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Title: Thermie is off on a road trip ... any advice?
Post by: Daisy on September 04, 2011, 12:02:04 pm
Have had my thermie for just over three weeks and love it to death!  RM is on the FAILSAFE diet and I could cry given the amount of time I save just cooking for him ... let alone the rest of the family! 

We are off on a road trip in our caravan this week ... Tassie to the Gold Coast.  Have bought the u-beaut carry bag and found a safe spot in the van during travel, so we should be set.  Anyone got any ideas or words of wisdom for our 3 week journey??
Title: Re: Thermie is off on a road trip ... any advice?
Post by: Cuilidh on September 04, 2011, 10:00:40 pm
These aren't excactly the words of wisdom you are looking for, but hope they help - have a great trip and enjoy yourselves!!  There are loads of people on the forum who travel with their TMX's so I am sure you will hear from them soon as well.
Title: Re: Thermie is off on a road trip ... any advice?
Post by: judydawn on September 04, 2011, 11:07:09 pm
As Marina said Daisy, there are plenty of travelling Thermomixes - many just can't leave home with it.  Sounds like it has been a great help to you so it is no surprise you are taking it with you. I'd suggest you pack some of your favourite recipes to take with you, all in one dinner meals would be the way to go and we have plenty in that section on the forum if they are suitable for your family's needs.  Enjoy your trip.
Title: Re: Thermie is off on a road trip ... any advice?
Post by: Chelsea (Thermie Groupie) on September 05, 2011, 02:56:11 am
If you are short on space in the car it would probably help to prepare small bags of the whole foods you will need for meals and baking - rice, lentils etc.  That way you can keep it all in one container rather than taking lots of containers. Can't really think of any other travelling advice.  Have a great time!!! :)
Title: Re: Thermie is off on a road trip ... any advice?
Post by: cookie1 on September 05, 2011, 12:23:44 pm
Daisy you will find it wonderful to have your TMX with you. We have been 'on the road' in our caravan for nearly 5 weeks and the TMX is very helpful. I make mainly risottos, casseroles and all in one meals. I also use it lots for pasta dishes too. What I've done is look at the meals I want to make and then purchase what I need. As Chelsea mentioned you only need small containers of most things. I do have large containers of floour, basmati rice and arborio rice. I've been making our bread and biscuits but we are in Darwin at the moment and it is too hot to do that.
Have a wonderful trip.
Title: Re: Thermie is off on a road trip ... any advice?
Post by: Daisy on September 06, 2011, 12:12:22 pm
thank you all!  I will take the advice on board and also the well wishes!!
Title: Re: Thermie is off on a road trip ... any advice?
Post by: CreamPuff63 on September 07, 2011, 01:32:58 am
I suppose if you have a food vacume sealer you could prepare meals ahead, or make packs containing all the dry ingredients for a recipe. Most importantly remember its a holiday, so relax and have a wonderful break  :D
Title: Re: Thermie is off on a road trip ... any advice?
Post by: cecilia on September 07, 2011, 05:02:56 am
Hi Daisy.  Guess your consultant already explained about securing the Thermomix in the car and packing it on its side, so as not to damage the scales.  If you have kept the original packaging the styrofoam and arrows on Vorwerk box will guide you.  Also, consider where you will be placing the TM when you stop to cook.  It needs to be on a strong, level, clean surface.  Enjoy!
Title: Re: Thermie is off on a road trip ... any advice?
Post by: Daisy on September 09, 2011, 11:57:36 am
Hi Daisy.  Guess your consultant already explained about securing the Thermomix in the car and packing it on its side, so as not to damage the scales.  If you have kept the original packaging the styrofoam and arrows on Vorwerk box will guide you.  Also, consider where you will be placing the TM when you stop to cook.  It needs to be on a strong, level, clean surface.  Enjoy!


Packing thermie on his side?  Not heard of that and neither has my consultant ... Have just rung her from our overnight stop in central nsw!  He is packed in the proper carry bag with the protection under the scales and securely in a cupboard in the van ....