Thermomix is a kitchen appliance that does just about everything, I went to a demonstration and they look like they would be great, would be interesting to see if anyone takes them on their travels, a bit expensive for me at the moment but a couple of people I know that have them at home reckon that this is basically all they use now?
Hard for me to explain, google Thermomix for the best explanation. We are staying with someone that has one & I have ordered one, delivery in about a fortnight. My biggest concern is how it will travel. But it is a fantastic appliance.
Chris
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Thermomix is a kitchen appliance that does just about everything, I went to a demonstration and they look like they would be great, would be interesting to see if anyone takes them on their travels, a bit expensive for me at the moment but a couple of people I know that have them at home reckon that this is basically all they use now?
Lesley has one Honi. She swears by it. Yes, it's expensive to buy, but she reckons it's worth it.
Been reading about the thermomix I agree with you Gerty. Now it just so happens I work in the City and sometimes in electrical where we sell another machine called a Vitamix it does the same thing. Ive been to a demo night of the said machine and have said to people if I was on the road or starting out This is it! They come in from USA and have a 7 year warrianty. Under $1000. They are the bees knees..... Carrie
How many gadgets does it take to cook a feed on the road? I personally think a little gas cooker or one of those electric ovens with 2 hot plates would be a good investment, except I don't have the room for it when I hit the road again. I don't like packing the van full of crap, so I have to unpack every time I pull up just to get in the door. There is only so much room. How do they work if you're free camping using solar?
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I'm with you CG. My portable gas cooker with canisters does all the cooking I need. I have enough gadgets that need power eg phone, laptop, tv, camera. The more I can do as easy as possible I'm happy. I do have one of those bench top toaster oven I bought at Woolies some time back in case I go into CP but I have never used it. I do have a little toaster in the van too but as I rarely eat bread I might take it out, leave it at home.
Hi Chris, I have friends who are on the road full time in a smallish motor home and they have one. They cooked for me while staying with me and it was great. They are very healthy eaters and he makes is own muesli and everything in it. It weighs, chops,blends,mixes,cooks. If you were to have no other appliances and starting out apparently this replaces them all. They stored it above their fridge on a shelf and he had a cupboard door made for that area while they were here in Melbourne. Fairly sturdy machine so travel won't bother it I don't think. The only thing is you need power to use it or the cooking part of it anyway. The chopping etc would work on 12v but not the cooking element. Good luck with it. Tess
Apparently they are the "bees knees" but are an absolute rotter to wash up. Lots of little bits and pieces. I know 'cause I have had to wash my daughter's mongrel thing up when we have visited and she has had to go to work! I would not think that it would be one of the more necessary things to take with you whilst travelling the countryside.
How many gadgets does it take to cook a feed on the road? I personally think a little gas cooker or one of those electric ovens with 2 hot plates would be a good investment, except I don't have the room for it when I hit the road again. I don't like packing the van full of crap, so I have to unpack every time I pull up just to get in the door. There is only so much room. How do they work if you're free camping using solar?
The Thermomix covers the lot apparently. No need for any other gadgets. I reckon you'd have to be doing a lot of cooking to warrant the outlay though.
-- Edited by Beth54 on Friday 1st of June 2012 04:45:06 PM
If I can't do it in the electric fry pan on in the pot on the gas stove it won't happen in my house. All these gadgets just confuse me, and worry me for storage space. I buy the cereal of my choice, Sanitarium Light & Tasty, apricot and cocoanut with a sprinkle of ginger. A gadget I was interested in was one of those sandwich toaster with the flat plates. A friend of mine cooks steak in his, to perfection. Then just fo ra change I could do toasted sandwiches. I've never been a gadget person or material possessions so I can't even justify a thermal cooker or a turbo cooker or whatever. I've just eaten a chook cooked in one, and it was lovely, but there are the space and needs issues to consider. I already have cupboards full of necessities in the van. Enough is enough.
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A gadget I was interested in was one of those sandwich toaster with the flat plates. A friend of mine cooks steak in his, to perfection. Then just fo ra change I could do toasted sandwiches.
I just use a frying pan to cook toasted sandwiches. Just spray a little rice bran oil on the outside of the bread and drop into a dry pan. Put a lid on the pan to warm the filling through.
To turn over use an egg slicer to pick it up, put onto a board, carefully turn by hand, then put back into the pan with the slicer, Yummy. (final step, if you're clumsy like me, you then pick up the bits of filling that fell out while turning )
Warning - A well filled toasted sanga and polite table manners are mutually exclusive!
(edit... there's always a bloody typo isn't there)
-- Edited by jimricho on Saturday 2nd of June 2012 08:18:51 AM
I like your toasted sanga method Jim! Our little electric frypan/skillett gets lots of different uses, will add toasting sangas to the list.
Would suggest if you buy some expensive gadget to carry in your caravan, pack it in its original packing when you bought it. Or wrap thoroughly in towels to stop vibrations, then tight between other things to stop falling over.
-- Edited by Gerty Dancer on Saturday 2nd of June 2012 11:45:52 AM
I use a george Forman contact roaster and small george Forman grill, best steak and roasts ever and I cant decide wether or not to take them when I hit the road. 240v so probably wont get a lot of use but by hell the cook great meals.
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