Forum Thermomix
Welcoming Center, Management and General Chat => Chit Chat => Topic started by: ThermomixBlogger on November 08, 2009, 11:27:46 am
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Thanks to all who post recipes!
It takes time to figure out a recipe and scribble down notes (or not) and then make sure it works and then type it out here on the forum. And it's thanks to all those who make time for doing so, that we have such great resources available here.
I for one, do more reading than writing on this forum, and I know there are others who read here and who don't even register. But without those who register and take time out of their busy days to post a recipe or comment -- we wouldn't have such a great bank of advice to rely on. So I'm gonna get maudlin here and say "PAT YOURSELVES ON THE BACK all you recipe writers!!!" Thanks for giving us a constant stream of ever-changing reasons to play in the kitchen with Bimby. I think one of the reasons Thermomix is so popular is because there's a great big 'family' around it that helps each other so well.
Thanks to all who contribute here.
TMB
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What a lovely post ThermomixBlogger. Thank You!!! I would also like to thank all recipe writers, who are the creme de la creme of this forum.
I am sure that more and more will contribute to new recipes in the future.
A very happy admin :-)
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I must agree with above comments. Without this blog, I'd be stuck with just EDC and scared of trying new things. It is so inspiring to read everything others are making.
I'm particularly stoked with how the reviews have been working lately. It's fantastic to see how others have enjoyed and adapted recipes to their own needs.
Thanks to all the great recipe writers and photographers! And also to all the GL's who are willing to adopt us all and provide news. I'm sure your extra helpful attitude must be rewarded in sales.
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You are so right with what you have said. This forum is full of such kind and generous people just look at how caring people have been once they knew Judy was sick. I have learnt so much from the postings and made some really great friends!!!
So thank-you everyone!!!!
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Too true TMB - I have been a reader more than a writer of recipes of late - just too many other things happening and not enough time in the kitchen.
Hope to get back to writing soon.
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TMXer, you are one of our helpful stars.
I can only agree with all the above. People on here feel like friends and in fact become friends especially when we have get togethers. It is a group effort and I think EVERYONE (yes everyone) should take a deep and graceful bow.
Thanks you friends and fellow TMX lovers. There is something about this machine. Look what it has done to us all.(in the very nicest way)
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Nah, I was always this nice! :D ;)
I agree though... huge thanks to all, I'm getting braver with my experiments! ;D
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Ha ha - loved your response Ceejay! (ROFL)
Of course, we were all this nice before, but those who own one know the power of the machine and I for one, do NOT mention this fact to people who don't own one because it just sounds too far-fetched. Yesterday I had a TEARFUL :'( phone message left on my machine by a woman who bought Thermomix after reading about it on my blog. She hadn't even had a demo, nor seen it in real life, but went for it, based on what she read. She tracked me down and called in tears because of the positive effects of Bimby on her family. Her children (formerly indifirent to everything) now consider her to be a culinary 'goddess' and they rave about their mom to their friends. They actually hover in the kitchen - just because. Her relationship with her teen-agers has truly improved because she herself is happier in the home and having so much fun. These rewards are intangible and are also unbelievable to those who don't own one. But to those who do, we understand, do we not? I think anyone who owns the machine can hear her comments to be quite plausible. But to others, we come off sounding crazy.
Who would have thought that you or I would sit down and make notes by hand and then by computer, and then retry the recipe over and over again for the sake of a few loaves of bread or a pot of soup? Many of us are parents and we are crazy busy with other priorities, yet we come here to commune -- with integrity and dedication -- all because of a piece of machinery. I suppose it's not all that surprising because there are antique car clubs out there, and computer clubs doing the same kind of thing (idolizing their machines), but I think for those of us who spend much of our day in the kitchen, this comes as a surprise.
So yes, we appreciate each other and I appreciate all the time people take to post for each other's benefit. I encourage anyone who hasn't tried it yet, so do so. Go register and join the legions of nutty Thermomix forum members who will embrace you and all your culinary exploits. It's FUN!!! :o ;D :-*
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Well thank goodness for ThermomixBlogger and all the other bloggers who promote the Thermomix giving us a wealth of information we might not find elsewhere. One blog leads to another and all the links join up and soon people realise how wonderful this machine is. It is bringing people from all over the world from all walks of life and with all sorts of skills together in a very nice way. I am sure Vorwerk must be proud of all the contributors who make such an effort on their behalf.
Gretchen
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yup yup Gertbysea...
more forum members + more postings + more photos + more bloggers = MORE FUN IN THE KITCHEN!!!
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I love to contribute to forums like these because so many wonderful people are here! I learnt so much when I first became a member that it's only natural to give back. It's nice to know that it's appreciated. I appreciate everyone's contributions too!! :-*
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Hope some peolpe in Balcatta read these comments ;) ;) ;)
Oh and congratulations MJ on joining the other side ;) ;) ooooooopps - wrong Meagan!!!!!!!! - at least they did seem to be the "opposition" in the past - but now the forum is almost better represented by (smart, informed) demonstrators than simple users such as me. Hope you have fun with your new business - you are certainly enthusiastic and keen. Good luck
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I have to second that comment made by Trudy, especially in regard to me. When I tell people about the postings they just can't believe it but we all have one very special forum here and it is nice to see it continuing to grow with new members from around the world, all as wrapped in the TMX as we are. I have unfortunately missed a few new members and I will take this opportunity to welcome them to our little world - our big, happy, caring family. We are all here for each other and I for one cannot convey just how much that has meant to me these past couple of weeks. It will be a while before I get back to cooking but it will happen. Thanks again everyone, love you all. :-* :-* :-*
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Luv U 2 JD :-* :-* :-*
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Never mind the cooking JD - just carry on getting better and keep on posting here. It's good to see you back again
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I have a suggestion which may be helpful in developing or tweaking recipes - I've used a small, inexpensive recorder/dictating micro tape recorder (hangs around my neck on a lanyard) when working on the very old recipes I am trying to modernize.
Some of the recorders have such sensitive mikes that you can place them anywhere in the room and when set for that function, will pick up anything in the room and will start and stop with voice activation.
As I measure and go through the various prep procedures, I say what I am doing, how much, how long, what devices or utensils I am using, etc.
I then transcribe my verbal notes into a recipe format. Occasionally I have to go back and tweak the recipe a bit here and there but with the computer it is a cinch.
I began using this method back in the late '70s, when I did everything on a typewriter and had to re-type the recipe every time I made a correction. Things are so much easier now.
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I used to do the same when I was in committees and would make notes as i was out driving etc.
Reminds me of a program that we had here in Australia called Kath and Kim The husband-to-be, Kel, was trying to work out ideas for a commemorative sausage for the wedding. You saw him on numerous occasions speaking into a Dictaphone - "Note to self - idea for sausage - lamb, rosemary, apple, Moroccan spice (or similar). Think MrsT would wet her pants if she saw/heard me using a recorder to make notes while cooking after seeing that episode.
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Why don't you try it Thermomixer then report back to us all about her reaction - now that is a place I'd love to be a fly on the wall to see or hear her reaction. :D :D :D :D Poor Mrs T - she gets a bashing doesn't she ;) ;)
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I hope she gives as good as she gets.
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It will be a while before I get back to cooking but it will happen. Thanks again everyone, love you all. :-* :-* :-*
JD - you're ill??! I've hardly touched the forum for the last couple of weeks, so I must have missed it. I'm so sorry to hear that - what's wrong? Glad to hear you're at least a bit better. Hugs and mugs of healing lemon, honey & garlic tea winging their way to you from the UK ...
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Bit more serious - http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=2173.msg22539#msg22539 (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=2173.msg22539#msg22539) but she is getting there. Can't keep a good one down.
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Why don't you try it Thermomixer then report back to us all about her reaction - now that is a place I'd love to be a fly on the wall to see or hear her reaction. :D :D :D :D Poor Mrs T - she gets a bashing doesn't she ;) ;)
Will have to try it. She is a bit over it - I have just conned my local restaurant into letting me spend Tuesday morning and early arvo' there helping do prep for meals. Just would like to improve skills/knowledge. MrsT just :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) and says what do you hope to achieve.
Maybe i should do my Kel Knight impersonations - complete with gold chain and very open shirt, and maybe a banndana?
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Yes please Thermomixer with photo.
Gretchen
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Bit more serious - http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=2173.msg22539#msg22539 (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=2173.msg22539#msg22539) but she is getting there. Can't keep a good one down.
Yes, she PMd me and let me know what was wrong. Talk about a shock!!!!! I thought she had a nasty cold or something. I wish it was only that. Glad to hear she's somewhat on the mend now, though.
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Yes please Thermomixer with photo.
YES Please :D . But I understand you ;)
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Thermomixer, you seemed to have missed your calling and should have gone into the cooking sector many years ago. Not that there is anything wrong with being a vet - I have no use for one but I did take my grand-dog to one a few years back, little whimp he was ( gorgeous cavalier king charles with a grass seed in his ear) and there we both were (the dog and me, not the vet), crying in the waiting room! I can normally hold it together but it was all too much for me at the time. :P :P :P
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Thought you were saying that the vet was a whimp !!! Grass seeds in the ear are PAINFUL - for dog and vet (and some owners ;))
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Our dog has got one now - must be the time of year. Managed to get half out with tweezers but he continues to shake his head. So its off to the vet tomorrow morning for some sedating and a poke around...