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Chit Chat / Re: The Paleo (Caveman/woman) Diet
« on: August 27, 2015, 05:30:18 am »
I just have to share my good news, I went to see my doctor yesterday because I was experiencing faint/dizzy spells. He has promptly taken me off high blood pressure medication because the Paleo diet has reduced it to normal. I am working on other health issues now.

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Chit Chat / Re: New Challenge
« on: August 26, 2015, 01:12:09 pm »
Hi, I would like to have a go as I have just found my old book that came with the first Thermomix model I had. It was that orange one about 4 models ago. there must be something interesting in that.

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Chit Chat / Re: The Paleo (Caveman/woman) Diet
« on: August 26, 2015, 01:05:26 pm »
Hi All ,
One of the main comments I hear from would be Paleo converts is that they can't live without bread.  To that end I have put a recipe in special diet section to make some bread in just 41/2 minutes.  Just enough time to cook an egg alongside to put on top of  a slice.  You don't have to be a cave dweller to introduce a few new recipes and a good point is that there is no calorie counting.

http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=16674.msg398171#msg398171

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Special Diets / Microwave Paleo Bread Recipe
« on: August 26, 2015, 12:18:56 pm »
Microwave Paleo Bread Recipe

This is just the right size for topping with a poached egg. The bread does not taste of almond or coconut. It does have a pleasant taste of a rich bread. It will toast under a grill but I think it will not bare a toaster. It does not have the resilience of bread to stand up to spreading anything other than the gentlest spread (think melted) but when you are a Paleo girl and fancy some instant bread, this is it! I think that I might not have had a hole in my sample (see photo) had I been more careful about putting the mixture into the mug instead of just chucking it in as I did. By the way,  it goes without saying really that the mug needs to be straight sided or at least bigger at the top otherwise your bread will be the shape of the fancy mug and not come out. :-))This is intended to be eaten straight away otherwise put it in a plastic bag because without a crust  it dries out very quickly.

⅓ cup (35 g) almond flour
1 Tbs (5 g)  coconut flour
½ tsp (2 g) baking powder
⅛ tsp (1 g) salt
1 egg, 
2 and ½ tablespoons (37 ml) ghee  , melted and cooled

1. Grease a mug.

2. Throw all the ingredients into the Thermomix and mix on speed 3 for say 15 secs

3. Transfer mixture into mug.

4. Microwave for 90 seconds on high.

5. Cool for a few minutes.

6. Pop out of mug gently and slice.

Servings: Yield: 4 small  round  slices

Cooking Times
Preparation Time: 3 minutes
Cooking Time: 1.5 minutes
Total Time: 4.5 minutes

Source
Web Page: https://mz164.infusionsoft.com
 

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Chit Chat / Re: The Paleo (Caveman/woman) Diet
« on: August 24, 2015, 08:40:33 am »
Hi All,
I am so pleased that there are a few of us on Paleo.  It is not widely used or known here in England unlike the US who are seemingly swamped by it. I have lost 28lb so far and am now sewing reduction alterations to clothes. Yesterday My DD and I pickniced paleo at a stately home (Belton House) and I actually managed to go upstairs in the house. (Usually, I am left to view the gardens on my scooter.) I am actually beating the pain associated with spinal stenosis and arthritis.
I will send in a few paleo recipes. There are of course many of the Thermomix ones that are there already. I made mayonnaise to go with our picnic and the only alteration was to use a light olive oil instead of oils that are treated. My daughter made some soft biscuits which surprisingly have only 3 ingredients.  1 egg, 1/3 cup honey and 1 cup of peanut butter (actually peanuts are not paleo so she should have used almond butter). Just thrown in the TMX, mixed and spooned onto a baking tray. Add in chocolate chips if you fancy.  Oven 180 for say 15 mins when they are browning at the edgeds. They harden a bit as they cool but they are a more spongy texture and nice for those naughty moments.

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Chit Chat / The Paleo (Caveman/woman) Diet
« on: August 14, 2015, 05:41:30 am »
I am a recent convert to Paleo. It is more to do with healthy living than losing weight. I have however lost significant weight but more importantly am feeling really healthy. I have found that the TMX is so good for Paleo and I have converted many recipes. I am surprised that there is not much said about it so am I the only Paleo convert?

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Diet / Re: Unbelievably Easy No-Bake Chia, Date & Walnut Slice
« on: August 14, 2015, 05:32:48 am »
I am planning to give this a try using Almond flour instead of the Oats and so making it Paleo suitable.

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In the absence of cucumber, I added a handful of green grapes to mine. It Has the combination of spinach, mint, ginger ,parsley and ginger that I found the new unique taste in this smoothie. Together they became the conquerors yet not taking anything from the fruit. It would not be a favourite smoothie in my book but I would certainly make it again.
Linked CC

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Chit Chat / Re: Dehydrators - Does anyone own one?
« on: April 22, 2015, 09:26:54 am »
Hi, Yes I have one. Mine is an excalibur with 5 trays. I chose this make because the motor is at the back and penetrates right through. Also it is not necessary to keep moving trays around to get an even finish.
I save my dried things in Kilner(mason) jars.  One of my favourites is making savoury and sweet "leathers" whhich is blending a mixture and putting it on a shelf in a pool.  I sometimes grind the leather in the Thermomix for a great tasty base in soups and sauces.  The bad bit is that it can take up to 12 hours to dry out some foods depending on how juicy they are. If you like growing your own foods, it is a very satisfying, dare I say hobby  :) There is some very interesting filmletts on UTube.

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Chit Chat / Re: What are you cooking today?
« on: April 01, 2015, 04:46:23 am »
I made a batch of secret centre cupcakes for a leaving party. I used the Bimby chocolate recipe and the creamy vanilla frosting recipes here on the forum. The secret bit involves my bun tin with spikes. You can put all kinds of things on the spikes and the cake batter just rises around it. Here I used cherries.

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Chit Chat / Re: Should I Buy The New TM??
« on: March 26, 2015, 06:17:05 am »
Thank you Mcmich and Cuildidh. I and my daughter are doing fine............well except for the old problems of arthritis and spinal stenosis both of which present walking difficulties. We are both dipping into the Kilner (or do you call them Mason) jar salad meals which I have to say are very good and  terrific for a takeaway. Combine this with aquafit and we hope to improve our health even further.

Past94x.....The chip only does the recipes in it's twin book. The recipes you particularly like from that book can be saved into a "favourites" directory....found on the chip. You otherwise use the TM5 just as the TM31. I see that Germany has about 5 new chips. They seem to be quite general and not directed at any ingredients that are difficult to find, however, I'm ashamed to say that my German is poor despite my living there for 4 years in the 60's. (We English are known to be a bit lazy at languages. :-[)

I was told that I could buy a second bowl but there is a delay due to the rush to buy the machine at the moment. When I mention Thermomix here, nobody knows what I am talking about, so I don't quite accept the "rush". I  am living in a Thermomix desert here. My children comment that it is because no sane person would pay that much for a blender. except for me of course  ;D

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Chit Chat / Re: Should I Buy The New TM??
« on: March 25, 2015, 08:39:03 am »
I sold my TM31 and bought the TM5. I was tempted by the chip and the digital fun. I know that more chips will become available but even so there is really not enough reason to upgrade to the TM5. I am wondering if the makers will be changing it sooner than they have previous models. I am thinking this because having been a hotelier and restaurant owner, I do not think that chefs are likely to be upgrading as I don't see them using the chip at all! The chip difference is really the only major difference so I would work with your TM31 and love it as I did mine.

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I don't know why I keep hesitating about mushrooms. I wonder if I am put off in the knowledge that they are fungi or whether it is that they can't be washed. Do you peel yours or just use them as is?

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I made this salad today. It is raw beetroot and carrot but because they are chopped up very small it is quite edible. The various other ingredients give it a zesty sweetness that is very nice.

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Chit Chat / Re: What are you cooking today?
« on: February 23, 2015, 06:03:06 am »
made and froze sandwiches for DD's lunch
Hi jamborie
What would you normally put in sandwiches to freeze them?

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