you are more than likely correct Mamapan - as I say most of my info is second hand. I didn't know you could cook cakes in it - make the batter yes but didn't know about cooking it.
I sort of had the impression (in very simplistic terms) that they were a multiblade style blender with a thermostat that went from freezing (for sorbets etc) to cooking (sauces etc) - don't know whether they stop "churning" during the process. I suppose I really like the idea of what they could do but just couldn't see the $2K value - that just seemed sooooooo much
If it can replace your icecream maker, your soup pot, your blender, your mixmaster, your slow cooker and gave you the ease to cook all of these things without standing by to stir etc then maybe. I know they do a lot of cooking parties to display them - would be interested to see how much is done in the thermomix and how much in the stove.
ETA just had a look at the website and they are really into focusing on getting back to basics with machine that does all these things quickly but from raw ingredients rather than using jars etc. they have a whole list of things that it does - I liked that it cleaned itself and there is obviously a new version - the steamer/bowl attachment I hadn't heard of before. Yes it certainly looks like it could replace a lot of appliances especially in a small kitchen and do a good job at the same time
Hmmm I'm not convinced. You can do all that with the vitamix, the only thing that is different is it's got scales and has a wider mouth. It doesn't actually cook anything other than soups. You still need to bake the cake iykwim? And I don't know if I would pay an extra $1k for scales
hadn't heard of the vitamix but having had a quick look on the web I would agree with Rouge and definitely struggle to pay $2K when there seems to be an equivalent product for $1K. In reality I probably wouldn't pay $1K for either of them because of the type of food I cook and eat
I got one earlier this year and I love it.
Yes it does chop and blend. Yes you can make great soups, ice creams, custards etc. But it does far more than that.
It makes fantastic rice. It can steam fish, chicken. Boil, poach eggs. I threw out my breadmaker and now use the thermomix to make all my dough and pastry. I have even made meatloaf with it. It can make the prefect risotto. I have even made fried eggs without the oil.
If anyone would like any more info just ask I will tell you what I can.
The downside is that they are expensive just short of $2,000 but they are of a very high quality and will probably last you for life
I have a Vitamix... and I use it all the time to make heaps of different things, the main difference is the thermomix actually has a heating component, where the vitamix uses the speed of the blades to heat up the food. So its just friction (sp?) that causes food to heat up, after 1 minute the food heats up 10 degrees every minute.... it is supposed to do the same sort of things but the thermomix can do more like what Alan said, although I can do doughs etc.... and scrambled eggs.
I use it alot for hiding vegetables from the kids, and making food that is generally more healthy... i.e. I make sorbets with 2 pieces of fruit and ice. So no sugar or anything else.... and the lime slushies (aka Margaritas) are lovely!
i was given one and i just sold it
never used it- it just look too complicated and took up too much room!
plus DH is a cook from scratch man- he is a chef- so he never went for it
horses for courses
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