I tried a couple of sticks and they were absolutely dry - my thought was that it doesn't do small quantities well

I have loads of blackcurrants in freezer - I would like to make blackcurrant jam in the Thermie - does anyone have a recipe that works or is there one I can adapt?

Many thanks for this help - yes I n eed to cook food and take to my elderly Mum who lives close - at the moment it's all too easy for her to eat ready meals and all that processed junk from the supermarket  - I cannot think that there is any nutritional value at all. So hoping the Thermomix can help!

I'm another Lakeland addict in the UK - customer service second to none - recently ordered goods and they didn't arrive so they despatched second order and told me to keep first - if you ring up you speak to a human being and not some dreadful call centre. I recently bought a Remoska too and all the staff in the shop told me how they used it

Just got to take the plunge with the Thermomix now.............

Katya - thanks so much for your response - I live in Staffordshire - know Sheffield very well - Dad born there and best friend used to live there - it would be good to talk to you about your Thermomix experiences. Basically I love cooking but kind of lost the enthusiasm when my best friend died - we used to spend a lot of time entertaining cooking for friends etc and used the visit Food Shows on a regular basis only to buy gadgets that I never knew I needed which were not used after the initial enthusiasm had worn off ! Enthusiasm is just returning

I have an elderly mother to cater for who will always resort to too much pre packed stuff loaded with sugar and salt so am con cerned about achieving healthier eating and more nutritiious meals

I don't have any particularly food health issues myself beyond love of eating but I am always short on time and big on recipe books and the Thermomix seems like I might be able to prepare better tasting food in less time

In preparation for the Thermomix I have downsized and sold off other appliances - slow cooker, food processor, ice cream maker etc. I'm keeping my Kitchen Aid though because it is great for cakes and it looks good !

Can I ask how you go on for slicing large quantities e.g. for a dauphinois potatoes?

Mel

My name is Mel, from UK - don't know if there are any others from UK on here. I'm just contemplating taking the plunge with the purchase of a thermomix - really seeking feedback from those of you out there you have recently acquired one? How long did it take to get to grips with it? Do you feel it was really worthwhile and won't just sit in the back of the cupboard like lots of my previous stuff! How do you get on with recipes from cookery books which you already own?

Any feedback gratefully received - this is a real big purchase for me and I need some hand holding that I'm doing the right thing!
I think buying a car is probably a lot less hassle!

Mel