Forum Thermomix

Welcoming Center, Management and General Chat => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: butterfly girl on July 15, 2012, 12:16:52 pm

Title: hello
Post by: butterfly girl on July 15, 2012, 12:16:52 pm

hi all,
I am not yet a thermi owner, but have started the process.... as in have most of the cash saved... so won't be long now. wanted to see how others use theirs's to make SURE i want it before i fork out all the cash. not sure about a demo as have food allergies and worried about what has been in the machine before it comes to my house...
looking forward to sucking knowledge from you all!!
thanks!
BFG

Title: Re: hello
Post by: dede on July 15, 2012, 12:22:57 pm

Firstly welcome to the forum. Secondly what kind of food allergies do you have? Maybe you should have the consultant use your own TM (when you get one) to do the demo with so you know that nothing has been in the bowl that will affect you. But saying that if the bowl and blade is cleaned well then there shouldn't be any issues there.
My biggest recommendation for you is to never never put your TM in a cupboard, always have it sitting on the bench where it's easy to use all the time.
I have had my TM for 18 months and use it so much still. I totally love it.
And when you have food allergies at least you know what's in the foods you prepare yourself with the help of a TM. :)

Title: Re: hello
Post by: judydawn on July 15, 2012, 12:32:31 pm

Hello BFG, welcome to the forum.  It's a good move joining here and having a look around before actually buying a TMX.  Not that you will read anything on here to dissuade you from buying, quite the contrary - you will see we are all very much in favour of having one.  For allergies it is an essential item to have in your kitchen as it will make your life so much easie making everything from scratch and knowing exactly what is in your food.  Good luck with your decision.

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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 15, 2012, 12:40:16 pm

Welcome to the forum BFG.Have fun cooking in your TM when you decide to buy. :)

Title: Re: hello
Post by: butterfly girl on July 15, 2012, 01:02:29 pm

thanks all for the welcomes!!
Anaphylaxis is the type of allergy i have to these foods:  nuts... ground and tree, onions, soy, apricots, UHT milk, poweraide...
and intolerant to normal cows milk, can drink some A2 milk though.
I can wheeze with other foods, and notice i get agitated with preservatives and colours (even some natural colours)
My kids have issues so i also try to keep them preservative free or at least low.
I also am a T1 diabetic, so watch carbs... ( ;)lately i have kept a close eye on them... as they go in my mouth... sigh)
 

Title: Re: hello
Post by: desi on July 15, 2012, 01:04:59 pm

Hello BFG, welcome to the forum :)

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Post by: trudy on July 15, 2012, 02:31:57 pm

Welcome to the forum.

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Post by: frazzled_mom on July 15, 2012, 02:56:59 pm

Wow. A tmx will definitely be a helper. Can make a lot of stuff from scratch like the ladies above said.

I am going blank right now. But maybe a homemade a2 cheese and yoghurt?? Uuuuh, drawing a blank here. Too late at night. I'll recharge. Hopefully tmrw i'll have more ideas for you bfg :)

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Post by: droverjess on July 15, 2012, 04:20:56 pm

Hello and welcome.
There is lots of help on here so I am sure you will find it helpful.

Title: Re: hello
Post by: dede on July 15, 2012, 09:16:12 pm

Wow BFG you have some nasty allergies. I can understand your concern. I can only imagine that a TM will be a huge help for you and your family. Anaphylactic reactions can be so scary. I'm just glad that my family don't suffer from major reactions to any type of foods. I read so many labels of food that read 'May contain traces of nuts'. You would have to be so so carful.

Title: Re: hello
Post by: mab19 on July 16, 2012, 12:05:11 am

Hello BFG, welcome to the forum  :)

Title: Re: hello
Post by: mcmich on July 16, 2012, 02:14:57 am

Welcome to the forum butterfly girl. I'm sure a thermomix would help you prepare meals for your diet requirements.
You will find lot's of help and ask any questions. Someone will know the answer.

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Post by: DizzyGirl on July 16, 2012, 02:16:25 am

Hello and welcome to the forum BFG.

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Post by: gertbysea on July 16, 2012, 02:20:13 am

Welcome Butterfly girl. You are one person who actually needs a TMX. You life will be much easier..

Gert

Title: Re: hello
Post by: cera on July 16, 2012, 03:54:45 am

Hi BFG, I am a very new thermomix owner and my son has a nut allergy.  Personally I would find it a risk to eat out of someone else's tmx.  I'm having another demo soon and I won't have anything with nuts made in my machine even though ds won't be there.  Only the littlest bit needs to be left behind for life threatening consequences! Maybe you could have a demo and have everyone else taste it or if you decide to purchase have a delivery demo with your tmx?

I've only had mine a week and I love it!!  It is so quick and easy to make stuff.  The other night I had the tmx making yoghurt and my kitchen aid mixing a lemon loaf.  It really made me see how much mess i make with the kitchen aid with all the measuring and weighing which needed to be washed up where as the tmx you weigh in the bowl.  It makes a big difference when you bake a lot!

I am using mine a few times everyday and even my husband who thought I was wasting my money is impressed!

Title: Re: hello
Post by: obbie on July 16, 2012, 04:38:50 am

Hi and welcome to the forum.

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Post by: *suzanne* on July 16, 2012, 07:25:04 am

Hello and welcome

I also ummed and arghed for 12mths before finally getting my tm last week and I have made some most delicious things and all so simple and quick, I'm sure with your allergies owning one could only be a positive

 I  had my machine delivered and had the one hour where my consultant showed me the basics and then a week later I had my demo

Good luck with your decision

xx

Title: Re: hello
Post by: butterfly girl on July 16, 2012, 08:14:04 am

wow!! I feel very special with all these replies!!! thank you all sooo much.
Have put aside some more cash today, won't be long now!!

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Post by: cookie1 on July 16, 2012, 08:34:41 am

Welcome to the forum butterfly girl. I'm sure you will find owning a thermomix really good as you will know exactly goes into everything you make. We've all found that making things from scratch (often even grinding our own flour) has been bebeficial to our health.
Anaphalxis reactions are not to be played with.  If you do decide to buy, remember that any queries you have will be answered on this forum any time of the day or night. There is always someone awake somewhere in the world.

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Post by: Cuilidh on July 16, 2012, 08:46:56 am

Welcome to the forum.  So many members here have allergies and there is always an answer somewhere.  Another excellent resource is quirky jo's blog.  She uses some nuts but has a lot of alternative ideas and the longer your browse this forum and QJ's blog the more help, advice, ideas and answers you will get.

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Post by: Mama Fergie on July 17, 2012, 04:45:22 am

Hi BFG you will love your thermomix and won't regret the outlay. I look forward to using mine everyday and yes you must keep it on the bench. :)

Title: Re: hello
Post by: astarra on July 17, 2012, 11:27:56 am

Hello and welcome BFG.  :)
I see how a TM would be essential in your house... ;) (did you need any more excuses to get one??) Seriously tho, it is a great little machine and well worth its $$$. Look forward to reading you have made the purchase... :D