thermo server where to buy locally (test result)

[Yvette]

Thanks Nola just received my 2nd bowl today and also another thermoserver, so don't think I need these now

[nola276]

No worries, i'm sure there will be plenty of takers.

[Lilli33]

Wow these are so cheap Nora... Am considering these. They look good. Thanks for the heads up. I was trying to google thermal pots etc last night. 

[thermoheaven]

after following this thread for a while and wanting more thermoservers or similar, do you know what i've worked out? it's cheaper to just hold a demo to get them. my consultant simply said that they were $30 if i held a demo, and to be honest, i like the look of them better than any of the other things i've seen. i can understand the frustration of not being able to get one if one is overseas or in a remote area, but $30 and picking up some tips at a demo is probably the best way for me.

[judydawn]

My recent guest loved the look of the Thermosaver rather than the Indian shop ones and was going to do some searching in Brisbane for something in that style.  I know some people don't like the design of the Thermosaver but I think it's the best of any food thermos I've seen (could do with a lockable lid though )

[thermoheaven]

i agree about the lockable lid, judy, but why don't you tell your friend just to have a demo to get the thermoserver? she doesn't have to own or buy a tm, just host. i have 2 thermoservers and will host again in the new year and get another one. one of my friends has had several demos and has a collection of them, so everything matches. they might not be to everyone's taste, but i still prefer them to the plastic versions and i don't think there are many other serving dishes out there which are as well priced.

[judydawn]

I will pass your suggestion onto her TH - she lives in a retirement village so there are plenty of ladies she could invite.  Unfortunately most of them are on their own so I doubt a sale would be made but you never know.

[thermoheaven]

that's right, judy, you never know. if they don't buy for themselves, they may buy for a child or grandchild. my friend's friend had a demo for a thermoserver and her mother bought one for one of her siblings, so there was sale there.

[EmeraldSue]

I've just noticed that Ikea does online shopping and you can buy their insulated serving bowl online http://www.ikea.com/aa/en/search/?query=+Serving+bowl+with+lid

[droverjess]

Interesting thread and testing of temperatures.

What temp does food remain at, and for how long?

Food needs to be stored at a minimum of  63' to prevent bacteria growth, but can be below that for a minimum of 2 hours only.

I have an old electric hot plate, given to my parents in 1949! Still works fine with china veg dishes.

[VieveMS]

Hi all, thought I'd resurrect this thread rather than start a new one...

I have had my Thermie for approximately 5 weeks now and have never had a demo (I did attend a Back to Basics cooking class before I purchased).  My understanding is that if I want the free Thermo Server I need to hold a delivery demo within 3 months of ownership.  Is the Thermoserver worth it?  I don't think any of my friends would be interested in purchasing but they might be up for a 'free feed'.  Should I book a delivery demo or just get one of the other recommended insulated containers?

[Greyhoundmum]

I've just noticed that Ikea does online shopping and you can buy their insulated serving bowl online http://www.ikea.com/aa/en/search/?query=+Serving+bowl+with+lid

Hi I have the Thermoserver as I got it free with my machine but I wanted another insulated dish so I got the IKEA one.  IMO the IKEA one is more attractive to put on the table and it is slightly larger, on the down side the IKEA one has a hole on the side where a spoon rests so I would think let's out some of the heat but not so I have noticed.  Getting a dish from IKEA is a lot less hassle than holding a demo!!!

[Tasty]

Thanks for bumping this and therefore making us aware of other options for Thermoservers. I know tupperware have/had one too. Not sure how effective it is. The Ikeas one seems cheap though and it would be good if someone could test the temperatures of these for us.

[Delightful Den]

I have a  Tupperware insulated bowl. It is actually in two pieces and you put a small amount of boiling water between the inner and outer sections. It works ok but not as good as thermoserver. IMO.

[consumerate]

http://www.kitchenwaredirect.com.au/search?q=thermos+food+server

Thermos have food servers. I haven't tried them though.