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Where did I go?........

am so sorry for dropping off the
radar last month. A much quicker than
expected move took place! Our friend,
whose home we were renting asked if he
could move into it! As we started to look
for another, we found one in the first
week! So we packed boxes, moved 6 km
north, unpacked the boxes then
prestigiously cleaned 2 houses! As
exhausting as that sounds the reason for
no mail out is one word.....ready for it?
Telstra.
I had no landline, email or internet for
a few weeks and spent many hours on my
mobile trying to have this problem
fixed...and we have all been there; on the
phone with an overseas tech getting
nowhere fast! Alas I am fully functional
again!
I hope you all had a great Easter
break, in know my lot did. We cooked our
little hearts out and even brother Scotts
BBQ was on fire, alas with a pork belly in
its tummy! You can imagine how
entertaining that was for me to see two
grown men turn into rural firefighters!
You know it is funny when, as you are
witnessing it all unfold, you comment that
you are in the midst of a memory being
created! Yep those 2 men in oven mitts
frantically gained control of the situation!
To start the weekend feast we enjoyed
BBQ Duck with an Orange Sauce
Reduction served with Brown Rice and
Fennel salad, alongside crispy potatoes. I
like to steam my potatoes first then pop
them in a super hot oven with some
garlic, herb and a light spray of oil to
crisp up for 15 minutes.
Then on Easter Sunday we had the
pork belly served with Granny Smith
Apple puree on a bed a slaw for entree.
Roasted Lamb with italian whipped
potatoes (pg. 83 EDCB) roasted
vegetables and fresh steamed beans was
our main fare. Brother Scott did a great
job on the roast Lamb and a wonderful
job on the gravy. I watched as he did this
on the stove and knew the Thermomix
would do a great job on making his gravy
for him. A decadent choc-cheesecake was
the grand finale made by Melita. Thank
goodness we only had the two nights
otherwise who knows what we would
have been lashing out on next!
I managed to squeeze in two
demonstrations this month. Mrs
Councilor (whose husband ran for local
council) held her demo in the cafe they
owned. I must say I had a great time with
the high pressure hot hose to rinse out
my TM bowl in two seconds flat! Took me
back to my days at McDonalds! After a
phone call to the chef we worked out how
to crank up the commercial oven for my
scrummy bread rolls. I walked out the
door, and the heavens opened up and we
experienced a torrential downpour. All of
Mrs Councilors guests arrived which I
think deserves recognition! Bravo!
Then I headed off to Mrs Camper
Trailer. This demo had more men than
women which was a first, so perhaps it
should be Mr and Mrs Camper Trailers!
They had just returned home from
camping over Easter and purchased the
camper trailer they where camped next
to! I can see another camp kitchen out
there with a Thermomix on its bench!
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With mothers day landing this month, I thought some
inspiration on some breakfast or brunch ideas could
be helpful to leave lying around. Hint hint husbands
and kids! If a filling Bircher Muesli is your thing then
try soaking oats in apple juice overnight. Make a
serve of CADA (coconut, apple, dates and almonds in
equal measure and blitz 5 seconds speed 5). Now if
you have not made your own yoghurt before...
Seriously try it,
recipe pg. 19
EDCB. Also for
your coulis of
berries the recipe is
pg. 158 EDCB. A
layered dollop of all
3 components on
top of your soaked
oats is heaven!
Man of the
house can not get
past a cooked
breakfast equalling
I love you loads! So
if that's the lane
you want to travel
in here is a few
suggestions. To
make a beautiful
focaccia follow
recipe pg. 113
EDCB. Then halve
tomatoes (choose
nice big ones) 1 per
adult and a half per
young child, scoop
out the seeds leaving a great red, edible cup. Line the
inside of tomato halves with baby spinach, push
gently to keep in place. Place in your Varoma
receptacle (you may have to slightly cut base of
tomato to keep it stable). Crack an egg into each,
place a small cube of feta cheese and a little slop of
cream and season. Steam this with 500 gms water in
TM bowl on Varoma temp, speed 3 for 13 minutes
(this is using cold tomatoes and eggs with room
temp water). If your man of the house insists, add a
side of crispy bacon or smoked salmon it works a
treat. My man of the house was a little disappointed
that I will be doing the mothers day fun run in the
morning as part of my training instead of lounging
around like a princess! So a big hearty brunch is on
my wish list this year!
If you are a big kid at heart why not indulge in an
idea I am borrowing from my fav breaky spot ( Raw at
Sanctuary Cove). Nutella pancakes. For the
pancakes, I am using the piklet recipe pg. 38 EDCB.
Smother with hazelnut spread (pg. 148 EDCB). In little
dishes on the side Raw serve whipped cream and a
berry coulis, but I think I would do a little ice cream
and banana for my lot!
All of these options come standard with a strong
cup of tea and glass of ruby red grapefruit juice (use
lemonade recipe pg. 26
EDCB and replace
lemons with red
grapefruit and definitely
use sparkling water).
Ohhhh I can hardly wait
for Sunday 13th.......post
8km run!
Miss A3 asked a
question I am sure all
kids throw around their
little minds.....we have
fathers day and mothers
day, why is there no kids
day! I haven't been able
to answer that as I am
still bent over laughing
after folding her 1001
clothes that I have just
laundered on her
behalf!!
My mother (Mamma
Goose) is currently
galavanting around on
the most spectacular
overseas trip! Normally I
have grey/blue eyes but I
am sensing some green sneaking in there! So no
posting from Pappa Goose either this month ( yes he
is galavanting with her!). My Beautiful mother in law
declined to make a trip up for the weekend so I
believe I will be the only mother in my family
requiring attention! I am sensing high expectations
lurking around! However I must say I am easy to
please; give me cups of tea without asking, a good
chick flick, a little foot massage and don' t ask me to
do anything chore related for one day! Then finish
me up with a hot bubble bath ( using the Aesop
Geranium bath gel in the cupboard on my side in the
bathroom, hint hint), let me watch Keith Urban....
oops, sorry, The Voice, then roll me into bed! Easy
Peasy.
May all you Mothers get your perfect way to
spend a day.
Rewards for multi tasking mum's....
MOTHERS DAY
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a recipe for something we dont eat.........
makes 500g
400 g spring or Puried water
1 tbsp vegetable glycerin (optional)
30 g emulsifying wax
25 g fresh coconut esh
20 g avocado oil
20 g shea butter
10 drops vitamin E (optional)
3 tsp essential oil of your choice
Place water, glycerin and wax into TM bowl and mix 30 secs, speed 2. Pour out 1/3
of liquid and reserve.
heat the remaining liquid for 2 mins, 60C, speed 2. pour into Thermoserver and
keep warm.
Place coconut, avocado oil and shea butter into TM bowl and heat for 2 minutes at
60c, speed 2.
Mix ingredients on speed 7 whilst slowly pouring warm liquid from the Thermoserver
through the top of the TM lid with MC in place.
Blend for 1 minute on speed 7. During the last few seconds, pour in the reserved
1/3 of liquid and blend for a further 30 seconds, speed 7.
Add essential oils and incorporate for a few seconds speed 5.
The cream is liquid so pour into jars now as it is easier to handle. As it cools it will
solidify.
Some Reading I Loaded On My ipad...
I love a good column in the paper, and admit that I ensure each week I read Mia
Freeman. In the last month she mentioned a book that had come on my radar a few
times previously called Why French Children Dont Throw Food. I downloaded and
enjoyed the read as a mother! Even started a vegetable course in my home of a small
salad before serving dinner. I was amazed at how the children ate the salad without
complaints! That book got a one thumb up from me.
More recently Mia mentioned a trilogy series Shades of Grey. This is unlike anything I
have read before and must say found it an easy read.....warning..... it is a racy trilogy
but believe me you want them to hurry up and get on with it after the rst book! If you
are looking for a read try the free sample rst. It must have enough appeal as it has
Hollywood snapping up the movie rights!
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Thermomix News
This month for customers purchasing, Thermomix will include the newest book to be printed "Best Of The Recipe
Community". I was able to browse an advance print at a meeting and believe this is a wonderful book for new owners to have
alongside the Everyday Cookbook that comes with the machine. This book is now on sale for $60 so that is awesome value!
For us existing owners we can hold a Varoma demo and purchase it for half price......$30. This is on top of the always in
place offer, the Full Steam Ahead cookbook half price for owners hosting Varoma demo's.
Interest free offer for those wanting to reap the benefit of saving money on grocery bills while paying off the Thermomix, or
simply prefer to break down the cost.
If any of this months promotions appeals to you, simply contact me so we can make it happen!
In June we are holding a monthly cooking class and all owners benefit tremendously from attending at least one. Cooking
classes also give an opportunity to those wanting to have another look at Thermomix in action and getting a glimpse into
steaming. We had over 40 at our last cooking class that was a wet rainy day, and all our guests enjoyed themselves. Let me
book you a seat or mention my name when booking so you stay with me!
Have a wonderful month, and may your kitchen be the source of joy !
Bon Appetite,
Antonia Gapes
0402308149
antonia@gapes.com.au
In home
demonstrations are an easy
way of having a night off from
cooking. Just invite 3 to 5
friends over and I will
wow you with my
Kitchen Miracle