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Introduce Yourself / Re: Hello from NSW, Australia
« on: June 06, 2009, 03:49:23 am »
Hey Marmee!

I think you'll use it a LOT!

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Introduce Yourself / Re: Hello from North Qld
« on: June 06, 2009, 03:45:13 am »
Hello Marmee!  We'll talk you round yet!  ;D

Tumeric, ginger, etc grow easily here in Qld.

It's harvest time, so I minced some to freeze it.  I am going to try to dry and grind some too.  It's really yellow and stains things of course, so was extra careful with the Tumeric!  I kept some minced in a jar in the fridge and will use this week.

No, not necessarily for health reasons, though that's a bonus!  It's very good for all sorts of things and useful in cooking and as a tea as well.  I like the flavour, though not so much the colour.  I like fresh ginger too.

Does anyone grow/use Queensland arrowroot?  I have that to harvest and use next and I've not grown it before.

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Introduce Yourself / Re: Hello from North Qld
« on: June 06, 2009, 12:22:22 am »
Thanks, yes I'm in north-eastern Australia. :)

Maybe it will make enough rice!  But I might be wanting to make another dish in there instead of having the rice basket taking up space too.  I will let you all know how we go.  We almost always make extra rice anyway, for lunches and the like.

I was looking at the cookbooks (Everyday and Vegetarian) last night and it's so exciting!

Yesterday (Day 1) I made porridge twice (early risers and sleepy-in kids), then rhubarb jam (using another jam recipe in the book), then cauliflower soup (with some broccoli added to make up the 800g), then I minced some tumeric from the garden...  And then I was out, but rushed in and made custard (doubled the recipe and added a touch more cornflour).

Today there's pumpkin soup and mushroom risotto on my list so far - things we eat often made the "old" way!

Thanks for the warm welcomes!

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Introduce Yourself / Re: Hello from North Qld
« on: June 04, 2009, 02:01:32 pm »
judydawn, I hope I won't need 2.  I just missed out on the cheaper 2nd bowl from my recent demo as the sale went through after the weekend.

I will still use my rice cooker.  And I'll use the thermo server a lot I think.  In fact, I wouldn't mind another of those!

Wish me luck in using the Thermomix to its capacity!

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Introduce Yourself / Re: Hello from North Qld
« on: June 04, 2009, 01:42:43 pm »
Hi Karen, yes I do Menu Plan Monday on my blog. :)

Hi judydawn, there's at least 8 of us for most meals.  Next week will be 4 adults and 6 children I think!  Has been 2 adults and 7 children for the past week.  All very healthy appetites too!

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Introduce Yourself / Hello from North Qld
« on: June 04, 2009, 01:29:13 pm »
Hi!

My Thermomix arrived this evening.  We haven't used it yet as dinner and dessert were planned (birthday in the house).  I'm busily planning meals for the coming days though.  I love the recipes - so easy.

I have a large family, so looking forward to seeing how the Thermomix copes with making enough food for us all...  The Warmer will be very handy I think!

Bel

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Introduce Yourself / Re: Hello from Brisbane, Australia
« on: June 04, 2009, 01:26:09 pm »
Hi Ayla!  I 'know' you from another forum!  ;D

Looking forward to reading about your thermomix adventures.

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