For pesto and things like that I actually still use the old mortor and pestle
Yes I have one of those that cost around $80 and we never use it... but it looks REALLY good on the kitchen bench Your pasta looks so amazing and healthy!

Kirsten I also forgot to add that I would love a sewing machine and ummmm somethign else that my baby brain can't remember right now Your thermomix and 30 second pasta sounds so great! I'll be making spelt pasta when I get into it cause I dont' do the wheat thing and if I'm gonna make it myself I may aswell use Spelt flour. our juicer actually makes pasta but we have never used it. I forgot about that, maybe i should try that out before buying a pasta maker

JLeigh plain food sounds like a good idea I have no ideas though! maybe stick to regular stuff like pastas, salads, vegie bakes, casserols and stirfrys with rice.