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Hi everyone! Long time no see ;D Been too busy to get on here much... Should really be in bed but thought I'd pop by and see what's been happening lately. Surprised there's no chat about "In the Mix" yet - anyone got it? What do you think of it? I love it! I've made a few of the recipes, and hope to make lots more... I know there's lots of restaurant type recipes that not everyone would bother making, but lots of them have 'parts' that could be made on their own, like caramel sauce, or an hazelnut praline, or sauces... There's just so many inspirational ideas and recipes, makes me want to get in the kitchen and start cooking! What about you guys? Have you seen it yet? What do you think?
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I got the book on Monday and love it, still pouring over it, there is so much I want to try. Love the idea of the "parts" in the recipes, 3 recipes in 1. I made the Tangine Chicken with out the Harissa paste. Was a bit nervous when I read how many birds eye chillies it needed. DH loved the flavor. Also like that it has serving sizes for each recipe.
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As soon as I heard about it on the forum I emailed my consultant. she said "gee you're quick" (sometimes I suspect I know about things before she does cos she's not a member of this forum ;)) No doubt I will get it soon and look through it for inspiration but the nuts and bolts of my TM cooking if from the forum. I'm very curious though to see it.
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Yes, harissa paste is notoriously hot - don't blame you for leaving it out!!
CP, it's a lovely book, hope you can get one soon!
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I received a copy yesterday - it is not for me, I am sending it over to CC in the UK. I did have her permission to have a good browse though and although it is a lovely book, I found very few recipes I would do (8 in all, mainly desserts) as the recipes are certainly restaurant quality and not really targeted at the home cook who has to get her meals on the table lickety split generally. If you entertain a lot and are prepared to do all the steps, I think it would be great but those with young children would be hard pressed to find too many suitable recipes. If you just want a nice coffee table type recipe book, this certainly fits that bill but if you can check it out before you buy, I would go down that track. I will be interested to hear what others think when they get their copies, the idea of picking bits and pieces from some of the 3 stage recipes is a good one but still not enough for me to buy a copy for myself.
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I've ordered mine so will look forward to seeing what it's like. It may well become a coffee table book, but I have so many cookbooks anyway. I'm looking forward to Tenina's book too. I have so many cookbooks and cooking magazines from years I'm begionning to believe I have a serious problem. :P
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There are some pretty different recipes in it, but it's exciting to see such special recipes, and to have them to make now and then for special occasions :)
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Posh restaurant recipes made easy. This is what I've been looking for in a tm cookbook all this time. I don't have trouble convertig everyday recipes, so this is a good book for someone like me who is looking for something with just that little bit extra.
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After having a thorough look through this book which I received on Friday still undecided - a bit the same as I feel about MWOC + FSA. :) :) Perhaps I will use it more as the coffee table book!!!!!! :) :) Hope Tenina's book develops more enthusiasm for me!!!!! :o
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I was pretty disappointed with the MWOC, so haven't bought ITM. I'd like to look through it first to see what I'd make out of it.
If ever I do restaurant style meals, I just convert standard recipes.
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I cant even get an answer from them...wanted a copy now not even sure them deserve my purchase...sent them an email ages ago and nothing...nada....pathetic if you ask me.... >:(
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They probably wouldn't think you be interested once you learnt the cost of the postage frozzie - the book is quite big and weighs 1.2 kgs.
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I hope I like it! My sister has ordered it for my birthday... it has not turned up yet, I hope it comes soon!!
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They probably wouldn't think you be interested once you learnt the cost of the postage frozzie - the book is quite big and weighs 1.2 kgs.
i should still have the option of deciding for myself...i often pay as much if not more in postage than what the item costs...im used to it even if it shocks alot of people when you live overseas its just part and parcel of getting things you want... when my parents send bits and pieces for the kids they are often well over a hundred dollars in postage costs...i just ordered the rainbow books and postage was just as much as the books and got some books sent a while back from a lovely forum member again high postage...always is....didnt appreciate not even getting a reply thats all...their loss..maybe they will learn when the hype of the book calms down
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I am more than happy with this book there is lots I want to cook from it. I enjoy cooking restaurant quality meals, and love to try new recipes.
I prefer this book to the other 2 TM coffee books Full Steam ahead and Travelling with TM I haven't made anything out of either, was thinking the other day of getting rid of them.
Frozzie I now how you feel, we have lived in some remote places and I have paid more in postage than what the product cost. Before internet the fax machine use to get a beating, we use to have catalogue days when we would all get together and place orders for stuff in Australia and the US, clothing, books and craft material.
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I ordered this book sight unseen from my consultant. she hasn't got back to me, and I am wondering whether I should cancel my order. I am more than happy with the forum recipes, and I have a huge collection of cook books which I hardly refer to and take up a lot of space. from what I have seen on the web, I cannot even read the contents cos the page view is so microscopic and therefore it doesn't make me curious or whet my appetite. a couple of pics or something would be nice, but yeah...disappointing. Tenina I am hoping you will be able to come thru for us ;)
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CP pm you a pic of the contents pages of the book - my brief post/review is self explanatory!!!! :) :)
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thanks johnro :-*
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I received my copy today. A very nice looking book, although I do like food photos in full glossy colour. Still, it's very well presented.
There are many recipes in here that I would have a try at, not to mention there are LOTS of recipes. I too like it much better than Full Steam Ahead.
For those of you like us who are gluten free - there are quite a few gluten free recipes or ones that could easily be adapted.
Now... for the real test - cook something from it!
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I have had this book for a few days now. It is beautifully presented and full of interesting recipes. I really like how the book is set out with highly imaginative and challenging recipes. The recipes are easy to follow and clear. The really clever part is that the recipes are in two or three parts which can be combined to create a restaurant type dish or made individually and enjoyed by the family. Some of the sauces will be delicious on simply steamed fish or veggies. Cant wait to try the truffles! I have had my TMX for about a year and have a son with a dairy allergy so use my TMX all the time. I am looking forward to using these interesting recipes to take our food on a new culinary direction. I think Dani has done an amazing job of giving us a great recipe book which is a little different and will provide kitchen inspiration for those of us who had TMX for a little while. THANK YOU Dani and well done!
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I agree Bootobethin!! And I can't wait to try the truffles too - with coconut cream instead of dairy cream :) Busy working on a dairy free double layer flourless chocolate fudge cake atm though, so no more chocolate for a while... :D
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That's an amazing sounding cake, Jo. Will the recipe filter through at some stage?
Just starting to adjust to a lactose free menu so am avidly looking for inspiration (funnily enough, often from your blog!). I made your lactose free lemon butter recently and it was gorgeous.
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Frozzie, let me look after you. I can go to the PO today and have the book weighed. I can tell you it's a tome and a half. I have only taken it to a few demos so far and it's given me such a workout I'm wondering whether I should carry two recipe book bags now instead of one.
I will try to finish posting the contents list (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=7498.0) for you in the meantime. I started in good faith but I must have been doing it too late at night and had to give up for a break.
There is a Facebook page for the book which has published scans of the index pages but I find them totally illegible. (Then again, I'm not as young as some...)
PM me with your home address please and I'll get it into the mail on Friday for you.
We dealers get hardly any margin from this publication and we are charged postage from headoffice bigtime. But I'll spell out the details to you in PM later.
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thanks for the thought cecilia but I actually have several forum members who have already offered to get me a copy so I will deal with them...thanks again though :)
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Cecelia,
The contents is listed on the In the Mix fb page isn't scanned - it has been typed out. See the posts dated October 2nd and 3rd.
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I'd love to know how I could get a copy in the US, and what it would cost in (American) dollars including shipping. The UK people say they're not getting copies until around Christmas. I must confess, I love reading cookbooks, find them often more fun than reading professional anthropology journals (consider this said in a whisper).
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I must confess, I love reading cookbooks, find them often more fun than reading professional anthropology journals (consider this said in a whisper).
Same :D
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Shhh, me too.
Another book I wqould love just to read is Adriano Zumbo's book. If I buy it I'll go and get it signed when he comes to Perth.
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I'm a cookbook addict too!
Glad you're finding my blog helpful, Cuilidh - yes, I'll post that cake recipe as soon as I can... Here's a photo, did you see it on my FB page? Yum! Think I'd better go have some now!....
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Jo that looks so delicious!!!!! :) :)
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I must confess, I love reading cookbooks, find them often more fun than reading professional anthropology journals (consider this said in a whisper).
Ditto this about cookbooks vs anthropology journals!!
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Hi folks,
It's so interesting to hear all your comments about In the Mix.
I'm glad that some of you are finding lots of inspiration and sorry that others feel it's not the book for them. My intention was to create a book that looks lovely on the coffee table (or in the teetering pile of books by the bed) but that is also an inspiration and practical companion for cooking.
Some recipes are quick and easy
For example -
* the basic cake (p197) - I made this one yesterday, stirred Thermomixed rhubarb through the batter, knocked everyone's socks off
* nishime (p131), a Japanese noodle dish with steamed vegetables
* lentil soup with saffron eggs (p64)
* muesli slice (p202)
* pesce puttanesca (p122) - it's steamed fish over a tomatoey sauce...mmm
I agree that some dishes are not 'everyday' - or even 'every week' ;) - meals ... still, there are some special occasion dishes and it was indeed my idea that you can pick and mix elements from recipes to create lots of different dishes.
For example -
* serve the lime & chervil mayo (p218) with the confit salmon (p109)
* pour tempered chocolate (p158) over freshly ground pink peppercorns and a dusting of salt, then break it into shards to serve as a dessert nibble
* serve the parsley oil (p125) as dipping oil for crusty bread
* serve the almond gazpacho (p89) as a starter
It's troubling to hear that some have tried to get the book and haven't been able to yet. There is a dedicated order email: inthemix@thermomix.com.au - maybe that's the best bet.
Happy Thermomixing!
Dani
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Dear Dani,
May I put in a plea that next time you write a recipe book you make it a little ( or preferably a LOT) lighter. I carry it to all my demonstrations and I swear it weighs more than all my other books put together. Not good for my poor old back.
Congratulations on an exciting publication.
cecilia
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I just went to the web site and could not find In The Mix among the books offered by Thermomix.au :-[ I would love to know what it would cost, including shipping to the US.
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Mairim, the book costs $60 and it cost me almost that much again to send a copy to the UK so I daresay postage to the States would be similar.
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Hi Mairim,
There's information about the book on the front page of the website, on the right.
http://www.thermomix.com.au/
You can order via inthemix@thermomix.com.au. The book itself is A$60. I'm not sure about shipping but when we sent contributor copies to the US it cost A$48 per book in postage, which was about A$12 cheaper than to Europe.
best
dani
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Dear Dani,
May I put in a plea that next time you write a recipe book you make it a little ( or preferably a LOT) lighter. I carry it to all my demonstrations and I swear it weighs more than all my other books put together. Not good for my poor old back.
Congratulations on an exciting publication.
cecilia
Hi Cecilia,
Thanks for your congratulations. Sorry that the book is heavy to carry! I guess that's the trade-off for making a hardcover book with pretty pictures. Would it be useful to you to have a high-quality pamphlet with information about the book?
best
dani
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Hi Dani
First off congratulations on the book...sounds/looks lovely from what I have seen! FYI that was the email address I did contact via the thermomix website and got absolutely no response. Dont know who is dealing with the incoming emails but not all are getting answered. You can thank forum members who are doing the job for them however as there are alot of books getting to forum memberss via other forum members..Just something you should be aware of as you could be missing out on quite a number of sales???? and in turn losing customers. Your book however looks lovely and even though the lack of response has been offputting when I redecide to get the book I will ask one of the many lovely forum members who have already offered to get me a copy to send me one.
Mairim JD is right it will cost roughly the same for postage....same for France 60 for the book and 60 for postage so that is what you will need to expect I think..sometimes the US is less though so maybe check out the australia post website...
just checked and its slightly cheaper for the US, the book is around 1.2kg??? if i remember correctly so adding packaging to that will knock it into the next category and for registered airmail it is 50AUD and for non registered around 44!
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Hi Dani
First off congratulations on the book...sounds/looks lovely from what I have seen! FYI that was the email address I did contact via the thermomix website and got absolutely no response. Dont know who is dealing with the incoming emails but not all are getting answered. You can thank forum members who are doing the job for them however as there are alot of books getting to forum memberss via other forum members..Just something you should be aware of as you could be missing out on quite a number of sales???? and in turn losing customers. Your book however looks lovely and even though the lack of response has been offputting when I redecide to get the book I will ask one of the many lovely forum members who have already offered to get me a copy to send me one.
Mairim JD is right it will cost roughly the same for postage....same for France 60 for the book and 60 for postage so that is what you will need to expect I think..sometimes the US is less though so maybe check out the australia post website...
just checked and its slightly cheaper for the US, the book is around 1.2kg??? if i remember correctly so adding packaging to that will knock it into the next category and for registered airmail it is 50AUD and for non registered around 44!
Dear Frozzie,
I'm really sorry about the email issue. I have reported it to Thermomix & hopefully noone else will have your experience. Yes, the book is about 1.2kg.
Maybe it would be worth you ordering from Thermomix UK, if you do decide to get a book. Surely that will be cheaper & they will have books in December.
All best,
dani
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Congratulations on the book Dani. I haven't seen it yet but do have a copy ordered. From what I've read on here it seems to be something many of us have been looking for. Thanks.
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Would it be useful to you to have a high-quality pamphlet with information about the book?
best
dani
No, Dani, I don't believe so, but thank you for the idea. People are just hanging out to see the real thing and the whole thing. This month a lot of the demonstrations are for people who already have Thermomixes, as they are booking to get the bowl and blade offer, so they are all very interested in your book.
What I do regret, though, it that your publisher has gone for a matt finish instead of one that can be wiped clean. If it were a standard A4 size, we could buy a plastic cover for it, but as it is, people are going to have to go and cover it in plastic themselves, if they are going to keep it in good condition in the kitchen. I know you made it for the coffee table, but I'm sure you also want people to cook from it. In your future print runs, maye you could talk to them about addressing that issue.
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I checked it out at cooking class this week but can't justify $60 for. Feel the same about MWOC - got that as a freebie when I purchased glad I didn't pay for it.
My fav is the EDC to be perfectly honest oh and this website too!!!
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Hi Dani
First off congratulations on the book...sounds/looks lovely from what I have seen! FYI that was the email address I did contact via the thermomix website and got absolutely no response. Dont know who is dealing with the incoming emails but not all are getting answered. You can thank forum members who are doing the job for them however as there are alot of books getting to forum memberss via other forum members..Just something you should be aware of as you could be missing out on quite a number of sales???? and in turn losing customers. Your book however looks lovely and even though the lack of response has been offputting when I redecide to get the book I will ask one of the many lovely forum members who have already offered to get me a copy to send me one.
Mairim JD is right it will cost roughly the same for postage....same for France 60 for the book and 60 for postage so that is what you will need to expect I think..sometimes the US is less though so maybe check out the australia post website...
just checked and its slightly cheaper for the US, the book is around 1.2kg??? if i remember correctly so adding packaging to that will knock it into the next category and for registered airmail it is 50AUD and for non registered around 44!
Dear Frozzie,
I'm really sorry about the email issue. I have reported it to Thermomix & hopefully noone else will have your experience. Yes, the book is about 1.2kg.
Maybe it would be worth you ordering from Thermomix UK, if you do decide to get a book. Surely that will be cheaper & they will have books in December.
All best,
dani
thanks dani
if thats the case that they will be available in the uk for december then ill probably take that option..cheaper even if I have to wait a bit longer..120 dollars is alot to spend on any cookbook yet alone a thermomix one..again thanks for the option
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Hi folks,
It's so interesting to hear all your comments about In the Mix.
I'm glad that some of you are finding lots of inspiration and sorry that others feel it's not the book for them. My intention was to create a book that looks lovely on the coffee table (or in the teetering pile of books by the bed) but that is also an inspiration and practical companion for cooking.
Some recipes are quick and easy
For example -
* the basic cake (p197) - I made this one yesterday, stirred Thermomixed rhubarb through the batter, knocked everyone's socks off
* nishime (p131), a Japanese noodle dish with steamed vegetables
* lentil soup with saffron eggs (p64)
* muesli slice (p202)
* pesce puttanesca (p122) - it's steamed fish over a tomatoey sauce...mmm
I agree that some dishes are not 'everyday' - or even 'every week' ;) - meals ... still, there are some special occasion dishes and it was indeed my idea that you can pick and mix elements from recipes to create lots of different dishes.
For example -
* serve the lime & chervil mayo (p218) with the confit salmon (p109)
* pour tempered chocolate (p158) over freshly ground pink peppercorns and a dusting of salt, then break it into shards to serve as a dessert nibble
* serve the parsley oil (p125) as dipping oil for crusty bread
* serve the almond gazpacho (p89) as a starter
It's troubling to hear that some have tried to get the book and haven't been able to yet. There is a dedicated order email: inthemix@thermomix.com.au - maybe that's the best bet.
Happy Thermomixing!
Dani
Thanks for all the great ideas Dani!!!! That's what I love about your book - so many recipes that you can use parts of to make something else - never ending inspiration!! :D That chocolate idea sounds right up my alley! And I'll have to try that cake too - your pic on FB looked great!
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Does anyone know if it's available in Canada? I can get it through ebay I saw but it is about $75.00 canadian dollars and there is no info on the shipping. I have checked on the Canadian Distributor website and it is not listed there : ( I would LOVE a copy.
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Have been waiting for some reviews of recipes from this book, are you girls going to put them on this thread or in the recipe review section? From the above posts, only Jeninwa & Jo are the only ones to have made something from the book so far.
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Hi JD. I have had the Steamed Beef twice - once at cooking class and once at a meeting - and also Steamed Puddings, but both times other people cooked. I enjoyed the food but I didn't have the experience of interpreting the recipes.
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Does anyone know if it's available in Canada? I can get it through ebay I saw but it is about $75.00 canadian dollars and there is no info on the shipping. I have checked on the Canadian Distributor website and it is not listed there : ( I would LOVE a copy.
I dont think so Woerd but it is not yet available internationally..Im sure Dani will get back to you or someone in the know but otherwise you could also attempt to get an answer via inthemix@thermomix.com.au
it will be available (as dani mentions above) in december from Thermomix UK . Dont think the book is available anywhere but via Thermomix???? anybody else know ??
maybe check out the different in postage costs from the UK and OZ and see which is cheaper for you..
:)
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Not sure if anyone has posted the review for this book from the Weekend Australian? Here it is:
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/executive-lifestyle/throw-a-thermo-into-the-mix/story-fn86jbrr-1226171985438
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Enjoyed reading the article Chelsea - thank you!!
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Thanks Frozzie, but I think I have something in the works. ;D ;D
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Have just ordered this book, I look forward to receiving it. :D
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There was this review in the Age newspaper too: http://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/restaurants-and-bars/thermobsessed-you-bet-20111001-1l24v.html
It has a few recipes from the book - my mum made the carrot falafals and LOVED them!! (My kids loved them too!)
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Thanks for posting , yes I do want that book.
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Me too Denise as it will be nice to have a grand TMX book until Tenina's arrives of course.
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jo did you make them with dried chickpeas? I think I remember a few people saying they fell apart but thought it may have been the canned chickpeas
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Oh, I don't know - mum made them! I'll ask her.
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I madethe crumpets the other day - really yummy!! It also gave me some hints to get the crumpets cooked perfectly.
I plan on making the quinoa breakfast puddings tonight for tomorrow. I love the book - it is beautiful & really great for those special ocasion TM meals.
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the recipe in the book is here (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=99.0) also. bigT cup how big were your egg rings, I rang a shop today and they said they had some largish ones that were about 10cm in diameter.
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This book refers a lot to using a siphon, does anyone know it is?
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jo did you make them with dried chickpeas? I think I remember a few people saying they fell apart but thought it may have been the canned chickpeas
I made them with the canned chickpeas and they fell apart. Think the mix was way too wet. Poor recipe.
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CP I don't have my book at present as I loaned it to a friend - but is it referring to the traditional meaning of siphon to draw off or remove liquid generally through a tube (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-confused004.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-confused013.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)
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Okay, I asked mum about the falafel, and she said she used tinned chick peas and added a little flour to bind them, rolled them in breadcrumbs & shallow fried them. A little different than the recipe, but not much. Kids loved them.
CreamPuff, the siphon is like a cream siphon - you know the ones that have the little gas bottle and they fluff the cream up as you squirt it out? I think. :)
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I'm having a slow look through my book and I'm fairly sure I'll make quite a few things from it. Tonight I'm doing the Pumpkin soup but without the bacon dust as I don't have all the ingredients for that on hand.
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Thanks QC, I also found the defintion under the Glossary. I made the crumpets today, but I made the mix last night and found it very doughy this morning. They were huge - about the size of an English Muffin. Next time I make them, I may try doing it in the morning and then doing something else for the next hour while it proves so it may have abit more of a pouring consistency. Everyone loved them, and there's none left.
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I've heard the crumpet recipe is delicious!
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It's Thermomixers recipe the same as on here isn't it?
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Dani Valent has posted the following on her In the Mix Facebook page
I've had some feedback about the Carrot Falafel (p148). Some people are saying their falafel are a little bit wet and that they fall apart. Oh no!
Why does this happen? Well, there is variation in the moisture content of this dish, mostly to do with the freshness of the chickpeas and the juiciness of the carrots.
Here's a solution. Use dry uncooked chickpeas not canned. Increase the quantity of rice from 20 grams to 50 grams. Don't agitate the balls in the frypan until the submerged part is golden brown.
I've found that 50 grams of rice means the balls are good to go as soon as they're made but everyone's ingredients will have a little variation.
When forming the mixture into balls, lay them on kitchen paper. If they soak the paper within a few minutes, you need to decrease the moisture content.
How? Either allow balls to drain onto kitchen paper until they stop wetting it or - for those in a hurry ie me, always! - press the whole mixture between a couple of layers of kitchen paper and blot some of the moisture.
I hope this helps and encourages more people to give the falafel a go. They're great! I served them over the weekend with hummus, wraps, lettuce and sliced tomato for an easy picnic-style lunch. Leftover falafel make great lunchbox snacks. If you want extra kick, use a pinch of chilli powder in place of the smoked paprika.
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It's good to know that you can contact the book's author if you're having trouble with a recipe! I don't know of any other authors who would be so generous.
I'm hoping to get a look at this book when my DD has a demo (at my house). Reading about it has peaked my interest. I guess I was just so disappointed with FSA and MWOC that I've avoided any more TMX books.
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MJ, I agree about the books. This one beingAussie based may suit us better.
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in the mix is totally different to all the other tm books i have - it really shows off what the tm can do.
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Gosh I love this forum - such honest reviews (Chookie :-*). My Mum has offered to buy me this book for Christmas and I'm just not sure. I will continue reading the reviews.
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Do you really not like MWOC, Megan? I've got lots of favourites in that one! And I love that it has all the photos, and photos of steps for the recipes... which I find frustrating in the EDC as there's not photos for everything. I like photos!! :D But I definitely agree 'In the Mix' is in a class on it's own :) And Dani is VERY generous with her help and advice on the recipes - just go to her facebook page and ask if you have any questions!! https://www.facebook.com/InTheMixGreatThermomixRecipes?ref=ts
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I hesitated about buying this book, but like everything TM I crumbled after being given some very lovely recipes on this forum. I do find it very interesting, and whilst some things may not be within my realm one day they will and I can only live and dream. Otherwise I think there are recipes for the relative newbie too.
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Hello forum folk,
It's a while since I've been here.
Great to hear all the reports on cooking with In the Mix.
QuirkyCooking, Thanks for re-posting from the book's Facebook page. That's great.
This week's news is that I'll be making three videos to support the book. I look forward to sharing them soon.
Come visit on the Facebook page for more tips and news: http://www.facebook.com/InTheMixGreatThermomixRecipes
...and I'll get back to the Forum soon!
Best
Dani
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Would it be useful to you to have a high-quality pamphlet with information about the book?
best
dani
No, Dani, I don't believe so, but thank you for the idea. People are just hanging out to see the real thing and the whole thing. This month a lot of the demonstrations are for people who already have Thermomixes, as they are booking to get the bowl and blade offer, so they are all very interested in your book.
What I do regret, though, it that your publisher has gone for a matt finish instead of one that can be wiped clean. If it were a standard A4 size, we could buy a plastic cover for it, but as it is, people are going to have to go and cover it in plastic themselves, if they are going to keep it in good condition in the kitchen. I know you made it for the coffee table, but I'm sure you also want people to cook from it. In your future print runs, maye you could talk to them about addressing that issue.
Hi Cecilia,
We'll definitely talk about it. I'm a fan of the matt finish myself. I think that glossy pages tend to stick together. I do want people to cook from the book - yes, you're absolutely right! Personally, I don't mind the odd splatter on a cookbook - to me it's a kind of visual diary of what I've been doing with it.
All best
dani
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This book refers a lot to using a siphon, does anyone know it is?
Hi CreamPuff,
As Quirky Cooking said, the siphon is a cream whipper - you buy little cartridges to charge it up. Easy to use and lots of fun!
best
dani
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Here's a solution. Use dry uncooked chickpeas not canned. Increase the quantity of rice from 20 grams to 50 grams. Don't agitate the balls in the frypan until the submerged part is golden brown.
I wish I'd read this before I made these today but am thrilled to read Dani has made the above suggestion.
Clarification - use dry, uncooked chick peas...as in don't cook them?? I'm new to my TMX so still learning how powerful it is!
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Rang my new thermie demonstrator (as my previous one is taking a break) and when she told me the price I said I will think about it. My DS7 is a very fussy eater and like DH only eats plain food. Just not sure how much use I will get out of it.
What is MWOC?
Thank you
DG xxxx
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MWOC is the My Way of Cooking cookbook - I love this book as each recipe has a photo.
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Thanks for replying, Dani! I didn't actually re-post the info from your facebook page, that was Katya! (Thanks Katya!)
Getting lots of positive feedback from customers about this book - I'd love to hear what else everyone's made. The virtual bacon dust is amazing - but I was worried when I saw the dashi powder had msg in it... thankfully we were able to find an organic one that doesn't - so keep an eye on that if you want to make the bacon dust.
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Can you still buy the MWOC My Way of Cooking cookbook?
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Can you still buy the MWOC My Way of Cooking cookbook?
Yes, although not sure if there are many left - they're in the process of reprinting. But if you have an iphone/ipod/ipad you can buy the MWOC app which is handy - you can check it out here: http://www.thermomixapp.com/training/downloading-the-thermomix-app-in-itunes/
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DG they must have more MWOC now because I got one from my Mum and Dad for Christmas!! Yay so excited. Just got to find some free time to have a good browse through it.
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Hi, I got this book for Christmas and have spent a lot of happy hours so far reading and looking at the recipes. I think it is an excellent book and I am looking forward to making my own takes on the recipes in the next few weeks.
The photography is excellent, no thats not fair it a more than excellent, its so inviting that you can almost smell the food on the pages (or is it really scratch and sniff printing?)
Three things which annoy me about most cook books, why matt finish (as others have said) it gets so tatty so quickly and why no book ribbons/markers and why are the page numbers so small?
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This gorgeous looking book arrived in the mail yesterday, I have been reading through it and bookmarked many recipes to try! If you are like me and a cookbook junkie, you will looooooove it. The photography is amazing and makes me hungry just looking at them. If you are a quick fix cook, dinner done and dusted within 30 minutes then a lot of these recipes prpbably won't appeal as there is a lot of prep time etc. but for anyone who loves to host the occasional dinner party or cook a romantic meal for two there are many wonderful ideas here to try. As well as some different ones that I would never have thought to do in TMX, love black pudding but find it hard to purchase a good one anymore, and would you believe there is a recipe for one, YAY!
Sharon
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I succumbed and bought one too.
I love the look of it, but not sure I'd make very much from it.
We don't entertain and DH is a basic eater.
I'll probably make crumpets, maybe risotto balls, the granita for when we very rarely can get good oysters. I actually have methylcellulose for my Skinflint workshop so may try the Caulflower Sausages. Sour Orange Curry, Tenina's wraps with the Char Sui Pork, Spaghetti Bolognaise, Steamed Raspberry Puddings, Onion Jam Flan and some of the other 'bakes'. Maybe...
Mostly, I'll probably just look at it and imagine I've made some of the recipes. :P
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Hi
I got the book about 10 days ago and I LOVE it. I've regularly taken it down from the shelf and drooled over the pages. I had marked about 20 things to try even on my first read through.
I'm much more impressed with this than MWOC and FSA!! Lots more things that appeal to me as well.
And... I've undertaken a project... I'm cooking EVERY SINGLE ONE of the recipes over the next little while... so if you're interested in my progress and the tips and tricks I discover...have a look at www.inthemixtricks.com - I'd love your feedback!
Cheers,
Herbal
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A bit Julie and Julia!! I'm just going to check out your blog now. Good luck!
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Omg herbal your blog is so enticing. Good on you!!!!
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Your blog is just amazing!! How inspirational can you get!?!? :D Will follow this with great interest!! Thank you!! :D :D :-* :-*
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Herbal your blog is excellent. I will be watching with interest as well. I don't have this book but have been wanting it for awhile. I'm interested to see the different recipes in it and your reviews. Excellent work :)
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A wonderful idea Herbal.