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Title: Full Steam Ahead - links to reviews
Post by: judydawn on December 28, 2011, 12:49:17 pm
Review of the book itself (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=781.msg5701#msg5701)
Blue Cheese Flan (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=15661.msg366777#msg366777) page 42
Broccoli Terrine (Timbales) (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=1522.0)page 154
Broccoli with black olives (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=15045.0) Page 150
Cannelloni with minced meat and vegetable sauce (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=12240.new#new) Page 102
Carrots & Courgette Tagliatelle (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=13392.0;topicseen) page 148
Chicken Galantine (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=186.msg354#msg354) page 60 - Recipe provided
Chicken marinated with Summer Vegetables (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=2298.0) page 112
Chickpea Soup with Spinach (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=3532.0) page 58
Chocolate Pudding Surpris (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=14714.msg334822#new)e page 176
Cucumber Cream Soup with Prawns (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=15579.0) Page 50
Dumpling variation (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=15759.msg308538;topicseen#new) page 130
Eggs En Cocotte with Spinach (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=4448.0) page 40
Fillet of Perch with Lemon & Feta Sauce (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=203.msg374#msg374) page 86
Lentil Moussaka (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=6450.0) page 132
Meat Stock Concentrate (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=195.0) page 22
Mussels in a Hot Tomato Sauce (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=8355.0) page 44
Mussels with Mint Flavour (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=11166.0) page 46
Omelette with potatoes (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=3065.0) page 38
Pears with Chocolate Heart (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=10415.0;topicseen) page 168
Ratatouille Terrine (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=2333.0) page 142
Ravioli with sweet ricotta filling and Lamb Ragout (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=11147.0) Page 128
Sea Bream in Salt (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=200.0) page 78
Salmon with Salmon Mousse Stuffing (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=1368.0) page 38
Spelt & Chicken Salad (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=5452.0) page 36
Steamed Bread (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=98.0) page 160 (Recipe provided)  & here (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=9707.0;topicseen)
Steamed eggs + recipe (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=1485) page 158 -
Stuffed Cabbage with Mushroom Sauce (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=4807.0) page 136
Stuffed Chicken Pockets with Vegetables & Potatoes (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=2747.0) page 118
Turkey Rolls (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=15044.msg341090;topicseen#new) Page 120
Vegetable Curry page 134 (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=7629.0) with a link to the recipe
Vegetable Salt (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=194.0) page 20
Vegetable Stock Concentrate (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=196.0) page 24
Title: Re: Full Steam Ahead - list of reviews & links
Post by: faffa_70 on December 29, 2011, 12:01:13 am
WOW JD  :o :o that is a lot of work!! Thank you  :-* :-*
Title: Re: Full Steam Ahead - list of reviews & links
Post by: judydawn on December 29, 2011, 12:15:26 am
Thanks Kathryn.  There were not many in the review section so I had to search everywhere to find more as with different notes I had placed in my book, I knew a lot more of the recipes had been done.  In the very early days Thermomixer posted heaps of recipes from the book so I went through those which had comments made.  There are a lot there that no-one commented on so if anyone is interested in seeing some of these recipes, click on Thermomixer's name to go into his profile then go to the highest number of his postings and work your way back through them.  You will find so many recipes he translated from the Italian version of the book way back in 2008. He did a wonderful job as one of our first Moderators.
If anyone remembers commenting on a recipe and that recipe has not been added to the list, please let me know where the comment is and I will put the link on the list.
That's 2 books done, many more to do though.
Title: Re: Full Steam Ahead - list of reviews & links
Post by: meganjane on December 29, 2011, 01:35:56 am
Good on you Judy! That's going to make it much easier for people who are looking to buy the book as well as those who already have it.  :-*
Title: Re: Full Steam Ahead - list of reviews & links
Post by: JulieO on December 29, 2011, 03:57:58 am
I agree, great job Judy.  :)
Title: Re: Full Steam Ahead - list of reviews & links
Post by: cookie1 on December 29, 2011, 05:02:16 am
Judy, you will never cease to amaze me. You are truly the forum star. This will be very helpful to everyone.
Title: Re: Full Steam Ahead - list of reviews & links
Post by: judydawn on December 29, 2011, 05:32:42 am
Happy to make things easier girls and I quite enjoy doing it.  :-*
Title: Re: Full Steam Ahead - links to reviews
Post by: Tasty on June 22, 2012, 03:37:03 pm
So how many, if any, of the recipes from the Varoma demo are in this book? And if they aren't, do you get a copy of them once you've done your Varoma demo?
Title: Re: Full Steam Ahead - links to reviews
Post by: cecilia on June 22, 2012, 10:17:41 pm
The Varoma demo recipes are separate, Tasty.  Whenever possible, at your demonstration, your consultant will give you a set of recipe cards of the recipes presented.  Berry Fruity Dream is in EDC on p149 and the dip is on p54 (EDC).  Pizza dough is in EDC on p111.  It's a fab lot of food.  BTW, I'm just going off to a Varoma demo at the moment, so I'd better get on with my preparation.  :)
Title: Re: Full Steam Ahead - links to reviews
Post by: obbie on July 06, 2012, 12:47:51 am
so why is it only Celica reviewing and no one else. :-\

I have this book, but not made much in it.


Title: Re: Full Steam Ahead - links to reviews
Post by: cecilia on July 06, 2012, 01:51:05 am
so why is it only Celica reviewing and no one else. :-\
<snip>

Who knows, obbie?  I guess everyone else is doing their housework.   ;D
Title: Re: Full Steam Ahead - links to reviews
Post by: gertbysea on July 06, 2012, 01:59:23 am
Ok I will review it. I think it is crap for the same reasons I think the Community recipe cookbook is crap. In addition it is a European production by Vorwerk. An utter waste of money.

Anyone wants my copy can have it. I will mail it for free to the first person who wants it just to get it out of my bookcase.

Gert
Title: Re: Full Steam Ahead - links to reviews
Post by: Tasty on July 06, 2012, 02:12:47 am
I just had a look through the contents and have to say you're right Gert. THe only thing that sounds somewhat appealing is the stuffed chicken pockets. Have you made those?
Title: Re: Full Steam Ahead - links to reviews
Post by: gertbysea on July 06, 2012, 02:38:22 am
I just had a look through the contents and have to say you're right Gert. THe only thing that sounds somewhat appealing is the stuffed chicken pockets. Have you made those?

Yuk no.

I did make the ones fro FFS and posted a pic somewhere on the forum. They were yummy like all Tenina's recipes.

Gert
Title: Re: Full Steam Ahead - links to reviews
Post by: cookie1 on July 06, 2012, 12:45:18 pm
I must admit I have only made a couple of things out of the FSA book too.

One day soon I want to go through the reviews and put a sticker on all the recipes that have reviews from the books. Then if I haven't tried them I will do so. One day!
Title: Re: Re: Full Steam Ahead - links to reviews
Post by: Bambi on July 06, 2012, 01:12:47 pm
I actually love the stuffed chicken pockets but not the sauces in the recipe with it.

I've made a few of the desserts too the yeast dumplibgs with berry sauce was yummy
Title: Re: Full Steam Ahead - links to reviews
Post by: STD on July 06, 2012, 04:58:46 pm
Hi Bambi - what sauce do you like with the chicken?

Might give them a go sometime!

Sam  :)
Title: Re: Re: Full Steam Ahead - links to reviews
Post by: Bambi on July 06, 2012, 10:44:14 pm
I actually don't serve a sauce with them. We eat them with mash that I cook under them while they steam and I put some veg around the chicken. Very tasty.
Title: Re: Full Steam Ahead - links to reviews
Post by: STD on July 10, 2012, 05:41:56 am
Thanks Bambi! I think I'm going to try it with a parsley cheese sauce!  :D Will let you know how it goes!
Title: Re: Re: Re: Full Steam Ahead - links to reviews
Post by: Bambi on July 10, 2012, 08:45:40 am
Thanks Bambi! I think I'm going to try it with a parsley cheese sauce!  :D Will let you know how it goes!
Oh that would be great!
Title: Re: Full Steam Ahead - links to reviews
Post by: STD on July 16, 2012, 12:57:54 pm
Hi Bambi - it was great! I didn't have a recipe so just kinda made a custard without the sugar and added tonnes of parsley and cheese until I got a nice tasting sauce. THe cornflour thickened it and apart from looking a weird green colour 'cos the TMX chopped it ALL up  ;D it was a hit!
Title: Re: Full Steam Ahead - links to reviews
Post by: cowley on March 19, 2013, 01:33:31 am
I bought this book as it is the monthly demo incentive and I am really disappointed in it. If consultants are trying to promote the varoma it should be with regular, interesting recipes. I am disappointed as I would use the varoma more for family meals than for dinner parties. i don't actually have dinner parties yet I cook every night for my family. Imagine serving the kids blue cheese flan!

Shoot me down for saying this but if I was doing a special dinner party it would be unlikely that I would be steaming something in a varoma. Great for all the people that do! Maybe I have it all wrong but I would imagine that the type of people who would be using the varoma the most are busy mums with families. I would like to see a steaming recipe book for everyday meals with everyday ingredients and I think it would be way more popular. I will be giving my copy of Full Steam Ahead to someone else!
Title: Re: Full Steam Ahead - links to reviews
Post by: judydawn on March 19, 2013, 01:50:59 am
Most people are disappointed with this book cowley.  Have you checked out any of the reviews (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=8394.0).  Must admit I haven't done much out of it either but our all-in-one section  (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?board=54.0) should have recipes that are more appealing.
Title: Re: Full Steam Ahead - links to reviews
Post by: cowley on March 19, 2013, 02:02:39 am
Yep ty. I have personally made some great recipes in the varoma. I am annoyed that I had to spend $40 on a book that is a waste of money.
Title: Re: Full Steam Ahead - links to reviews
Post by: Persistenttiger on March 19, 2013, 03:06:05 am
I bought it recently for $25, so hopefully I can find some recipes that I like to make it worthwhile. Some of the recipes look nice, but I agree with the point above, about more everyday recipes being a better idea.
Title: Re: Full Steam Ahead - links to reviews
Post by: cowley on March 19, 2013, 04:32:30 am
There are some fantastic veroma recipes around like the ones on this site. I just love the veloute. It is scrummy. I was also given a marinaded beef stir fry and the meat is great in this. Come on Thermomix we want a family friendly varoma recipe book!
Title: Re: Full Steam Ahead - links to reviews
Post by: cookie1 on March 19, 2013, 06:38:50 am
Agreed. I don't even like the way it looks. To be honest I haven't bought any HO books for well over 12 months if not longer.
Title: Re: Full Steam Ahead - links to reviews
Post by: LauraTO on February 21, 2014, 01:41:20 am
This book came free when I bought my TM, and if anything reading through it turned me off the TM!  Gert, I think your review summed it up the best.  Lettuce soup? Cod in milk? Meat ring? Liver skewers? Perhaps these are considered top-notch dishes somewhere in the world, but not here in Canada, and it sounds like not in Australia either.  But maybe I'll give the stuffed cabbage a whirl. If I invited some adventurous friends (and liquored them up a bit) maybe I'd try the meat ring for a laugh.

Title: Re: Full Steam Ahead - links to reviews
Post by: judydawn on February 21, 2014, 01:46:28 am
Not a much used book here in Australia Laura but there are quite a few reviews so perhaps you could check them out and you might find something from the list which appeals to you.  Meals from our all-in-one meals thread (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?board=54.0) using the varoma probably has more recipes that suit you though.
Title: Re: Full Steam Ahead - links to reviews
Post by: LauraTO on February 21, 2014, 01:54:18 am
Yes Judy the Varoma thread on here has been an inspiration! The "all in 1" aspect of the TM/varoma was a huge selling point for me. Makes this weirdo book even more of a disappointment but ah well, moving on to the winners!
Title: Re: Full Steam Ahead - links to reviews
Post by: Nikkit on March 19, 2014, 03:21:19 am
I've just reviewed the turkey recipe on page 120, (which I changed a lot to suit me, so it really isn't much like the recipe after all!)and after reading all the comments in here I thought "wow, no-one likes this book, I'll flick through mine and see what all the fuss is about as I haven't looked at it in a long time"

It. Is. A. Dreadful. Book.

Revolting. Insipid.

Beige.

I remember now why I didn't like it when I first got it. HO should be embarrassed.

So I have looked through my copy to see if I have made anything. And I have... A whole 2 recipes!! (thank goodness I write in all my recipe books as I would have forgotten otherwise!)

The other recipe is Broccoli with black olives. Who cooks broc for 25 minutes  ???

Title: Re: Full Steam Ahead - links to reviews
Post by: cookie1 on March 20, 2014, 11:21:19 am
You beat me. I have made one.  ;D
Title: Re: Full Steam Ahead - links to reviews
Post by: Nikkit on March 22, 2014, 11:00:37 pm
Aahhh...but was it worth it Cookie?
Title: Re: Full Steam Ahead - links to reviews
Post by: cookie1 on March 23, 2014, 12:45:45 pm
Mmmmm, not sure really. No I don't think so. I think your description of the book as "beige" is perfect.  ;D :D
Title: Re: Full Steam Ahead - links to reviews
Post by: Nikkit on March 24, 2014, 02:55:22 am
I had plenty of other words, just not too many that would be acceptable to print here.

Beige describes it - especially the photography!
Title: Re: Full Steam Ahead - links to reviews
Post by: moysie on May 16, 2014, 01:53:32 am
I purchased the book at a demo after 1 Chardy too many  :o wish I hadn't!
Title: Re: Full Steam Ahead - links to reviews
Post by: cookie1 on May 16, 2014, 01:15:19 pm
At least you have a reasonable excuse.  :D
Title: Re: Full Steam Ahead - links to reviews
Post by: Nikkit on May 17, 2014, 12:21:24 am
Oh no Moysie, chardonnay has a lot to answer for some days!  :-))

Have another glass and you may find a recipe in there that floats your boat. Be sure to tell us about it when you find and make it though - we'll all want to hear if there's another "good" recipe in that book!  ;D