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Questions? Technical Issues? The Survival Guide / Fresh Yeast
« on: July 15, 2012, 12:53:47 pm »
Hi everyone  :)

I managed to find some fresh yeast and I am not loving it  :(  I have used it twice ( a buttermilk loaf and pizza dough ) and they both had a different taste when compared to using dried yeast.  Is that normal?

I have been putting the fresh yeast in with the warm water and putting on sp 1/2 for a few secs to dissolve.

The smell of the fresh yeast turns my stomach as soon as I cut it up and I think that might be having an impact on me eating the final product, reliving the terrible smell  :P

Does anyone else use the fresh stuff????

Bec

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Tips and Tricks / Best potato for mash potato
« on: June 16, 2012, 11:25:16 pm »
Hi everyone :)

I very rarely do mash potato as a side as my kids don't like it much. I mostly use on top of cottage/shepards pie or very rarely with a meat/veg meal so I am not a good potato buyer!

Which are the best potato to use in the tmx EDC recipe? I bought Charisma ( the low gi ones ) as that is all my local supermarket had late one night. I used them and they were tasty but kind of gluey :( Or is there a better recipe?

Also if using 1/2 potato 1/2 sweet potato does it matter which potato?

Can you use 1/2 potato 1/2 cauliflower? My kids love cauliflower mash/purée.

Sorry for so many questions in the one post ;)

Thanks in advance :)
Bec

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Tips and Tricks / Heating time
« on: June 13, 2012, 12:38:52 pm »
Hi,

I have had my TMX for about 2 weeks and I have noticed that the heating is not as fast as I thought it would be.  For example cooking tonight it said cook 15 mins, 100 degrees and soft speed/reverse. I set this and watched the lights for temp and it was at just under 10mins when it got to 100 degrees ( I minced slightly frozen meat so assumed this is why??)

Should I add extra time to make up for the 'heating up' time??? Does this make sense?

Is this normal?

Thanks in advance, I am still learning the new way of cooking and have so many silly questions!

Bec

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Introduce Yourself / Newbie from Northside Brisbane
« on: June 06, 2012, 12:27:54 pm »
Hi everyone,

I got my Thermomix on the weekend and am loving it so far.

Have made: ( bold is problems I had )
Custard and Chocolate Custard (EDC) ( found too thick so will try more liquid next time?? )
Veggie Stock (EDC)
Easy Carbonara (off here)
Quick Coconut Curry (off here)
Chorizo and Capsicum Risotto (off here)
Raspberry Sorbet (EDC)
Chili Con Carne (EDC) (not enough spice - might add more chili next time or different herbs/spices)
Banana Bread (off here)
Zucchini Slice (off here) (the veggies were too mushed up so will have to reduce time/speed when doing the grating)
Grating cheese (parmasan and cheddar - not a huge fan off how it turns out )

I am looking for some quick all in one meals to make on nights when I need to get dinner on the table in 30-40mins after getting home from work to feed the kids (2yo and 3.5yo).

Look forward to coming in here and trying out all the yummy recipes.

Bec

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