I so so SO want to get me a thermomix! I've been looking at them for weeks and I'm sold lol. I'm not a great cook and I don't really have a passion for it (because of the mess it makes mostly) but I can see me doing a lot more with a thermomix.
DF is worried that it is just a fad and it'll end up sitting on the shelf within a few weeks and not used - just like the juicer he bought me 2 years ago
So I'm wondering - have you had your thermomix for a while and your still using it all the time? Or do you get over it and stop using it again?
Also, is it the best thing to ever happen to your kitchen?
If he baulks at the $$ then show him the thermochef, does the same, can barely tell the difference between the two etc.. But the thermochef is about half price of the mix.
Okay so I'm going to be open and transparent about my bias. I'm an owner, lover and consultant.
I've had my thermie since July. I love it. Love it. Love it. It makes life so much easier and more interesting. And we eat healthier, wholer foods. I get such a kick put of replacing things that we previously bought processed into things I've homemade. Soooo easy.
I use mine all the time. Just this weekend gone, I made 2 batches of butter, 2 massive quiches (pastry and all), rum balls, rocky road, very large bowl of coleslaw, sorbet, hommus, sundries tomato dip, 2 batches of apricot jam, bread rolls, double batch of icecream and a cake. All in the thermie. I only used the oven when needed and fried the bacon in a frypan for quiche. Oh and a saucepan for sterilising jam jars. And I didn't spend all weekend in the kitchen!!
Has he seen one in action? My advice, if he hasn't, have a demo. They're easy and really informative. Men (and women) need to see it working. I did and DH def needed to. If and when he has seen it in action, google google google. There are a few threads about negatives (minimal and subjective IMO) and heaps on positives and money saving. Both DH and I needed to know the cons before buying so we could weigh them up. Needless to say the pros won by a long shot.
Beansbeans - just looked it up, people seem to get pretty heated talking about the differences lol. I'm definitely going to look into it more though - thanks! The price definitely makes a huge difference. Do you have a thermochef?
Kimmi - I got the same look lol but DF just doesn't understand that it will change our lives like I do
I just love the idea of making fresh, healthy food for DD and our new baby without as much hassle.
I hope you somehow get your much wanted Thermomix.
My DH has given me the go ahead to get one, but I am the one holding back. I guess I'll need a demo first. I want one badly but I am wondering how much it can make. There are 8 people in my house, 5 of them eat adult servings. I wonder if it would only be a novelty to me until my older kids move out?
(Sent from my phone, so I apologise if it makes no sense.)
Nope I dont have one, but Dh has both at work (one weak moment for the boss) and he says you cant tell the difference. Both have the same end results, the only difference is that the chef doesnt have a reverse function, but thats all.
But ot to start a debate on which is better, I was merely suggesting the chef as an option especially if money is an issue on getting one. You would get the same thing, but it would cost less.
Ohhh I *suggested* we need one to my hubby at a friends BBQ on the weekend as well!!!
I also told him that I wanted my Circulon 2 saucepan set also
After we sold the house he spent over $1000 on a mountain bike, and I was allowed to buy myself something special as well...er, I just couldn't justify spending money on myself
I'll be back later with more, but for now:
1) I actually missed my TMX whilst away. I am so used to fresh, homemade, "proper" food now, I was craving it. Got home last night too tired to do more than have toast. Tonight I made myself some yummy chicken soup with no numbers in it. Proper stuff using stock I also made and had in the freezer.
2) the big difference between the TMX & the chef is the motor. The chef is made in China & has a mechanical motor. The TmX is European and has a resistance motor - it uses magnets, not moving parts, so it will last longer. Which, given the price of both, is where I think the price difference is. Also, you'd be surprised at how important the reverse function can be. I researched this a lot before I bought.
3) you & your DH need to have or attend a demo. My DH was a sceptic until he saw how it worked.
Bbl with more. Check out the TMX lovers thread for ideas.
Help me convince DF that I NEED a thermomix!!!
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