Forum Has anyone sent their TM back?

Jan Crawford wrote:

HI Sunshine 45

THe mayonnaise recipe is:

1small cup sugar, 1 tspn of mustard - place in TM on speed 8 for 8 seconds. Add 1 cup milk, 1 small cup vinegar, 3 eggs and pepper and salt to taste.

Place TM on 7 minutes at 90 degree at speed 4. Sit back relax with the paper .

After seven minutes remove and pour in storing container - beautiful creamy consistency and very yummy. No standing over stove waiting for it to come to boil stirring all the time and then simmering until thicker (if it does ever get thicker).

Enjoy cooking in TM and eating mayonnaise

How did you get on with fair trade....maybe consumer affairs would be good for you to contact. My daughter has the TM31...never had an issue with it. My TM5 went back within a couple of months due to scales. I have read there is a scales issue so seems yo me they should be recalled and dealt with. I must admitit was fixed and returned same day.

Hi Ness83small,

Thank you for your query. Yes, you are able to use someone elses chip on your machine.

Kind regards,

Thermomix Head Office

Hi Ness,

Did you get an answer to your question?

Thanks

I was wondering if anyone knew of anyone that had been really disappointed with the purchase of the TM 31 and sent it back or on sold it?

I cant say I do know anyone.  I would be interested to hear why someone is dissapointed in one though.

That is just beyond imagination!!  

The only cases I have heard of have been because of financial problems and the need for some quick cash which is always guaranteed when selling a TMX.

Chrissy wrote:

I was wondering if anyone knew of anyone that had been really disappointed with the purchase of the TM 31 and sent it back or on sold it?

Why do you ask Chrissy? Are you having problems/disappointed with yours?

Not problems, but I am definatley disappointed. My husband can't believe how much it was and what a waste of money it seems, and I tend to agree with him.

Everything we have cooked has been very bland and watery. The only recipe that we love is the basic bread one, and as hubby said it makes for a very expensive bread maker. I find I am using it, for the sake of using it, if you know what I mean.

I love the inspiration to make my own bread, butter and other things it has given me but the food that comes out has been less then satisfying in terms of flavour and quality. On the plus side the confidence in my own cooking, pre TM owning days has been boosted 10 fold.

I have no idea how to use the varoma thing.

Wow, Chrissy... you're the only person I've ever heard of that doesn't LOVE their Thermomix!!!  Sounds like you need to try some new recipes, (like the ones on here), and have a Varoma demo to learn how to use it!  The food cooked at a Varoma demo is so yummy - you wouldn't be able to say it's bland and watery!  I use my Varoma everyday - sometimes 3 times a day.  I often get the comment that 'everything that comes out of the Thermomix seems to taste SO much better!' (both from owners and non-owners who taste the food).  Check out some of the Thermomix blogs and websites that are around - there are some really amazing recipes out there.  If chefs and foodies love it so much, then obviously it's not the machine that's at fault, but how you're using it, don't you think?  My advice is the more demos and cooking classes you go to, and the more you experiment, the better you'll get at using it and the more you'll love it!  Hope things get better for you. 

I've tried new recipes and I have tried my old ones for comparison. The old ones are so not as good in the TM. I've been inspired by the blogs and recipes on here but can't justify the expensive ingredients to try them out.

I am a bit concerned about the spatula having chips in it from using it in the machine, so tend not to use it anymore, the kids Tupperware one is great though. 

My hubby has a good point though how can everyone claim the TM saves you money when the ingredients that are needed for many of the 'basic' recipes cost more then the pre made stuff. Anyone else got any ideas?

 I do like that the recipes I have made do heaps of leftovers for our family of four, which seems a little weird when most of them say they serve 4.

The spatula will get tatty after a while from scraping out the jug (as they push against the blades), but it's not from stirring through the hole in the lid - it doesn't reach the blades when you do that.  

Have you made the vege stock concentrates?  The chicken and beef versions are really great to use in your cooking - they add so much flavour.

I have found I've saved heaps of money on food by buying everything I can in bulk and making things from scratch.  I do use more organic and specialty ingredients now, but I buy them bulk too and save money there.  For example, I used to buy rice milk for about $2.50 per litre (non-organic) - now I make my own rice & almond milk from organic ingredients and it costs about $1.50 per litre - that's a big difference in price, and it tastes a lot better!  Same with breads - I used to buy spelt bread for about $6 a loaf - now I make it from organic grain and flour (bought bulk) and it costs me about $3 a loaf.  If you buy cheaper cuts of beef (bulk) and mince it yourself (or use it cubed for casseroles and curries) you'll save a lot there, too.  Have you tried any recipes from the Indian cookbook?  They're so good - very tasty, and you can use cheaper cuts of meat, and make your own pastes, to save money.  There's a lot of things you can make with very basic ingredients that are very cheap - the recipes with specialty ingredients I save for special occasions. 

Hi Chrissy,

How long have you had the thermomix? 

Do you have a good relationship with your consuttant? I would suggest that you talk with them about your concerns, if you don't have a good relationship, I would suggest finding a new consultant and asking them to come and help you with a recipe or two. 

I have had mine just over 2 months and I have had some dreadful flops, and some really great successes as well.

What kinds of foods are you making, wanting to make, maybe we can point you in the right direction to find some simple recipes that are also tasty.  I have had to teak almost all the recipes we use as we cant eat a lot of foods that are featured in the everyday cookbook, its taken some practice, but I am getting better at it.  My husband is getting a bit better too, although he just made the pumpkin soup straight from the recipe book and misread  and left the water out from when he added the stock, it is definately not watery, LOL.  I have managed to rescue it and its now becoming pumpkin chicken lasagne.

I have the same thought with you about the specialty foods,  the only thing I am buying differently now is Whole Grains for making bread and raw beetroots.  

Just curious - What was it that attracted you to the thermomix in the first place?

Chrissy wrote:

My hubby has a good point though how can everyone claim the TM saves you money when the ingredients that are needed for many of the 'basic' recipes cost more then the pre made stuff. Anyone else got any ideas?

Hi Chrissy

What ingredients are you thinking about? 

Quirky Cooking wrote:

Wow, Chrissy... you're the only person I've ever heard of that doesn't LOVE their Thermomix!!! 

My DH does like the Thermomix, but when describing it to other people and explaining the rave reviews it gets everywhere, he compares it to a Mac computer.  ie there are downsides to the Thermoix and the Mac computer, but what it does, it does better than any other machine out there, so owners are happy to overlook the things that it doesn't do quite as well or the way you hoped (an example that springs to mind is cleaning the blades - a small price to pay for the amazing things it does do).  Does that make sense? 

agrantham81 wrote:

How long have you had the thermomix? 

Do you have a good relationship with your consuttant? 

What kinds of foods are you making, wanting to make, maybe we can point you in the right direction to find some simple recipes that are also tasty. 

Just curious - What was it that attracted you to the thermomix in the first place?

I have had it for over 3 weeks. My consultant is on holidays at the moment until February.

At the moment I am picking recipes from the TMX cookbooks I have: EDC, Cyndi O'Meara, Budget Busters, After School and lunchbox ideas and Festive Flavour. I want to make healthy but low cost food, that is easy to prepare but tasty.

I have wanted a TMX for a few years after hearing about them via friends. I liked the idea that it would replace a few other appliances I already owned, as bench space is limited in our rental. I also liked that I could do everything from scratch like spice mixes, bread and butter. But now I can't believe the prices of whole spices, pure cream and bakers flour to make everything from scratch its a bit expensive. Pure cream is a specialty item here and around $3.41 for 500ml its only in stock every 2nd week locally. I am yet to find a source for whole spices and herbs as our local Coles is all ground and premixed.

Did you know you can make cream from butter and milk?  That may work out a bit cheaper.  I will see if I can find the recipe for you. It's not perfect cream obviously, but it does work well as a substitute. 

Have you tried the Apricot Chicken Risotto?  It is one of our favourites here.  Instead of Apricot nector I just put a tin of Apricots and their Syrup in and puree them myself, then put it in a jug or jars and use what is noted in the recipe.

If you were previously buying cheap bread then yes I can see how you would find it more expensive. For us, bread is where our biggest savings are. We cant eat ANY of the breads from Coles, so have been getting bakers delight bread at $3.50 per loaf.

I hadn't worked out our bread cost, but wanted to, so have now, and for us, using Coles Bread flour and everything else, it works out at:  $1.80 per loaf.  (Do note that I use dried yeat and canola oil, as we cant have Olive, the olive oil would add a bit to that costing).  Having just worked that out I am very tempted to start letting my husband buy bread again, he normally gets himself the really cheap bread.  However for the rest of us, its a HUGE saving.

It's a shame your consultant is away, it would be really good if you could get someone to come play with you and help you get at least one recipe or meal to your liking.  Does she have any sister consultants nearby? 

I need to go and find some whole herbs and spices as well, I also need to find a better way of getting the whole grain wheat, although I do often make the bread with just bread flour (substitute in 100gms bread flour instead of the wheat).

I hope you find something you like soon.  I cant imagine not liking anything that the thermomix does, however I can relate to not liking some of the things it does, like my failed Jam in the fridge, and the roll ups I just burnt, but most of that is my errors, not the machines.

Chrissy, sorry to hear you are not getting the results you expected with your TMX. Where are you? I am sure your consultants group leader or team members could help you. I also recommend looking on forumthermomix.com where there are heaps of recipes, reviews of recipes etc we are a really friendly bunch and always happy to help. I think initially it does cost a bit to get your pantry changed over to Thermomix ready ingredients. When you are making the change you can just use up your already milled spices. You can also try angryalmond.com if you are in WA or SA they do a flat rate shipping of 3.50. I think as far as bread is concerned for me it is cheaper to make than buy if you are looking to avoid additives and preservatives in bread (which I am). You do have to work out the cost per loaf rather than look at the cost of the 5kg bag of bakers flour in total. It would be good to know what you normally cook so we can help with suggestions. The other thing is just check your MC ( measuring cup ) weighs between 20-30g and that the TM is level and clear of anything resting on the cord or the side of it. Just a thought as you mentioned your food is watery, your scales may not be reading accurately.

Chrissy I am sorry to read that you are not happy with your machine. It does take a while to get used to a new way of cooking. If you know of anyone near you who has a machine perhaps you could spend some time with them and have a small cookathon.

We used to buy Baker's Delight bread at $4.20 a loaf, now I buy Baker's Flour about 10kg for nearly $20 and make all our breads. I love making different types.

I am also sorry to hear about your problems. If you are finding the meals watery one tip is to remove the measuring cup from the top and put the basket on the lid whilst cooking. This allows more steam to escape but will stop splattering. Another tip is to also put the meal in the thermoserver for 10 minutes or so after cooking to allow more of the sauce to absorb into the meat/pasta. I hope that helps.

I hope things get better and you start to see the benefits soon.

HI Chrissy  - I too had "Buyers Remorse" for the first few weeks after I bought my TM - but now I love it.  I made the mistake of thinking that I could cook everything in the TM and yes some of my usual recipes were a bit bland and watery.  For instance my usual spag bol I discovered that I prefer to do in a frypan - but I still chop and grate all the vegies in the TM.  Can I suggest you start by making some of the recipes in the TM cookbook.  That gives you a really good feel for how the TM works and lets you understand a bit more about cooking time and amount of liquid etc.  My husband was also very critical but now uses the TM for his regular Sunday morning pancakes and for mashed potato.

I now use my TM dozens of times a week.  There are heaps of recipe forums online (in addtion to this one) and I just google "thermomix" and the recipe name or key ingrediants and I also find something good to make.

Chrissy wrote:

. Pure cream is a specialty item here and around $3.41 for 500ml its only in stock every 2nd week locally. I am yet to find a source for whole spices and herbs as our local Coles is all ground and premixed.

Hi Chrissy, I'm not sure about cream, but I do know you don't have to use Bakers Flour.  I only ever use plain brand flour and my bread always turns out fine.  Also whole spices and herbs are best from an indian grocer or someone like that.  I don't  know where you are, but if there isn't an indian grocer near you, maybe someone in a different city or suburb who visits might be able to get some for you.

Our experience is that we can't even eat dairy or herbs and spices and I have cooked from scratch for quite a while, so the TMX isn't saving us money that much, in fact it may be costing us money as I am now making things that I would never be bothered with before like mayo and dairy free custard, but it has made things so much faster in the kitchen (which is important for me with 3 children under 4yrs) and given us more variety with the ease of so many recipes

Hope you get something sorted soon

WOW Like everyone else I am amazed to find someone who does not like their Thermi. I am sure when you get someone to assist you will see how it can save time and money. I just did a calculation on the cost of the basic bread recipe from the EDC and only using flour not grain as that can be more difficult to get the cost is $0.87 per loaf. I know I have not bought bread for awhile but I am sure even cheap bread is not that cheap.

Someone mentioned getting spices from www.angryalmond.com and that is a great place for other bulk supplies. The web www.aussiespice.com.au is another source for bulk spices.

I get black & gold flour in 10kg bags and if you check the ingredient and nutrition info  you will find it has very high protein as good bread flour should.  If you live within 1 hour of Perth I would love to help you learn how to make Thermi work for you.

And I agree with you Chrissy that the thermomix is not the answer for every dish. I still find a knife and cutting board is quicker than the thermomix to chop 1 onion as long as the onion is not going into a dish I am cooking in the TX. But it does do such a supurb job of cooking cheap cuts of meat in a sauce of some kind in a short time you cannot help saving money on food.

I hope we Thermomix addicts have not scared you off because I know anyone of us would be willing to help you.

I wondered since your first post in December if you have had any good experiences with the TX as a result of all the suggestions.

I'm in Port Stephens near Newcastle, as I mentioned I have a Varoma demo coming up so I hope that will give me some inspiration. We have had some successes and some still bland recipes cooked in the TMX. Bread rolls are excellent and I cooked meatloaf the other night which was quiet yummy. I am still not in love with it, and dread the thought that the reason I brought it (to get rid of the slow cooker, food processor and blender) is going to happen, as I will still use these as they do a better job then the TMX. So far I am using the TMX regularly to make bread roll, yogurt, muffins and differnt sauces, but as I said before I can do these all anyway without the TMX, even though I wasn't, so I still like that its inspired me to make them more often, just wish I loved it and was eager to use the TMX everyday

Your slow cooker will probably need to stay if you prefer its recipes, but your blender and food processor should be being replaced by the thermomix.

I am sorry to keep asking questions when you are probably frustrated that we all seem to not find it the same way, but I am curious what the food processor and blender do better for you?  Will it just take practice to learn the new functions on the thermomix? I know the change from my food processor was a bit of a learning curve, but thermie gives me much greater control, my food processor was great for pureeing stuff, but not for making things like the salad etc.  The only thing I do occaisionally think it did better was grating carrots, but thermie saves me so much time elsewhere that I just grate them by hand with my little grater anyway.

Hi Chrissy,

I've been following this thread wondering if you ever resolved the issues and are happy with your TM?

Oh Chrissy, i am very sad to read your post. I will agree that some of the recipes cater to those that like their veggies overcooked. in fact my husband and i cook our borccoli & cauliflour in the bodum or coffee plunger.  I would be getting your consultant back to give you a refresher course and look into some cooking lessons, we have them (kinda) regular in Adelaide South Australia. My consultant (prior to july bonuses) is always available for me to contact i have phoned her at 9pm yes thats right to work out a problem i was having right there and then. I have saved our family money and the kids even use it.... yes the kids my youngest is 11 and the eldest is nearly 16. it is so robust . My latest project is looking for a recipe/method for making chocolate. that way i dont have to purchase cadbury etc. I really hope you have a solution to your problem pronto. Hugs Amanda

Oh Chrissy, i am very sad to read your post. I will agree that some of the recipes cater to those that like their veggies overcooked. in fact my husband and i cook our borccoli & cauliflour in the bodum or coffee plunger.  I would be getting your consultant back to give you a refresher course and look into some cooking lessons, we have them (kinda) regular in Adelaide South Australia. My consultant (prior to july bonuses) is always available for me to contact i have phoned her at 9pm yes thats right to work out a problem i was having right there and then. I have saved our family money and the kids even use it.... yes the kids my youngest is 11 and the eldest is nearly 16. it is so robust . My latest project is looking for a recipe/method for making chocolate. that way i dont have to purchase cadbury etc. I really hope you have a solution to your problem pronto. Hugs Amanda

feeling like I shouldn't have read this thread as is making me really worried...my Thermomix is on order and should receive it soon...a bit concerned now that it isn't going to be as amazing as I anticipated....

I think you will be surprised with how awsome this machine actually is. Everything is possible and only your imagination will hinder you. If you have young children you will be awestruck at the amount of food which is so easy. i have been buying up the cookbooks and constantly trawl the web for new ideas. I have had some great success with altering my current recipes. Bolognaise sauce which the kids loved but gave me heartburn i have modified for the Tx and now i dont get heart burn anymore ie) less fat.. Good luck use everyone at your disposal and have some cooking lessons and demos. xxx

Hi Mummybabs,

My husband was the one who wanted to buy a Thermomix - I had been lusting after a KitchenAid for years but hadn't been able to justify the cost - so I was really hesitant - but I have to add it has been one of the best purchasing decisions we have ever made.

I have two kids (3yo and 5yo) who love "helping" in the kitchen and I love my TM because they can join in without me having to worry about sharp knives and hot saucepans.  My 5yo son is learning to read and I get him to read the recipes (they are so easy) sounding out the ingredients, reading the weights and weighing them in, then reading and setting the time, temperature and speed. (My secret plan is that they will each cook one night a week by the time they are ten or so!)

For me there are three things that make me love my TM:  (1) I can make fresh, healthy food that my whole family can eat (my 5yo is allergic to eggs) and I have more control over the additives, preservatives and other rubbish that is normally in pre-packaged foods  (2) it's an extra set of hands - after an elbow reconstruction my TM does all the stirring and mashing that I can no longer do (meaning a lot less pain) and (3) it saves me time and washing up.

In short - it's a great investment.  I think the key is to start by using the Everyday Cookbook for most meals until you feel confident using it (then start to convert your old recipes), make sure you contact your consultant with any questions no matter how silly or trivial they seem and get involved with any cooking classes in your area.

Sorry for the long post - but I just can't say strongly enough what a life-changer our TM is.

Nerine

Hi Mummybabs,

My husband was the one who wanted to buy a Thermomix - I had been lusting after a KitchenAid for years but hadn't been able to justify the cost - so I was really hesitant - but I have to add it has been one of the best purchasing decisions we have ever made.

I have two kids (3yo and 5yo) who love "helping" in the kitchen and I love my TM because they can join in without me having to worry about sharp knives and hot saucepans.  My 5yo son is learning to read and I get him to read the recipes (they are so easy) sounding out the ingredients, reading the weights and weighing them in, then reading and setting the time, temperature and speed. (My secret plan is that they will each cook one night a week by the time they are ten or so!)

For me there are three things that make me love my TM:  (1) I can make fresh, healthy food that my whole family can eat (my 5yo is allergic to eggs) and I have more control over the additives, preservatives and other rubbish that is normally in pre-packaged foods  (2) it's an extra set of hands - after an elbow reconstruction my TM does all the stirring and mashing that I can no longer do (meaning a lot less pain) and (3) it saves me time and washing up.

In short - it's a great investment.  I think the key is to start by using the Everyday Cookbook for most meals until you feel confident using it (then start to convert your old recipes), make sure you contact your consultant with any questions no matter how silly or trivial they seem and get involved with any cooking classes in your area.

Sorry for the long post - but I just can't say strongly enough what a life-changer our TM is.

Nerine

Hi Chrissy,Have you been able to sort out the hassles and fall in love with your TM yet?  I am a new user, but have saved for two years to buy one.  I will probably never get rid of my slow cooker because I use it about four days per week to do dinner.  I just set it up in the morning before I leave for work, and come home to a cooked meal.  I do LOVE my TM though - all the time-saving, help with chopping, dicing, pulverising etc - there is no comparison.  And hard-boiled eggs that don't go blue and cannot be forgotten thanks to the alarm.  The list just goes on. Let us know how you are getting on.

I don't love my thermomix either. I really regret buying it.  I have had it since June and most things I cook in it I don't like. I have made lots of hommus, guacamale and pesto but I used to do that in my food processor and it was no harder. The jam is runny, the lemon butter runny, the custard tasted of uncooked flour. I have tried recipes recommended on the forums - meatloaf in the veroma - yuk.  Honey soy chicken - overly sickly and rich. Mashed potatos come out gluey. Cakes not the nice texture I get with my mixer. I haven't bothered with the bread as I set my breadmaker to be ready when the kids get home from school and it is cooked and waiting for them. Dahl was okay but no quicker or easier than making it in the saucepan.

I am a competent cook and love cooking a variety of foods. We eat a lot of Asian dishes and I suppose it is hard for anything to replace my trusty wok but I am really disappointed and wish I had spent the money upgrading my 25-year-old foodprocessor instead - at least that grates and slices for me as well.

I also hate how you can't get accessories unless  you hold a demo. I didn't get a thermoserve as all  my friends have already been to a demo and I am not going to ask them to go again. I wanted to buy one but that is not allowed apparantly.

Is there a way to sell this machine?

Love To Cook.

As some of the other guys suggested to Chrissy, before you sell your machine, have you talked things through with your Consultant and was she able to offer you some advice on the things you have had problems with??? i myself had trouble with some of these things when i first got my Thermomix but have discovered from other consultants and customers that there are some easy remedies for these problems. Mashed potato for instance ( only use pink or red potatoes as the white potatos have too much water content) makes sure the potato is well cooked before mashing. Jam sometimes needs a little more time added to cooking or you can add some pectin. some of the recipes just need personal tweeking. cut down on the amount of Soy for your chicken etc. The custard recipe has actually been changed to include 30gms of Corn flour not plain flour and is much better.

it all takes time to adjust and get familiar with your machine and the recipes. keep seeking out new recipes from different web sites and books i know you will grow to love it if you must give it some time. if you dont have a consultant who can help you then i am sure Thermomix can find you someone close by who can offer you loads of help. Remember to have a look on the Website and come to one of the Cooking classes near you they can often help get you back on track. Good luck and please think long and hard before you make any final decisons.

Hi Agrantham81.

I can answer your question about what my food processor does better than thermomix. I use it all the time for grating and slicing veges. I also find if I chop or puree in the foodprocessor I can easily get it out whereas in the thermomix I lose a lot of it stuck in and under the blades.

Hi CathyM,

I have been to a cooking class and talked to people who have the thermomix. The main theme seems to be that you can make so much from scratch and not rely on commercial products. I think if you don't normally do that, then the thermomix would be a revelation. But for me I have always made my own products as I enjoy cooking from scratch. Unfortunately it means I have something to compare with and I think the texture and taste are inferior. A classic is bolognaise sauce - it just doesn't taste the same as my sauce that I have bubbling away on the stove for a couple of hours with an occasional stir and adjustment of flavours.

I always make my own muesli bars and thought that would be something easier in the thermomix but in fact it doesn't save me much time at all and is harder to clean than the saucepan and bowl that I normally use.

So, I think if cooking was a chore then the thermomix would perhaps be a lifesaver. But if you love to cook and fiddle around with flavours as you go I don't think it really works.

Hi

I purchased my thermomix only this week. I make a mayonnaise for salads which previously I boiled on the stove. Most of the time I struggled to get it to the correct consistency. After having a demonstration with the making of custard which we loved I decided to try my own mayonnaise recipe in the thermomix following the custard time, temperature and speed. While I ate my breakfast this morning the thermomix cooked by mayonnaisse to perfection. I am sold on the machine and love it and looking forward to cooking lots of foods in it. Also I had a fantastic demonstrator who was so helpful and will continue to be. Thanks Alicia well done.

Hi Jan - Can you post your mayonaise recipe please as that is one thing I will be making very soon when my Thermomix is delivered tomorrow ...  I like the plain commercial ones but remember my Mum used to make her own and as kids we had the job of beating with a hand beater and that tasted good but cannot remember exactly what was in it.

Thanks

Sunshine45

I have had my Bimby only a couple of months and already cant imagine cooking without it. I have all the stock pastes now in the freezer in cluding the thai pastes also chicken tikka, balti and salt rub in fridge, All my kitchen equipment is in the shed only kept rice cooker and small spice blender so I can get ingredients ready for next recipe while Bimby busy. This has meant reorganising my small kitchen as I now have lotts more room to cook. All the food has been excellent even my old recipes which I can convert to bimby, like my favorite Elizabeth David spag boll recipe. the soups are amazing and risotto, the ease of which the meals can be produced is amazing. I wont regret a penny of the cost of buying it as it has grestly exceeded my expectations. You need to get some help from thermomix to find out why the food is not good as it is too expensive not to be used to make great food.

HI Sunshine 45

THe mayonnaisse recipe is:

1small cup sugar, 1 tspn of mustard - place in TM on  speed 8 for 8 seconds. Add 1 cup milk, 1 small cup vinegar, 3 eggs and pepper and salt to taste.

Place TM on 7 minutes at 90 degree at speed 4. Sit back relax with the paper .

After seven minutes remove and pour in storing container - beautiful creamy consistency and very yummy. No standing over stove waiting for it to  come to boil stirring all the time and then simmering until thicker (if it does ever get thicker).

Enjoy cooking in TM and eating mayonnaisse

Hi there. Would you mind posting the Elizabeth David Spaghetti Bol recipe please? I am a newbie and really keen to try both gourmet foods & healthier options... Cheers!

Hi Busymumofone, I wouldn't say I recomend them but I will say I'm beginnning to like my TMX more. I think my issue in the beginning was not having a passionate counsultant and no in real life support to use my machine to its full extent.

I also feel that I swallowed up the marketing of TMX hook line and sinker, which is very much not the usual me. I brought into the fact that it would make my life easier and more healthy, without relising my life was way more healthy before the TMX becuase it wasn't easier. So I used to make things like bread by hand and it was so much more delicious then any bread I've ever made in the TMX, not to mention healthier as I did it myself and didn't use a machine to do it.

I feel as if the TMX has truly made me lazy and I'm still not using it as much as others that I know have brought one. Support is essential, getting along to cooking classes and hosting demo's with the righ counsultant is really important to learn everything there is to know about your new machine. I'm still struggling to get the taste and flavour into my usually delicious recipes when not cooked in the TMX, and we are by no means fussy eaters, its just so watered down and stewy there is no flavour in stuff that there would be when cooking on the stove or oven.

I don't believe the TMX is easy, you still have to shop for the ingriedients, which can be hard to source and find in small areas and then you still have to adjust the recipes for cooking with a new machine, most of the cookbook recipes have been dispointing too. Its probably easy when you know how but you have to learn so much before your competent with the TMX, its not easy in the beginning.

Hi busymumofone and Chrissy

Chrissy, thanks so much for your honesty.  As a consultant I am told constantly by my clients that the support they recieve is the number thing that they need.  As a customer I think you deserve to have a passionate consultant who spends the time explaining the machine when they deliver it, follows up with you to make sure you are ok, invites you to cooking classes, gives you recipe idea/tips and keeps in touch with you from time to time to make sure you are enjoying your TM. 

Busymumofone, I know that I try my upmost to do all of these things for my customers and hope that you find someone to do the same for you.

The TM is an amazing product and if you have a passionate consultant it is like the cream on top that makes it even better (pardon the cooking pun).

Fiona  

Thank you Fiona,

You have been a fantastic, i wish every consultant was as enthusiastic, helpful and patient as you!

I have ordered and received my thermomix!!! It turned up on Monday, I haven't had a proper demo, but alot of things have come back to me from the demo i went to 10 months ago!

I have been going crazy since the thing turned up! So far i have made, and in this order, custard, that was terrible!! I used the recipe with plain flour and no sugar, then bread rolls, perfect and my recipe! Then i tried gluten free bread, but that dintn't work, i crumbed left over bread, fudge, more breadrolls, mashed potato, coleslaw, more breadrolls and a pizza base!

So i am really enjoying it, I am going to try the custard again, we had a lemon custard at the demo but i cant find the recipe.

Bettre keep going.....Thanks again for your support!

I havent heard of anyone thats been disappointed with a puchase of the TM 31.

They take a little bit to get used to. My youngest son said that I loved my machine more than him because i spent more time with it that him But that was in the first week while I was getting my head around it but now he says I love him more because i cook him so much with my tmx ...hes a bit cute

i have had mine for almost 6 months and absolutely love it (can't get enough of it).

Good luck

dansun

Hi Busy Mum of one,

So cool you got a machine!! I've had mine for almost 6 months and loving it.

I have just signed up to become aconsultant and am really excited about the opportunities

I think the custard recipe you may be looking for is in the everyday cooking book on page 155 (custard/creme patissere). I normally cut the flour back a bit as i found it tasted a little flourey when I made it (but it didnt at my demo when my consultant made it )

Good luck with your machine and enjoy