Starting to Meal Plan

I have never sat down and created meal plans.  But, now with my thermomix I am feeling the need.  I want to use the thermie as much as possible but really need a dedicated plan.  I am making Nasi Goring for dinner tomorrow night so for now that is my plan.

It's arrived!!

After approximately 18 months of saving my pennies I ordered the thermomix.  It was delivered on Saturday and my consultant Debbie spent 1 hour with me teaching me the basics.  We made the vegetable stock concentrate for the Everyday Cookbook (EDC).

Should I give it a name?

Then the fun commenced.  My son (Mr 16) was desperate to make something and he chose the chocolate mousse. Yum.  I need to get organised with photos though.  Then I made the following over the course of the afternoon: chilli paste, chocolate cake, chocolate brownies, pumpkin soup, lemonade, iced-coffee and hot chocolate.  I think there is a bit of a chocolate theme going on.  I must say I am so impressed.

Sunday came and the thermomix got a good workout again.  I started the day making a fruit juice smoothy.  It turned out exactly like a boost. Saved myself $20.  Then I chopped up all my carrots and froze them in portions.  Made a big batch of SisterMixin's  pasta sauce for the freezer.  It is a great recipe to use up all your vegetables.  Then, just for fun I made another batch of brownies; then more pumpkin soup for the freezer.

Monday morning included another smoothie, butter and buttermilk bread. It looks like the thermomix is going to be getting a good workout in my kitchen.

Rising in the tin

Buttermilk Bread (what's left of it)

Demo Time

I have made the leap and booked a demonstration to see the Thermie in action.  I am not really doing it to help me make the decision because countless YouTube videos and forums have already helped in that area.  It is more just to have the contact with the consultant.  I wonder how long it takes to arrive after you order it?  So, the only question remains - How much money is in my money box and is it enough?

Taking the first step

Today I made the first step on my journey to owning a Thermomix (or Thermie as they are affectionately known).  I put my details into the thermomix website and within the hour a consultant had contacted me to tell me about the product.  When I think about it, it was not really the first step as I have been saving up my coins and researching websites, blogs and forums to help me make the decision. Decision definitely made - having an in-home demonstration.  Now to find a few guinea pigs (ie friends) to come and join me for a nice afternoon of getting to know a little about this kitchen machine. 

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