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Title: Hi from Finland
Post by: Nicci on April 30, 2014, 06:42:37 pm
Hi there, from across the world (I'm assuming many from Australia here?)

I am a total Thermmix newbie, never seen one in person and don't know of anyone owning one.... Mine is in the mail though, from a distributor in Germany! :) hopefully I'll have it early next week.

Meanwhile I've been reading everything I can find... But one thing that seems impossible to get, since there are no distributos in my country, is the Everyday cook book. The Australian site let me put it in my shopping basket, but there is no overseas shipping option. Well, maybe one will show up on ebay with international shipping...

I've already decided to start off my Thermomix experience with making rice milk, and a mince&rice meal :) I will be saving lots of money if my son drinks the home made rice milk :D
Title: Re: Hi from Finland
Post by: Cornish Cream on April 30, 2014, 06:54:15 pm
Welcome to the forum Nicci. :)
You could try buying the EDC (http://thermomix.vorwerk.co.uk/thermomix-recipe-books/) from UK Thermomix Head Office. Contact (http://thermomix.vorwerk.co.uk/buy-thermomix/) them, they are a friendly bunch of people.
Have a look at CP's Favourites List  (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=6470.0)of tried and tested recipe from the forum.
Have fun cooking when your TM arrives.
Title: Re: Hi from Finland
Post by: Nicci on April 30, 2014, 07:27:40 pm
Thank you for the hints, and with links included. I just sent off an email to the UK site.
Title: Re: Hi from Finland
Post by: Cornish Cream on April 30, 2014, 07:34:20 pm
I'm glad I could be of help.Here in the UK the Thermomix 31 comes with the Fast and Easy Cookbook. (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=8448.0)
Title: Re: Hi from Finland
Post by: Cuilidh on April 30, 2014, 09:18:02 pm
Welcome to the forum, Nicci.  From the sounds of your post you know our forum pretty well already - there is always someone here that will be able to help you if you get stuck with anything.  Hopefully you will get a copy of the EDC but, to be honest, I hardly ever look in mine when this forum is here with all its myriad recipes and, if I need any support I know I can always get it here ... sometimes within minutes, sometimes a little longer.

Enjoy your TMX when it arrives, it's a great machine.
Title: Re: Hi from Finland
Post by: mcmich on April 30, 2014, 10:39:46 pm
Welcome to the forum Nicci. I'm sure once your friends see what can do with the TMX they will all want one.
Apart from this fantastic forum, this (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=8228.0) is a list of websites and blogs that have TMX recipes.
Title: Re: Hi from Finland
Post by: kmw on April 30, 2014, 11:35:18 pm
Welcome, this forum is a great help.
How did you get onto the Thermomix?
Title: Re: Hi from Finland
Post by: astarra on May 01, 2014, 12:01:53 am
Hi and welcome, nicci.  :)
hope your tm arrives soon.  ;D
how many do you cook for?
Title: Re: Hi from Finland
Post by: judydawn on May 01, 2014, 12:31:55 am
Hi nicci, I see our wonderful forum members have been giving plenty of advice this morning already so that gives you an idea of how helpful and friendly they are.  I think you need the basic book, especially when you haven't even seen the machine and will be going it alone with no delivery demo.  There are quite a few YouTube TMX videos, just google 'thermomix YouTube videos' and have a look at some of them to give you an idea on how this machine works.

Just remember less is best when doing chopping in the Thermomix otherwise you will have mush before you know it.  I find some times in recipes or books are too long eg I chop an onion, cut in half for a medium size for only 2sec/speed 5 as I like some texture in my vegies.

You will have plenty of questions to ask, so fire away - someone will be here to give you the answer.  Good luck and happy TMX cooking.  I agree, you will be the envy of your friends once they see what this machine an do.
Title: Re: Hi from Finland
Post by: mab19 on May 01, 2014, 12:51:29 am
Welcome to the forum nicci. :)
Title: Re: Hi from Finland
Post by: obbie on May 01, 2014, 01:59:17 am
Hi and welcome Nicci
Title: Re: Hi from Finland
Post by: cookie1 on May 01, 2014, 03:08:59 am
Welcome Nicci. You have received lots of advice so I won't add to it.
The only thing to remember is when you have a problem, just ask here and it will be answered.
Title: Re: Hi from Finland
Post by: Emme on May 01, 2014, 06:46:55 am
Hello & welcome Nicci  :)
Title: Re: Hi from Finland
Post by: gertbysea on May 01, 2014, 08:34:56 am
Welcome nicci. Good luck and we are here to help anytime.

Gert
Title: Re: Hi from Finland
Post by: trudy on May 01, 2014, 09:25:26 am
Welcome to the forum Nicci.
Title: Re: Hi from Finland
Post by: Nicci on May 01, 2014, 01:18:05 pm
Thank you for the warm welcome!!!

I first heard about Thermomix a few years ago - OK more than a few... Maybe  20 years ago, but I was a poor student back then and couldn't afford one. Even though it would have been handy in my tiny 18 sqm student apartment with one cooking plate and no oven. So I got a crock pot instead.

Then I somehow forgot about the Thermomix, until a few weeks ago, when I saw a glimpse of one (I think) on Masterchef Australia (yes, it is on TV here in Finland!). So went on line to google for "all in one, self stirring cooking thing" until I found the name and read up on things.

Then finding a seller over here was the next hurdle - fortunately I found a blog by a Finnish expat living in Germany, who is a rep, and sold one to me! :)

I am a 'gadgetgirl' who prefers tinkering with gadgets instead of doing the chore. That's why I have a Roomba and a Scooba for house cleaning - doesn't save much time, but I can  pick up the stuff, switch on the vacuum and go do something else. And then clean out and tinker with the vacuum while watching TV. Makes vacuuming fun instead of a chore! And that what I am thinking Themomix will do as well. I dislike standing by the stove, or washing out lots of pots and pans.

What else about me.... I work outside the home, my work takes me on business trips fairly often. I have a hubby and one kid, an almost ten-year-old son. Whom are getting tired of macaroni and fried mince. So I guess I need to get back to cooking and freezing food for them when I'm out and about... Or maybe the son can learn to make a few simple things in the Thermomix.
Title: Re: Hi from Finland
Post by: Kimmyh on May 01, 2014, 01:31:07 pm
Hi nicci and welcome. If you like gadgets, whatever you do, DO NOT VISIT THE SHOPPING THREAD. it's a dangerous place 😉☺️😊
Title: Re: Hi from Finland
Post by: achookwoman on May 01, 2014, 10:36:01 pm
Welcome to the Forum Nicci.  I have made Rice milk in the TMX.  Very successful.  I also have a Roomba,  love it.  Like the Roomba,  you can set the tImer on theTMX and come back and it is done.  Have fun.
Title: Re: Hi from Finland
Post by: Bedlam on May 02, 2014, 01:50:26 am
We are all into our gadjets on here, you will fit in well.
Get a notebook and everytime you browse you will see many recipes you and your family will enjoy.  Before long you will have compiles your own every day cookbook.
Hope it arrives very quickly for you.  Cant believe they show aussie cooking shows in Finland!
Welcome.
Title: Re: Hi from Finland
Post by: Mama Fergie on May 07, 2014, 10:43:42 am
Hi Nicvi and welcome to the forum.
My favourite 3 gadgets are my Thermomix, Roomba and my Dolphin.
You are in the right place here for good food, shopping and new friends.  :D