It’s back‼️

[judydawn]

Thermomixer started a blog in 2010 but then found this forum and suggested we use that. Therefore there are only a few recipes on here http://thermomix-er.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2010-01-16T08:46:00%2B11:00&max-results=7. Leave it with cookie and me for a bit to see if we can get some information on our forum’s future.

[cookie1]

I plan to send an email to Mr IT tomorrow with a few queries. If anyone has anything specific they would like me to ask, just pop them in a reply here.

[achookwoman]

Judy, if you make the Portuguese tarts, there are a couple of tricks that I’ve discovered since posting the recipe.
Make the custard well ahead, so it’s cold when poured into cases. When making the custard, mix on speed 5 for 10 seconds before and after to prevent lumps.   Use a large round pastry cutting ring to get the pastry the correct size. Work out which oven shelf will cook the tarts without having to shift them when baking. To see if they are cooked, look at how brown the edges of the pastry is.  They are best eaten the day they are made. However I have been told that they are ok 4 days later.
Cookie and Judy , you are wonderful. I can’t even imagine what questions to ask. However I understand that the Forum isn’t really free. It depends on the adds inserted and the number of people using the site. The addition of more adds is because of the diminishing numbers. With no one pushing to increase numbers for the Forum, as against the aggressive promotion of other sites, we are running a losing battle.
I’ve lost several recipes on other sites that have just closed down. I’m now very nervous about putting all my eggs in one basket.

[judydawn]

Thanks Chookie, I’ll have to make them when DD is over as she is the tart lover and will help us eat them. For just the two of us you know who won’t be able to stop once he starts 😁

[achookwoman]

Judy, the Portuguese Tarts bring out the worst in people. At Probus, when 4 people wanted the last tart, they cut in into 4. At a neighbourhood get together, I’ve seen one person shift the plate of tarts to in front of her. I’ve seen a family member hide several tarts before the plate was placed on the table. I’m making some tomorrow to take out for dinner.

[judydawn]

Ha ha Chookie, I’ve seen that done when I supplied the prawns for Christmas a few decades ago. I peeled them to make it easier and cleaner to eat and one guest never left that end of the table until the last prawn had gone. They think we don’t notice these things.

[achookwoman]

Exactly, Judy. I’ve been a little guilty myself, but try not to pig out. A neighbour makes the best ham sandwiches and another egg and lettuce sandwiches. These are things I don’t often make.

[cookie1]

I sent an email to Mr IT. MM gave us his address. I haven’t heard anything back from him.

[Cuilidh]

I sent an email to Mr IT. MM gave us his address. I haven’t heard anything back from him.

Hope you get a response soon.  We have found in business these days people don't like to talk to or communicate with other people.  It's very strange.  We make an effort to respond to every email that needs a response and often get acknowledged or thanked for getting back in touch to their original contact.

[achookwoman]

Well done Cookie. Hope he can help.

[cookie1]

Thanks Marina. That’s quite interesting.

[achookwoman]

I try the Forum every day. I never know if it’s me or the site, when I can’t get in.

[cookie1]

I have to be honest. I’d contacted Mr IT about 2 weeks ago and heard nothing. Yesterday I thought I’d better try again and hey presto…..here we are.
I miss my daily forum chat.

[Cuilidh]

I have to be honest. I’d contacted Mr IT about 2 weeks ago and heard nothing. Yesterday I thought I’d better try again and hey presto…..here we are.
I miss my daily forum chat.

I also miss the daily catch-up - even if I don't always respond, I enjoy hearing about what everyone else is up to.

Does K Atie know we are back up and running again?

[K Atie]

Yes thank you , glad we are back let’s hope for longer this time . I’ve linked on from my iPad lots of adds this morning.