Forum Thermomix

Welcoming Center, Management and General Chat => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: Rachel87 on October 08, 2012, 07:34:53 am

Title: Hi there!
Post by: Rachel87 on October 08, 2012, 07:34:53 am
My name is Rachel and I am fairly new to the Thermomix. My mother-in-law has one and has had it for quite a few years, my sister also has one and has had hers for about a year now. My brother-in-law is heading overseas for about a year and has been kind enough to leave his Thermomix with me :D I have wanted one for so long but being a single mother of 2 it's hard to come up with such a large amount of money(I am aware there are other options but they don't suit me at the moment either).

So I have only had the Thermomix for a week and I haven't even used it yet (I know, it's a crime!) but I haven't had the time to sit down and look at the recipe books yet. I am a meal planner and I usually plan a fortnight at a time so I will need to have a good look around for ideas on here.

Hope to get some great ideas from you all :)
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Post by: obbie on October 08, 2012, 07:37:09 am
Hi Rachel and welcome to the forum...

Start using it, and you will love it..
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on October 08, 2012, 08:44:23 am
Welcome Rachel, once you start you won't be able to stop, just make some custard for the kids, I love the fact that you don't have to stand at the stove and stir...
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Post by: snappy on October 08, 2012, 09:19:21 am
Hi Rachel and welcome to the forum.

A great 'no recipe' recipe you can try for the kids is banana ice cream.  Just chop up some ripe bananas (2-3) and stick in the freezer until they are frozen solid.  Throw them into the thermomix and blend on about speed 8 for 20-30 seconds until you get something that looks like soft serve ice cream.  It is delicious and tastes just like ice cream.  I sprinkle a bit of milo on the top and the kids think it is the best dessert!
Title: Re: Hi there!
Post by: Rachel87 on October 08, 2012, 09:23:10 am
Thanks for the warm welcome :)

Snappy that sounds like a yummy, healthy dessert! I will have to try that tomorrow night :)
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Post by: judydawn on October 08, 2012, 09:32:08 am
Hi Rachel, welcome to the forum. I daresay you have seen your relatives using their machine so would have some idea what you are doing.  Maybe your Mum and sister could tell you what their favourite recipes are and you could start there - are they members of this forum? 

The kids might like  - it's ike those packet pastasand you can add some chicken to it as well as serving it as a side to a main meal. (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=3442.0Easy Carbonara[/url)
Title: Re: Hi there!
Post by: Rachel87 on October 08, 2012, 09:43:22 am
Yes I have seen the machines in action before and used them myself as well, so I have a fair idea of what I am doing :)

It's funny you should suggest a carbonara, we actually just finished eating it for dinner (just regular stove top made carbonara though).

Umm I don't think either of them are members here, I have told my sister about it though and suggested she join up too but she is very busy at the moment with a new baby :)
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Post by: trudy on October 08, 2012, 10:01:41 am
Welcome to the forum.
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Post by: mcmich on October 08, 2012, 10:18:04 am
Welcome to the forum Rachel. Hope you have time to use TMX soon.

Snappy, the banana icecream sounds good.
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Post by: chrissa on October 08, 2012, 10:22:44 am
Welcome tithe forum.  Just take the plunge and make something.

You'll be hooked !
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Post by: SuzieG on October 08, 2012, 10:38:15 am
Welcome!
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on October 08, 2012, 01:46:52 pm
Did your BIL also send you to this website? Try and use it as much as possible while you have the opportunity. It will save you a lot of money and you will become spoilt for the taste of good food. We are always here if you have any questions.
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Post by: desi on October 08, 2012, 09:40:13 pm
Hi Rachel welcome to the forum :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 08, 2012, 11:24:54 pm
Welcome to the forum Rachel ;D

When your BIL returns home he might not get his TMX back.... :-)) ;)
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Post by: Wonder on October 09, 2012, 12:26:42 am
Welcome to the forum Rachel
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Post by: Yvette on October 09, 2012, 01:25:21 am
Hi and welcome to the forum
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Post by: Rachel87 on October 09, 2012, 10:33:45 am
Did your BIL also send you to this website? Try and use it as much as possible while you have the opportunity. It will save you a lot of money and you will become spoilt for the taste of good food. We are always here if you have any questions.

No he didn't. I was googling recipes and stumbled across the forum :)

Welcome to the forum Rachel ;D

When your BIL returns home he might not get his TMX back.... :-)) ;)

Hahaha I wish I could keep it! Maybe I can save up enough money to get my own in the year he is gone... maybe lol


Thanks for the warm welcome :D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 09, 2012, 05:43:39 pm
Welcome to the forum Rachel :)
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Post by: fundj&e on October 09, 2012, 07:58:27 pm
Hi Rachel welcome to the forum  :)
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Post by: goldfish on October 09, 2012, 10:32:31 pm
HI Rachel - a very warm welcome to the forum.  Enjoy your time with your TMX!  Fingers crossed that you can save up in the time your BIL is away . . . :D
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Post by: astarra on October 11, 2012, 06:56:36 am
Hello and Welcome Rachel... :)
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Post by: Rachel87 on October 11, 2012, 11:15:07 am
Thanks everyone :)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on October 11, 2012, 01:44:37 pm
Hi Rachel and welcome to this friendly and helpful forum  :)
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Post by: cookie1 on October 12, 2012, 08:54:16 am
A warm welcome to the forum Rachel. Give some of the forum recipes a try. Let us know how you go. Remember there is always someone around the world awake on the forum for questions.