Newish member from Queensland

[MicheleK]

Hi Everyone!

I've come out from lurkdom to introduce myself. I'm a mother of 4, 2 boys, 2 girls - the eldest three are married/partnered up. My baby is 17 and will be in year 12 soon at boarding school. I work from home, love to bake (not so good for the waistline), and can be a sporadic cook when it comes to main meals for just the two of us.

I forgot, I have a terrible cookbook addiction!

Okay, now the confession- I bought a thermochef. I researched both machines. At the time, thermomix demos were not happening here, and there were no retail outlets selling thermochefs in town. I actually got my first look while channel-surfing, the TC was being used on the shopping channel. I decided that for me, dipping my toe into a new way of cooking, the TC would be a test to see if I used it enough. I have a Kitchen Aid mixer, blender and food processor. The blender has been shelved, I'm thinking about passing on the food processor to one of my children, and the bread maker is destined for a garage sale (I only make bread about three times a year now).

My eldest daughter just had our first grandchild, and if she ever becomes interested in cooking (she bakes), I can see the TC going to her house. Then I'll have a decision to make. But for now, I'm perfectly happy with my TC.

I've enjoyed looking at the posts and recipes on this forum, and learnt about Tenina's dinner spinner and the MWOC app (both of which I have bought). I've tried converting some recipes over christmas (rum balls, cheesecakes), and when I remember to write down what I did I'll be sure to list them here.

[Aussie Brenda]

Welcome MicheleK, Hearing that your youngest is at boarding school are you in a remote area.  We all love cooking and reading recipes on here, so we will look forward to your posts.  My children son and twin daughters are also grown and moved out, most of the time.  They have benefited from my THX purchase and have all my other kitchen appliances, I hadn't heard of a TC until I joined this forum, enjoy.

[fundj&e]

hi and welcome to the forum MicheleK
before you sell your bread maker have a read
http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=7678.0

 i wish i still hade mine  i did not use mine at all, never made bread b4 the TM
now its a daily  thing

[mcmich]

Welcome to the forum MicheleK. Enjoy your TC and you will find loads of great recipes and tips here.

[judydawn]

Hi Michele, welcome to the forum.  You seem to have everything worked out and if you have been lurking for a while, you probably know everything there is to know about this forum.  Any questions, please feel free to ask and will look foward to hearing about your experiences with the TC.

[trudy]

Welcome to the forum MicheleK

[MicheleK]

Thanks for the welcome everyone.

Aussie Brenda, I'm not too remote- about two hours drive from Brisbane.

Fundj, thanks for the info about the bread machines. Mine doesn't have a cook only function, but I will read further.

Mcmich, judydawn and Trudy, I'm enjoying the journey. It's nice to learn new things.

Happy New Year to you all!

[Cornish Cream]

Welcome to the forum Michele.

[RosieB]

Hi Michelle and welcome.
It's nice to have another Queensland TC owner.  We are on the Sunshine Coast (actually in the hinterland)
TC has taken over our kitchen and gets used almost every day.
I am now making all of our own bread.  Learnt to use fresh yeast rather than the dried and making rolls and freeform loaves.
It is great fun.   My enthusiasm for the kitchen has returned,  But now I need a bigger family to cook for   

[cookie1]

Welcome to the forum Michele. I'm sure you will get much pleasure from your TC. As you will be aware we have a few TC owners on here.

[MicheleK]

An update.

I went to a "Back to Basics" class two weeks ago to see a Thermomix in the flesh. I ordered one last Monday, and I see the credit card charge went through late last week. So I should get a call soon from the lady who is delivering it.

My Thermo Chef? It's going to a good home. My daughter has neither blender nor food processor, and her little boy is now eight months old. We had a cooking day on Sunday, so she could become familiar with the TC. We made meatballs and sauce, steamed and pursed veggies for William and a torta caprese.

I visit this forum often, and really enjoy the recipes and the chat. Thanks!

[judydawn]

Thanks for keeping us informed MichelleK - it's nice to be able to pass things onto the kids and upgrade for ourselves 

[achookwoman]

RE the bread machine.  If you still have it,  the recipes here require a bake only function.   

[dede]

Welcome to the forum MichelleK, I didn't introduce you before when you first joined. Glad to see your daughter will no be able to benefit from having the TC,
Hopefully your TM will arrive quickly

[MicheleK]

Chookie, I've decided the bread maker, juicer and milk shake maker can go to my husband's work. His receptionist will know of a family or two that might appreciate them.

Judy, I haven't been converting recipes as much as I thought - I joined Weight Watchers in late February. The only favorite recipe I did convert was a Brownie one! Only 5 kg to go. The salads I saw at Back to Basics have come in useful.

Dede - Hi!