Get rid of other appliances?

[CarolineW]

I forgot about my scales - yes, I got rid of them too.

[goldfish]

CW = thanks for that . . .very helpful tips!!

[nazar]

l got rid of my bulky hard to clean juicer and citrus juicer
yoget maker
milkshake maker
soda stream ( never used it any way )
 
kept the bread maker ( as l like to put it in then walk away )
food processor ( l use to for sliceing and grating maining  )
stick mix
rice cooker ( as l like to have it on while l cook a meal in the thermie) 
sandwish maker
popcorn machine
 snow cone maker ( was a present to my son from a friend )
fruit dryer

l thought l would not need to buy any others boy was l wrong 
 l have brought a  pie maker  to use up left over casseroles and to encourage my son to eat
valcum sealer
slow cooker
cake tins and silcone ones to

and would like to buy a ice cream machine and a 5in 1 multi cook(  but not shore yet as slow cooker is  only one year old )
and thought the mini pie maker would be good too
 

                                               

[JuliaBalbilla]

What is a snow cone maker and a 5 in 1 multi cook please Nazar?

JB

[andiesenji]

I kept everything!....and there is no plans to rid any of them.   I would suggest to wait a little before off loading....you may be surprised when you look to use some things, I know I still do, and that's using the TM on a daily basis.

Me too!  And I have almost every kitchen appliance readily available (except for the sous-vide thingy) sometimes multiples, but then, I am a "collector" of kitchen stuff.

Do NOT discard all your other kitchen stuff - you never know when you might have an emergency - there have been incidents when the TM needed to go to the "doctor" for treatment and in that case, there isn't much you can do with a knife and a wooden spoon.

Frankly, I stopped trying to beat egg whites in the TM.  No matter what I did (and I tried everything) I did not get the volume or texture that I require.  In fact, I can get a better result beating the whites by hand with a balloon whisk but I use my KitchenAid or the Electrolux DLX in the auxiliary bowl.

Experience will tell you what you can do without over time.  I often use some other appliances while the TM is working on one recipe.
Yesterday I made a sweet risotto "pudding" which took 20 minutes and at the same time grilled some sausage patties and used a stick blender to make a smooth gravy, steamed veggies in the microwave.

[JuliaBalbilla]

Well said andiesenji!  Be watchful before you offload stuff Maddy.  Have never tried beating egg whites in the TM and note that several people have the same problem, especially if one is used to a Kitchen Aid or Kenwood.  Would be interested in any comments on the subject of whites and the TM ...

JB

[obbie]

A snow cone maker, is like a slushie, ( shaved ice and cordial)

5 in 1 multi cooker, (google Nu wave 5 in 1 ), its a pressure cooker, slow cooker, steamer, soup, and rice cooker in one, also browns meat.
I bought one, and love it.

Robyn

[fundj&e]

JB so far so good, for me with the beating of the egg whites

[Halex]

I have had Thermie for 15 months now.

I have given my rice cooker away, used to hate the way the rice stuck.

I have kept everything else, but my breadmaker was pretty useless so that will probably go.

Have bought

Food vacum sealer
Ice cream maker
New slow cooker
Le creuset casserole dishes
Endless baking dises
Recipebooks galore TM & non TM

My TM has just given me more passion for cooking & I cant stop.
Hence freezers over fllowing, fridges & pantry, plus items stored in outside kitchen, under our stairs & in spare room!LOL

H

[JulieO]

I have had Thermie for 15 months now.

I have given my rice cooker away, used to hate the way the rice stuck.

I have kept everything else, but my breadmaker was pretty useless so that will probably go.

Have bought

Food vacum sealer
Ice cream maker
New slow cooker
Le creuset casserole dishes
Endless baking dises
Recipebooks galore TM & non TM

My TM has just given me more passion for cooking & I cant stop.
Hence freezers over fllowing, fridges & pantry, plus items stored in outside kitchen, under our stairs & in spare room!LOL

H

Yup, sounds pretty normal to me. 

[dragongirly]

I got rid of the rice cooker and the blender. Did keep my waffle maker though 

[Halex]

I know JulieO, seeing it in writing it looks kind of sad, but I love cooking.

H

[JulieO]

Not sad at all Hally, I won't get rid of anything of mine, and am always adding to what I do have. 

[JuliaBalbilla]

Thank you Obbie.  The 5 in 1 isn't available in the UK its seems, but I doubt if I'd use it that much if it was 

I will try whisking some egg whites in the TM at some stage Uni and see how it works - it is not a thing I do often though.

And thinking of other appliances, I did weaken and buy a pressure cooker a couple of days ago.  Nowhere for it to live though, but will be using it today to make Heston's Marmite Consomée.  Have just made the beurre noisette in a saucepan, but does anyone know if it can be made in the TM?  I got a bit bored standing over the hob for half an hour :-(

JB

[gertbysea]

Julia I think the brown butter has to be heated to slightly higher than available with the Thermomix.  I wonder if the Hotmix
Pro gastro could handle that one. A question for Tenina.

Sorry but you will  have to stand and watch.

Gert