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Yes, I have certainly liberated the Thermomix from Kerry's renovation. I had hoped to have more time to play with it but life keeps getting in the way. I have made some bread doughs and am most impressed by the ease with which it mixes and kneads but the recipes I have found have not totally impressed me. My next experiment will be a risotto as soon as I can untangle myself from pressing personal issues. Before I give it back to Kerry I hope to try tempering chocolate and if that happens I will report here.

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I've made several ganache in the Thermomix now. It's a dream. I just put everything in, put it at 50C for 3 min. at speed 3. I often have to do an additional minute (I do this one at 37C) if the callets I'm using are large. I use cold ingredients (I do cold infusions) so these times/temps. would change with hot cream. I then put it at speed 7 for 30 sec. to emulsify. I've checked the temps. of my finished ganache and they are around the 92-93F mark.

As I said, I use cold infusions so it's great to not have to heat the cream separately. I also used to use tempered chocolate in my ganache. Having just Mol d'Art melters, it was a fairly long process to make a ganache including tempering time. Now it takes minutes! It's so fast and easy it's almost like an 'oh ya, I have to make ganache - I'll whip some up before lunch.'

Here's what I've noticed. The consistency seems denser. I used to make ganache by hand so maybe I'm getting less air incorporated. I also have an issue that I'll have to rectify... because the ganache is so nicely tempered, it is quite thick when I put in the frame. I'm getting small air pockets in the ganache and I notice them when I remove the acetate as well. I think I'll try processing a little longer/hotter to have the consistency a little thinner - yet keeping it in temper.

I've also done hazelnut paste in it. It does a very good job but I might like the VitaMix better for this task - seems to do the job faster.

Yesterday I was making clusters that used chocolate and hazelnut paste as a base (just to make it a little softer in texture). In the middle of spooning them out the mixture solidified on me. I just reprocessed in the thermomix on low speed so it wouldn't chew up my add-ins and voila, I'm in business again in minutes!

I think you'll like it :)

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okay, I did it. I now own a Thermomix. Hubby will be a tab bit upset!!

Congratulations! Can't wait to hear about your adventures with your new best friend. I'll keep sharing here as I learn new tricks. Please feel free to do the same :) It's quite the machine...

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There are 2 books that I received. One was the "Everyday Cooking" I don't remember the other and it is at the shop right now. Still haven't told the hubby!! Yesterday I made the herbed chicken balls and potato pancakes from the recipe book. I had it all done and in the oven and/or frying within 1/2 hour. Hubby said to me this morning that the supper must have been a lot of work. I just nodded in agreement!!!

I have been making the ganaches. Usually when I have something new I usually stare at it for a few weeks! I decided I need to get right on it and I used the machine Monday morning. I have been heating and mixing the chocolate on low and then added my hot cream but I think I will try mostlylana's method tomorrow. I am enjoying the machine.

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He also gave us a Strawberry Sorbet recipe that he likes in the Thermomix.

100g. sugar

400g. frozen fruit

2 egg whites

1 tbsp. Fragoli

Unfortunately, I can't remember the specifics for processing.

The sorbet recipe is probably one of the simplest - put everything in and put on Speed 9 or 10 for 45 - 60 seconds.

Video link to an example

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For those professional interested in Thermomix recipes then Madalene at The British Larder produces a lot of great recipes that will give you ideas.

She is very helpful with her advice.

ermintrude who posted earlier in this thread has also set up a forum for Thermomix recipes and has some that may interest.

There is an English forum that has amateur home cook recipes and some tips. I have been involved with that site.

Good luck to those starting out with their machines. I have only had one for about 2 years and love it - but I am a rank amateur.

Thermomixer in Australia

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okay, I did it. I now own a Thermomix. Hubby will be a tab bit upset!!

Actually hubbies tend to love playing with them, :wink: - if you take it home you may find he does more cooking.

Thermomixer in Australia

Can't see that ever happening in my house!

Welcome thermomixer.

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Help! I'd like to make Dulce de Leche in the Thermomix and let IT do all of the stirring.

One from an amateur's forum Dulce de Leche

It has been interpreted from a Spanish book and by all reports is good.

Thanks Thermomixer. I ended up doing a very similar recipe. I liked it. I finally had someone try it who is familiar with the flavour and she said it tastes authentic!

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Help! I'd like to make Dulce de Leche in the Thermomix and let IT do all of the stirring.

One from an amateur's forum Dulce de Leche

It has been interpreted from a Spanish book and by all reports is good.

Thanks Thermomixer. I ended up doing a very similar recipe. I liked it. I finally had someone try it who is familiar with the flavour and she said it tastes authentic!

Lana - did yours include the brown sugar?

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Lana - did yours include the brown sugar?

Yes it did. I think that's what gives it the caramelized flavour. I was shy on the baking soda as I didn't want it too dark. I only used 1/8 tsp. I think I would try 1/4 tsp. next time. Go to the first page of this thread, I posted the recipe I used on post 20.

Are you having fun with your Thermomix or are you still too busy with your new set up? I just moved and am setting up a fabulous chocolate space - well fabulous for me. :biggrin: I just got my Stainless steel tables this week. So fun!

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Lana - did yours include the brown sugar?

Yes it did. I think that's what gives it the caramelized flavour. I was shy on the baking soda as I didn't want it too dark. I only used 1/8 tsp. I think I would try 1/4 tsp. next time. Go to the first page of this thread, I posted the recipe I used on post 20.

Are you having fun with your Thermomix or are you still too busy with your new set up? I just moved and am setting up a fabulous chocolate space - well fabulous for me. :biggrin: I just got my Stainless steel tables this week. So fun!

Heading up north tomorrow to work for two weeks - taking the thermomix along to play with (Anna insisted). Should give me a chance to try a few things. The other toy I'm taking along is a still - it's 220V so I probably won't be able to use it up there (I'll have to wait for hubby to rewire the plug), but I should be able to clean and polish it up.

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