Monthly Archives: September 2012

Sous Vide Scrambled Eggs

Posted on September 28, 2012 by thethermomixdiaries

I don’t understand why I can’t find dashi powder anywhere, and yet I can stumble across cookbooks by Ferran Adria and Heston Blumenthal in Big-W.  As if I haven’t already spoiled myself rotten with a selection of Thermomix cookbooks, I … Continue reading →

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Citrus Curd – Pink Grapefruit

Posted on September 23, 2012 by thethermomixdiaries

After the recent glut of strawberries, my family is finally starting to slow down with the Strawberry and Vanilla Jam.  A short time ago, I made Lemon Butter from the Everyday Cookbook, but today I thought I’d try another recipe.  … Continue reading →

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Halloumi in the Thermomix? Absolutely!

Posted on September 23, 2012 by thethermomixdiaries

While I was waiting for my Thermomix to arrive, I spent my days poring over websites planning the dishes I would cook.  When I stumbled across a recipe for halloumi, my heart jumped a little with excitement.  Halloumi is something … Continue reading →

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Green Chicken

Posted on September 19, 2012 by thethermomixdiaries

At the start of the year, I took part in the Million Kilo Challenge.  Other than shaking my new year up with a healthy start, I loved not having to plan meals.  It was also a great opportunity to try … Continue reading →

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The Humble Egg

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Karen from TTD

Two facts about the bloggers behind The Thermomix Diaries… 1. Justine and Karen are uni friends who met while both studying Bachelor of Education (Primary), 2. We have only met in real life twice, but due to the nature of … Continue reading →

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Hooked on Anise-Scented Salmon

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Justine from TTD

I’m such a sucker for a pretty cookbook.  I know you’re not meant to, but I just can’t help judging a book by its cover.  When I first saw the Anise-Scented Cured Salmon on the front of Devil of a … Continue reading →

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Banana and Coconut Bread… Bliss

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Justine from TTD

My husband loves bananas.  At the moment, he’s working next door to a wonderful fruit shop and I’m sure he’s unable to walk past without buying a few.  As the rest of the family aren’t so keen, Hubby’s banana stockpile … Continue reading →

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Va Voom Vanilla and Strawberry Jam

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Justine from TTD

I have an assignment due in two weeks and all I can think about is finding something to stump my Thermomix.  That sounds odd, but I’m still trying to find something that it can’t do. During my Thermomix research, I … Continue reading →

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Father’s Day Feast

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Karen from TTD

My family had a lovely Father’s Day.  My children are now at an age where they were thrilled to choose their ‘own’ gifts for Dad from the Father’s Day Stall and the days that followed were full of suspense and … Continue reading →

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Lovin’ from the oven

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Karen from TTD

This week has really been one of getting ‘back to basics’ for me. I have been making staples such as bread rolls, greek yoghurt, spreadable butter and halloumi (all of which are very blog-worthy…but another time). I am surprised at … Continue reading →

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