Forum Thermomix
Questions Doubts and Requests => Questions? Technical Issues? The Survival Guide => Topic started by: GiloKez on April 06, 2012, 02:43:12 am
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When I first bought this machine years ago I was using it every single day. Now I've lost my thermi mojo :(
I am wondering whether you all go through this?
What do you do to get it back?
I've tried doing new recipes in it off the forum but they have not turned out. Nothing is turning out in it :( I think my thermi can feel my energy and she's not happy with me :)
Any tips on what to do?
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What a pity this has happened GiloKez. If I lose my mojo in the kitchen it is only because I don't feel hungry or cannot be bothered cooking anything - it is never because I lose my TMX mojo. I still use my machine for 99% of my cooking. I am surprised you are not getting any satisfaction from forum recipes - have you seen this list (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=6470.0) of favourite recipes from CP? I can vouch for most of them, they are favourites of mine too. Check out this (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?board=48.0) new section where we review recipes from all the available TMX books. Lately we have some non-head office released books, most with full colour pictures of every recipe. Look for For Food's Sake, Quick Fix in the Thermomix, Dinner Spinners, In the Mix (a HO supported recipe book) and Rainbow Recipes (without pictures and for vegans). Any recipe ever made from these books is listed there, just click on a recipe to read the reviews.
My final piece of advice to to make sure the TMX is sitting on your bench and not in a cupboard and please do spend some time on this forum as it is the greatest way to get back into using your machine. In chit chat we have 2 sections, What are you Cooking Today and What's for Dinner - you have to be inspired if you see the beautiful photos posted there by some of our members. Good luck and let us know if things improve.
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Do you have any friends with a TM? I'd suggest a cooking day with a friend or two. If you can get to a class, that's always a great inspiration.
You could also book a Varoma demo with your consultant.
I hope you find some inspiration soon!
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GiloKez, this is very sad. I find that when I am not happy with myself, I don't cook well and everything fails. When I am on top of the world, then everything is a success. Like Judy says, look through the pictures on the Forum, pick a special little treat that you would like and have a go at this. Let us know how you go.
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Oh what a shame that you have lost your Mojo. I have a small group of friends for dinner tomorrow and so far today have made profiteroles (in the freezer now so as to be fresh for tomorrow) and the chocolate sauce to go with them. Will make the custard tomorrow but do have TMX ice cream in the freezer if I change my mind. Salmon pate ,chocolate hot cross buns. no fuss bread rolls and refrigerator cookies. Sorry everyone have not worked out how to put your links in yet but these are all recipes from the Forum. Tomorrow one of my friends who also owns a TMX is bringing hers along and the boys are going to make Creamy Garlic Prawn Risotto while the girls sip champagne. Sort of dueling TMX's I think. Should be fun and relaxing.
Just wondering if you have a friend with a TMX who might do something similar with you and both inspire each other? Do hope that the zest returns soon and I agree that the Forum is a great place for inspiration or just a chat to get it off your chest. Have a safe and Happy Easter and good luck. :) :)
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Oh thank you so much ladies I am hoping that buzz comes back soon. I thought I'd go back to basics and just made myself a very beautiful cauliflower soup for lunch. Maybe I need to go back to basics for awhile.
I have still been cooking but just not in the thermi :(
Judy she's always on the bench never in a cupboard:) thank you for the links will check them out ....
I don't know anyone with one so I'll have to hang out on this forum a bit more often. How can such a strong passion of something become so stale.
Thanks again girls :)
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Oh wow judy just had a quick squiz great links hope this brings me back to life :) xxx
I'll have a proper look this arvo xxx
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GiloKez I hope you find a new love of your TM that will stay with you for a long time.
I think just being part of this forum is a huge help with inspirations from other members.
I quiet often read other peoples recipes or review and get a sudden urge to try it as well and report back.
Do you cook just for yourself or for a family?
Maybe starting back at some basics could get you started again. And successful recipes to get back your confidents in the TM.
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We will get your Mojo back, just wait and see :-*
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There are a few of us who have been there but its usually associated with other stuff going on i. Your life as others have mentioned.. Trick is finding the recipes that inspire you.. Also for me photos always help and always check reviews on here of recipes as often it avoids any recipes going wrong
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Golikez that is sad, but I do think I understand. At times I have felt that I just can't be bothered. It's easier to have a grill and salad. My suggestion is just pick one or two things from the forum and perhaps have a photo and make them. Give us your feedback about how they went. Your soup sounded lovely. It has been the weather for soup, but it is going to warm up tomorrow.
We all have failures. Have a look at some of these here. (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=7377.0)
This is a personal best here. (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=3779.0) You'll need to scroll down a bit to see my holey cake.
Let us know how you go with your next TMX adventure. If you don't want to put it on the forum pm someone. Good luck.
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cookie1, the caramel, date and banana loaf sounds great, have u made it again ?
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Ok I'm on a mission ladies.
I am going to use this machine everyday this week just like I use to.
Thank you so much for all these helpful replies. I will update:)
You are right maybe I do have a bit going on. It's called up all night with baby and no sleep haha so a tuna salad is just easier.
Ok here goes .......
Xxxxx
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now we know who took your MOJO ;D
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Ahh totally understandable then.. Babies zap the life out of us as much as we would do anything for them.. First take care of yourself.. Your mojo will return with your energy level lol..
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All the best with it GiloKez - enjoy a break if that's what will refresh you - the TMX will still be there when you're ready. I know when I'm tired or busy, all but the most basic cooking (not just the TMX) gets a break. I have noticed that a few friends who bought TMXs a year or so ago were enthusiastic for a while, but then don't seem to bother as much now with it. I'm so determined that I will get my money's worth out of this machine that I insist on cooking with it! I agree with the others who have commented - having like-minded people here on the forum is good, and also choosing a few favourite recipes that are tasty and easy.
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Hope things are going a bit easier Gilokez after all these posts. Whereabouts do you live? Maybe one of us is nearby and can give a bit of moral support?
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Ok I'm on a mission ladies.
I am going to use this machine everyday this week just like I use to.
Thank you so much for all these helpful replies. I will update:)
You are right maybe I do have a bit going on. It's called up all night with baby and no sleep haha so a tuna salad is just easier.
Ok here goes .......
Xxxxx
Totally understand now, those little cherubs can suck the life out of us :P I didn't cook much at all when mine were babies, especially with the one who didn't sleep :( Look for simple recipes that require very little time and effort.
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Yes babies will take our Mojo away for sure. They are demanding little critters aren't they. :)
And just when you think you have a spare moment to make something in the TM, BANG they are calling out for your attention.
Babies are time wasters, you can just watch them for hours.
:)
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GiloKez I hope you find a new love of your TM that will stay with you for a long time.
I think just being part of this forum is a huge help with inspirations from other members.
I quiet often read other peoples recipes or review and get a sudden urge to try it as well and report back.
Do you cook just for yourself or for a family?
Maybe starting back at some basics could get you started again. And successful recipes to get back your confidents in the TM.
Dede I cook for hubby as he is useless in the kitchen lol
And now baby so I am the chef in this household.
Thank you I am looking forward to this forum. I just can't believe how talented you all are!
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Thanks ladies I feel it is back a little just having a look at this forum.
I'm on a mission :)
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Gosh I never know who to reply to first then lose where I am so can I please thank each reply on this thread thank you thank you :)
Keep you posted on my mojo :) lol xxx
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I'm really looking forward to reading how you go. I'm sending lots of cooking vibes over the river to you.
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Ok I think I'm back. I'm feeling it again whoo hoo!! Thanks to judys link I just made the most amazing banana cake EVER!!!!
I then just made a tuna avocado dip and some potato croquettes.
I honestly had a great time and this is what I really missed. You ladies are wonderful thank you for helping me find my buzz again.
Some of the threads on here have made me determined to try new things to.
P.s my thermo wasn't in the cupboard but even on the bench it can be forgotten so she's been moved to a more open happy location :) xxx
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GiloKez, we have done our job ;) Nothing better than this forum to inspire us all, keep at it ;D
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Good to hear gk
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What wonderful news GK ;D
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;D well done GiloKez.
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That's such great news GiloKez, your on a role now :)
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That's great news. :)
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Thank you :)
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You guys are amazing! It actually makes me feel a bit guilty and a bit of a 'taker' from this forum. I tend to jump on and read lots of threads but don't seem to feel like I have much to contribute. But I did want to say how in awe I am of how caring and helpful you are of fellow forum members. I have never seen anything like it anywhere else online. :-*
GiloKez, so glad these lovely Thermo stars have helped you out and you are feeling motivated again. I go through stages like that too but it is usually indicative of what else is going on in my life rather than lack of enthusiasm for my TM.
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Mojos? We should be selling them. Wahoo! I lurve them mojos.
Gert
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Do you use gin, or vodka Gretchen?????
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I would use Anything if I had lost my Thermomix mojo like gilokaz did. Seem she is getting it back without the booze 8)
Gert
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Tarosuma Very very well said. This is by far the most friendliest forum I have been on. I am so grateful these ladies assisted me as cooking in the thermi has honestly given me some life back:)
Forgot how much fun it was:)
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I found the best way to keep the thermomix bug alive is to keep reading this forum every day... truly inspirational!
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I found the best way to keep the thermomix bug alive is to keep reading this forum every day... truly inspirational!
I agree entirely, I'm sure part of the reason I love my TMX and I use it so much is because of this forum. I love reading what everyone has been cooking, seeing all the lovely photo's etc. Knowing recipes have been reviewed and tweaked gives me confidence to try so many new things :)
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I found the best way to keep the thermomix bug alive is to keep reading this forum every day... truly inspirational!
Thank you I will be doing just that :)
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I have friends who own TMX but don't use the forum. They are amazed at what I make and it is only because of the lovely recipes everyone shares on here. The more you use the machine the more aware you become of how easy it is to adapt recipes. It becomes second nature.
What have you been making Giliokez?
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Yup it is the photos, the superb, the bad and the downright ugly. It all inspires because even the disasters can be delicious. It is all about the FOOD ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Gert