A Happy New Year to all

Happy New Year everyone,
By now I'm sure everyone has started getting busy with their jobs, children, etc. I'm sure all you thermomix users out there are using your thermomix to the max with the new year celebrations and the upcoming Chinese New Year too. Do share with us what your stories with your thermomix during the holidays and any recipes that you have tried out!

For myself, I've been mostly busy with making all sorts of drinks for my family from the local teh tarik to ice blended coffee (nescafe ice blended ala starbucks anyone? LOL) and even using it as an ice shaver for our local ABC.

The best part using my Thermomix is the consistency. Once you've got it right, that's it! Experiment of recipes has never been more fun with the help of Thermomix.

May you all have a great year with your Thermomix!

My Company's Pink Party

I'm currently hosting a Beauty Pink Party this Saturday. The activities included are:
- Launching of the Model Search 2010 contest (18 yrs and above ONLY)
- Launch of new products.
- Skincare and cosmetics preview
- Lucky draws
- Best Dressed in pink prize

For those attending, a mystery party pack will be given. (a special pack for the first 20 ticket purchase)

Also for those who are interested in becoming a beauty consultant, do attend and to find out how we can help you :)

To purchase the tickets, you can visit the cafe or contact me at 012-911 4755 or email me at farahshazlinaali@gmail.com

More info on offers and promotions from True Mix!

Now, True Mix has set up a website where you can find out the latest offers available and any upcoming events. Do visit their website to find out more about Thermomix. Then, drop me an email or call if you would like to arrange for a demo. Further instruction in the Demo info at the sidebar.

Fasting Month and Eid Celebrations (Raya)

For all Muslim, fasting month is coming soon and before we know it Raya would be uppon us. I'm sure there are many preparations that needs to be done for the Eid Celebrations (Raya). I would like to share a very simple recipe if you would like to prepare something for your guests.

Chocolate Mixed Nuts- all you need is some nuts, chocolates (dark and white or normal and white chocolate).

1. Chop up  your chosen nuts and set them aside.
2. Melt your chocolate at 2mins/ 50 degrees/ speed 3. (May vary depending on amount of chocolate). 
3. Once melted, put in the chopped nuts and stir.
4. Spoon them using your tablespoon and shape into oval.
5. Next, melt the white chocolate and while it is still in liquid form, use a teaspoon and just decorate in a wave design on the slightly cooled mixed nuts chocolate.

This is just a very basic recipe. feel free to alter any as you see fit. If you don't like nuts, maybe you want to mix in cornflakes or raisins.

If anyone has any interesting recipes for the Eid Celebrations (Raya), feel free to email them to me and I will post it up.

RECIPE - Garam Masala

If you are interested with the Butter Chicken recipe, you can use this recipe to make your own fresh Garam Masala instead of buying them at the store :)

Garam Masala (taken from Australia book)

Ingredients:

• 2 cinnamon Sticks approx. 8 cm long
• 8 Cardamom Pods (seed only)
• 2 tbsp whole Coriander Seeds
• 1 tbsp whole Cloves
• 1 tbsp Cumin Seeds
• 1 tbsp Black Pepper
• 2 Bay leaves

Method:

1.  Place all ingredients into TM bowl and grind until desired consistency. Speed 8

 To download recipe, visit http://www.esnips.com/web/Thermomix-farah

RECIPE - Butter Chicken

It has been awhile since I've put up new recipes so I'll be putting up 2 recipes. Hereis the first. Enjoy!

Butter Chicken (taken from the Australian Cookbook)
This recipe is a traditional, mild North Indian cuisine, one of the most popular dishes in Indian restaurants in Australia.

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp Cumin Seeds
• 1 tbsp Fennel Seeds
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 2cm piece Ginger, peeled
• 1 large onion, peeled and quartered
• 100g Butter
• 20g Olive Oil
• 4 ripe Roma Tomatoes, chopped
• 150g Raw Cashew nuts
• 100g water
• 680g Chicken Breast, diced into 2-3cm cubes
• 200g Cream
• 1 tsp Garam Masala (can also be made with Thermomix, will also post this soon)
• 1 tsp of Tumeric Powder
• 1/2 tsp Salt to taste

 Method:

1. Place cumin and fennel into TM bowl and dry roast for 2 mins/ 100 degree/ speed 1, then mill for 2mins/ speed 8. Take it out and set aside.
2. Place garlic, ginger and onion into TM bowl and chop for 5secs/ speed 7.
3. Add butter and oil and cook for 3mins/ 100 degree/ speed 1.
4. Add tomatoes, cashews and water into TM bowl, pureefor 1mins/ speed 8.
5. Add all remaining ingredients, including cream and chicken (keep aside 1 tsp of cumin and fennel). Cook for 20-25mins/ 100 degree/ reverse and spoon setting.
6. Add one extra cube of butter at the end of cooking plus the remaining fennel, cumin and some extra Garam Masala.
7. Garnish with coriander, serve with Naan bread.

To download this recipe, visit http://www.esnips.com/web/Thermomix-farah 

Great News For Singaporeans

To all Singaporean,
True Mix has recently offered delivery to your doorstep if you would like to purchase Thermomix. The total price for Thermomix including the delivery charge is RM5500.

Also if you would like to view a demo around 20-22 August, please email me your details (name, phone, address).