i don't have one but I think it depends on how you like to cook and the type of food you like to eat as to whether its worthwhile. ie if you are into soups, icecreams, custards, purees, slushies or even ****tails, sauces etc I can see them being worthwhile and I know thus they could develop other ingredients well for other recipes eg fruit purees to use in muffins etc but weren't they at full price uptowards $2K unless you became a "dealer" (I could be very wrong here). I just can't see me getting my $2K out of it because I don't/make a lot of the above. I know a couple of people who have them and love them but they aren't big from scratch cooks so to be able to put a pile of stuff in and come out with the above things is great for them. i could be very wrong about the limitations mentioned above and the price but that was my understanding of them
Rouge - no... it does so much more... check it out online...
it blends, chops, makes ice cream, casseroles, cakes etc. its kinda like a kitchen revolution...
i am in LOVE! i have heard obly good things so far... (bloody exxy though, like 2K)
ETA - Jaspen - interesting - I am a 'from scratch' cook but thought it did a lot more than what you said - will have to look into it more...
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
I have one and I love it. Took us 9 months to pay it off but worth every cent.
I make bread, butter, jam, soup, pizza dough, lasagne sheets, pasta sauce, tomato sauce, dips, ice-cream, cakes, biscuits, butter chicken, curries, salads, vegie stock....I could go on and on and on....
The thing I love the most about it, is that I can make everything right from basics - I grind my own wheat and other grains to make bread, make butter from cream etc etc so I know there are no preservatives or hidden nasties in the food I make. It's awesome for risotto and porridge because there is no stirring needed. It was the best $2K we've ever spent and we don't use any other kitchen appliances now except kettle, toaster and sandwich press And it also makes everything super fast so you save a lot of time too.
If you are interested in seeing one in action, book a demo, they will come and show you and the best bit is you get to eat lots of yummy food.
I went to a demo last night and am now trying to convince my husband that we do really need one!! I'm in love... In 2 hours, the consultant made jaffa sorbet, wholegrain rolls, hommus, beetroot/apple salad, risotto, and custard for 6 people. She said the entire menu ingredients cost around $20!! So that's how you save your money. I love the fact too that as others have said you can go right back to basics and mill your own grains, make your own butter etc and it all omly takes a few seconds. She told us it will easily last over 30 years, and that they have fantastic round-the-clock customer service, are constantly bringing out new recipe books, and hold regular cooking classes in all major cities. No other appliances do all that for you...
I told her it would be hard to convince my husband, so she's going to come to our place for a one-on-one where she will cook all his favourite food (spag bol, cheescake, etc.) to show him how cool it is.
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anyone got a thermomix??
And it also makes everything super fast so you save a lot of time too.
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