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Title: A Quirky Cooking by Jo Whitton
Post by: Cornish Cream on May 08, 2014, 12:50:22 pm
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Title: Re: A Quirky Cooking by Jo Whitton
Post by: judydawn on May 18, 2014, 01:48:56 am
I read this book last night and it certainly gets the thumbs up from me even though I have no allergies whatsoever.  Jo has always had a great following so there is no doubt this book will be a real winner, we have all been waiting for years for her to write a book.
I made a list of a few items I would need to make some of her recipes, it's not that long as I will still use my normal products in most of her recipes.

I found many of the recipes had quite a long list of ingredients but, in the case of herbs & spices, they are things we would normally have on hand anyway.  I love that her recipes are for a bigger family, we can halve them or in my case perhaps I will do 1/3 of some recipes.

A great book Jo, congratulations to you for finally getting it out there and to HO, thanks for my copy and the 2 for another giveaway competition. 
Title: Re: A Quirky Cooking by Jo Whitton
Post by: quirkycooking on May 20, 2014, 12:18:55 am
Hi Judy, thank you for the kind review! So happy you like it :)
I haven't managed to get on here for a while, so busy! I mostly answer questions on my QC chat group, but I'll try and answer any questions here too.

Thanks for all the encouragement and support over the last few years, guys!!
Jo  :-*
Title: Re: A Quirky Cooking by Jo Whitton
Post by: judydawn on May 20, 2014, 12:41:29 am
Thanks Jo, it would be lovely to see you posting on the forum especially if there are any queries with recipes from the book.  We all know how busy you are but I know it's appreciated when those who write books take the time to check back in to see how everything is going.
Title: Re: A Quirky Cooking by Jo Whitton
Post by: kmw on May 20, 2014, 02:16:37 pm
I'm really enjoying the book and finding I can make quiet a few recipes as I have many of the items in the pantry already or as Judy has pointed out herbs & spices etc you would stock anyway. It's highlighted to me how much we have changed the way we cook over the pass 6 months because of DH & his diet.

Jo's blog & now book shows how you can make wonderful tasty food while being healthy or dealing with allergies/food intolerances.

I like the additional information in the book - tips, ingredient substitutes, glossary of pantry items and soaking & activating.

I've been thinking about getting a dehydrator & after seeing this is how Jo makes her coconut yoghurt, it's gone higher up on the to buy list. I would be Interested what brand Jo has.

Well done Jo.
Title: Re: A Quirky Cooking by Jo Whitton
Post by: cookie1 on May 21, 2014, 02:57:07 am
I have just ordered Jo's book, I tried to hold out but didn't last long. I love her blog.  Jo has achieved so much and shown how extremely useful the thermomix can be for families with dietery difficulties to overcome. Well done Jo and thanks.
Title: Re: A Quirky Cooking by Jo Whitton
Post by: meganjane on May 22, 2014, 01:14:56 pm
I've been following Jo since I started here on the forum. I love her approach to food and her clever adaptations. I don't have any allergies, but I do feel we all rely too much on wheat and dairy in our diets, so I do like to vary my grains and I tend to drink nut milks rather than dairy milk in my tea and coffee.

Jo has done a fantastic job with this book, nothing has been left to chance and there's a comprehensive ingredients list and substitutions are also listed. I give it the three thumbs up!!! ;D
Title: Re: A Quirky Cooking by Jo Whitton
Post by: CreamPuff63 on May 22, 2014, 04:01:33 pm
It's a wonderful book. I will try and change a few of my "bad habits" and slowly move towards her ways I think. I look at how she is not overweight and wonder if she does some form of strenuous exercise on the side or whether she is a born greyhound, or whether it's diet related? Just give me some skinny!
Title: Re: A Quirky Cooking by Jo Whitton
Post by: judydawn on May 22, 2014, 10:46:16 pm
I'd say it's in her genes CP.
Title: Re: A Quirky Cooking by Jo Whitton
Post by: cookie1 on May 23, 2014, 12:29:20 pm
I certainly didn't get any of those genes.  :-\ :-\ :-\. Jo is certainly a great advertisement for her cooking. I'm not sure I could afford the amount of nuts she uses though.
Title: Re: A Quirky Cooking by Jo Whitton
Post by: CreamPuff63 on May 23, 2014, 03:20:08 pm
she gets great buying power from being in a co-op, but I just couldn't be bothered a) being that organised, and b) setting it up
Title: Re: A Quirky Cooking by Jo Whitton
Post by: jeninwa on May 24, 2014, 06:29:56 am
she gets great buying power from being in a co-op, but I just couldn't be bothered a) being that organised, and b) setting it up

I'm feel the same CP.
Title: Re: A Quirky Cooking by Jo Whitton
Post by: cookie1 on May 24, 2014, 07:37:05 am
We were involved in one many years ago. It was fine at first but then it fell to the same few to go and buy the stuff and share it out. Everyone else had excuses, oops reasons why they couldn't do it. That was only for fruit and veggies though.
Title: Re: A Quirky Cooking by Jo Whitton
Post by: Bedlam on July 01, 2014, 11:10:02 pm
At last I have a copy of Jo's book.  I have only managed a quick read so far.  It looks great, I too like the sound of her way of eating and would like to adapt to more of it.
Title: Re: A Quirky Cooking by Jo Whitton
Post by: Shazzy on July 02, 2014, 02:01:52 am
I love this book and have cooked so many of her recipes - some a number of times.  It is my most used thermomix book :) I love the fact that I have been using my varohma more as well. My doctor has recently put me of a gluten and dairy free diet trial and this book has been SO helpful. 
Title: Re: A Quirky Cooking by Jo Whitton
Post by: obbie on July 05, 2014, 05:56:33 am
Got my new blades and this book on Thursday from Jo.
 I bought it for a friend, but it looks so good. :)
Title: Re: A Quirky Cooking by Jo Whitton
Post by: Thermesa on October 22, 2014, 09:02:49 pm
I've been debating this book for a while. Wanted to give it to a family member but as I now have been told that diet changes should help my sinuses I'm thinking about me again.
Title: Re: A Quirky Cooking by Jo Whitton
Post by: Meerkat on October 25, 2014, 12:49:47 pm
I just got this book this week. I am not a very good cook in the first place (I love the paint-by-numbers aspect of the Thermomix) and to be honest the book completely daunts me. I don't know a lot of the ingredients at all, but, I am eager to try to break out of my boring scene a little and try some recipies as soon as my TM5 arrives.
Title: Re: A Quirky Cooking by Jo Whitton
Post by: naturalmumma on October 26, 2014, 01:16:09 am
I have been using Jo's recipes for a while from her blog & love them. I make a lot of raw food recipes so always have nuts on hand I buy them in bulk from either Gaganis if your in Adelaide or for various places online depending on there price. Last night we had the paprika  chicken. This is the first book on my list to buy and I am holding off to see if it comes out early next near in the chip
Title: Re: A Quirky Cooking by Jo Whitton
Post by: Nik2WIN on November 09, 2014, 08:38:04 pm
I got my book on Friday .... really love it.  Have given it to DS2 who is the fussiest of my boys and he's requested Brown rice pancakes for a breakfast this week - although he'd like me to hold the blueberry syrup :)

Baby steps

Nik xx
Title: Re: A Quirky Cooking by Jo Whitton
Post by: judydawn on November 09, 2014, 09:42:28 pm
I believe it will be the second new chip to be released NM.
Title: Re: A Quirky Cooking by Jo Whitton
Post by: Bedlam on November 09, 2014, 11:36:27 pm
That sounds good Judy, I wonder how much they will cost and wether there will be a chip only option or if it comes with the book?
Title: Re: A Quirky Cooking by Jo Whitton
Post by: judydawn on November 10, 2014, 12:04:44 am
They can be bought separately but if you buy the 2 together it will be slightly cheaper I was told.
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on November 17, 2014, 07:02:22 am
I heard $120 for a chip :o
Title: Re: A Quirky Cooking by Jo Whitton
Post by: Bootobethin on November 17, 2014, 07:31:27 am
Really!
Title: Re: A Quirky Cooking by Jo Whitton
Post by: judydawn on November 17, 2014, 08:26:30 am
I'd be very surprised if they cost that much, they wouldn't sell too many at that price. 
Title: Re: A Quirky Cooking by Jo Whitton
Post by: bluebear_74 on November 19, 2014, 11:37:51 am
I was thinking of buying the book, now I don't know if I should wait. Wouldn't pay $120 though!
Title: Re: A Quirky Cooking by Jo Whitton
Post by: CreamPuff63 on December 30, 2014, 02:18:25 am
wow, all quirky's recipes have been tried and reviewed as well  :D
Title: Re: A Quirky Cooking by Jo Whitton
Post by: Cornish Cream on December 30, 2014, 07:15:17 am
Wow!! Great going forum members ;D
Title: Re: A Quirky Cooking by Jo Whitton
Post by: cookie1 on December 30, 2014, 07:35:20 am
Shall I notify Jo too? It is quite an achievement to have all your recipes reviewed I think.
Title: Re: A Quirky Cooking by Jo Whitton
Post by: CreamPuff63 on December 30, 2014, 07:37:23 am
yes I reckon, maybe she may give away one or two for a prize  ;)
Title: Re: A Quirky Cooking by Jo Whitton
Post by: judydawn on December 30, 2014, 07:58:10 am
Cheeky girl CP, it's a HO book and they gave us 2 copies for a giveaway back in May this year.
Title: Re: A Quirky Cooking by Jo Whitton
Post by: Katiej on January 01, 2015, 01:51:05 am
Don't want to throw a spanner in the works, but I don't think this is a compete list of the recipes in this book.
I think there are more recipes, some of which haven't been reviewed?
Title: Re: A Quirky Cooking by Jo Whitton
Post by: cookie1 on January 01, 2015, 02:27:31 am
Thanks Katie, I'll check. I haven't contacted Jo yet.
Title: Re: A Quirky Cooking by Jo Whitton
Post by: judydawn on January 01, 2015, 02:34:18 am
I didn't check the list but it didn't seem quite long enough.  You can't go by the number of recipes in the index though as the recipes double up in there, depending on which category they fit.
Title: Re: A Quirky Cooking by Jo Whitton
Post by: CreamPuff63 on January 01, 2015, 07:03:22 am
Cheeky girl CP, it's a HO book and they gave us 2 copies for a giveaway back in May this year.
yes I reckon, maybe she may give away one or two for a prize  ;)
OOps.   :-)) I have this book, my DD's love it.
Title: Re: A Quirky Cooking by Jo Whitton
Post by: spersephone on January 14, 2016, 09:04:31 am
I'm going to one of Jo's demonstrations in Melbourne next month!
Title: Re: A Quirky Cooking by Jo Whitton
Post by: judydawn on January 14, 2016, 12:05:51 pm
A demo or a seminar Sarah? 
Title: Re: A Quirky Cooking by Jo Whitton
Post by: spersephone on January 14, 2016, 12:40:01 pm
More a seminar I guess, it's at a large theatre.
Title: Re: A Quirky Cooking by Jo Whitton
Post by: judydawn on January 14, 2016, 12:47:44 pm
I thought so Sarah, she has done a few major cities and even did one in London.
Title: Re: A Quirky Cooking by Jo Whitton
Post by: spersephone on January 14, 2016, 12:48:20 pm
I've heard they're good, so when I saw it, I jumped!
Title: Re: A Quirky Cooking by Jo Whitton
Post by: cookie1 on January 14, 2016, 01:14:39 pm
I went when she was here. I hope you enjoy it.
Title: Re: A Quirky Cooking by Jo Whitton
Post by: Cornish Cream on January 14, 2016, 01:17:11 pm
I went to Jo's seminar in London.
Title: Re: A Quirky Cooking by Jo Whitton
Post by: Kimmyh on January 15, 2016, 10:00:50 am
She is having one in Ballarat too.
Title: Re: A Quirky Cooking by Jo Whitton
Post by: spersephone on January 15, 2016, 10:23:52 am
There was another in Melbourne that's sold out already.
Title: Re: A Quirky Cooking by Jo Whitton
Post by: spersephone on February 12, 2016, 10:18:43 am
I meant to bring cash to buy this the other night at her seminar, but forgot. I've ordered it now. My two friends eagerly had theirs for signing, and a picture was taken with her. She seems very lovely. I chatted with her on Twitter and Facebook the other day, her tips for bread were very helpful.