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Main Dishes / Re: Asparagus & Leek Quiche
« on: June 18, 2012, 07:44:41 am »
does anyone have any idea whether I really need to cook the leek and asparagus before putting in the oven?  I'm thinking that because it's in the oven for 45min that it should be able to cook in there.  Just trying to be lazy and miss a couple of steps  ;)

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Questions? Technical Issues? The Survival Guide / Re: Can you insulate the sound of the TMX somehow?
« on: June 18, 2012, 06:45:42 am »
The trick is to watch tv or have a nap while the children are asleep, not cook  ;)

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Jams and Chutneys / A nice scone accompaniment?
« on: June 18, 2012, 03:29:45 am »
I'm baking some of Nay Nay's scones to take to playgroup tomorrow and I'm trying to think of something nice to have with it.  What is your favourite spread/topping to have with scones?

So far all I can think of is either some whipped cream mixed with jam, or this apricot curd http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=7904.0

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Cakes / Re: Scones - Nay-nay's family recipe
« on: June 17, 2012, 07:42:03 am »
Just used this recipe to make scones for the first time in my life!  These were yummo!  I made a half batch and DH, DD and I have just about eaten the whole lot  :o  DH reckons they're too moist, he likes his drier.  Who on earth likes dry scones?!  ???  Anyway, I will be making them this way from now on.  I'm actually going to make a batch to take for morning tea for playgroup this week.  I thought I better make a practice batch first before I take them out for the general public to eat!  :D

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Non Thermomix Recipes / Re: Stretching the Easiyo yogurt sachets
« on: June 15, 2012, 06:45:48 am »
yep, cold should be fine.

You're welcome  ;)

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Non Thermomix Recipes / Re: Stretching the Easiyo yogurt sachets
« on: June 15, 2012, 06:26:59 am »
cold water.  However in winter I usually put in warm or tepid water as I find it works better because of the cold weather.

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Chit Chat / Re: Plastic storage versus glass jars
« on: June 15, 2012, 12:18:26 am »
I use plastic.  Most of it is decor brand as it's quite cheap. 

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Chit Chat / How long did it take you to puchase your TMX?
« on: June 15, 2012, 12:15:51 am »
A few people have mentioned in other threads about how it took them a day/month/year or whatever from when they first heard about tmx to when they purchased their own.

So, just wondering how long it took you?  What were the reasons for that?


For me, it was around 9ish months.  My Mum went to a demo and signed up that day to buy one and also become a consultant!  I liked the idea of it but wondered whether it would be a bit of a fad and eventually wouldn't get used so much.  But after seeing how much my Mum used it for and me always finding myself thinking how much easier it would be to do xyz if I had a thermomix, I decided I really wanted one.  I then just had to convince my DH to let me spend the money!  We had an unexpectedly big tax return and I took the opportunity to jump in and claim it for myself!  I told him that he spends lots of money on tools for his job so I should get to spend money on 'tools' for my job as a SAHM  ;)  He's pretty big on health so that was a good convincer too.

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Chit Chat / Re: How many times do you ....
« on: June 14, 2012, 08:36:47 am »
Usually just once.  If I've had a big cooking day I might run it twice.  I only put my thermie bowl in if I've got the space come the end of the day, otherwise I just rinse it as per normal.  Same with any pots or pans I may use, they go in if I've got the space, if not I just hand wash it quickly.  There are 2 adults and one toddler in our household.

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Chit Chat / Re: Issues when replying
« on: June 14, 2012, 04:45:18 am »
No, it's happened every time I've tried to do it.  Often, days apart.  Maybe I should log off, as I have my setting as constantly logged in.

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Chit Chat / Issues when replying
« on: June 14, 2012, 03:24:53 am »
Ok, I don't know if I'm doing something wrong or what is happening, but when I reply to a topic and my reply becomes bigger than the box size, it keeps coming back up the original box and therefor I can't see what I'm typing in the lines below!  It's very annoying!  Any ideas what is causing this?

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Chit Chat / Re: "Oh, I could never spend $2000" and other such gems!
« on: June 14, 2012, 03:21:22 am »
Quote from: obbie on June 14, 2012, 02:01:27 am
Same as he has lifting tongs, cranes, 3 generators, drills, whatever he needs.
he uses them, looks after them, and all are in very good condition.

That was my main bargaining tool in convincing my DH to let me spend the money on a TMX.  He's always buying tools but he's a builder so he justifies it that the money he spends on tools helps him to earn money.

I told him that part of my 'job' as a SAHM was to provide healthy meals for our family, so the TMX is my tool.

My Mum (who is a consultant) told me that when people say to her "$2000 is a lot of money" she replies along the lines of "compared to what".  Are you comparing it to a regular food processor?  Because it's not the same as a regular food processor.  You can easily spend $2000 on on oven/cooktop and people don't think twice, but really it only has a couple of functions.  Is it just becauyse it's small that it seems expensive?

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Recipe Requests / Re: Healthy Children's Meals please?
« on: June 14, 2012, 12:46:29 am »
check out the vegetarian section, there's plenty of things there that would meet your requirements.  I have this vegetarian lasagne on fairly high rotation in our household, my daugther who is 2 happily eats it.

http://www.sanitarium.com.au/recipes/curried-vegetable-and-lentil-lasagne

There's lots of yummy vegetarian recipes on that website too.

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Chit Chat / "Oh, I could never spend $2000" and other such gems!
« on: June 14, 2012, 12:39:55 am »
So, since having my thermomix and talking about it with various people, I get lots of different comments about the cost side of things.  Usually along the lines of "I could never justify spending $2000 on a kitchen appliance".  Usually I don't bother replying with a comeback but upon further thought that statement is kind of a thinly veiled dig at me (not sure whether that is intended  by them or not).  It makes it sound like I'm either stupid, or I've just got lots of money.

So, wanting to hear stories from others about silly or annoying things people say to you about the thermomix.  And also what are some of the things you say to them in response to their remarks.

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Vegetarian / Tofu and Zucchini 'Meatballs'
« on: June 12, 2012, 08:03:44 am »
Tofu and Zucchini Meatballs

Notes:
These make around 28 meatballs.
You can easily play around with the flavouring depending on what you have
I often like to finely grind some almonds/pecans/walnuts and add as well for a slight nutty texture.

Instructions:
whiz the following until fine
1 onion
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup parsley

then add the following and whiz until the tofu is a fine mince type texture
500g firm tofu
1 egg
2 tbspn tamari (or soy sauce)

Add these remaining ingredients and put on  :-: .  I find I usually need my spatula to help it along
1 cup grated zucchini (squeeze liquid out)
1/2 pkt spring vegetable soup mix
1 cup breadcrumbs
1tsp mixed herbs

add a little milk if mixture seems a bit dry and won't roll into a ball well.

Roll tablespoons of mixture into balls, and flatten slightly (they bake easier that way).  Roll in extra breadcrumbs.

Line a baking tray with paper.  Place the balls on the tray, spary or brush with EVOO and bake at 190c for 20 minutes.  Turn, spray with a bit more oil, and bake for another 15-20 minutes.  Cool.

I usually freeze half the mix (there's only 3 of us) and with the other half I bring a tin of tomato puree to a simmer and drop the balls in the sauce.  Heat through.  I usually serve with a side of vegies

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