Tips, Tricks & The Thermomix
Thermomix™ Pastes
Thermomix™ Pastes Out of all the things that I make in the Thermomix™, I think that Pastes are the most versatile and varied. I have put together a list of the different pastes that I make and the recipes that they are used for. If you are a fan of this post maybe you...
Trade in Your TM 31
Trade in your TM31 to the new TM6 This offer will be available from 1st March - 31 March 2023 Thermomix is offering a trade up. You send send your old machine in and you get to upgrade to the new TM6 for only for only $2059.+ you get The New Cutter as well (valued at...
Sous Vide in the Thermomix™
How to Sous Vide in the Thermomix™, even if you don't have a TM6 I have been sous videing (if that is a word) in the Thermomix™ since I bought it. I must admit that I have been doing it a lot more since I earnt my TM6 because it has a built in function and then I...
Beeswax Wraps – How to Make
HOW TO MAKE BEESWAX WRAPS I've been having a bit of fun in the Mother Hubbard's kitchen of late, trying out all sorts of new things, experimenting with making my own shampoo and conditioner as well as moisturisers and hand wash. You see I'm trying to do my bit for the...
Thermomix Dips
I love dips and making them in the Thermomix is not only cheaper, but they are so much fresher, tastier and no preservatives or flavour enhancers. I thought as a service to my wonderful followers that I would put together a list of the ones I like from the Cookidoo...
Thermomix Sorbet Combinations
Summer is on the way... well its already here in Queensland really, and Sorbet in your thermomix is a great way to use up very ripe fruit to make something out of what you may have normally thrown out! So I thought I would put together a list of fantastic flavour...
Vanilla – Make your own
Vanilla is kind of a staple in my house, even when a sweet recipe don't say vanilla, I think that have made a typo and I put it in anyway 🙂 So I decided to do some research and find out what is in it... turns out 2 ingredient!!! Fresh Vanilla pods and vodka and...
Yoghurt, Tips, Tricks and the Thermomix
Recipes for Coconut and Dairy Yoghurt I have always loved yoghurt. Not just to eat how it comes out of the tub, but by how versatile it can be. My hubby Mr Normal (Mr N from now on) does not eat diary, so I had to make a fantastic thick coconut yoghurt to substitute...
Thermomix Tips – Cooking Rice
Seriously! What is all the fuss about? Since owning a Thermomix I have had perfect rice, every type of rice, every time. Not that I struggled to cook rice BTM (before Thermomix) as I always used the absorption method. I'm not sure how you can get it wrong, (no...
Thermomix Tips – Cleaning
Well there are so many ways to clean your Thermomix. Whether you have a TM31, TM5 or a TM6 you still need to give it a good clean every now and then, especially if you use it continuously. I thought that I would tell you what I do and give you the links to all the...
Thermomix Tips – Grating Cheese
Cheese So if you own a thermomix you all know about grating your own cheese don't you? It is one of the first things I changed in my kitchen. The biggest reason is not the cost, but that most grated cheese contains anti caking agents, (general 460) it is cellulose...
What to do with Christmas Leftovers?
Yesterday (Boxing Day) I posted an Instagram photo of my meat lovers pizza that I made with left overs from Christmas. Everyone has been asking me for the recipe, so I thought that I would post it, as well as a few more tips for using up that left over food, so...
Growing Herbs
Growing Herbs... it is easier than you think! I know this is a food blog, but technical it is a saving money on food blog 🙂 so this is going to save you money! I thought that since woolworths has the promotional offer re growing your own herbs etc... I would give you...
7 Ways to Save Money on Your Weekly Food Bill
1. SHOP ONCE A WEEK It is REALLY important that you only shop once a week... even if you have a large family! The money you spend on incidentals during the week could feed your family for the week (make the effort to write out everything you spend for a week you will...
Spicing Up Your Mid Week Meals – Part 1
I thought that each week I would post a mid week meal that helps us get through the week. I know for many of you out there, the constant chore of having to come up with meals each day to feed your family can be overwhelming! So I am starting with a few tips...
Handy Hints with Liz (Don’t Waste Food Again)
Handy Hints, well I think they are handy, anyway 🙂 I thought since I am always talking about food to my friends and telling them about all the things you can do to save money, that I would do a post on it. To me, many of them sound really simple, but I am surprised...
Saving Money on your Weekly Shopping
Well.... This is my very first blog about food! So I thought I would give you a little except from the e-book that I am writing. It is titled, "How to save up to $100 on your weekly food" (or maybe even more) If you have a better title please let me know I'd love the...
