roasting them just alters the flavour, so it's really a personal preference.

[quirkycooking]

Hi LizzieO,

Love your story!  Welcome to the 'club'!!  The tmx is very addictive - my husband raves about it at work too 

We don't eat wheat, though we can have a bit of gluten, but often eat gluten free.  I've made the gluten free bread without eggs - I'm still working on perfecting it though.  I used a paste made from soaked linseeds, ground up after soaking, instead of the egg.  Must try it again... I mostly use spelt, brown rice, buckwheat, and rye for baking.  (And I love making cakes, brownies, etc, from ground nuts instead of flour.)

When I make nut butter, I use either roasted or raw nuts, usually a mixture of cashews, almonds & a handful of macadamias, - you don't need any oil if you use macadamias.  I also add a bit of salt and Rapadura for flavour.

Have fun! 

[cookie1]

Welcome to the land of Thermomix addiction LizzieO.

[lizzieO]

Thanks to you all for your warm and encouraging responses. Unfortunately rye and oats are not gf, though I do seem ok with spelt.  Last night made the steamed Asian fish with rice and veges from the book, must admit I was sceptical about it, thinking maybe I could do better - sorry Harriet you win, it was fabulous and without any fat. Have just made yoghurt, bought the Easi Yo container just to keep it warm, but used a set yoghurt as the starter. Wednesday night we are hosting a demo, mostly people my husband has enthused with, he exaggerates a lot but don't think they'll be disappointed except I think he's invited them to a dinner party, don't know how everyone will react to our lovely consultants small disposable containers. It could be a true test of friendship! I'm planning to make the apple polenta cake from the gf book to take to grand daughter's bday, has anyone made it?

[Thermomixer]

Good to hear you two are having fun.  Sure Harriet will be a GBF for a long time

[lizzieO]

Had a home demo - for some mad friends and DD who is planning to buy one, now have a thermosaver too. I'm finding a few hiccups with the cookbook - think cooking pasta sauce at Varoma temp. is too hot, - any comments, sauce is delish but had to be watered down and the whole thing steamed up new kitchen something awful!!

[meganjane]

Well, you've really hit the ground running, haven't you? It does sound like Harriet is a valued member of the family.

I rarely cook any liquids at Varoma temps, unless I'm steaming. 100 or 90 is fine. No one seems to have had success with porridge.

Some EDC recipes are unreliable. Best to check here Recipe Book Recipe Reviews.

Keep enjoying your new family member. May she bring you great joy and great food!