How excitement!!

[CreamPuff63]

probably unable to answer as she is maybe making every cocktail under the sun 

[JuJu]

Wooohooooo!! Delivery went well.

We made pumpkin soup together which hubby and I had for dinner with a toasted ham and cheese sandwich. He wanted to know how the TMX was going to make a toasted sandwich! Mr Skeptic!!

After dinner I caught him reading the book and removing the lid!!!!! Mr Intrigued...

We had 10 mins between the end of one program and the start of another we wanted to watch so he jumped up and got all the ingredients ready to make Pina Coladas and read the recipe out to me. They were delicious. After the show (through which I was reading the EDC!! I have trouble following Spooks (UK spy drama) at the best of times so last night was a write off!!) he asked me to show him how to clean it!!! Mr Domestic? 

This morning he made himself a cappucino/latte and announced that he is going to make Beef Stroganoff and mash for dinner this evening stressing that he wants to do it by himself!! Mr Enthusiastic!!

So now I have to go out and get the missing ingredients for him! Mr Slave Driver!!

Have just been reading about TMX mash on here and noticed some people aren't happy with it. Will let you know how hubby does!!

If we cook the mash in the TMX bowl, can we steam some veges in the Varoma at the same time or do we need to adjust the temp or amount of liquid? Hope someone can help.....

So that's the journey thus far...oh and I made the pink grapefruit and pineapple Boost Juice this morn minus the ginger and a whole lot less sugar. I was impressed with that. We are hosting Christmas this year so I'm already getting ideas for refreshments 

Must go and make some biscuits for Noah now

Thanks for eveyone's good wishes

J xx

[judydawn]

  Sounds like DH is having fun JuJu - let him go, it will give you a break.  As far as steaming vegies whilst cooking potatoes for mash - I put the diced potatoes in the steaming basket over boiling water, place the vegies in the varoma dish and/or tray and cook on Varoma temp for around 15-20 minutes. When potatoes are well cooked, simply empty out the water, put the potatoes into the bowl with the butterfly, add butter and milk (only a little to start with then check for consistency and add more if you want it fluffier), turn to speed 4, no higher when using the butterfly attachment.  Try beating for 10 seconds then check and add more time and liquid if necessary.

[JuJu]

Thanks JD. DH wants to do the "chuck it all in the bowl" version so I guess I'll let him do that tonight and I'll try the steamer basket version next time. Might have to do veges separately

J x

[Thermo Jo (aka Jodi)]

You're going great guns for a beginner!

We love the beef stroganoff! Yummo.  I used brandy in mine. scrumptious.

I'm yet to try the cappuccino/latte but we thought we might give the hot chocolate a go tonight.

I had a go at making strawberry jam today (it turned out a bit runnier than I thought it was meant to) It will go alright in milkshakes though or topping for icecream. 

I also had a crack at the buttermilk scones.  That was an experience.  Turned out beautiful though.

Experimenting is half the fun.

xoxo

[JuJu]

Update :
Strog turned out well but I thought it could have been a bit thicker. Tasted good though and my little man loved it! Mash turned out well for us too. I think it could have done with a bit less pureeing but DH liked it and had seconds and is very excited to be having it for lunch tomorrow as well. He also made lemonade this avo and I had to wrench Theo from his fingers to make dessert.

I wanted to make the lemon coconut steamed puddings from the Varoma demo but couldnt find the recipe on the forum. Thankfully I found one cookie posted and it was deeelicious!! Thanks cookie Finally sat down at 8:20 this evening while Theo and Varoma did their thing and I have just devoured half a pudding as we are so full from all the food we've eate today!!

Also made cinnamon scrolls which I usually do in the breadmaker. Dough was super sticky and I had to remove the blades which was scary to do for the first time since they were covered in bread dough/gloop!! They turned out well though and have just come out of the oven.

I hope every day isnt going to be like this. I'm knackered!! DH just said "I thought TMX was meant to save us time, not have us
slaving in the kitchen all day!"

It was worth it though. Can't wait to get my Indian cookbook

J xx

[hools003]

Hi Juju sounds like you are having fun!!
I agree with the grapefruit boost juice it is yummo. I sometimes add strawberries too. I can get away with putting the tiniest amount of ginger in. The Indian cookbook is really nice. I did the cashew chicken tonight. It was delicious.
I think when you first get your TM you tend to want to cook everything at once.
Have you managed to prise it away from your Hubby yet?
Have fun and enjoy.

Julia

[virgo9]

Glad to hear that you are enjoying Theo - there really are some many recipes to try, aren't there? I loved the way you described your DH approach to using Theo 

[Yvette]

Glad you and your DH are going so well the beef strog is also good with chicken and I use a kilo of meat or chicken, I also often cook it the day before and it thickens up nicely and you have a meal already prepared.

[cookie1]

JuJu it sounds like you (well your DH) are having great fun. He has to go to work today so I hope you get a turn. Noah will be enjoying all the goodies. Glad you enjoyed the steamed pudding. Did you make custard to go with it?

Jodi, if your jam is thin, take the MC out, put the basket over the hole and turn the temperature up to Varoma for a while.  Keep an eye on it though. I make the starwberry jam from here and it is lovely. I've copied it to here for you.
Hi,

Don't know if this is any help to anyone but most of the strawberry jam recipes I've seen say to warm the sugar in the oven first.  I've made two batches of jam using the method below:
500g hulled and halved strawberries
500g jam sugar (csr brand)

Heat the sugar on 10 minutes, 80, speed 1
Add strawberries and cook 35 minutes, 100, speed 1
Check for jelling on a cold saucer
Bottle

Have a great day
Stacey

[Thermo Jo (aka Jodi)]

Thanks for the jam tips.  I even thought about boiling the jars in a pot on the stove for a while to see if that thickens them up at all.  At the end of the day, we've got some wicked strawberry topping for ice cream! 

[JuJu]

Ok. So the latest update in the adventures of Juju and Theo are this:

Yesterday afternoon I got a call from the GL in my area and she said if I want to be a consultant the next training starts TOMORROW and the next one is not until end of Jan. As the training is during the day and I'll be back at work by the end of Jan, I've jumped in with both feet (remember I only got my machine on Sat night!) and start tomorrow. Then there are two more sessions next Mon and Thurs. She came over this morning and signed me up and now I'm all ready to learn. Bring it on!!!

Yesterday I boiled eggs, made risotto and custard. Today I have boiled eggs and feel like I should use it tonight but we have risotto left over and I just had the last of the stroganoff for lunch!! I have some strawberries in the fridge which dont look like they will make it much further so I'm going to attempt sorbet this avo when DH gets home.

Wish me luck with the training

J x

[judydawn]

Your enthusiasm will get you through with flying colours JuJu - have fun.

[cookie1]

Ditto. You're a bubbly personality so I'm sure you'll do well.

[Thermo Jo (aka Jodi)]

How exciting!!!
You'll do fine with the training.  It's very intense but thorough and I think that's important considering what we are promoting.
Let us know how you go with your first training.
Are you sick of eating left overs yet? I'm farming mine out to my MIL now. ha ha