A very belated introduction

[nerine]

I bought my TM late last November, just as we were packing to move from one side of Australia to the other.  We (incl our new TM) moved in with my in-laws temporarily, before leaving Central QLD just as the airport closed to flooding, then leaving Brisbane the morning the floods hit there.  We arrived in remote northern WA in cyclone season and lived out of suitcases for 4 months before finally being placed in a company house about three weeks ago.  I brought our TM with us on the plane and it was the best decision I ever made!  I have two young kids (5 & 3) and my son has an egg allergy, so I make most things from scratch. I also have limited movement in my right arm (yes I'm right-handed), so my TM is my lifesaver.  I regularly make pizza dough, bread, porridge, fruit pull-apart and our dinner in my TM.  I've had a go at making butter and am trying my hand at yoghurt this evening.

Lastly a very big thank you to the person who posted the Bimby Cake recipe...I used it (using an egg substitute) to make my son a birthday cake while we were in transit - bluish-green icing, some ocean animals from kmart, spearmint leaves cut into seaweed and fruit tingles as rocks.  The cake was delicious and made his day!

Nerine

[Meagan]

Hi Nerine and welcome. Where are you in WA? Do you know other Thermomix owners near you??

[Frozzie]

hi nerine and welcome...wow you have escaped a few disasters..good to hear you are finally settled in somewhere though and have had thermie to help you along the way...the famous chocie cake is ILoveBimbys recipe...one of the most popular posted recipes on the forum I would say not knowing exact numbers..good to hear the Thermomix makes life easier for you too...

[Cornish Cream]

Hi and welcome to the forum Nerine. You must be pleased to be finally settled in your new home after such troubling times.

[judydawn]

Hi Nerine, welcome to the forum.  Here's hoping all goes well for you (disaster and TMX wise) in your new town - living anywhere in northern Australia means anything could happen, you sure got out of Queensland at the right time. The TMX is a great aid for someone with hand or arm problems, all that chopping which would take ages is done in seconds for us.  There is no disputing the fact that buying this little baby was the right thing to do.  I wonder if you are the only person in your town who has one, have they heard of the TMX? - I'm sure you will spread the word amongst the people you meet.

[djinni373]

Hi Nerine
You were lucky to get out of Qld when you did. Though sounds like the weather in WA could have been better.

I have family in CQ who were visiting me and due to leave when the floods hit. For many weeks I had a family of 10 to cook for while they waited to get back to CQ. Thank goodness for my Thermie.

It must be wonderful to be settled and have more time to get to know your TMX 

[cookie1]

Welcome Nerine. You have certainly had your share of natural disasters. The NW canbe very uncomfortable when it is cyclone season. I lived in Broome about 35 years ago. I'm glad your TMX has been such a lifesaver.

[CreamPuff63]

How unsettling it must have been for you these last 6 months. I hope you are enjoying cooking in your new home, and extend a big warm welcome to this forum

[johnro]

Hi and welcome to the forum Nerine - 2011 has certainly been an experience for you and your family.  While you have left this side of Oz becoming a westie - you have obviously settled into your surroundings (with the help of thermie) - looking forward to hearing of future thermie adventures.  Cheers     

[Very Happy Jan]

Welcome Nerine. What an unsettling few months you have endured. Hope you have settled into you new place and things are settling for you. I am in WA and lived in Tom Price for a couple of years. Where are you in our vast north west?