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Tips and Tricks / Re: List of Hints and Tips for New Owners
« on: December 26, 2010, 05:59:59 am »
With regards to sharpening the blades by crushing ice. Do you need to have just ice or would having fruit smoothies with lots of ice in them each day do the same thing?

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Bread / Re: Yummy Crumpets
« on: December 23, 2010, 11:36:14 pm »
OK. These were soooo delicious. At first too thick, maybe because I used some wholemeal. Once I watered them down a little they were perfect. 2 thumbs up from everyone. Next time we have friends over for breakfast we're going to make them on the BBQ. Has anyone tried this before?

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Chit Chat / Re: Challenge #4 - Lunch box Challenge, all welcome!
« on: December 23, 2010, 09:51:42 pm »
Thanks everyone for some great ideas. DH and I usually take left overs and fruit. Kids have 4 small compartments in their lunch box that I fill with whatever is on offer,
fruit,
vege's and dip
wraps,
sushi,
zucchini slice
cheese
grated apple/carrot salad

and if we have biscuits/cakes then something from there as well.

I'm going to love lunches next year with the TM. It makes cooking a breeze and a joy to create new interesting snacks. I'll be calling on some of the recipes and sites suggested above.

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Bread / Re: Yummy Crumpets
« on: December 23, 2010, 09:26:31 pm »
These look so yummy I got up early so they are ready for breakfast. Proving now. Can't wait. Will let you know what everyone thinks.

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Recipe Book Recipe Reviews / Re: Recipe Review- Soft Buttery Pretzels. Festive Flavour
« on: December 23, 2010, 07:35:30 am »
Made these today. Thanks for sharing. I had the book and totally skipped over them as I'm still working my way through the EDC. My DS said that they were better than the bought ones. I made 6 large and we had them for lunch with salad. As we have them savoury they were a little sweet for me. Would the recipe still work if you reduced the sugar or does the yeast need this much sugar to grow?

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Introduce Yourself / Re: Not going to get one - Very Disappointed
« on: December 22, 2010, 01:36:26 am »
My story is fairly similar to others. A friend of mine was raving about the machine and I was sold on it after reading this forum and other blogs. I love the fact that you can prepare healthy food with minimal effort. My consultant was passionate about the machine and food but was let down a little by the food she had to prepare at the demo. We had pasta which wasn't that flavoursome. I already love cooking so for me it was more about it's potential rather than the taste of the food at the demo. I've only had mine 2 weeks and have used it several times a day and have adapted our family favourites to suit as well as using EDC. I made the mushroom risotto for a friend with a few personal tweaks and it was great. Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice on the forum. It's certainly made adapting recipes a breeze.

I would encourage Not sure Yet to take up QuirkyCookings fantastic offer and see it's full potential.

Sue

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Chit Chat / Re: Too much sauce??
« on: December 22, 2010, 12:35:59 am »
I do the same. Freeze it into single serves. When we have left overs night every one gets to pick their sauce or dish and we just defrost and add vege's or meat. Got to love left overs.

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Questions? Technical Issues? The Survival Guide / Re: Pasta liquid
« on: December 20, 2010, 10:03:36 am »
Thanks for the link and advice. I'll give the one pot version a try next time. It sounds easy enough. I made the bolognaise on it's own with chicken that I minced. Or should I say my 7 year old made it. Tweaked it with a few fresh herbs and it was delicious.

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Questions? Technical Issues? The Survival Guide / Pasta liquid
« on: December 19, 2010, 07:24:48 am »
I'm very new to TM and have loved cooking with it so far. Today I wish to cook Ragu (EDC) with the pasta added and just can't find out how to do this. I read in this forum that I add the same amount of liquid as pasta. Is it just water that I add to the Ragu, or do I use another form of liquid. Is it right to add the pasta (kids love the spiral so was thinking to add that) or is it better to still cook the pasta separate?

Sue

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