Hello fellow Thermomix lovers

[kaylenekot]

Hi everyone!
My name is Kaylene and I am now a very happy owner of a  Thermomix since last Monday.
I have so far made Vegie stock concentrate, Dips, Custards, Scones, Strawberry jam and cream, Rissotto, Bolognaise, Tartare sauce and a fruit and nut energy slice found in this forum!!

I am loving all the great tips and recipes on this forum and cant wait to get more aquainted with you all

[judydawn]

Hi Kaylenekot, welcome to the forum.  What a great start you have made, easy isn't it

[sue_h]

Welcome to the forum. You have been busy this week. I'm sure you'll find this forum to be full of great tips and it will keep you motivated and experimenting. Enjoy.

[Cornish Cream]

Hi and welcome to the forum Kaylene.

[johnro]

Hi Kaylenekot - welcome to the forum and the TMX world.  You have very quickly realised many benefits of this kitchen wonder - great going!

[kaylenekot]

Thankyou all for your welcoming greetings!
I forgot to mention something about me...I am married and a mum of two adult children, daughter 23 and son 21 both at Uni and working and I work fulltime. We live in Beveridge Victoria and the deal here is first one home has to cook dinner! My husband and I are on holidays at present so have had lots of time to play with Thermie but need to educate hubby before the weekend is over now. My daughter has made Sorbet and son is overseas so I need to give lessons to all eventually!
I went to a Back to basics class last night with my sis (hers is coming) and we loved it as got to see more things made and tasted the goods. We also picked up heaps more tips as you dont take it all in with your demo as you are so overwhelmed and wowed!

Could someone please tell me if you can use Olive oil in the mayonaise rather that Grapeseed oil or Safflower oil?
Cheers
Kaylene

[judydawn]

Kaylene, it is generally thought olive oil is too strong for mayo.

[Frozzie]

hi and welcome kaylenekot and as jd said its not that you cant use it..technically i think you could use any oil but especially with olive oil you would get that horrible aftertaste and grapeseed in particular has little flavour so goes great in things like mayo..hope this helps 

[Thermomixer]

Welcome.

As others have said the flavour can be too strong with straight olive oil, but depends on the variety.

Good luck

[kaylenekot]

Hi all
Thanks for your helpful feedback
I tried the mayo yesterday with the Olive oil but it was very runny and it separated and did not look right
I have now bought some Grapeseed oil and will try again
Just made my second batch of strawberry jam and am about to make the tomato ketchup as others have raved about it!

Thanks again for your quick and helpful replies

Cheers
Kaylene

[dede]

Hi and welcome Kaylenekot, If you ever need to know anything just ask, There is always someone who knows the answer. This Forum is the best. Enjoy your TM (Cause the rest of us definitely do)