Hi - still deciding

[Zan]

I have three kids but girls and younger but I have no problems making enough with plenty of left overs for us.
I do tend to use multiple things though as for me time is the biggest issue. So will do a curry in the tmx, rice in the rice cooker. I tend to add extra veggies to a lot of curry/casserole type things as well. Casserole in the tmx, pasta or rice separately. Rice in the tmx and stir fry on the stove (with the marinade being made in the tmx earlier). All in one meals, chicken or fish or prawns and veg in the varoma, rice or potatoes in the basket, sauce in the bowl etc. Sometimes will cook vegies separately in the microwave or steamer.

If you think about it up to 2 litres of a casserole is an awful lot.

[Twitterpated]

Moo2, although I don't have a very large family (myself, DH, DD - 15 & DS - 17) I do need to cook meals which will go a long way. My husband works 10 - 11 hours shifts and needs substantial meals for lunch which means I try to make sure that each evening meal feeds 4 adults plus an extra meal. I find a lot of the meals on this forum account for this size and quite often I get to freeze an extra meal or two.

[Cornish Cream]

Hi Moo2,whatever you decide about the TM31,welcome to the forum.

[Moo2]

Thanks everyone, such good advice and helpful hints.  Have to love this forum.  You are all especially kind since I don't even own one - yet!

[Cuilidh]

Aaaahhh Moo2, you don't need to own a thermomixer to enjoy and be part of this forum, but I hope it helps to encourage you in your decision.  There are always plenty of members here who can give great advice and help - I would be lost without the backup I have received from my fellow forum members.

[virginiaqda]

Thanks virginiaqda, another good idea. I can see myself having lots of fun "playing" on my not-so-busy days. But I guess I'm a little concerned about those days when life is really hectic. I was hoping that the TMX would help with quick & easy dinners a few nights a week.  Maybe I just need to get more organized but I find I have at least a couple of nights a week when I need to get dinner on the table pdq!

i run a business 24/7 so quick is also my option. I cook a steak and make coleslaw or chopped salad then we might have ice cream (shop bought ) and DD makes berry sauce to go over. We are all full then.

[Moo2]

Oh dear! I think I am going to have to bite the bullet and order one. (there goes the hol fund  )

Thank you so much everyone. My eyes are now completely square and I don't think I have slept in the last couple of days reading all this fantasic information but it sure has been interesting!!

[Meagan]

Yay that didn't take long lol!! 

[trudy]

Welcome to the forum.

[KarenH]

Dont worry about the hol fund .......... very soon you will be saving so much on your shopping and by not buying pre-prepared foods or takeaways that your hol fund will grow rapidly again!   Initially I spent more on groceries after I first got my TMX, just buying up on some of the basics that I didnt have - but now I cannot believe how much money we save each week by making things from scratch and from fresh, seasonal ingredients.

I promise you, you will not regret the decision to buy a TMX!  And with all the wonderful and helpful people on this forum, you will very soon be getting the most out of it 

[Moo2]

And with all the wonderful and helpful people on this forum, you will very soon be getting the most out of it 

I am so impressed with how helpful and welcoming everyone on this forum are.   

[judydawn]

Hi Moo2, welcome to the forum.  It didn't take the girls long to convince you that the TMX would cook adequate amounts for your family.  It is just DH and me here so there was no point me putting my 2 bob's worth in too early.  You will love the TMX and will be so busy using it that you won't even want a holiday for a while anyway  Sounds like the decision to buy has been made so good luck with your purchase and happy TMX cooking and time spent on this forum - I don't know which is more time consuming, the latter probably 

[Moo2]

happy TMX cooking and time spent on this forum - I don't know which is more time consuming, the latter probably 

Thanks for the welcome.  And definitely the latter at this stage, but hopefully that will change next week. Although I am now getting a little nervous and think OMG - where do I start!  But wait, that's what the forum is for!!   

[dede]

Hi Moo2, I also have a big family of 7. I have only had my TM for a little under 3 months. I really don't know how I did it before. The TM definitely saves time. Its so easy to throw together a quick meal. The thing I love the most is that I can throw everything in and walk away to deal with other chores while my tea is cooking and stirring at the same time. There are alot of all in one meals that are great. And I don't seem to have any trouble feeding everyone. You wont regret buying one.

[Moo2]

Hi dede thanks for that.  Are you cooking mainly from the book you get with the TMX or from recipes here or do you adjust your own?