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Title: What things have you bought because of Thermie?
Post by: Jude59 on October 21, 2011, 12:41:24 am: Just interested. After my purchase I was whiz zing up so much we had to go get an extra freezer, then I had to have a second bowl and now a dehydrator to make my own savory seasonings in Thermie plus dried tomatoes because we all love the capsicum tomato dip, which requires sundried tomatoes. Bought sun dried are in questionable oils IMHO! That's not even including the bread tins, recipe books, mags and all sorts of items I've not remembered....... On the plus side - my dh says that our outgoing rubbish has gone down by more than half because we are not buying prepackaged and my weekly shopping bill is around $100 less! Havent bought bread in the nearly 4 months I've been an owner. Oh and it's such a lot of fun playing with these things. :)
Title: Re: What things have you bought because of Thermie?
Post by: thermoheaven on October 21, 2011, 12:52:44 am: hmmm...lots of things i haven't bought, but i've bought 2 extra bowls, the cookbooks, the bread mat, a couple of extra thermoservers
Title: Re: What things have you bought because of Thermie?
Post by: fundj&e on October 21, 2011, 01:00:54 am: bread tins and the ice cream maker i think thats all :-))
Title: Re: What things have you bought because of Thermie?
Post by: Carine on October 21, 2011, 01:14:03 am: A second bowl and that's it. If we include food then I've bought a few new ingredients. Shrimp paste, candle nuts and spelt grain come to mind...
Title: Re: What things have you bought because of Thermie?
Post by: Jude59 on October 21, 2011, 01:19:08 am: Yes, new ingredients like whole organic wheat to grind and spelt and rye.
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Post by: fundj&e on October 21, 2011, 01:59:36 am: Yes, new ingredients with me too :D
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Post by: obbie on October 21, 2011, 03:26:55 am: bread mat, bread tins, more cake tins.
Tupperware containers to freeze in.

Cook books
different oils, a bigger range.

Robyn
Title: Re: What things have you bought because of Thermie?
Post by: judydawn on October 21, 2011, 04:11:11 am: I don't think anyone can be a serious member of this forum and NOT buy extra things. I have bought a heart shaped cake tin, mini muffin tins, madeleine trays, pipe loaf tin, 2 loaf tins, muffin top trays, second bowl, pie maker, vacuum sealer, food thermos and lots of recipe books and ingredients never used before. I have been given a silpat mat, pudding mould, re-usable tray liners, jam funnel and I'm sure there are other things I have missed. They all go hand in hand with the Thermomix so I don't have a problem with increasing my cookware collection. It is a bit like having a hobby - the TMX is my hobby.

Oops, forgot the pasta maker and liquid soap dispenser - thanks fundj. I'm sure there are more things along the way too.
Yes, just remembered - an apple peeler.
Title: Re: What things have you bought because of Thermie?
Post by: Yvette on October 21, 2011, 05:05:05 am: I have bought an ice cream maker, vacuum sealer, soon to get my second bowl, another fridge freezer, recipe books that's all I can think of for now
Title: Re: What things have you bought because of Thermie?
Post by: cookie1 on October 21, 2011, 06:58:14 am: Judy it is so true when you say TMX is your hobby. Between the forum and the machine we are kept rather busy.
I've bought Too much.
Cookbooks that go with the machine, mat etc. Special spatulas, muffin top tins. more bread tins, icecream maker, second bowl, lots of new flours and similar things, indian spices, madeleine tray, and probably numerous other things I can't remember.
Title: Re: What things have you bought because of Thermie?
Post by: Jude59 on October 21, 2011, 08:38:05 am: I had an ice cream machine (2 actually) and sold one after getting my TM. Do you prefer the ice cream machines compared to the TM? I have been making the egg custard base and freezing and using TM to mix up. Sometimes I mix sorbet mixture in too.
Title: Re: What things have you bought because of Thermie?
Post by: Cornish Cream on October 21, 2011, 10:41:28 am: I have bought extra tins,cookbooks and gadgets since being part of the forum but have loved everything that I have used.I still want to "invest" in a vacuum sealer and pie maker seeing that everyone has had good results with theirs.Best thing ever, is you guys :-* :-*
Title: Re: What things have you bought because of Thermie?
Post by: Merrilyn on October 21, 2011, 02:57:48 pm: Hmmmm well apart from the extras like cookbooks and spatulas, cake tins etc. the main things are an iPad so I can read recipes in the kitchen while I'm cooking and Tupperware - lots and lots of tupperware ;D
Title: Re: What things have you bought because of Thermie?
Post by: johnro on October 22, 2011, 02:03:59 am: Re: What things have you bought because of ~~Thermie~~ - this forum? This topic is far more appropriate for me, I have always been a collector of everything baking/kitchen/etc, but I have discovered and purchased so many things directly and indirectly as a result of searching on the web for the item mentioned in a post - so thank you ~~Maddy~~ :-)) :-)) oops bit of a typo there :o ALL :D :D I can't count the number of times friends and family say where did you find out about that - silly question!!- from the font of all wisdom of course aka the forum!!!! :D :D
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Post by: Yvette on October 22, 2011, 04:55:29 am: and my pie maker, haha Robyn
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Post by: leesmac78 on October 22, 2011, 07:03:23 am: Now i am inspired. I have bought very little other than Thermomix cookbooks so far. As far as all the other bits and pieces, I have all of them except for the vacuum sealer but I have so much jolly Tupperware I hardly see the need for one. Keep posting away everyone and I am sure there will be something. Where is Maddy in all of this?

Xxx

;D
Title: Re: What things have you bought because of Thermie?
Post by: judydawn on October 22, 2011, 07:12:29 am: Lee, anyone who shops as much as maddy needs to rest occasionally ;) Besides that, would a page on the forum be enough for all the things maddy has bought ;D ;D. Love you maddy, you inspire us all to spend the kids inheritance. Like Robyn, I learn so much on here.
Title: Re: What things have you bought because of Thermie?
Post by: andiesenji on October 22, 2011, 07:45:46 am: I have purchased several things because of this forum. Mostly because I am a world class gadgeteer.

However, I fear I have also been a terrible influence and several members have bought things because I mentioned them or posted photos and links about them.
Title: Re: What things have you bought because of Thermie?
Post by: fundj&e on October 22, 2011, 07:55:36 am: Quote from: judydawn on October 21, 2011, 04:11:11 am
I don't think anyone can be a serious member of this forum and NOT buy extra things. I have bought a heart shaped cake tin, mini muffin tins, madeleine trays, pipe loaf tin, 2 loaf tins, muffin top trays, second bowl, pie maker, vacuum sealer, food thermos and lots of recipe books and ingredients never used before. I have been given a silpat mat, pudding mould, re-usable tray liners, jam funnel and I'm sure there are other things I have missed. They all go hand in hand with the Thermomix so I don't have a problem with increasing my cookware collection. It is a bit like having a hobby - the TMX is my hobby.

correct me if i am wrong i cant see the liquid soap dispenser and the pasta roller ;)

maybe not the liquid soap dispenser
Title: Re: What things have you bought because of Thermie?
Post by: Jude59 on October 22, 2011, 08:03:32 am: Andi - don't worry. My friends call me a "gadget slut" and I am happy to agree!
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Post by: judydawn on October 22, 2011, 09:21:00 am: Thanks fundj, your memory is better than mine ;D
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Post by: Bedlam on October 22, 2011, 09:47:30 am: Well like the throngs, I purchased an Icecream maker and vacumn sealer and I'm oh so tempted by the dehydrator. I have a lovely new icing set ( still waiting to be christened) and new cook books and pans - muffin top and loaf tin...think that's it for no.
Has anyone seen the movie called " the jones' "!
Title: Re: What things have you bought because of Thermie?
Post by: cookie1 on October 22, 2011, 09:49:13 am: I love my soap dinspenser but DH informed me the foam won't get the grease and oil off his hands. :P Only full strength liquid soap does. Bah. I now have it in the ensuite.
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Post by: judydawn on October 22, 2011, 09:53:45 am: How about Solvol under the outside tap Cookie ;D
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Post by: maddy on October 23, 2011, 12:45:42 am: (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-scared004.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)
Title: Re: What things have you bought because of Thermie?
Post by: judydawn on October 23, 2011, 12:49:38 am: Come on out maddy, we know who you are ;D ;D
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Post by: johnro on October 23, 2011, 01:10:03 am: (http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/shnizzle_com/glitter_graphics/smile_m001.gif) for Maddy :-* :-* and all the other lovelies who have provided the inspiration to reorganise my cupboards!!!!! ;D ;D
Title: Re: What things have you bought because of Thermie?
Post by: Bedlam on October 23, 2011, 01:42:43 am: Yeah Maddy, ditto to Robyns response. I like being educated to what is out there. I think if you are the type to buy Thermie, you are probably already like me, a gadget queen ( prefer that name than jude59's)
Title: Re: What things have you bought because of Thermie?
Post by: andiesenji on October 23, 2011, 04:29:17 am: I ordered one of these (http://www.amazon.com/Progressive-International-Collapsible-Cupcake-Carrier/dp/B002C741M2) last week, after getting the BabyCakes baker.

I already had one of these (http://www.amazon.com/Cupcake-Courier-36-Cupcake-Plastic-Container/dp/B000XPOPXA/ref=pd_sbs_k_5) but wanted something a bit more compact as I don't always make 3 dozen cupcakes or muffins.
Title: Re: What things have you bought because of Thermie?
Post by: johnro on October 23, 2011, 05:08:36 am: Andie I thank Maddy on a regular basis because of that purchase - my sister was visiting this morn and I directed her to the website as she thought it an ideal Christmas gift for her DIL. Unfortunately their website had a MSG coming soon so here's hoping :) :)
Title: Re: What things have you bought because of Thermie?
Post by: tarasis on October 23, 2011, 09:11:10 pm: Quote from: andiesenji on October 23, 2011, 04:29:17 am
I ordered one of these (http://www.amazon.com/Progressive-International-Collapsible-Cupcake-Carrier/dp/B002C741M2) last week, after getting the BabyCakes baker.

I already had one of these (http://www.amazon.com/Cupcake-Courier-36-Cupcake-Plastic-Container/dp/B000XPOPXA/ref=pd_sbs_k_5) but wanted something a bit more compact as I don't always make 3 dozen cupcakes or muffins.

Oh Andie thank you for sharing the Progressive International stuff, those look seriously cool (help someone shot me now) though sadly only the Vegtable Keeper is available on Amazon.de, there is more on Amazon.co.uk but sadly not the Collapsible Cupcake Carrier.

Now the Cupcake Courier on the other hand may be useful but looks ... um ... ~~vile~~ ~~icky~~ not to my taste; practical looking though :)
Title: Re: What things have you bought because of Thermie?
Post by: andiesenji on October 23, 2011, 10:11:14 pm: Quote from: tarasis on October 23, 2011, 09:11:10 pm
Quote from: andiesenji on October 23, 2011, 04:29:17 am
I ordered one of these (http://www.amazon.com/Progressive-International-Collapsible-Cupcake-Carrier/dp/B002C741M2) last week, after getting the BabyCakes baker.

I already had one of these (http://www.amazon.com/Cupcake-Courier-36-Cupcake-Plastic-Container/dp/B000XPOPXA/ref=pd_sbs_k_5) but wanted something a bit more compact as I don't always make 3 dozen cupcakes or muffins.

Oh Andie thank you for sharing the Progressive International stuff, those look seriously cool (help someone shot me now) though sadly only the Vegtable Keeper is available on Amazon.de, there is more on Amazon.co.uk but sadly not the Collapsible Cupcake Carrier.

Now the Cupcake Courier on the other hand may be useful but looks ... um ... ~~vile~~ ~~icky~~ not to my taste; practical looking though :)

Those definitely look clunky, however for people who have to transport many cupcakes and muffins they are much cheaper than the huge commercial ones - and being different colors, can be "coded" to indicate the contents.
One of the ladies who sells at the local farmer's market must have a dozen of them. She has a small van and they fit in the odd corner whereas the commercial ones - the size of a full sheet pan (18 x 25 inches) is awkward for her to lift and move.
Title: Re: What things have you bought because of Thermie?
Post by: SueJen on October 26, 2011, 06:46:18 am: Just been reading this thread - really interesting - well, my thermie and this forum has cost me thousands.

Our backyard is all clay. I was given an old water tank so cut it into three pieces and filled them with really good vegetable soil. Started harvesting great vegetables but then, not enough room so bought pine sleepers corregated iron and more soil. Made another 8 small beds.

Still not enough room so have just built another 7 beds all 2.1 metres long and 1.4 metres wide, have materials for another 2 beds.

It will probably take years to cover all the costs but the taste of your own home grown vegies, fruit and herbs is really worth it.

Wonder if I have room for a house cow?
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Post by: judydawn on October 26, 2011, 07:06:54 am: Love to see a picture of your vegie garden SueJen - sounds great. I thought you were going to say you had to buy another freezer to cope with all the produce :D
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Post by: SueJen on October 26, 2011, 07:19:34 am: do have 2 freezers but did have to buy more cupboards to take the bottled stuff, sauces, fruit etc. Now have a 4.2 x 1.5 bed for raspberries. Planted 6 days ago and have had good rain and sun so everything is really growing well.

I really love my thermie, did enjoy cooking before but now, just can't stop.
Title: Re: What things have you bought because of Thermie?
Post by: Halex on October 26, 2011, 08:42:26 am: Pie maker, cake tins, loaf tin, muffin tins, anorher cooling rack, whoope pie tin, icing gear, le creseut dishes, pie dish, cook books galore tm and non tm, bread matt, cookie matt, loads more just cant think

And tomorrow a 1/2 price bowl and blade set.

I thought the tm would be the end of my shopping :o but its just the begining ;D
Hally :)
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Post by: nazar on October 26, 2011, 01:51:16 pm: cookbooks, valcum sealer to cope with all the extra grains, flour, nuts ect l brought to make stuff from scratch

l am in the process of building a pull out pantry to make 4 easy access

and because of this forum l brought a pie maker which my son loves and are on the look out at secondhand places for a mini pie maker

suejen this is how we grow our vegies in cut up rainwater tanks an. but they use a lot more soil than the rainwater tanks
l also like to bottle sauce, chutneys , fruit ect
Title: Re: What things have you bought because of Thermie?
Post by: meganjane on October 26, 2011, 02:11:50 pm: I'm also a bit of a gadget queen. Since being on this forum, I've bought an ice cream bowl attachment for my Kitchen Aid and bread tins. I had pretty much everything else, but would still love a dehydrator.

I've mostly invested in lots of different ingredients
Title: Re: What things have you bought because of Thermie?
Post by: andiesenji on October 26, 2011, 07:12:24 pm: I have friends who live in a more rural area (near Boron, CA) than I and who have stock tanks filled with good soil to grow veggies. The bottoms of the tanks are filled with gravel and the drain holes drilled into the sides, just above the bottom to keep out alkali-laden water from when it rains. The area in which they live has sand over "caliche" which is like cement and putting good topsoil on top of it is useless.
They have shade cloth covered pergolas over all the garden tanks and have shade cloth "screens" for the sides when the winds are bad as the hot winds can dry out plants in a matter of hours, not to mention blow in dust that is laden with borax. At least they don't have many bugs as the borax in the local soil kills the eggs of grasshoppers and etc.

Container gardening is the only way to go for many people who live in areas where a regular garden is impossible.
One of my friends has lived on a boat in a marina for many years (she has a TMX I recommended and loves it) and has an extensive container garden on her boat slip. She has a 48 foot sloop and an 75 foot slip so can get a lot of containers along it.

She bought the TMX after visiting me a few months after I got mine and thought it would work nicely in her tiny galley.
Some months ago she told me that in the past year she has saved thousands of dollars because now she seldom goes out for her meals, where previously she had dinner 4 or 5 evenings each week at restaurants because cooking in the galley was so difficult.
Truly it has made a huge change in her life.
She visits the forum as a guest from time to time but is writing a novel and seldom has time to spend on the internet, except for research for the book.
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Post by: Carine on October 26, 2011, 10:46:40 pm: Loved hearing the story about your Friend's boat garden, andiesenjie: proof you can grow things anywhere! How does she water her garden? Does she rely on rainfall or has she got access to fresh water from the marina?
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Post by: andiesenji on October 26, 2011, 11:09:28 pm: Quote from: Carine on October 26, 2011, 10:46:40 pm
Loved hearing the story about your Friend's boat garden, andiesenjie: proof you can grow things anywhere! How does she water her garden? Does she rely on rainfall or has she got access to fresh water from the marina?
She has water service from the marina and they also get a lot more rain on the coast (Ventura, CA) and has a "catchment" sail that empties into her boat tank or can be diverted into some barrels on the slip.