The Thermomix Decision

[DePome]

I am having a dilemma! I saw a disappointing demo today with a man who didn't know his stuff and wasn't much of a salesman either. The food wasn't flash, but nothing that a good cook can't improve on (who the hell makes risotto without parmesan, or white wine for that matter?). But these aren't my issues. I already knew that I wanted one, but had decided to just not 'go there'. But then I bloody did, didn't I?!!

I know a lot of folk with a TMX, most of you in Brisbane (plus Bel ;)) and I am sure that you are very similar to me in the kitchen. You eat 95% fresh produce, you enjoy cooking, and you make the time to cook nutritious food. So what IS the benefit of the TMX to you?

Then there's the price. I can only assume this is pyramid selling, and that, therefore, I would probably be paying 100% more than I should be. There may be patents all over it, but the same goes for Dyson's stuff and yet there's tonnes of imitation Dyson vacuum cleaners out there doing a very similar job. Am I going to see something similar in Harvey Norman next year for half of the price? I am starting to think it's unethical to limit the accessibility of superior products, simply to maintain a high retail price, and line the pockets of many people in the pyramid.

What are your thoughts?

[cef77]

I have a friend who is a TMX demo woman, she does an amazing demo! I love it, just need to convince DH that we *need* one. I am Gluten free, so I can see the benefits for me. They also have interest free on at the moment I think.

[mama_bel]

Yes to cooking similar to you and yes to using and loving the TMX.

The Thermomix has been around for 25 years (Germany) but only in Australia for a few. AFAIK in 25 years no one has produced anything very similar. Using it, I'm convinced of the quality. It is like no other appliance I own or have owned. It's like a luxury car compared to, well, what I normally drive, LOL.

I'm not sure of the exact layout of the company, but I think there's just the woman who imports them in Perth, then area manager type people, then the consultants. And I think the commission is maybe around $300-$400 per sale to the consultants. Maybe it's more "pyramid" than that, I don't know as I'm not a consultant and haven't even looked into it.

Good luck with your decision!

I'm sorry you had a crap lunch, normally the demo menu produces an excellent feed. :)

[DePome]

I wouldn't say it was crap Bel, but he clearly isn't a foody, and was just doing a job rather than pushing his passion. Two of us remarked that there was no sugar in the bread that he was trying to raise in ten mins, and he was oblivious to sugar being used as yeast food. The bread was tough as, and tasteless (but then, she and I both own breadmakers and adore them). The recipes weren't great, but if you're 'into' food then it can't be hard to improve them.

I have been saying I won't buy one because $2000 is nearly 7 adjustable stumps for our house LOL! But now I am thinking it should be half of that price. How can I justify so much more, simply to pay the go-betweens?

Disclaimer: I stopped buying Tupperware and Enjo a couple of years ago :P

[mama_bel]

I have been saying I won't buy one because $2000 is nearly 7 adjustable stumps for our house LOL! But now I am thinking it should be half of that price. How can I justify so much more, simply to pay the go-betweens

But when you buy anything else similar, you pay go-betweens. Retails sales assistants at, say, Betta Electrical, get bonuses. And they have a mark-up on wholesale rate. And the wholesalers pay the importers and the importers pay the exporters and they pay the manufacturers... And each time a little is added to the original price. Well, that's my understanding of buying retail.

I don't mind direct marketing. It's just people doing a job. And the product is often superior.

[soulmama]

I haven't put sugar in any of the breads I've made D.... there is none in the recipes except the brioche...

No problems, always rises well and tastes beautiful though.. :)

And I think if you had a better demo (Kara, where are you???), you'd understand a bit more. :kiss

[michelle_j_r]

i think as far as the pyramid selling thing goes... unless you buy any product direct from the hands of the person who made it then it is near impossible to avoid dodgy markups. And although i do not know under what conditions a TMX is made i would have to assume that buying any electrical appliance from an electical store a lot of your money goes to dodgy chinese or korean workplaces and companies of questionable structure so i don't mind paying a commision to a local rep that has made an effort to demonstrate and assist me with the product one on one.

But yeah, it's a lot of money! I am hoping it lives up to its reputation and my high expectations.

[cherish]

I don't have one (though would love one) and the food I have tasted was lovely.. the bread was delicious! So I don't know what went wrong.. maybe you need to go to one of Kara's demos!

[Mercurious]

I think you would be shocked if you knew some of the wholesale prices of the things you pay for. If you buy bread, do you really think it cost $3.00 to make? How about glasses? You're talking about a write up of a 500% plus.

I definately understand the concern of a cheaper copy coming out and the price going down, especially with the popularity of them increasing out of sight.

I guess it's one of those times you have to decide "what is it's value to me?". I personally could have a $50K car in the driveway that wouldn't have more value to me than the little cheap Barina I actually have.

What it's going to do for you?; will it makes your life a lot easier?, and put hours back into your day? Do you really need those things? or do you really need the $2000?

[Rach]

What Bel said... can't elaborate at moment as I have sleeping/feeding babe on one arm!

Yes to about $400 commission but as Bel said, that's on par with what happens in retail and I prefer to line a friend's pocket (or other decent distributor) than a retailer...

If you like bread one of the benefits is that you can make your own fresh flour. No time for mould to develop (as in any bought flour) = lessened allergy issues.

[Snoozie]

DePome... you'd have been demo'ed by the same consultant I had yet we had 2 completely different experiences.

I'm not sure on the mark-up but I don't believe you can buy the tmx any other way than direct selling and I have never seen a comparable product on the market... not saying there isn't one, just that I have never seen it.

My understanding is that the consultants receive commission on the ones they sell... the more they sell in a month, the more commission they earn per machine. They have to attend regular meetings and initially, purchase a business kit... I believe there would be ongoing expenses of stationery and buying the food the host isn't asked to supply.

I thought the mushroom risotto was a bit bland at my demo but figured I could make the necessary improvements myself.

I have used the tmx every single day since I got it and it's definitely instrumental in helping me turn our family's eating habits around. Sounds like you were already on the right path so it comes down to whether or not you think this is a product worth your money.

I believe it was worth mine! :)

[alzarex]

we too had a very dodgy demonstrator - to the point that friends who were all set to get one and only came for numbers were starting to question it

however more than a demonstrator could ever do i've seen TMX in action at friends places all the time, whipping up desert, some stock, a quick dip and lots more over the course of many days and we're sold on the food prep side of it - ie the fresh flour, fresh dips, tomato sauces - yes we could do them another way, but we just don't have time atm

re the selling method - it really is a machine you need to see in action to get an understanding of and to that extent i'd rather someone trained come to my home and show me thoroughly and be available for all my questions than some general area staffer for a big store that is doing a hard sell on a particular stereo when they are only trained in fridges etc

everything you buy that doesn't come direct from the point of creation will cost more.

and to this end - we didn't buy from our dodgy presenter - we found out about a good one that other local friends had bought from and directed our purchase through her

[~kaoss~]

Don't really know what to add. Sorry you had a crap demo, maybe he was having a crap day.

We have to work pretty hard to get the commissions around $400! It starts off a whole lot lower than that and builds depending on how many machines we sell in a calendar month. Not every demo we do produces a sale either.... it isn't supposed to be a hard sell, but a demonstration of the product. But risotto without wine? What's that about??

I really do feel like it a quality product. As for mark ups, I can't add much than what other people have said, but from what I have heard the margins and commissions for thermomix are a lot less than other party plan style businesses (not that I know what they are, but that's what I heard at a meeting).

I'd be happy to do a demo for you if you'd like (though I might crack under the pressure! ;) ).


You eat 95% fresh produce, you enjoy cooking, and you make the time to cook nutritious food. So what IS the benefit of the TMX to you?


The benefit to me is that it takes much less time, and much less mess to make all the things I like to make from scratch. It also gives me to opportunity to create my own ingredients, such as flours, icing sugars, yogurts etc that are either time consuming to do or difficult to do without special machinery. Also, there is so much value in the fact that is really versatile, so I don't need a breadmaker and food processor and blender and grain mill etc. It is all in one.

Anyway, I'm a consultant, so it is all going to seem like I am selling it.... But really, if the product doesn't impress you, then that's cool. No one can really talk you into it. You are either willing to pay that price or your not....

[Snoozie]

kaoss... I didn't have wine or parmesan in mine either... maybe it's the recipe he's following? As I said previously it was bland but figured I'd be putting my own ingredients in anyway and I like risotto!

[lindylou]

I can understand using stock instead of wine...but no parmesan?!

[DePome]

He rang me earlier, just to clarify that it isn't really pyramid selling, and that he'd looked in to that himself before signing up. I told him I'm very interested but struggling to justify the expense given the things that we want to do round the house, that we're struggling to prioritise. I already own all the other appliances so it's not like I'm saving any money, only outlaying a heap. I have kind of come round again TBH but DH needs to be convinced. My friend, who hosted, has ordered one today even though he put her right off yesterday! She spent last night on the TMX forums and was sold on all the chutneys and sauces that she could make without stirring ! I must say, I can see me bothering to make and preserve more sauces, spreads etc, but really I need to find a supplier of whole boxes of tomatoes before I'll ever go there again. Actually, with the quantities that I make, and the number of jars that I have to fill, I don't think I'd be making them entirely in the TMX anyway... I'd need my stew pot. Oh bugger. I'm having such a dilemma! I think I need to do what my friend did... pour over the recipes to see how they would fit into my life.

[mama_bel]

Just win one (http://www.taste.com.au/competitions/view-competition.php?id=98). ;)

[soulmama]

Oh bugger. I'm having such a dilemma! I think I need to do what my friend did... pour over the recipes to see how they would fit into my life.

I did.... for 2 months. ;)

[mama_bel]

I went to my friend's house and used hers for a couple of months before making a decision!

[Mercurious]

I went to my friend's house and used hers for a couple of months before making a decision!
I'd love to be able to do that. They really need to hire them out.

[michelle_j_r]

oh, now there's a whole new market!!
Who here wants to hire out theirs!!??!?

[mama_bel]

No one would let it go, Michelle!

I used to take ingredients to my friend's place to see how it'd go with things I like to make. :) We'd create feasts for us and the kids for lunch.

My friends sometimes bring stuff here to try the TMX out - well, the 2 who don't yet own one, but want one! ;)

[Rach]

Anyway, I'm a consultant, so it is all going to seem like I am selling it.... But really, if the product doesn't impress you, then that's cool.Um yeah... those are all the reasons you BECAME a consultant!

The other real biggie for me is the extras I can make that have absolutely no hidden additives eg did you know that icing sugar contains aluminium but it doesn't say so on the packet 'cos they just don't have to? I have never seen an organic icing sugar either but I make my own with either organic raw sugar or for really fancy stuff, the rapadura...

And for the record... there is NO WAY, NO HOW that I would rent my TM out! LOL What a preposterous idea!!!

[mama_bel]

I have seen organic icing sugar through Sprout Online I think. I just use organic raw sugar now, so good to have cut down on the amount of 'ingredients' I buy 'cos they're made from scratch.

[moo]

YEAH YOU CAN DEF PURCHASE ORG ICING SUGAR, oops sorry not shouting.......but why would you??? It's a freakin rip off!

DePome, I get Rach to bring hers around for me to play with-I find it a lot cheaper milling my own org brown rice flour, and like to have a bash with it.

Also, being wheat free due to intolerance, as well as organic due to ideals, I'd really like to make my own org GF pastas-cos FAR OUT they are expen$ive!!!!

I want one (and Rach will tell you how skeptical I was b4 seeing the demo)......

[DePome]

And Colin?

[mama_bel]

Don't ask that!

[Kali]

I'd like to hire one too. Anyone want to start up their own business?

[Joey]

I would LOVE one, having see Karas demos and read and seen the photos of C's creations I really really want one. So as soon as I can afford one its top of my list (after paying my bills, getting new tyres and brakepads, buying bookpacks for next year etc etc

[moo]

Captain is a TM snob, if we purchased the deal is that I take on more cooking responsibilities.

However, it is true that most of Bris' top restaurants use them.

I like the idea of it saving me more $$$$, cos I'd like to churn my own cultured butter and make my own yoghurt from raw milk, etc

[Kali]

We have exactly the same problem Moo. If we get one then I have to cook more. Not happening my friend :2lol

[Mercurious]

I'd like to hire one too. Anyone want to start up their own business?
Any suggestions on how to work that?

[Mum2ATeam]

Sorry to thread crash but didn't think it worthy of it's own thread. Anyone heard of Irene Young? I've just booked her to do my demo next week.

[~kaoss~]

Yeah, I know Irene, because I've met her at consultant meetings. But in all reality, I can't tell you much more than that. I don't know what her demo's are like or anything. You'll have to tell me after next week :)

[Rach]

I'm happy to do some swaps... you use my machine and take the kids with you too so I can go do my thang! :D

[soulmama]

Good try there Rach! :great

:2lol

[Snoozie]

hahahaa I think some days it would be worth the $2k to say ... just keep it (and the kids!) :2lol

[DePome]

I did it, I ordered one :) But through Kara, 'cos the local guy did nothing to convince me it was worthwhile!

Yay! Now I've just gotta save some money for the next two payments ... thought I'd challenge myself with the Easy 3 payment option (nuts)!!

[spiralgirl]

yay!!!!!

[jodiemiller]

Ooh, now I have a serious urge to jump on that bandwagon. Resisting ... for now!

[lindylou]

Great!!

[DePome]

Why resist Jodie?!! You know it's futile :tongue_smilie And they're not going to get any cheaper :2lol

[jodiemiller]

I just worry I won't use it the way it's meant to be used. A very expensive kitchen accessory (even though it is so very pretty).

[soulmama]

I just worry I won't use it the way it's meant to be used. A very expensive kitchen accessory (even though it is so very pretty).
Believe me... I thought the same. ;)

[michelle_j_r]

mine should hopefully arrive on Wednesday! I wish i had of arranged mine through Kara cos the rep here is just slightly not all that impressive! LOL! Nice enough but far from efficient.

[mummabare]

there is no way we can afford one. But they do sound nice.

[cherish]

trying to think of a way that I can get one.... and suprisingly I think I could do it.. now to save!

[mama_bel]

Jodie, I have friends who bought theirs without ever intending to do the evening meal in them 'cos they're so meat and 3 veg or bbq and salad folk... But they still use it heaps for all manner of things they didn't expect to use it for. A lot of my IRL friends have bought one now, and everyone's using it at least as much as they expected to, if not more (me included, tons more).

[LisaR12]

Hi Deb

great to hear you have succumbed, :laugh now tell me did you order the bag as well:D

Lisa ( the friend who had the demo that depome went to and had to talk herself back into wanting one)

[mama_bel]

Do people buy accessories? I bought a brush, but use my SIGG water bottle brush set instead - much better IMO. I got a Thermoserver, but would buy another one if possible 'cos I love it. I have all the cookbooks except the Seafood one and maybe a booklet or two. But the cookbooks were gifts. :) I don't think you need to buy accessories. I told my friends to come over and/or take my cookbooks for a good browse before investing...

[Harmony]

Deb - we're only 2.5 hours from you, and our neighbour grows tomatoes commercially, if you want to come down for a couple of days at the end of the picking season before they plough all the plants back in, you can help yourself for free ;) Most welcome to come stay/camp :) They're not organic though, I wash them really carefully.

[Rach]

How much is the bag... does anyone know? Is it around $200?

[Harmony]

yep fak

[Harmony]

or $120??? list on tmx forum somewhere

[LisaR12]

YES $120. i've ordered one as i plan to take my away a bit and after spending $2000 don't want to risk damaging it

[~kaoss~]

Yes it is $120.... Not that you need to know it now, there was an Oct special that if you hosted a demo in Oct, you could get the bag for $90, and if a guest purchased you could get it for $50. I'll make sure I mention it if it comes up again... (I should have made that offer a little more obvious back in Oct but we were selling, buying and moving house and booked up with enough demo's to keep me busy to my limit...)

[Snoozie]

What's the special this month?

[Rach]

Nooooww you tell me!!! LOL

Maybe I will wait and see if they come up on special again some time? Are you still available for a lunch time date on Saturday the 5th?

[~kaoss~]

Yup, I've been meaning to reply to your message Rach, but yes, I am avail. Will be in touch soon (got a houseful of kidlets today, so soon, just not right now...)

Special this month is the interest free finance.

[Snoozie]

Ahh thought it mightve been but not an incentive for current owners hehe

[jodiemiller]

Geez, I spent all of today telling myself I need one. *eyeroll* It could have made last night's mash (that we had to hold off dinner for because it wasn't ready on time), then I got into a conversation today with a mum from school about cheese making and how keen I am to do it, then tonight I picked 3kg of plums form making plum sauce, that I'm sure would be a wizz in the TM. And I still have a batch of muffins to bake tonight for Mira's birthday do tomorrow, and gee, wouldn't it be nice to have auto-porridge in the morning.

I'm weakening - and then I look at my pots and pans cupboard and think, greedy woman, as if you don't already have enough stuff for cooking with!

[cherish]

ohh.. interest free finance.. well, that's certainly got me interested.. how does it work?? what's the deposit etc etc

[~kaoss~]

Jodie, you sound like you would definitely know how to make good use of it! As for all the pots and pans in the cupboard, they would be used less. Possibly even downsize the amount if you have a lot.

Kylie, the interest free finance there is no deposit. There is an application fee of $60 and ongoing account keeping fee of $3.95 per month. You'd want to pay if off in the interest free period though because the interest rate is up there with credit cards. But despite the application fee and going account keeping fee, you could easily save that money and more by making (quickly and easily) things you'd normally buy. If there wasn't an interest free finance period, finance is not something I'd normally suggest as an option.

[Rinelle]

How long is the interest free period? (I can't believe I'm even asking, I so can't afford it.)

[Snoozie]

Think it is running until end of December. I think. Lol

[~kaoss~]

The interest free period is for 9 months, but you must sign up before Dec 31st.

[cherish]

oh,... tempting... tempting....
I will have to sit down and have a think.. a serious think! I know now that I'm working I need to be able to whip something healthy up in a jiffy.. and most work nights I'm thinking- íf I just had a thermomix I could....

I think you've sold me.. but I have to give myself some time.. I try not to impulse buy..

[soulmama]

Impulse buy??? How is it impulse when you've had them all around you for months K??? :blink

You know all the pros and cons... what are you waiting for??? ;)

:2lol

[mama_bel]

and most work nights I'm thinking- íf I just had a thermomix I could.....

LOL, that is so familiar!

[~kaoss~]

Kylie - host a demo. It will help you decide either way... you really need to see this machine in action....

[DePome]

Jodie, I have been just the same. I have a set of saucepans that I adore, and bought after weeks of complex thought! But I spent about a week doing my daily stuff and thinking about what else I could be doing with the TMX, or how I would be making things differently, what appliances it would replace etc. You're on a slippery slope!

No Lisa, I didn't buy any accessories. I actually don't know what's available, but I'm not interested at the moment. I suppose I will have to have a look for the recipe books at some point ;)

Thanks Harmony :great I have been wondering where I can get bulk around here. Discovered boxes of tomatoes at a local greengrocer though, but not a lot else in bulk :( I guess I will see how that changes with the seasons. Thanks for the offer :D

[mama_bel]

You can always ask the fruit & veg shops about bulk - they are usually accommodating. At the end of the markets is a good time to offer $$ for a whole box of something. :)

Deb, I have all the cookbooks but one (and maybe a couple of booklets) and TBH I only use the EDC that comes with it and my printed recipes off the forum and blogs. Very occasionally I'll get a recipe from another book, but not enough to warrant the expense. Good gift ideas though, if someone wants to know what to buy you. :) Mine were all gifted to me except for 2 booklets - the Budget Busters (well-used) and the raw one (should be better used!).

[jodiemiller]

Gulp! Hubby said I can get one if I want.

Slippery slope indeed!

[alzarex]

ours arrived yesterday and already master 6 of the 'will not eat anything different' has gone from "i hate that machine" to "i love this food you cook mum" when i made the butter chicken recipe

tip if you do get one - don't decide to make something that requires you to make the marinade first esp if you're going to run out of ingredients oops - the difference in the food was amazing, everything just tasted so fresh!

[Joey]

oh so not fair I want one sulk sulk

[cherish]

Jodie- does your DH say I can have one??

[jodiemiller]

If you want Kylie! ;)

[soulmama]

Go on Jodie... I don't think you'll regret it! ;)
Jodie- does your DH say I can have one??


If you want Kylie! ;)
:rofl

[~kaoss~]

I'll just let you all talk each other into it, everyone else is doing a good job at pointing out the it's advantages and selling it for me :rofl

Call me when you want a demo :2lol

[jodiemiller]

I wouldn't call anyone else Kara. But I'm not in a rush. Might wait until early next year if/when sales hit a flat spot. ;)

[spiralgirl]

can you make cookies with a tmx? I just discovered that becasue i dont have a mixer, i cant make cookies....sob sob

[soulmama]

Sure can T. :yes

[spiralgirl]

fucking sold then!!! I just promised T we would make cookies with her new cookie cutters and we cant make them grrrrrrr

so i guess i ahve to wait until next year to make cookies...

[Madi]

fucking sold then!!! I just promised T we would make cookies with her new cookie cutters and we cant make them grrrrrrr

so i guess i ahve to wait until next year to make cookies...


Off topic but T - I have a hand held mixer that I never use if you want it?

[jodiemiller]

I don't understand why you can't make cookies without a mixer.

[Madi]

To use the cookie cutters to make a biscuit that retains its shape you really need to use a mixer ime.

[Kali]

Can I come to you demo Jodie? :D

[jodiemiller]

You don't even have to ask Shona. (Do I have to have another demo to buy one?)

[soulmama]

No... but it's fun anyhow. ;)

[lizlea]

I don't really get the can't make cookies without a mixer thing? We make gingerbread all the time with our Christmas cutters and no mixer.

[spiralgirl]

id like that recipe then Liz :)

I did finally find a recipe for basic cookies using a blender to mix the mixture, but we shall see how it turns out - you see I know nothing about cooking, and all my adventures require googling a recipe- and it took me lots of google attempts to find a recuipe that didnt require me to use a mixer.....

i really AM going to get a TMX anyway, sometime next year when funds allow....i was just after someone to enable me further with the cookie thing as i was pissed off and frustrated at not finding a recipe ( and i was sitting here grumbling to myself " i bet if i had a tmx i could make cookies easily...it does everything....bet it would even restump the house" etc etc etc)

[spiralgirl]

just made basic spelt butter cookies (vegan and oooohhh so unhealthy) with the blender adn cut them out with the cookie cutters- they came out quite yummy and the middle of some is still a bit soft and gooey just like i love them....hard not to eat them all, but i KNOW whats in them and its ALOT of fat and sugar!!!

[DePome]

Tahne, if your butter has been on the benchtop for an hour or so, there's no reason why you can't make cookie dough with a wooden spoon and bowl. Of course that doesn't negate your need for a TMX! But don't be put off by recipes that use a mixer when you can do without easily. I have two :blink and you're welcome to have the one that only has one silver mixer attachment :2lol

[spiralgirl]

i use Nuttlex not butter ( as Im dairy free) so its super soft to begin with....but yes I still totally NEED a TMX ( Im sure my great great grandmothers would turn in their graves to hear such poppycock!!)

and thanks for the offer- I feel very loved :)

[lizlea]

will be back later with the gingerbread recipe - I'll give it it's own thread since its not a tmx thing, lol

[spiralgirl]

big smackaroo kiss to you Liz :)

[~kaoss~]

I wouldn't call anyone else Kara. But I'm not in a rush. Might wait until early next year if/when sales hit a flat spot. ;)

Perfect. When/if ever you are ready.....

No, don't need another demo, but like Carmen said, they can be quite enjoyable :)

[michelle_j_r]

i am actually really glad i got mine (had it for 25hours now!) i agonised over the decision for soooo long but i already know i will make my money back becuase it really is as simple to use as everyone makes out (but it really doesn't clean itself IMO)

[~kaoss~]

Do you think that it is a lot easier to clean than most appliances? I definitely do. And because it is going to be used again in the near future for something else, it is more likely to be clean, rather than left til later (all talking from personal experience)

[spiralgirl]

yep i just cleaned my blender today and that SUCKS i usually have to do it a fw times over becasue it has so many little parts where things get stuck ( terrible design)

much easier whe ive clened your TMX kara :)

[Madi]

Do you think that it is a lot easier to clean than most appliances? I definitely do. And because it is going to be used again in the near future for something else, it is more likely to be clean, rather than left til later (all talking from personal experience)


Oh yeah.... the TM is never left on the sink for 24 hours like some of my other cooking things were :blush

[Snoozie]

I'm happy to make scones because 1) they don't turn out like rocks and 2) I don't have to clean all the fiddly bits in the processor!!!

[michelle_j_r]

certainly HEAPS easier to clean than other appliances. Except for maybe my hand whizz blender that i used to just whizz under water. But the TMX beats everything else. I put water in and turned up to 8 + turbo a few times today when cleaning but in the end i take it off and wash it properly but it seems to wipe clean really easily.

Although, i made thick thick chocolate custard last night (should have used more milk) and it took a little soaking to get out cos i left it for a couple of hours while putting kids to bed.

But i made smoothies today and a gazillion times better than cleaning a juicer. Ergh!

[jodiemiller]

Ugh, that's why I stopped using my juicer.

[spiralgirl]

i hate my juicer for that reason - its banished to the back of the cupboard....but i still wont get rid of it until there is a Thermie living here :)

[Mum2ATeam]

I'm having my demo tomorrow night :yipi The more I look at this thread the more I want to buy one. :rofl

Does anyone know if I can use party ice instead of ice cubes?
Also, what is the cream cheese for? We are dairy and gluten free and I've advised her, but she still gave me the standard list of ingredients. :(
She's doing sorbet, hommus, GF bread rolls, salad, risotto & lemon custard.

I'm substituting rice milk for the cows milk and the parmesan will be separate, but the cream cheese has me stumped. I hope it's for the herb dip. :2lol

Also, I know you get a free gift if you purchase at a demo. Do you get anything if you purchase later or with a different consultant? Can't see hubby being ok with making a decision in a hurry. :blink

[soulmama]

Party ice is fine :great
Cream cheese is for the herb dip which you aren't having.. so don't worry.
No freebies if you buy at the demo... ;)

[Kali]

My mum went to a demo today. I told her to order one for me as a christmas present. I should ring and see if she is getting one huh?

[soulmama]

My mum went to a demo today. I told her to order one for me as a christmas present. I should ring and see if she is getting one huh?
:yes
That kitchen needs at least one in it! ;)

[mama_bel]

I hope your Mum took the hint! ;)

[Kali]

I just spoke to her. It looks like she is going to get one and she says I can have it when she is not home. They aren't home for 6 months of every year :hyper

[mama_bel]

Woot! You now get your 'hire' one you wished for. :) What will you do for the other 6 months? OMG

[soulmama]

:yipi for Mum....

*does that mean we'll have 3 at our next get together???* :rofl

[lizlea]

oh dear - imagine how much "blade sharpening" will need to happen then :2lol

[~kaoss~]

No freebies if you buy at the demo... ;)

Well, no additional freebies. You will still get your thermoserver, the host gift, if you have hosted a demo in the past and decide to purchase later :)

[Kali]

:yipi for Mum....

*does that mean we'll have 3 at our next get together???* :rofl


oh dear - imagine how much "blade sharpening" will need to happen then :2lol

:2lol

Yeah mum was telling me about the yummy sorbet and I said, "It's better if you add a bit of vodka." She then told me about the easy OJ and I said, "it's better if you add vodka." :2lol

She is worried about where to fit it so I told her where we had R'ees and she is happy with that posy.

[jodiemiller]

Ooh Shona! You, of all people, would benefit from a TMX (or should I say, M will benefit most?). I'm sure other loaners will arrive at your doorstep when the need arises. :D

[Kali]

Yeah I would really love to do organic food with Ash and a TMX would make that easier.

[Snoozie]

Is the thermoserver the host gift?

[~kaoss~]

Yup :)

[Hailstorm]

How hot does it get? I'm trying to figure out what I could cook in it...

[mama_bel]

Generally, 100 degrees, but it also has the Varoma or steam function and I think that's 114 degrees. It's hot enough to stir-fry, cook a curry or risotto in 16 mins, boil jam or tomato sauce, steam chicken or fish, veg, rice, sauce (all at once, LOL). It doesn't bake. It doesn't deep fry. It doesn't freeze.

It makes great ricotta, if you happen to have a cow and therefore excess milk. :p

[lizlea]

uh huh, not sure how many of us have a cow Bel, maybe you could start a mail order ricotta business in your spare time :2lol

[mama_bel]

Well, I think everyone should have a cow. :p You can keep it here if you need to. I don't think I can mail ricotta from far north Qld with much success, but it's a thought! :p

[cef77]

Well, I have made the decision, I NEED a Thermomix, just need to convince DH. If anybody here has the GF cookbook are there lunchbox type things in there I could make???? Cookie dough, bars, fruit bars, etc???? :confused1

If I push the whole "I'm GF and we are trying to convert DS#2 to GF, we could recoup the cost of TMX in no time, 'coz GF foods are SOOOOO expensive :yes I could make a lot more stuff from scratch, the boys could help blah blah blah. Oh yeah, there is interest free!!!!'

Perhaps bribery might be needed...........

I'll keep y'all posted on my progress of wearing him down......

[Snoozie]

Lol so do you get one if someone orders at/from your party, only if you order or even if no one orders? Also do you only get one (if you host multiple parties)?

[~kaoss~]

Snoozie, you should have been offered a delivery demo by your consultant - you host a demo after you've received your so that you can get the free thermoserver. You can have additional demo's after that if you want, and get a thermoserver or a breadmat at a reduced price.

Cef77 - I should come and do a GF demo for you. Make sure DH is home. It'll be sure to tip him over the edge. I'll bring GF bread and you could look at the GF book then too. I have it in front of me and there are some biscuit recipes, slice recipes, a few bread recipes (GF bread, almond bread, sweet potato bread) and cakes. But really, unless you have a flip through the book yourself, I don't know what will really suit you. But yes, I do think it could pay for itself because you would be able to buy less specialty goods and make more yourself at home, but quickly and easily.

[michelle_j_r]

i am surprised i lasted this long without my TMX. And have now discovered i need two... What do you do when the kids want a smoothie but you are in the middle of cooking rice pudding?!?!

[Snoozie]

Lol michelle!

K I got the thermoserver when the tmx was delivered so not sure there!

I mean that the consultant came over with evrythng and did a quick runthrough and then left. I didn't have other people there. Is that what you mean by delivery demo? Lol

[mama_bel]

I had a regular demo where a couple of us bought one, then had a Varoma demo where a couple more friends bought one. I got the Thermoserver and then a Varoma book.

My consultant and friend Jo has a great blog with gf, df etc recipes on it here (http://quirkycooking.blogspot.com/). It is great for gf and/or df 'cos you can save so much on the alternative flours etc. There's another blog with gf recipes, Brazen's (http://brazen20au.blogspot.com/2009/05/thermomix-recipes.html). And then there's more info on the forumthermomix (http://forumthermomix.com/).

Good luck with hubby, cef. :)

[Snoozie]

Mama Bel - is her nick quirky something? Her recipes are awesome. I might be confused lol (frequently am!). I want to have another normal demo as I have friends interested who couldn't make the first and then a varoma one lol

[Kali]

Mum bought one and delivery is next week! Gosh I wish I wasn't so busy and I could go and spend a few days. She is going down to my sis for a week before Christmas, reckon I could babysit the TMX for her?

[bugboy]

:19::no::no::no::no: I will not read this thread any more!

[cef77]

Thanks mama_bel, those recipes look great, now I just need a TMX!!!!

[Mum2ATeam]

Well, I have made the decision, I NEED a Thermomix, just need to convince DH. If anybody here has the GF cookbook are there lunchbox type things in there I could make???? Cookie dough, bars, fruit bars, etc???? :confused1

Me too! ;)

Just had my demo tonight and I think I'm in love. Just need to convince DH. :yes

I don't know why he bother's to say no though, resistance is futile, I will just nag till he comes around. :rofl

[mama_bel]

S, yes, Jo is Quirky on the forum and her blog is Quirky Cooking. She is an inspiration!

[alzarex]

had to share this TMX love

a friend's DH has organised a TMX demo for tonight for a wedding anniversary dinner
she thinks they're getting a private chef in for the night - well technically someone else is doing the cooking - and just having some close friends for a meal

but when the demonstrator goes home guess what shiny silver new friend is staying on the kitchen bench!

[Kali]

Ohhh so cool! What a great present and what a great way to give it!

[jodiemiller]

Yeah, what a darling!

Catherine, what if I have another demo and you bring your dh along. I want my hubby to see the demo too - because I think the way to convince the men is through the techno-gadgetry of it. I mean, what man can resist?

[mama_bel]

Or they sit there wondering what is a reluctance motor? :)

[Joey]

Your Hubby will be in techno heaven won't he Jodie? lol

[jodiemiller]

Not wrong there Jo. But I know already he'll be disappointed that he can't hook it up to the house C-bus. Never happy!

[Kali]

well mine has just announced that i c`an't borrow mums in case i break it :( poo to that, but can it be broken easily?

[soulmama]

Ummm did you tell him that I let C use mine??? ;)
Can't be that easy to break, they use them in restaurants and commercial kitchens! :blink

[Snoozie]

Unless you're me lol But even then it was only temporarily broken... wasn't it? :) :) :)

[mama_bel]

I split my rice basket by banging it (I'm rough on things), but only the very top cracked and it's still useable. In fact, you can barely notice.

I've heard of people forgetting to put the base in and pouring liquid in, like someone here, and they (TMXes) tend not to like that. Other than that, all the ones I know of are used several times a day, and often by children and teens with no ill effects. They really are quite tough and after months of constant use mine is shiny and clean as ever, so little wear and tear visible except the spatula thingy, which is nicked from the blades.

[jodiemiller]

How often do you need to sharpen the blades if you grind coffee or grain regularly?

[lizlea]

from what I *hear*, you will need to sharpen very very regularly, with lots of alcohol added!

[jodiemiller]

Hahaha! So that's your recommendation Liz? ;)

[Snoozie]

I've heard of people forgetting to put the base in and pouring liquid in, like someone here, and they (TMXes) tend not to like that.

What complete, utter dolt would do a stupid thing like that?? :gasp

:hide::behindsofa:

:he:he

[lizlea]

not mine Jodie - actually I don't drink at all. But perhaps you should chat with Carmen......and Kali......and R'ee.......


just something I've heard, la la la ........

[jodiemiller]

Ah (lightbulb) !!


Ice, right?

[lizlea]

lol, yep!

[soulmama]

:whistle









:rofl

[Kali]

Yeah you put in the sugar and make it into icing sugar, then you add the berries, then the ice and then the vodka.....
Dunno how I know. I even remember the measurements. We told R'ee we put about half the bottle of Vodka in the first round so she did the same with the second :2lol

[sunrisesister]

I dunno bout this whole TMX things.. sounds like a slippery slope to alcoholism! :rofl

[michelle_j_r]

i've sharped mine twice since i got the machine three days ago.... but with sorbet instead of alcohol.

[Sam]

So does the ice sharpen the blades?

I think I am getting closer and closer to organising a demo!!

[Sam]

Especially if making nice icy daquiris is classed as maintenance lol

[Kali]

:lol so true Sam. I wasn't to interested until the daquiris were served!

[Rach]

oh Kali... you're so norty!!!

[mama_bel]

Yes, Sam. Something to do with the way the steel blades were made that they have a memory at a certain temp. Ice temp. LOL. It makes no sense to me, but we do crush ice every now and then. So far no cocktails, not one! But I made a batch of kahulua that disappeared fairly rapidly. :p

I think the problem is that the Thermomix can be quite noisy and a couple of the bedrooms open off right near the kitchen... Bugger. I don't settle down for a drink till after kids are in bed...

[soulmama]

I think the problem is that the Thermomix can be quite noisy and a couple of the bedrooms open off right near the kitchen... Bugger. I don't settle down for a drink till after kids are in bed...

Make the frozen fruit base and freeze it... when needed take out of freezer and scoop into glass.. add vodka (or other suitable alcohol). :p

Don't ask me how I know that.....:2lol

[cherish]

so.. tell me some basic dishes that I can make in the thermomix.. I am thinking about it fairly constantly.. just need to know what easy dinners I can whip up.. does it cook mince? kids are into pasta at the moment

[cef77]

Yeah, what a darling!

Catherine, what if I have another demo and you bring your dh along. I want my hubby to see the demo too - because I think the way to convince the men is through the techno-gadgetry of it. I mean, what man can resist?

Good idea Jodie, what computer geek can resist the techno-gadgetry!!!! DH will want to connect it to the internet!!!! Not to mention the yummy GF food I could make for everybody! :yes

Hmmm, need to raise funds, might have to delay that 2nd tattoo

[Kali]

Oh great it makes Kaluha as well :gasp :hyper I am going to be an alcoholic when it turns up at my place, then what will I do when it leaves!!!!!!!! ;)

[Snoozie]

hehe you'll be left with alcohol and thermomix withdrawals!!! :na

[mama_bel]

COFFEE LIQUEUR

Ingredients:
390g raw sugar
370g hot water
30g instant freeze-dried coffee
500g vodka
1 large vanilla bean

Method:
Grind sugar on speed 9 for 30 seconds. Add hot water and coffee. Mix on 100 degrees, speed 4 for 1 min 30 sec. Slice vanilla bean in half, lengthwise and then each half into quarters. Add vanilla pieces and vodka to TMX bowl. Heat at 60 degrees, speed 3 for 8 minutes.

Pour into a glass bottle and sit for 4 days. Strain and pour into same bottle (will need approx 2L size). Store in a cool, dark place. Enjoy!

If you don't have a Thermomix, this could be made on the stovetop or microwave by basically following the steps above and stirring over low-medium heat.

I have no idea of the resulting alcohol content of this liqueur.

PS - you can use whatever vodka, the flavour of it is masked by the coffee etc. I don't drink coffee, but I do like this. A lot. :p

[mama_bel]

DULCE DE LECHE
This yummy caramel recipe is one great way I've found to use up some milk. The lovely Bron on the Thermomix Forum (http://www.forumthermomix.com/) shared this beauty with us all! I've adapted it slightly and here's my version...

1 litre milk
250g organic raw sugar
200g cream
1/2 teaspoon bicarb

Place all in TMX and program 40 mins, Temp Varoma Speed 4. Place basket on lid to allow it to evaporate without spitting.

When finished, quickly pour into jar and leave it to cool. When it cools it will be nice and thick. Keep in the fridge.

Can be used on cakes or as filling, or on pancakes. And I'm going to give it a go in this brownie recipe (http://www.chocolatesuze.com/2009/08/05/dulce-de-leche-brownies) sometime soon... Might also try a Banoffee Pie or maybe some yummy swirl ice-cream?

* this was copied from my cooking blog. I made some and it sat in the fridge for ages. Abby used some on some brownies, and I used the rest up in some ice cream last week. It was quite caramel-y. It lasted many weeks in the fridge (we aren't huge on sweets here).

[mama_bel]

so.. tell me some basic dishes that I can make in the thermomix.. I am thinking about it fairly constantly.. just need to know what easy dinners I can whip up.. does it cook mince? kids are into pasta at the moment

Pasta sauce with mince, for sure. It even minces diced steak (or dice your own meat, then mince) if you want. Stroganoff and other saucey type recipes - meat or vego, curries - meat/chicken or veg, butter chicken (or potatoes), steamed chicken or fish (Asian style) with the veg, rice and sauce all done at once too, stir fries, pasta with sauce and veg and everything all in at once (start with the sauce, beeps half way, put the pasta in and set for another 10 mins, done - sort of like those packet pastas with sauce you take camping perhaps, but a whole lot yummier), risotto (of course - the star of the show I reckon). I like to do stir fry with an omelette in the varoma, served with rice (the garlic rice from the forum is yum)... What sorts of things do you normally eat? You should browse the cookbooks if you get a chance!

[jodiemiller]

DH will want to connect it to the internet!!!!

Haha, that's exactly what I said! ;)

[jodiemiller]

OK, so to clarify, you can sharpen the blades yourself? Does it come with a special tool, or do you have to send it away for that sort of thing?

Just I'm wanting to start grinding flour, and we do have a hand-grinder for coffee but bugger that in the summer time! Oh, and about that ice ....

[Madi]

I'm sure someone can clarify in a more technical way :2lol but crushing ice is how you sharpen the blades. Something to do with metal memory I think?

[soulmama]

crushing ice is how you sharpen the blades. Something to do with metal memory I think?

:yes

Make sorbet/frozen cocktails around once a week and you should be just fine! :great

[jodiemiller]

OMG! Don't temp me!

[soulmama]

:rofl

[~kaoss~]

The blades have a thermatic memory so crushing ice will pull the blades back into shape, effectively sharpening the blades.

Grinding flours is noisy, but easy as, and only takes 1 min.

Everyday things dishes (many of which Bel has mentioned)
- definitely pasta and pasta sauces
- risottos
- curries
- stir fry style veges
-salads and salad dressings
- porridge in the mornings
- baked beans
- custards for dessert or as sauces
- makes great sauces for topping on meat etc (gravies, white sauces etc)
- steam meatballs
- make fillings for filo triangles

once you get the hang of the machine, it is easy to convert your own recipes - especially ones that involved the stove and stirring. But you'll always find other ways to use it too, like cheese grating, onion chopping and sauteing, chopping herbs etc....

Book me for a demo!!!! You really gotta see it in action! Then decide if it is the machine for you....

I keep wondering what the next model will look like (don't worry, it isn't due out for another decade or so) but maybe it will connect to the internet. I find this model so functional and fine tuned that it will be interesting to see where they go with it.

Oh, and this came in an email (for the non thermomix owners, the thermie owners should have got this in an email)

Kitchen Innovation of the Year!http://www.newsletterfox.com/pix/pic_0386.jpgThermomix has been voted the number one kitchen innovation of the year in Europe. When judged on its innovative character, usefulness and impact on daily life, the Thermomix topped all appliances and was voted the best kitchen innovation this year.

[michelle_j_r]

I think the problem is that the Thermomix can be quite noisy and a couple of the bedrooms open off right near the kitchen... Bugger. I don't settle down for a drink till after kids are in bed...
same here. Our bedroom is actually RIGHT off the kitchen. If i take two steps from the kitchen bench where the TMX is i am in the bedroom. Jordy would sleep though a rocket landing on the bed but Darcy wakes at every noise. I would have killed for an iced coffee the other night but did not want to risk it.

I think the noise is the one down side of the whole machine.

Kylie, simple meals... have a look at the menu plan thread cos there is lots mentioned in there... but so far i have done a potato and spinach curry thing, risotto, potato rosti cakes and ... can't think what i did the other night. There are lots of simple regular meals to cook in it. And i have not even used the steamer that comes with it yet so you could do even more with that.

[cherish]

oh.. I know the machine is for me.. didn't realise you could do pasta in it etc.. I want to book a demo.. but the timing now is crap (being Christmas ánd moving and all) hmm- maybe I could have a demo at my housewarming that I am hoping to have.. we can trial the cocktails!

[michelle_j_r]

as far as i know you don't usually get to have cocktails at a demo. You just get food, very sad! :2lol

with the pasta, i am not sure if i would bother doing actual pasta in it... the sauce for sure! but actually boiling the pasta.... ?? not sure.

[Sam]

Surely I could just slip some vodka in with the sorbet??

Of course, that would only be if I succumb and organise a demo!!

[soulmama]

You are already hooked Sam.... ;)

[mama_bel]

Michelle, you have to try the creamy salami fettucini from the Everyday Cookbook. I do it with mushrooms, 'cos I don't eat salami, but it's delish. Has tomatoes in it, so you'd need to substitute there, but t'is very yum, quick, easy. I haven't just boiled pasta in it - I just use a pot for that.

I served wine at both my demos. Made loads of sales too. LOL

My friend had a demo yesterday and she has ordered hers already, and I think more were ordered from her demo.

The TMX grinds grain really well, Jodie - rice flour is my fave, amazing. But it's noisy for 30 to 60 secs! I've done wheat, spelt, oats, rye, rice (white and brown) and almonds. Don't think I've done chickpeas yet... Lentils whiz up real fine so cook in minutes (like less mins than usual).

I use mine more for other 'stuff' than for meals - rice milk, flours, smoothies, cheese-making, butter, etc. And still I use it for almost every evening meal, or part thereof. It isn't noisy when cooking, just when grinding/crushing.

[~kaoss~]

we can trial the cocktails!


as far as i know you don't usually get to have cocktails at a demo. You just get food, very sad! :2lol [/QUOTE

Kylie, we can do a special demo for you ;)

[QUOTE=michelle_j_r;16657]with the pasta, i am not sure if i would bother doing actual pasta in it... the sauce for sure! but actually boiling the pasta.... ?? not sure.
I do cook pasta in mine all the time. I find it easy than in the big pot. It fits a whole packet of pasta, it times itself and the bowl is easy and quick to clean (I know it is easy to clean a pot, but the TMX gets cleaned cause it'll be in use again soon, while the pot often gets left there). What I usually do it cook the pasta sauce, pop that in the thermosever, then cook the pasta.

I can't wait to take this machine on holidays with us (camping - powered site) cause it'll do pretty much everything! I won't need to take saucepans, and we can fry things on the BBQ's provided :)

[Snoozie]

Oooooh cocktail demo! I want one of those!!

[cherish]

I'm getting excited now..

[Bron]

when does the interest free offer end?

[~kaoss~]

It is for applications taken out in Nov and Dec :)

[cherish]

hmm.. wonder if I'd pass the application process.. what's the deal breakers?

[~kaoss~]

I'm not entirely sure, but I do believe that centrelink being the only source of income often results in a declined application.

[DePome]

I don't think I'd dare take it camping - wouldn't want to leave it in a tent :o

I am hoping to receive mine today, or tomorrow at the latest. Somewhat ironically, my DH is going to Melbourne today for the week (where the thing is shipped from) :( On the bright side, I can do my practicing while he's away, and just wow him with it when he gets back :D He wasn't particularly impressed with me wanting or ordering one (after talking AT him about it for quite a while ;) ) and he's never seen one in action, so it's probably better that I get some practice in first!

So.... it's just the girls and I. Miss 8 is still quite fussy, not liking to see bits of herbs, or have many flavours combined, while Miss 4 eats almost anything. What are we going to eat this week? Any suggestions?! I must confess :( within an hour of DH leaving for a breakdown callout (mechanic) last week, I was looking for the alcohol, so I suspect I'll be sharpening my blades a lot this week <blush> !

[mama_bel]

It's shipped from Perth I think, Deb?

I made the basics in the first week - coleslaw, risotto, grated cheese, rice milk, soups (it was winter), etc.

[DePome]

Kara said Melbourne. I think the whole financey part is Perth, that's what's on my card statement too.

[Natenimiri]

Disclaimer: I stopped buying Tupperware and Enjo a couple of years ago :P

Hi DePome
I hope you didn't have a bad TPW experience? I am a Manager but it is like any product, it can be a great product but if people don't know how to demonstrate it or do a bad job then it puts you off. OR was it just that it was too exxy? Let me know and if I can ever help I would love to. I also do clearance sales so really cheap so if you like the product but can't afford it PM me and I will send you my clearance sale stuff. No pressure of course!
nat :-)

[DePome]

I hope you didn't have a bad TPW experience?

Oh goodness, no, my purchasing just went too far :2lol. I implemented a self-imposed ban about two years ago due to lack of potential Tupperware cupboards! I had a passing deal with my self that I would only buy Tupperware if I sold some first, but I just stopped buying instead :) I have all of the tools that I want from them, and a lot of things that I haven't ended up using as much as I thought, so I need to sell them on really as they are just occupying valuable space.

[DePome]

P.S. I HAVE a Thermomix now ;) And a LOT of reading to do :o !

[Natenimiri]

Ok that is good to hear!!! You can imagine the temptation i have! I have to put a ban on MYSELF or else I would end up with wanting everything (and i did that initially before we were nearly snowed under!).
Let me know how you get on with the TMX! happy practising!
:-)

[cherish]

well Kara, I work now.. not a huge income.. so maybe.. could you ask for me?

[~kaoss~]

It's not something I can ask about. It is up to a finance company that is separate from Thermomix. It is up to them what is able to be approved and what isn't. Some income is definitely good, not sure when it's not enough though. I just know that people who only have centrelink as a regular source of income often do not qualify.

Basically, you have up to 4 years to pay for it. Minimum repayment is $15 a week but you'd end up paying a lot in interest if you stuck to that. To pay it off in the 9 month interest free period you'd need to make weekly repayments of around $60 I think (you'd have to do the maths to be sure). There is no penalty for early payout, so if you got a lump sum of money from somewhere (e.g. tax return), you could pay of extra.

If you want to find out, I suggest you go through the application process. It isn't that hard. It's really the only way to find out if you'd be accepted or declined.

Most machines are dispatched from Melbourne, though if people order extra cookbooks at the same time they order the machine, it is dispatched from Perth (where head office is). Does that answer that question :)

[Sam]

So, I have succumbed afterall and been in touch with the local demonstrator. Will book a demo when she gets back from her holidays. Am I heading down a slippery slope or what?!?

[mama_bel]

Verrrrrrrrrrry slippery. We just did 2 trays of ice cubes and a whole pineapple in ours early this evening. Whizz and drink. YUM. The pineapple was peeled of course.

You'll need more ice cube trays. Op shops have a kazillion of the things, brand new looking.

[cherish]

done.. sold.. I'm sure it'll be fine! If not, then not meant to be and I'll just have to save up hey!

[Kali]

Yep!

[Bron]

Oh goodness, no, my purchasing just went too far :2lol. I implemented a self-imposed ban about two years ago due to lack of potential Tupperware cupboards! I had a passing deal with my self that I would only buy Tupperware if I sold some first, but I just stopped buying instead :) I have all of the tools that I want from them, and a lot of things that I haven't ended up using as much as I thought, so I need to sell them on really as they are just occupying valuable space.

well, go ahead and sell! :D here is a great place to start :hyper :rofl

[michelle_j_r]

i need more ice trays.

My machine keeps coming up with error 55 when i try to use the scales. Spoke to my regional consultant and ended up burning the crap out of my fingers when testing to see if it was heating up ok (two big blisters on my knuckles to prove it! Idiot! When the 100'C light is lit then the friggin thing will be 100'C der!). I hope they can fix it without a major drama. The last thing i want to do is send it in to be serviced cos i need to cook in the thing! argh!

[lindylou]

did anyone else notice the one that just sold on ebay for over $2000! it had lots of extras, but whoa!!

[mama_bel]

Wow!

[jodiemiller]

I took my mum and her sister out to lunch today and a whole bunch of seniors who knew my aunt came in and sat at a nearby table. Two friends came over to our table to tell Aunt about this brilliant new cooker demonstration they'd attended this morning, how it made sorbet, cooked risotto and ground wheat into flour and then made a bread dough. "Can't remember what it's called, but it's absolutely brilliant!" they said with such excitement.

I rolled my eyes, "Was it called a Thermomix?"

"Yes, that's it!"

Gawd, I can't get away from them! And it's pretty obvious that by the time the oldies have caught on, you've well and truly missed the bandwagon. ;)

[Snoozie]

lmao

[mama_bel]

LOL Jodie!

So, Deborah, are you happy you decided "yes"?

[cherish]

I'm applying for the interest free finance.... cross my fingers- feeling very excited!!

[DePome]

Definitely Bel :) Can't say it will necessarily save me a lot of money, because of the way that I cooked before, but it's got me making things that I haven't made for a while because of the ease. There's stuff in the fridge again like mayonnaise, lemon butter, tomato salsa etc. I am glad I'm not on tank water though :o

[Rach]

LOL Jodie!

[Rach]

oooohhh lemon butter... I've been meaning to make some of that. Wish our neigbours lemons would ripen up! ;)

Gonna make some butter today...

[cef77]

Well, I made the decision a while back, but today convinced DH that a TMX MUST live in our kitchen! I filled out the interest free paperwork and away we go!!!!! Thanks ~kaoss~ for popping in this evening :)

[soulmama]

Woohoo!! :yipi

[michelle_j_r]

i am really glad i got mine. I debated for ages because, seriously, it's friggin expensive and it's not like i have cash falling out of my pockets! :2lol but even if you ignore the fact that i honestly believe i will make that money back in a year or two the lifestyle benefits are incredible.

The simple things i can make now from scratch that mean the kids are now eating fresh juices and smoothies every day and the peanut butter it makes is so peanutty it's just lovely, and simple pasta sauces and stocks that make a quick dinner totally delicious, and we make some rather special sorts of cakes or cookies or whatever every couple of days so even though i don't have spare cash to be spending $5 on a coffee and another $6 on a piece of cake when i go to town (something i used to enjoy) i can now make a brilliant iced coffee and have a piece of my own cake for hardly any comparitive cost and i still feel like my life is full of luxuries.

[quigybopp]

Hey all! been reading all posts about this so called amazing TMX and I am very intrigued! Is anyone holding a demo soon? I have had a few missed opportunities to see it in the past but some always happened and I am really wanting to see what it can really do.

[soulmama]

Why not have your own demo Antoinette? It's fairly simple and painless... not to mention - FUN! ;)

[~kaoss~]

PM me if you want a demo at your place :) And yes, what SM said :) No hard sell, just see the machine in action :)

[jodiemiller]

I'm keen to have another demo. :D

[quigybopp]

I'd rather go to someone elses demo as I tried to hold my first party every (tupperware) But had to cancel coz no one wanted to come. So I gonna pass on holding a another party. :(

[quigybopp]

Jodie I'll come to yours. When you thinking of doing it? :)

[cherish]

I'll be having a demo in the new year as well.. so all Brisbanites are welcome!

[Ayla]

Re price don't forget too that it's made in factories in Germany and France so workers are getting real wages, Thermomixes aren't sweated.

[mama_bel]

Good point, Ayla.

[jodiemiller]

I reckon I'd like to have one after school goes back and all the local families are home. Have a few friends who I think will be into it. So ... Feb some time...? But it will depend on Kara. :)

[~kaoss~]

Whenever suits me :) Though I have a long list of people who have requested demo's in the early new year, so if you decide on a date soon, you have the pick of the board :)

[Mum2ATeam]

Thanks for a fantastic demo last night Kara. :D

[soulmama]

Thanks for a fantastic demo last night Kara. :D
Sooooo????
:rules

Do you surrender yet??
:yield:

[~kaoss~]

No worries :)

That was one crazy demo :pifight::135::145::transport025::duck:whistle:gat hering but heaps of fun too :) I like it when they aren't so structured and rigid (and last night was VERY far from it :) )

[quigybopp]

Wahoo! Guess what! I showed my DH the TMX website and he actually thought it was a good thing I didn't think he would like it but he did! He then said we need to look at our finances 1st. even with the 9 months interest free he said would be a bit difficult. Made round one!:)

[jodiemiller]

Yay, Antoinette! :D

[Mum2ATeam]

Do you surrender yet??

Yep. :D Just need to put the money away, should only take a couple of months. I already have $350 put away.

[cef77]

:hyperWell, I've been approved for the interest free finance!!!!!!!:hyper

I might even get it before Christmas!:yipi

[Madi]

:hyperWell, I've been approved for the interest free finance!!!!!!!:hyper

I might even get it before Christmas!:yipi


Woohoo! :hyper :hyper

[mama_bel]

Yay! Mine is whirring away in the kitchen right now at the hands of DD13. I have eight children here tonight, so it's a blessing to have a helpful daughter and a Thermomix!

[cef77]

DS7 (almost 8) can't wait to make his own porridge!

[cherish]

seeing Kara tonight- very excited!

[quigybopp]

Wahoo! Finally get to see this amazing TMX everyones raving about! Thanks madi for the invite, Kara is coming out mon! Will have the full demo in the new year. Thanks Kara! Can't wait. Pretty sure we will get the approval by the end of the year.

[mama_bel]

Yay Antoinette! Enjoy.

[Madi]

Wahoo! Finally get to see this amazing TMX everyones raving about! Thanks madi for the invite, Kara is coming out mon! Will have the full demo in the new year. Thanks Kara! Can't wait. Pretty sure we will get the approval by the end of the year.


:hyper :hyper

[Snoozie]

yay!

[cherish]

well.. my finance didn't get approved.. i'll show them, I'll save for one!

[Madi]

oh no!

[mama_bel]

Bugger, Kylie. :( I did the 3-payment option (credit card) and saved my first payment and paid the others off right away as I'd timed it for 2 low-bill months.

[cherish]

it's ok.. it's the single mother thing I guess.. and they don't take into account my child support.. never mind- can't get in to trouble if i can't get into debt.

how does the 3 payment option work, maybe that would be a good plan for me

[lindylou]

Kylie- same happened here. It is very disappointing, but we'll get there eventually! x

[mama_bel]

You just sign a form to say they can take it from your credit card over 3 months. So first month it's $700-and-something, then $600 the next month, and $600 the next month. And it's paid for! And you're so, so happy to be cooking with a Thermomix it doesn't sting one bit when they take those subsequent $600 payments from you in month 2 and 3. :p

[cherish]

hmm= good thought.. I think that sounds like a good option- but I don't have a credit card- just a debit card- but that should still work yes?