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Do you have a Thermomix?

(17 Posts)
Cornishgirl777 Thu 26-Jan-17 18:42:09

What's your opinion of Thermomix? I've had mine for five years and find it invaluable,in terms of its versatility and its robustness.....I'd never heard of it before I reluctantly went to a demonstration party,more as a favour to a friend to make up the numbers! I've never been keen on kitchen gadgets,but I can honestly say this has been worth it,even though it's eye wateringly expensive. I use it most days. I was wondering what other GNs thought.

Leticia Thu 26-Jan-17 18:45:39

I went to a demonstration and was completely won over - thought it was wonderful.
Unfortunately I can't justify the expense and so will not be getting one.

pensionpat Thu 26-Jan-17 18:49:13

I have one too and love it. When I first had it I used it non-stop in my enthusiasm. Then I calmed down and don't feel obliged to use it every day to justify the expense! I bought it on very strong recommendation from my son, who loves his gadgets.

Araabra Thu 26-Jan-17 19:08:27

I have one and I love it, chilly winter finds me using it daily. My small kitchen gadgets were timing out, Thermomix replaced most at one go.

Lazigirl Thu 26-Jan-17 20:50:49

Never heard of it, so googled and found on Amazon. Crikey are you millionaires?

Charleygirl Thu 26-Jan-17 21:07:24

I also had never heard of it and googled it. It is too big for my kitchen and it is far too expensive- I would not give it a thought at that price.

tanith Thu 26-Jan-17 21:22:27

I also googled it and I would need to empty my kitchen to fit it all in and at that price I wouldn't even consider it.

Hilltopgran Thu 26-Jan-17 23:03:12

My daughter had one, it's been great for family, she made her own baby food, uses for baking cooking etc. Hers is about 10 years old but they see it as an investment and it has travelled abroad with her, fortunately there are agents around so it has been fixed a couple of times. Daughter values it so highly she took it as her hand luggage!

Cornishgirl777 Fri 27-Jan-17 09:28:09

I appreciate all your comments. Because of its cost,it's not easy to bring it yo in "ordinary" chat. I'm surprised it isn't more known in this country,as it's so popular abroad,even given as Wedding presents in some. I can only think bescause it's sold through demonstration parties,which are essential or else I certainly wouldn't make good use of it.

rosesarered Fri 27-Jan-17 09:47:45

Sounds a good idea, but I wouldn't have the room for it.My kitchen is bursting at the seems anyway.

rosesarered Fri 27-Jan-17 09:48:01

Seams!

Anniebach Fri 27-Jan-17 09:56:25

Sounds useful but I couldn't afford one if I wanted one, which I don't smile

Juggernaut Fri 27-Jan-17 10:29:23

I have a friend who loves food but is a dreadful cook, she has a Thermomix and loves it, she uses it almost every day.
When she had a two week holiday last year, I borrowed it to find out whether I'd like one.
Yes, it's impressive, but it didn't tempt me at all, it certainly didn't do anything that a good human cook can't do!
It's not something that I'd consider buying, it's not the expense, I'm the idiot who pays £299 for a Dyson hairdryer (worth every penny too)! Pound for pound the Thermomix is probably better value, due to the number of things it does, as opposed to just drying hair, but I don't want one!

NanaandGrampy Fri 27-Jan-17 13:21:18

I love a good gadget but I don't think I could justify the price. Now my Kitchenaid is a whole different matter :-)

rosesarered Fri 27-Jan-17 13:25:09

Is your kitchenaid your DH Nana? grin

Lazigirl Fri 27-Jan-17 13:33:28

This kitchen equipment seems to be very useful and robust according to users, and it may be just me, but I wouldn't be happy about spending over £900 on equipment that only appears to be available via personal demonstrators and not any retail outlets. You can buy a jolly good cooker for that price.

Lazigirl Fri 27-Jan-17 13:34:38

Ha ha roses.