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Old 17-08-2011, 22:22
Ignazio
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Having a kitchen revamp and according to the blurb if I buy a thermomix blender I can discard the food processor, slow cooker, breadmaker, grinder, grater, whisks and steamer et al.

Is the blurb for real - is the thermomix really the smallest kitchen in the world; is it worth the hefty price tag - does anyone on DS have one?

All info appreciated.
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Old 17-08-2011, 23:14
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My brother is a head chef and has one of these in the restaurant kitchen. It is used every day for all sorts of things.

It was one of the first things he asked the owner to buy when the place was opening.

I can't tell you much else other than it is well recommended.
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Old 18-08-2011, 09:19
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It's really expensive, isn't it?
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Old 18-08-2011, 09:24
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It sounds like a dream but my husband would kill me if I got it because he knows it would be gathering dust in a cupboard after a few weeks He would kill me again after he knew the price
The Vitamix seems to do all the same things but it comes with a 7year guarantee.
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Old 18-08-2011, 09:33
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I must admit i've been tempted to get one of these as they appear to do everything. The thing is, at £1,000 it would be an expensive ornament if I didn't use it much. A bit like my Kenwood Chef....
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Old 18-08-2011, 09:37
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I wonder how easy it is to learn to use (not that I'm willing to pay that much, right now).
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Old 18-08-2011, 10:09
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I wonder how easy it is to learn to use (not that I'm willing to pay that much, right now).
I think that's the crux of the matter Kim, taking the time to learn (and actually use) all the different programmes. I have a multi-function oven but I only ever use the same setting (fan).
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Old 18-08-2011, 21:45
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According to the blurb I should be able to recoup the cost in 12 months (ha bloody ha) though I could justify some of the expense because I do need a new food processor/blender. I'm trying to declutter so the kenwood chef (plus accessories) could go, as could the juicer and slow cooker. Furthermore my trusty knives and mandolin take care of many tasks so perhaps there is a place for the thermo in my kitchen.

If I sound as though I'm trying to justify the expense - I plead guilty; but before the hefty outlay I plan to see one of their demos possibly followed by a further demo at home.
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Old 19-08-2011, 07:44
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To be honest with you if I wanted one I would get one or you will regret it.
I hummed and haahd about a Vitamix for ages due to the "can I justify the cost" etc and wished, now I have bought it, I had bought it years ago.
That machine looks brilliant (have just spent ages reading their website etc) and the width of the jug makes it look easy to remove things like peanut butter (which is difficult to get the last bits out of the Vitamix).
Go for it.
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Old 19-08-2011, 12:45
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You almost convinced me Jazzy - but last night, and without warning, my tv gave up the ghost.

The thermo will have to wait a while longer.
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