I too just bought a Thermomix.. so excited!

[hstevens]

Hello all, today I made the decision to buy a thermomix after thinking about it for a year, having been to a demo this time last year. I felt it was just too expensive even though I fell in love with it, (love at first sight). After having thermo envy all year I decided that life is too short not to have what makes you happy! I work very hard full time so this is my little treat for my 50th  birthday on Boxing Day. Im looking forward to making some lovely things for my friends to enjoy on that day!
I have been looking on the forum for a while, but still feel a bit overwhelmed at what I need to know. I have an unendurable wait of 10 days or so, but guaranteed delivery before Xmas which is great.
I will do some shopping and stocking up, any suggestions about what to have on hand?
I cant wait to make the beetroot salad that I still remember as delicious from the demo one year ago.. hope I can do it!
I look forward to meeting you all, you all seem such lovely people cant wait to get to know you
x Helen

[judydawn]

Hi Helen, welcome to the forum.  Christmas holidays are going to be great in your house with you testing all the things your Thermomix can do.  This is an old thread but things don't change much in as far as what we need to stock in our pantries etc so you may find it useful.
The beetroot salad is a breeze so don't worry about it, just do it    We are always here for question and answer time so if you get stuck, give a hoy and someone should be able to help you out.

[dede]

Welcome to the forum Helen, and a huge Happy Birthday for Boxing Day ,
your going to receive the very best birthday present ever. Definitely a great time to get a TM.
Do you have a few days off over the Christmas period? Hopefully you do and will be able to play with your TM lots

[*suzanne*]

hello Helen and welcome, this forum is full of wonderfully talented ladies and gents

[Kimmyh]

Hi Helen. Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the forum. What a fantastic present to yourself. Hope you have as much fun as we do and happy birthday for Boxing Day.

[Greyhoundmum]

Hi Helen and welcome to the forum, what a wonderful gift to yourself.

[Cornish Cream]

Hi and welcome to the forum Helen.What a great birthday present to yourself.You are going to have fun cooking over Christmas

[goldfish]

Good on you , Helen!  A decision you'll never regret!!  A very warm welcome to the forum - I guess by now you'll know that all you have to do is post a question, problem, etc. and there'll be plenty of help at hand.  Just choose a few things to try at first.  The vegetable stock is a must to start with as it goes into so many dishes.  Have fun - and we look forward to hearing more from you.

[astarra]

Hello and welcome, Helen. 
And a big happy birthday for Boxing day...what a lovely present you have ordered yourself! 

[Amy :-)]

Hi Helen and welcome to the forum. We're looking forward to getting to know you too!
Your TM will be the perfect 50th birthday present!

[jo_nz]

Welcome & congratulations on your purchase!!
I took a long time before buying too, but it's really exciting after wanting one for so long to have finally got one, and I'm loving it - definitely worth it in my opinion.

I think they almost need to give out the EDC (everyday cookbook) at the time of order - I know I would have loved to have it during the couple of weeks of waiting so I could read up and plan (and buy ingredients).   

[mcmich]

Welcome to the forum Helen.

A wonderful birthday present. 

[Persistenttiger]

Hi Helen,

I just endured my 8 day wait for my thermie, so I know the feeling It will come in no time!

[mab19]

Welcome to the forum Helen.  Happy Birthday for the 26th.

[Yvette]

Hi and welcome to the forum hope you enjoy your TM when it arrives and have a great birthday