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Recipe Book Recipe Reviews / Ketupat recipe from A Taste of Asia.
« on: November 25, 2018, 09:34:37 pm »
I've recently made this ketupat from the "Taste of Asia " cookbook & it didn't really work at all. The rice is coarsely ground, then cooked with 1 litre of water as you would whole rice. The water & steam didn't seem to penetrate the rice & therefore it remained raw even though I cooked it much longer than the recipe stated. Has anyone else had this problem? Should I grind less? Or maybe put more than the litre of water.

Thanks for your help thermomixers.

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Easter / Re: Chookies' Hot Cross Buns
« on: April 02, 2015, 11:59:54 am »
Just made these buns for the first time...truly sensational Chookie. Thank you for your inspired modifications.  :)

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Chit Chat / Re: Does anyone recommend any vacuum sealers?
« on: December 15, 2013, 06:54:55 am »
I ended up buying 2 Bigland machines a year ago & they're still going strong with quite a bit of use. I did have a failure with one of them but was sent a part(T-piece) from the supplier & my hubbie replaired it successfully! I think achookwoman is right about the bags though. Even using the recommended ones can not work sometimes as I think they occasionally have invisible holes.
All in all though my problem seems solved. Sunbeam are much more expensive too so I won't be trying them again!

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I just had a panic this morning myself when I couldn't budge the lid! It seemed jammed on. ??? I carry it to & from our apartment & our bush house & thought it had been knocked in the car(inside its case). My clever hubbie looked at it for me & after some careful easing of the lid from the right side location switch, we realised that it had not been completely turned off & the location switch had locked the jug in place! Scary as,like all of us, I am in a Chrissy cooking fest. After I relaxed & got back into cooking I though it was an interesting discovery & might be useful info for someone else who got into this situation. 

It's something to look out for as the dial looked as if it was on zero but wasn't quite! Dont know how I'd got the lid on but my hubbie was able to too when the dial was in the wrong position & before we discovered the problem.

Anyone else had this experience?

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Vegetarian / Re: Huevos Rancheros or Nachos
« on: October 27, 2012, 04:32:26 am »
This looks great & a very nice combination of spices. I make a similar mix for nachos but add corn kernels, chopped capsicum & celery. Scatter with roughly chopped coriander over the sour cream & guacamole. Will use Jo's spice mix next time! Thanks for reminding me of her blog Cuilidh.

I've also been meaning to make the huevos rancheros for years! Looks great!

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Chit Chat / Re: Does anyone recommend any vacuum sealers?
« on: October 24, 2012, 12:46:57 am »
I think I'm just unlucky as Sunbeam replaced my machine twice & the 3rd one lasted only a couple of months too. They said they wouldn't replace it again when I got the 3rd one...which I guess I should have kicked up about! But that was a couple of years ago now. I've since read a forum where many people talk failing VAC440s after owning for a few months. My first one worked for about 8 months before dying. I think it won't cope with heavy use! I was using them a lot! And that seems to be the common thread amongst those who've had dead machines.
Anyway, I also rang a service guy who tells me they're not really repairable & that they don't work with non-Sunbeam bags. I did use Sunbeam bags, but I'm putting it all down to experience. It wasn't that expensive in the scheme of things so I'm going to buy one from ebay!!  Yay!!!
I think I'll try the Bigland one...at the price it seems ok if it fails after 6 months!
We'll see.
Thanks for your help girls...I really like the Eiffel Rogizoja & may end up tracking one down eventually!
Meanwhile...shopping is fun! ;D

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Chit Chat / Re: Does anyone recommend any vacuum sealers?
« on: October 23, 2012, 07:24:27 am »
Hi 50plus...thanks for writing...have just got off the phone to a service guy in Ashfield who sounds dubious about fixing it. I would love your ebay info please as it looks like I'm in the market for a new one.
I love the sound of the Eiffel but haven't found an Aussie supplier & it is expensive. I was hoping that would mean more reliable!
Am keen to fix my problem.
Cheers :-*

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Chit Chat / Re: What are your must plant fruit trees?
« on: October 21, 2012, 08:34:52 am »
I was told you paint the trees in mid winter(when it's in hibernation) with a sulphate compound that's blue. Can't remember which but Bunnings should have it.
If you're only putting in a couple of trees, I thik lemon & lime.. I have a Eureka lemon which is great but I love d the Meyer I had in my last place. Tahitian limes are great..hardy & tons of fruit.
I also have pear, peach, nectarine persimon & plum. Justput in an avocado & cherry, but have a constant battle with birds & wallabies. Managed to get some beautiful pears last year with protection bags from Green Harvest which I highly recommend! Unfortunatley the magpies figured out what was in the bags towards the end of the season but it was good for a while!
 8)

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Chit Chat / Re: Does anyone recommend any vacuum sealers?
« on: October 21, 2012, 08:23:08 am »
Thanks for your info girls. I did use my Sunbeam a lot while it was working..kept it clean. My family were laughing at me as it was I always whirring away in the kitchen. My hubby is very good with mechanics & checked it out for me with no result. The first machine was sent for service by Grace Bros & was definitely dead & they also replaced the second one saying they wouldn't do it again. I will take Judy's advice & email Sunbeam as I was so fed up with them at the time after my 3rd failure! 
If they can't offer any fix, then I think I'll look at another brand as I loved having the facility as I cook & freeze a lot!(though less since the "down-size" to our apartment).
Like Aussie Brenda I found it great for preparing food for boat trips, but also good keeping food fresh in the freezer when it's there for a while....we travel a lot.
The Eiffel Freshpack sounds very interesting Rogizoja..will have a look. I have the vacuum containers for the Sunbeam but didn't use them much.

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Soups / Re: Cream of Celery & Cheese Soup
« on: October 21, 2012, 07:24:07 am »
Thanks Thermominx..just harvested last of my celery so will make this tomorrow! Sounds great. Love the photo too. Cheers :)

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Chit Chat / Re: Does anyone recommend any vacuum sealers?
« on: October 20, 2012, 06:32:33 am »
Just read the entire thread on vacuum sealing & have come to think that I must do something wrong with my Sunbeam. Everyone seems to be very happy with theirs! I have tried all the recommended trouble shooting!
I should take it to a service shop perhaps!!

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Chit Chat / Does anyone recommend any vacuum sealers?
« on: October 20, 2012, 06:07:52 am »
Hi everyone. Several years ago I bought a Sunbeam vacuum sealer which I initially found to be fabulous for saving & freezing food that I take away on our boat when we travel. However, it didn't last very long & the "vacuum" function failed. I took it back & it was replaced...but unfortunately the same thing happened. Sunbeam replaced that one too but it failed also! Since then I've been using it as a sealer only which it still does effectively but I'd really like a vacuum sealer that works. Has anyone got any recommendations?

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Recipe Book Recipe Reviews / Re: Recipe Review - EDC Tzatziki Dip
« on: October 16, 2012, 02:37:20 am »
I found the same with the EDC version...very runny result. But have strained the yoghurt as Thermomixer does, and made Tzatziki with a similar recipe(no oil) with good results!

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Main Dishes / Re: Chicken & Leek Filo Pie
« on: October 03, 2012, 12:16:18 am »
 Sorry Judy...didn't realize it was a year since you posted this recipe. Misread it as 2012.  I made the pie last night & it was very successful. Had only 500 gm chicken thighs so added a cup and half of peas & corn.We're trying to lose weight anyway.
 Was great so will certainly use it again. I'm still learning how to use TM! Though I certainly use it a lot! Thanks again..you're very attentive.  :)

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Main Dishes / Re: Chicken & Leek Filo Pie
« on: October 02, 2012, 07:46:03 am »
Great way to use the filo..I often find it breaks up when you use the sheets conventionally & this would give a lovely crunchy topping.
Well done Judy Dawn.
 :D

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