30 Day Thermomix Challenge

After being at the Thermomix demo I have set myself a Thermy challenge

30 days in a row of use - at least 30 days where I am home

Day 1- beetroot salad and berry dream
Day 2 - pikelets, blueberry jam, blueberry cream ( for Macarons), celeriac purée and hummus
Day 3 - pumpkin risotto
Day 4 - Hidden vegie pasta sauce for Princess A
Day 5 - Vanilla Buttercream
 

Thermomix Demo

I went to a Thermy demo last night, although the consultant did a brilliant job most of the girls present weren't that impressed.

I love mine, I discovered I only use it for a few things and so probably don't really get my monies worth, having said that, it was the best thing for baby food, for sauces and for making soups.

I will try and post a few more thermy recipes to spread the word.

Last night the consultant made Risotto, creme patisserie, beetroot salad (this I thought was terrific), a berry delight dessert and some houmous. The houmous was also really delicious.

Need to get my thinking cap on and make some more creative food ideas for Princess A and A.

Wishing you a terrific Saturday - I have a cake to plan for - next week is surf cake

x

Food food food

I have been doing a small experiment today - to see whether food tastes better if it's mindfully eaten

The answer is a definite yes !!!!

Try eating even the simplest of meals with all your senses.

Sight - really look at the meal, the effort someone went to prepare it, the colours, textures etc

Smell - take a few seconds to really smell the aromas. What seasoning has the cook used, what herbs, what spices.

Taste - take the first bite, let the taste buds enjoy the sensation
Is it spicy, sweet, salty, sour, peppery, bitter

Touch - well if you are eating with your hands this is a possibility, but for most of us, what is the texture on your tongue, soft, crunchy, rough, slimy, gooey, crispy etc

Hearing - well at least listen to your fellow diners, but maybe it sizzles or you can experience the sound of it crunching, breaking or the subtle sounds of you chewing

I challenge you to enjoy your next meal with all your senses

N

Saloon Cake

Just so it made it on the blog
Here is my latest creation, I will write more details in due course
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Dora cake

Here are the pictures of my latest cake.

I'll post the recipe and details later.

Macaron Madness 2

I found the best recipe for Macarons online - well I haven't perfected it yet but will keep you posted

I used the Italian meringue method rather than the French and it tastes good - still no feet but close to great

Here are some pics in progress

More family dinner surprises

I never thought that rissoles could be gourmet ....

Menu - rissoles, served with ham wrapped asparagus spears with homemade egg free hollandaise, steamed steamed carrots and mushroom risotto

... A has recently found out that he can't eat wheat, eggs or any milk products ( cow, goat, Sheep etc)
So hollandaise without eggs was a real challenge

I managed it with some egg replacer and Nuttlex ( dairy free butter)
Turned out surprisingly well - couldn't have done it without the thermy !!!