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Title: In the Mix - links to reviews
Post by: judydawn on January 01, 2012, 12:56:47 pm
Chat about the book (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=7515.0)

Any queries about recipes, contact Dani at thermomix@danilavent.com

Check out Herbal's blog (http://inthemixtricks.com/#) as she is on a mission to cook every recipe in this book. She has detailed descriptions, reviews and pictures which may help others.

Basic Cake (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=9488.0)
Beef Stir Fry (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=8411.0) page 140
Beetroot Pomegranate Salad (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=7805.0;topicseen)
Breakfast Baskets (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=8137.0)
Caramelised White Chocolate Mousse Passionfruit Curd Coffee Crumb (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=8983.0l)
Carrot Falafel (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=9261.0)
Char Sui Pork Wraps (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=9844.0)
Chicken Tagine with Green Olives (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=9836.0)
Chilli Lime Crumb (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=11981.0)
Chocolate Crumble with Lemon Butterscotch Sauce & Hazelnut Parfait (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=14079.msg314151#msg314151)
Crumpets (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=99.0) (Thermomixer's recipe) Page 18
Fig Syrup (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=9259.0)
Kirsch Ganache (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=10768.0;topicseen)
Lemongrass & Crayfish Soup (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=9410.0)
Mojito Cheesecakes (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=8846.0)
Muesli slice (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=10224.0;topicseen)
Nishime (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=12761.msg270001#msg270001)
Okonomiyaki (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=6882.30)
Olive Bread (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=9904.0;topicseen) page 198
Pastilla  (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=7866.0) page 185
Pavlova (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=8786.0;topicseen)
Quince Paste (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=17337.msg420060#msg420060) (Thermomixer's recipe) Page 211
Quinoa morning puddings (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=14677.msg328217;topicseen#new)
Spaghetti Bolognaise (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=9577.0) - recipe online here (http://thermomixer.wordpress.com/2012/01/27/dani-valents-spaghetti-bolognaise/)
Virtual Bacon Dust (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=7919.0) page 60
White Bean Soup (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=10676.0)
Title: Re: In the Mix - reviews & links
Post by: faffa_70 on January 01, 2012, 02:36:46 pm
Judy you are a star!! I was just thinking today of all the books there are now that we have others publishing TMX books too. It will certainly keep you busy for a while even just updating them in the future!!  :-* :-*
Title: Re: In the Mix - reviews & links
Post by: cecilia on January 05, 2012, 06:37:11 am
Thanks, JD.  There are some good links about PR for this book including recipes here too:

http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=7248.0
Title: Re: In the Mix - links to reviews
Post by: Herbal on March 06, 2012, 06:02:37 am

Hi everyone,

I wonder if you might be able to help me - while I try and help you!

I've bought "In The Mix" and it looks amazing.  With a bit of spare time up my sleeve I'm going to - in the style of Julie and Julia - make each one of the recipes over the next while.

I'll be blogging about my experiences - tips, tricks and feedback on the recipes - and as a new blogger I would love your feedback on what I've written and if it helps you.  I've been in touch with Dani Valent, the author - and she has given me her blessing to get cooking!!

My blog can be found at www.inthemixtricks.com

As I mentioned - I am VERY new to blogging so some of the technology is giving me some challenges, but I'm sure there's nothing I can't fix!!

Cheers,
Herbal
Title: Re: In the Mix - links to reviews
Post by: judydawn on March 06, 2012, 06:24:51 am
I don't have a blog or the book herbal but good luck with your project, it is going to keep you very busy and it will be interesting to read if your first recipe experience/review is anything to go by.  You have posted in the right thread, our members will know where to find your blog link here.
Title: Re: In the Mix - links to reviews
Post by: cookie1 on March 06, 2012, 06:39:13 am
I'll look forward to reading it Herbal.
Title: Re: In the Mix - links to reviews
Post by: Herbal on March 06, 2012, 07:00:35 am
Thanks Cookie and Judydawn - if I can be half as impressive as many of the bloggers that post here regularly, I'll be delighted.

So far I've done the Pomegranate and Beetroot Salad, and the tomato shots. Foolishly I didn't take photos of the tomato shots, but they were really good!! I've had an idea for presentation which I really want to try out before I take the photos - and I didn't have everything I needed at the time!

I have bought the ingredients for about six more recipes this week though!! Now just to find the time (and the spare calories!!)

Title: Re: In the Mix - links to reviews
Post by: cookie1 on March 12, 2012, 03:43:45 am
Those calories are always a problem Herbal.
Title: White Bean & Truffle Soup
Post by: alioc on May 28, 2012, 11:17:21 am
Has anyone tried the White Bean & Truffle Soup?

I came home at 6:45pm, starving hungry and realised that I could cook this soup with its variations in 15 mins with lots of leftovers for lunch tomorrow and to freeze.

I followed the recipe variations to the letter, using 3 cans of cannellini beans instead of dried beans, and 20g of truffle oil. The soup is thin, and it's subtle flavour is VERY subtle to the point of non-existence. It's a bit like dishwater to be honest. The description says that it's "surprisingly hearty" but to even approximate a meal, I've had to use the rest of my expensive cheese to make cheese on toast to go with it.

I'm so disappointed I could cry... what went wrong?!
Title: Re: In the Mix - links to reviews
Post by: judydawn on May 28, 2012, 01:54:59 pm
Sorry to hear that alioc, it doesn't appear as if anyone has done that recipe.
Title: Re: In the Mix - links to reviews
Post by: alioc on May 29, 2012, 12:26:48 am
I think I figured out the problem.

In the original version of the recipe, it calls for dried beans and 1.5kg of water. In the variation, it says you can use 3 cans of cannellini beans with no adjustment to the water amount. Surely, canned beans are not going to absorb the same amount of water, so you need to add less. I think if the recipe was adjusted to 1kg of water, it would have some flavour. Even so, there was only half an onion and one clove of garlic, so not a lot of flavour to start with.

I showed my partner and he agreed that it looked like the water that we pour out of Thermi when we've done a cleaning "cycle".
Title: Re: In the Mix - links to reviews
Post by: Herbal on May 29, 2012, 01:53:38 am
Hello!

I'll give it a crack now with the dried beans and see what it's like... will let you know! 

Mmmm, lunch!!

Cheers,
Herbal


Title: Re: In the Mix - links to reviews
Post by: judydawn on May 29, 2012, 02:10:42 am
I've been trying to find a link for members to get in touch with Dani Lavent if they have any problems with her recipes.  All I can come up with is her Facebook page  (https://www.facebook.com/InTheMixGreatThermomixRecipes?ref=ts).  You could send her a pm through the forum but I notice she hasn't been on here for a couple of months so I don't think that method would work.  If anyone has a more private method of contacting Dani for these queries, please let me know and I will add the link to the listing of her book - I think it is important for books of this quality and price that we are able to get answers from the author when we have problems.
Title: Re: In the Mix - links to reviews
Post by: Herbal on May 29, 2012, 02:36:02 am
Hi Judydawn,

There is an email address at the beginning of the book that people can use.  Failing that, I'm going to the class tomorrow night in Melbourne, so I can ask then and post the answer on here on Thursday morning?

Cheers,
Herbal
Title: Re: In the Mix - links to reviews
Post by: judydawn on May 29, 2012, 02:39:31 am
Thanks Herbal.  I don't have the book so would appreciate that address to put on the link if you find out at the class tomorrow night that it is the best method of contacting Dani.
Title: Re: In the Mix - links to reviews
Post by: Herbal on May 29, 2012, 05:32:38 am
Just made the White Bean Soup with dried beans.  It's a lovely, thick, creamy soup.  Can't get one of my pics small enough to put on here, but check out pics and comments at www.inthemixtricks.com

You'd have to substantially reduce the liquid amount if you were using tinned cannellini beans - but probably keep the same amount of stock concentrate?  Now I know what to compare it to, I'll try it with canned beans in the next week or so...

Title: Re: In the Mix - links to reviews
Post by: STD on July 06, 2012, 05:01:28 pm
I'm slowly coming round to using this book more - had the spag bog last week and would leave out a couple of things next time - just my tastes!

Sam :)
Title: Re: In the Mix - links to reviews
Post by: alioc on July 13, 2012, 12:05:53 am
Hmmm... I'm not so sure about this book. None of these recipes has blown me away, despite being a reasonably competent cook pre-TMX and now being quite confident with my kitchen buddy. It's making me reluctant to do the more complex and expensive dishes as I don't want to waste ingredients on a mediocre recipe. Is anyone else having similar experiences or is it just me?

I've made the following recipes:

Hainanese Chicken Rice
Okonomiyaki
White Bean Soup (see upthread for disaster story)
Broccoli Pesto

I notice not many people have tried the more complicated ones either... have I just picked the duds from the book? Or is the book in need of some serious editing?
Title: Re: In the Mix - links to reviews
Post by: judydawn on July 13, 2012, 12:53:41 am
Alioc and others, could you please start a new topic in Recipe Book Recipe Reviews when commenting on any recipe from one of the books.  If the review is placed in the same thread as the book, it cannot be linked to the list already there and has to be moved to the correct place for me to do so.  Postings placed under the list of recipes done can only have the text copied and placed in the correct place for linking but then it sometimes give the impression the review is mine.  When reviews are done, they appear after the long list of recipe books as these are stickied to stay where they are - any new reviews follow on after the books so are on page 2 of that section. You don't have to go to page 2 though, just bring up the recipe review thread and start a new topic - it will automatically go in place after the books.  I find any new recipe reviews and then link them to the original list. Always check the list to see if what you are reviewing is already on there and just add yours to the other reviews. I hope this is clear, I know it is a bit confusing but it works,  believe me. You mentioned having done other recipes from this book so perhaps you could do a review of those and you will see what I mean.  I have transferred a copy of your White Bean review from this page to the correct place.
Everyone appreciates reviews from the books and most people check these lists before embarking on a new recipe.  Thanks everyone.
Title: Re: In the Mix - links to reviews
Post by: jayson on August 12, 2012, 10:44:30 am
I have got 2 copies of in the mix (got one off a friend and one free with my thermie) so if someone wants one its going free!
Title: Re: In the Mix - links to reviews
Post by: judydawn on August 12, 2012, 12:47:48 pm
That's very kind of you jayson but if you find someone in Australia who wants it, be warned that the postage is almost as expensive as the book ;)
Title: Re: In the Mix - links to reviews
Post by: cecilia on October 19, 2012, 10:20:36 am
Hi - just came across this interview with Dani Valent about her book and thought this thread would be a good place to share it:

http://gastroscenti.wordpress.com/2011/10/27/in-the-mix-cookbook-qa-with-dani-valent/
Title: Re: In the Mix - links to reviews
Post by: Susie B on December 03, 2012, 05:49:55 am
Hi All

Made the Scallop Mousseline with lemon caper sauce,   This is so nice very rich.   so easy and very impressive.
Title: Re: In the Mix - links to reviews
Post by: cookie1 on December 03, 2012, 05:51:17 am
Thanks. This would be handy over the festive season with all the visitors.
Title: Re: In the Mix - links to reviews
Post by: cecilia on June 12, 2013, 03:15:06 pm
Congratulations on your success with the Scallop Mousseline, Susie B.  I tried it and couldn't get it to set.  I used six large dariole moulds as given in the recipe but found that in order to fit into the Varoma they got out of shape. 

Did you serve it warm or cold?  Your photo is beautiful.  Well done on that as well as your cooking.

I will try this again but my first effort was a flop. 
Title: Re: In the Mix - links to reviews
Post by: beaniegoesnuts on July 18, 2013, 02:48:33 am
I really love in the mix. its my fav thermomix cookbook out of my limited stash (not counting edc for basics)
My go to recipes from it are the ganache balls (so gorgeous for gifts), yoghurt, and the white chocolate mousse with passionfruit curd and coffee crumb (although i make a cocoa crumb instead)- it looks so stunning and it tastes like a dream.
I think these recipes work best if you use quality ingredients which can be a bit expensive and daunting if you're on a budget and concerned about wasting money on an untested recipe but so far its been worth it.