The school holidays don’t have quite so much impact on me any more, but September will always be a back to school kinda feeling. A fresh start, ready to see out the last few months of the year.
There are so many things that a Thermomix can do! You’ll learn things in demos and when you first get your machine, but there will always be new things to learn, and things that you forget that are worth being reminded of. So, this month, I’m going to concentrate on the basics and best Thermie secrets. Buckle in, and get ready to learn whether you have the TM6 or TM7.
I also wanted to remind you all about the Flying Foodie community, and what is available for you to be a part of.
✔️ The Facebook Community: Whether you are a Thermomix owner or not, whether I am your distributor, this is the group for you. You can find out the latest news and events as well as share ideas, ask questions and learn about all things Thermomix, join the group here.
✔️ The Newsletter: You can sign up here to receive my updates straight into your inbox.
✔️ The WhatsApp Group: This is for my owners only, and is a safe space to ask questions, share recipes and connect with the other owners.
✔️ Events and Demonstrations: You will see events popping up that I host, as well as some that are hosted at our Peterborough branch. These include online and in person demonstrations, seasonal workshops and larger events that I participate in. Details of all of these are shared in my month emails and in the Facebook Community.
Thermomix Tips and Tricks
- 🧼 Quick Clean Between Steps – Fill with water, add a drop of washing-up liquid, and blend 10 sec/speed 10.
- 🔄 Reverse Stirring for Delicate Foods – Use reverse to gently stir risottos, pasta, and stews without breaking ingredients.
- 🧊 Chill Before Whipping Cream – Chill your bowl and cream for perfect results every time.
- 🥄 Measuring While Cooking – Weigh ingredients directly into the bowl or onto the Varoma – use ‘Tare’ to reset.
- 🥣 Don’t Overfill the Bowl – Follow the max fill lines for safe, even cooking (especially for soups and dough).
Cookidoo – Thermomix’s Recipe Platform
- 🧭 Use the ‘Create Weekly Plan’ Tool – Plan your week in minutes and auto-generate a shopping list. Great for staying organised during busy school terms.
- 📱 Sync Across Devices – Log in on your phone, tablet, and Thermomix screen – everything stays connected, great for different family members being able to input their menus and ideas.
- 🔎 Filter by Appliance or Accessory – Use the ‘Filter’ option to find recipes tailored to TM5, TM6, TM7, Cutter, or Varoma. And remember, you can filter by ingredient, servings and skill level too.
- ⭐ Save Your Favourites – Use the heart icon to create your own go-to recipe library. Great for meal planning or revisiting family favourites.
- 📝 Customise Recipes or Create Your Own – Use Cookidoo’s Recipe Creator to tweak existing recipes or build your own from scratch – ideal for family favourites or allergy-friendly tweaks. Once you’ve chosen your meals, use the shopping list function and make things even easier.
Featured Recipes
When you order your very own Thermomix, you will receive The Simple Ideas Cookbook with it, a hardback book full of useful information on using your machine as well as a range of recipes. With my back-to-basics focus, I wanted to highlight some of my favourite go-to recipes. I don’t want to call them simple recipes, because they’re so much more, but it is about learning the Thermomix basics. All of the recipes can be found on Cookidoo in the Simple Ideas Collection.
The rice cooking function in a Thermomix is oh so helpful, and in the Rice Cooker Brown Rice Salad you can elevate plain rice into an easy and tasty meal. Berry Foam is a firm favourite of many of my owners, and so quick to make! Now the weather has got chillier, a warming bowl of Versatile Smooth Soup could be just the ticket. This is a flexible recipe where you can add in vegetables that you have to hand and make it your own. Another yummy winter warmer is the Puy Lentil and Sausage Casserole. And not forgetting a sweet treat, the Butter Biscuits have just 5 ingredients, and you’ll definitely be onto a winner with them.
Remember, there are some basic supplies that you can make with your Thermomix. When you’re cooking from scratch and want to make sure you’re using the best ingredients, creating your own staples is a must. Here’s a snapshot of just some of the base ingredients you can make:
Self-raising Flour
Icing Sugar
Butter
Vegetable Stock Paste
Garam Masala