Earlier this year I purchased a game changer of a kitchen appliance. The Thermomix®. Now, a lot of people are turned off by the appliance when they know the cost that’s associated with it, but it actually turns out to be a big money saver in the long run.
Hear me out…
You can do things like mill your own icing sugar which would save you around $3.50 p/kg or finely grated parmesan cheese, saving you around $6.00 p/kg (not to mention eliminating the nasties that you find in pre-grated parmesan). My main reason for purchasing the Thermomix® was so that I could make healthy wholesome meals for my two girls without the additives and preservatives. Knowing exactly what goes into our meals and having peace of mind that what my family is consuming is as clean as it can get.
It’s a long term investment, but you’ll find it’ll become cost neutral.
What does that look like and how do I achieve this with the Thermomix®?
Well, making my own pantry basics and staples like massaman curry paste, tandoori paste or tikka paste. Condiments like mayonnaise, apple sauce, tomato sauce and barbeque sauce. Having my own fresh stash of vegetable, chicken or beef stock paste, chilli oil, chutneys or pesto. Making bread or pizza dough knowing there aren’t any hidden nasties. And my favourites being all my kid’s favourites, making from scratch things like chicken nuggets and sausage rolls. Sure, I can make all these conventionally, but they can be very time consuming and messy. The Thermomix® makes all the above so much easier and even possible to make all in one day!
Not to mention then using one of the above ingredients and putting a meal together, like an Indian curry or a comforting pasta. The Thermomix® can whip a meal up in little to no effort, just chuck everything in and it does the rest. I must admit, I didn’t think I would be cooking our everyday meals in it. I simply bought it as a tool to help me achieve healthier, cleaner eating. But now, I barely use my stove. I make home cooked meals that are just as good as my local Chinese or pizza shop and even better than a dish you get at a restaurant! It allows me to make meals I wouldn’t usually make conventionally, through Cookidoo. And now, instead of having takeaway nights, we do fakeaway nights – meaning even more savings!
Other reasons why I love my Thermomix®
Kid-friendly and an opportunity to learn
I have also come to discover that it is a great learning tool for my two girls. They learn things like measurements, timing (patience), how the art of cooking works on a whole and exposing them to food in a way that is bolstering a healthy mindset about food. I also find they are more prone to eating the meals prepared if they are involved. They love helping me out in the kitchen and I’m happy for them to explore at ease knowing the Thermomix® is pretty safe. We even make non-food items in it like play dough or chalk-paint!
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Homemade play dough mixed in with some lavender essential oil,
this is the perfect wind-down activity before bed.
It replaces all my other kitchen appliances
It can do SO many things. I can literally rid of almost all of my appliances, even kitchen gadgets like a grater or my stick blender!
The Thermomix® also has functions programmed into it which allows you to;
- Knead dough
- Boil eggs to perfection
- Warm up left overs like soup to the perfect temperature
- Thicken sauces
- Cook rice
- Ferment things like yoghurt
- Slow cook
- Sous-vide
- Peel and slice
- Boil water with its’ inbuilt kettle
- It can even clean itself!
It’s my weekly meal planner and meal inspo
Pre-Thermomix®, I was struggling to think up of new meals each week and cooking in general became so monotonous. Since getting my Thermomix®, I’ve found my love for cooking again. It inspires me on the daily and even helps me meal plan for the week ahead. It talks to the Woolworths app and does my shopping for me – I know this sounds a bit silly, but the time it cuts from me having to search each ingredient is next level. I love my Saturday night’s after the girls have gone to bed because I hop onto Cookidoo and search new and amazing meals to cook for the upcoming week. Cookidoo update their homepage with new recipes or recipes that are trending every couple of weeks, making finding inspiration a breeze, exciting and never a bore.
It’s so easy to use
Even though I consider myself a good cook, the guided cooking makes things so simple. There have been times where I am late from work and won’t be home in time to start dinner, so I get hubby onto it. If he can use it, anyone can.
Less food waste
Ever have a heap of old veggies or even veggie scraps? You can use the search function in Cookidoo to search individual ingredients and create a snack or a meal using that excess veg sitting in your fridge or using those off-cuts for your veggie stock paste.
It’s the biggest time saver!
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I was so impressed with my first layered cook (double-whammy game changer).
While Lily cooked Swedish meatballs (mash, gravy and all),
I put on the TV and folded clothes like a boss queen! [Click above image to view video]
Like I mentioned above, my main reason for purchase was for healthier meals and snacks. Once I realised how quick this little machine was, I felt like I unlocked a new level in life. I gained so much more time to do things like fold clothes while my beef strogonoff was cooking, or play with the girls while our favourite pasta was cooking. I set it to cook and have time to do things I couldn’t before without being stuck at the stove stirring the pot to make sure nothing sticks to the bottom of it or my pasta water to boil over. My favourite is when the girls are napping and I actually have time to sit and catch up on some Netflix or read with a cup of coffee (or glass of wine).
In a nutshell
I didn’t expect to fall in love with my Thermomix® the way I did. I think it’s an amazing tool that has changed the way we eat for the better in our home. It saves me time, money and my sanity. It gives me inspiration and in turn produces delicious healthy foods for my family. It sparks interest for food with my kids, which makes me so happy.
I love it so much that in June 2024, I decided to become a Thermomix® Consultant. The Thermomix® Community as a user is amazing in itself, but entering the Consultant world is everything I imagine a work environment to be and more.
It’s one fancy machine and an asset to any kitchen. The possibilities are endless when you have this superpower in your kitchen. I am so excited to share the magic that is Thermomix®!
If you would like to know more or have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. We can have a chat over the phone or, if you would like to see one in action, I am so happy to come to your home and show you how it works. You can also host a demo and invite a few friends, this can be a lot of fun – it’s very relax and chill, we get to see it in action and eat some yummy food in good company.
I’m available Australia-wide, so if you’re not local to me don’t fret, we can make it work by virtual means.
Whatever your Thermomix® needs, I am here to help 😊
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