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Save Money with Thermomix: Raspberry Jam

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Save money with Thermomix. It’s what we as owners and users say all the time. But finally, I’m able to share some of the cost savings with specific recipes like this raspberry jam recipe which is one of our household staples but also one that is a wow, demonstration recipe.

Why is it a wow recipe? Raspberry jam is so quick and delicious! I prefer to reduce the sugar: 350 g frozen raspberries + 250 g jam sugar. If you want it less set, only cook for 20 minutes. Great topping for your plain yogurt.

But we’re here to talk about cost savings, so I’ve done a quick search for some tomato soups in an online supermarket. I’ve chosen Ocado today, but I will be comparing all of them in this series of articles to be fair.

Ingredients

  • 250 g frozen raspberries
  • 250 g jam sugar, £2.35
  • 20 g lemon juice

Preparation

  1. Place raspberries, jam sugar, and lemon juice in mixing bowl then, with the simmering basket in place of measuring cup, cook 25 min/105°C/speed 1. Meanwhile, prepare jam jars (see tip).
  2. Test setting point of jam (see tip). Transfer to warm glass jars with screw-top lids (see tip), leaving approx. 5 mm gap at the top. Make sure that rims of jars are clean and close immediately. Label before storing in a cool, dry place. Once opened, store in fridge.

Hints & Tips

  • Preserves are really easy to make in the Thermomix®, and save you standing over a stove stirring for hours. Use this recipe in the butterfly cakes recipe. Also delicious served with croissants.
  • To prepare jars, place 500 g water in mixing bowl. Place jars and lids upside down in the centre of the Varoma and steam 20 min/Varoma/speed 1. Leave to drain – do not dry or touch the inside surfaces. Alternatively, thoroughly wash jars and lids in hot, soapy water. Rinse by pouring over boiling water. Prepare for filling, if needed, by placing on a clean tea towel in a roasting tin and heating in the oven at 100˚C until required. Always pour hot jam into still warm jars.
  • Setting point test: place a saucer in the freezer for 5-10 minutes. Place 1 tsp jam onto cold saucer. When cool, push jam with your finger. If it wrinkles, it is ready. If not, boil jam for a further 2 min/105°C/speed 3, then test again.
  • To make twice as much jam, double the ingredients and cook for the same time, 25 min/105°C/speed 1.

Nutrition per 1 total recipe

  • Calories 4443 kJ / 1062 kcal
  • Protein 3.1 g
  • Carbohydrates 260.8 g
  • Fat 0.8 g

Get this recipe on Cookidoo https://cookidoo.co.uk/recipes/recipe/en-GB/r68363

Turning your passion into a business

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I love to cook and eat, everything from dining to street food, so when this business opportunity of demonstrating Thermomix whilst on mat leave came up, I jumped at it. I had time on my hands and I had time. It’s just a bit on the side, right? I’d only do it for a few months before I went back to work, right? 14 years later, I’m still here and still loving it. I’ve just been awarded Level 7 achievement, only 3 of us have this. To share it with such fabulous women Annita de Chanterac and Iwona Przebinda is an absolute honour.

My hobby and passion have turned into a business.

At our national conference in Glasgow this month, where we celebrated dreaming and goals. If you asked me all those years ago if I would be on stage as one of the top Advisors & Team Leaders in the country I’d have laughed and fallen on the floor. It’s just a kitchen appliance, isn’t it? How wrong people can be. But this dream is real. I am feeling very blessed and wanted to share my story.

For me, it’s still a part-time business which suits my lecturing career, family life, and other business interests. But it doesn’t have to be like this. I have introduced this business opportunity to so many people in the industry that several Branch Managers and even our current Sales Director were Advisors in my team. If you want to turn this passion into a fully-fledged corporate career you can. My team consists of a mixed group, age, race, and gender. We have stay-at-mums who are looking to demonstrate during school hours, we have retired teachers who still want to make the most out of their life. We have those who work full-time as cabin crew but still manage to demonstrate when they are on the ground and in the country. We have osteopaths and nurses, chemical engineers and management accountants, florists, and interior designers, all passionate about Thermomix so demonstrate in addition to their main careers. Being London-based, we are a true melting pot and representative of our capital city. We have British, English, Irish,  Indians, Italian, Lithuanians, Polish, and Romanians, so we cover all types of cultures and cuisines. 

My 2023 goal is to grow my tribe. I love what I do and am refocusing on my team, to have more fun, as I want to bring some more friends on this ride with me!!

And my customers, let’s get cooking! I have a fire in my belly for more cooking experiences and just showing more people what this magic machine can do.

But firstly – thank you if you’ve read this far LOL, thank you for supporting and encouraging me. They say if you enjoy your work, you’ll never work a day in your life. I’d love to have some pals join me this year, so if you’re curious let me know ????

Please contact me for more information.

Ankita Stopa
Diamond Plus Team Leader & Advisor 800 000 0068
Ankita@onegirlandherthermie.co.uk
07977 563537

Hello from Ankita

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If you’re new to my blog and website, then hello!

Hello! My name is Ankita Stopa and I am passionate about helping people cook more healthy and creative food. Life is busy enough and anything that can help us save time and money is something we all need in our lives using my trusted kitchen appliance, Thermomix.

I’m often asked who my customer avatar is for Thermomix. Love cooking? Hate cooking? Bored of repetitive menus? Someone with kids? Time poor? Allergies? Well, the answer is anyone who eats.

So do join me on my journey. I’m not just on socials. Get in touch if you’d like to see a demonstration either face-to-face or virtually, thinking of buying one for yourself or a gift, or even already have one but need some more inspiration. My team and I have planned, at least one virtual cooking class a month, for our network of clients so watch out for the next class soon. Additionally, we are looking for 2 new members to join us this month as Advisor, with options of the Owners program (if you already have one) or earn and demonstrate if you don’t have the current model.

Please contact me for more information.

Ankita Stopa
Diamond Plus Team Leader & Advisor 800 000 0068
Ankita@onegirlandherthermie.co.uk
07977 563537

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Thermomix Cutter is now available to buy

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We had a sneak peek of Vorwerk’s newest accessory, Thermomix Cutter,  in winter 2022, but the good news is as of Tuesday 3rd January 2023, it is now available to buy.

What is the Thermomix cutter?

The 4-in-1 disc to effortlessly grate and slice your fruits and vegetables

  • ✅ Makes 4 types of cuts: fine grate, thick grate, fine slice, or thick slice.
  • ✅ Suitable for many ingredients according to the seasons: fruits and vegetables, but also cheeses, charcuterie, etc.
  • ✅ Save time in preparing your recipes
  • ✅ Easy to clean, it is dishwasher safe and does not soil your Thermomix® bowl
  • ✅Compatible with Thermomix TM6 or TM5

The Thermomix cutter is the ultimate, easy, and fast ally, for the best eating with Thermomix. With the 4-in-1 disc, cut your fruits and vegetables perfectly and effortlessly on a daily basis.

  • ✅ A 4-in-1 disc that makes all types of cuts: fine grate (1-2 mm), grate thick (4-5 mm), fine slice (1-2 mm), thick slice (4-5 mm)
  • ✅ A dedicated cutting bowl: to be inserted directly into the Thermomix bowl, easy to grate to avoid waste.
  • ✅ A specific mode is integrated into the Thermomix TM6 for each cut but can be done manually on speed 4 – forward and with reverse – for those with a Thermomix TM5.

Thermomix Cutter Price in UK: £85 and only available via an Advisor. 

For more information on Thermomix, to book a demonstration, to buy one, or to find out about the Advisor opportunity, please find my contact details below, including my Advisor number, stating I am an authorized seller for Vorwerk UK.

Please contact me for more information.

Ankita Stopa
Diamond Plus Team Leader & Advisor 800 000 0068
Ankita@onegirlandherthermie.co.uk
07977 563537

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Thermomix New Year 2023, New Accessory and New Offers

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Welcome to 2023. As announced this morning, we have not just one but two fabulous customer offers for new customers to take advantage of this month. Drum roll, please.

Offer 1: Thermomix TM6 and Thermomix Cutter for £1219.

Our newest accessory, Thermomix Cutter, which launched in winter 2022 is finally available for customers too. For anyone purchasing a Thermomix, you can take advantage of the reduced price of the cutter from £85 to £30, so the total cost of the bundle is £1189 + £30, £1219.

 

The Thermomix cutter has been designed for Thermomix TM5 (manually) & Thermomix TM6 (to be used with mode). I’m using the manual mode on speed 4. You can grate and slice with the cutter. You can either do thin or thick discs or slices.  The slicing functions are on side 1 of the cutting disc (dark side), while the grating functions are on side 2 of the cutting disc (lightside). The thickness of slicing or grating is determined simply by the direction of rotation.  Normal (clockwise) rotation will produce thick slices or strips, while anti-clockwise rotation results in thin slices or strips.
For existing customers, you can buy the Thermomix cutter today too, priced at £85. This is only available via Advisors so get in touch with me today to place your order for our latest accessory.

Offer 2: 0% finance for all sales from 3/1/22 2pm to 19/1/22 12 noon.

The appeal of 0% finance offers to customers is clear – it’s free. It offers a quick and easy way for them to purchase the high-value goods or services they want, without a hefty upfront cost. So we have for a limited period – read just two weeks – offer either the Thermomix or Thermomix & Cutter bundle at 0% for 12 months.

Contact me by email:  Ankita@onegirlandherthermie.co.uk, or text or WhatsApp me on 07977 563537 if you would like more information or place your order. 

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Thermomix Advisor Recruitment

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There’s never been a better time to get your Thermomix business started than between Twixmas – the period of time between Christmas and New Year when you have time to plan your year ahead. I am actively recruiting Thermomix Advisors to start in 2023.

Start your Thermomix business and close just 4 sales to earn the brand new TM6 worth £1189. On the 5th Sales earn commissions starting from £120 per Thermomix. If you sell fewer than 4 Units, there is a discount. For only one sale, it’s a 20% discount, for 2 sales 50% off, and for 3 sales 80% discount. Many people join with the aim of the discount but stay on because they enjoy demonstrating so much.

I am specifically recruiting for team members in the East and Central London area, but anyone from within Greater London can benefit from being in my team. If you are outside this location, do still get in touch and I will be happy to redirect you to a colleague to look after you. I have Team Leader friends all over the UK, so I will make sure you are placed with someone who will look after you as well as I would.

How to Become a Thermomix Advisor

Thermomix is a multifunctional food processor. Its performance is demonstrated only during cooking experiences (demonstrations) at the host or hostess’ home with their guests, through an Advisor who presents its features and makes several recipes. Some Advisors do public demonstrations in their homes too. Since the pandemic, we can also offer customer virtual demonstration by Zoom, Google Meet or WhatsApp video too.

Becoming a Thermomix Advisor is an opportunity to have an interesting income while enjoying training, managing your own time freely, and discovering professional development to new professions, all in a friendly atmosphere. Join my team and work with me to find out more.

5 good reasons to join now:

  • Do you want to share your talents and share your passion for cooking?
  • Do you want to represent a brand with a strong reputation of being a market leader in their segment?
  • Do you want to manage your own time and work in a pleasant, supportive working environment?
  • To be in control of your own career development and work schedule?
  • Do you want to earn your Thermomix TM6 instead of buying it? Do you want to be part of a dynamic, fun team?

Fill in the contact me form with “I want to hear more about the demonstrator opportunity” option and I’ll send you information as soon as I receive your message. Or contact me directly; details below.

Please contact me for more information.

Ankita Stopa
Diamond Plus Team Leader & Advisor 800 000 0068
Ankita@onegirlandherthermie.co.uk
07977 563537

Save money with Thermomix: Butter

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Save money with Thermomix. It’s what we as owners and users say all the time. But finally, I’m able to share some of the cost savings with specific recipes like this butter recipe which is one of our household staples but also one that is a wow, demonstration recipe.

Why is it a wow recipe? Well, this recipe is so easy to make but showcases some of the greatest Thermomix functions – the whipping function. Home-made butter is incredibly easy to make but sounds rather impressive. Butter begins by over-whipping cream which can be done with a Thermomix.

But we’re here to talk about cost savings, so I’ve done a quick search for some tomato soups in an online supermarket. I’ve chosen Sainsbury’s today, but I will be comparing all of them in this series of articles to be fair.

Butter prices:

Compared to double cream:

In fairness, the £0.50 as of today’s date (December 28th 2022) doesn’t seem that much producing 250g butter from 600ml of double cream, but the trick is when do you buy your double cream >> read buy it at a discount and what do you do with your butter > read, turn it into flavoured butters.

The addition of 5-10% of flavouring elevates the falvour of basic butter but when buying store bought, increased the prices by 60-100% too.

Who doesn’t like a flavoured butter?

Ingredients

  • 600 g pure cream
  • 500 g chilled water

Preparation

  1. Insert butterfly whisk. Place cream into mixing bowl and beat 1-3 min/speed 4, or until solids and liquids have separated. Remove butterfly whisk.
  2. Using the simmering basket, strain liquids from solids, reserving buttermilk for later use, if desired.
  3. Place water and butter solids into a mixing bowl and mix 5-10 sec/speed 4. Liquids and solids should separate again (see Tips).
  4. Using the simmering basket strain liquids from solids a second time, so that only butter remains. Roll the butter into a sausage shape to make butter rounds, form into a rectangular shape or spoon into an airtight container (see Tips). Use as needed.

Hints & Tips

  • Cream closer to its expiry date will separate faster.
  • For butter that stays fresher for longer, wash a second time using 500 g chilled water in step 3 to ensure butter is completely clean.
  • This recipe will produce approx. 250 g buttermilk. Reserve the buttermilk (liquid portion) after draining in step 2 to use in scones, breads, pancakes, soups or hot drinks. See Cookidoo® for recipes. Buttermilk can also be frozen for later use.
  • Butter will keep sealed in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • Butter will keep sealed in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
  • Herb butter: place 1 garlic clove; 5 sprigs fresh dill, leaves only; 5 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley, leaves only; and 6 fresh basil leaves into mixing bowl and chop 3 sec/speed 7. Scrape down sides of mixing bowl with spatula then proceed as per recipe.
  • Salted butter: add ½ tsp sea salt after washing in step 3 and mix for a few seconds to incorporate. Salt assists in giving the butter a longer shelf life.
  • Spreadable butter: add 50 g oil, adjusted to taste and whip 15 sec/speed 4 through finished butter before storing in the fridge.
  • Lighter butter: add 50 g reserved buttermilk and whip 15 sec/speed 4 back into the finished butter before storing in the fridge.
  • Flavoured butter: add other flavours (e.g. oils, sugars, spices) to the butter and mix 20-30 sec/speed 4 before storing in the fridge.

Nutrition per 25 g

  • Calories 829.8 kJ / 197.5 kcal
  • Protein 1.4 g
  • Carbohydrates 1.1 g
  • Fat 21.3 g
  • Saturated Fat14 g
  • Fibre 0 g
  • Sodium1 2.9 mg

Get this recipe on Cookidoo https://cookidoo.co.uk/recipes/recipe/en-GB/r68363

Is Thermomix a MLM or pyramid scheme?

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No, Thermomix does not operate as a multi-level marketing (MLM) company or as a pyramid scheme.

The structure you will find at Thermomix is similar to what you will see in most organizations. The Thermomix Advisors are the sales team in the field, who are each part of a team, with a Team Leader (TL). Both the Advisor and Team Leader’s remuneration is commission based.

The Team Leader reports to a Branch Manager (BM). Those roles are salaried positions in the company and their remuneration is based on branch targets based on sales, activity and recruitment within the branch. They do not receive a slice of your sales commission.

The management and training of the sales teams overall are then brought together by Head Office for the purposes of communication, marketing and training.

Advisors earn a one-off recruitment bonus payment when someone they have introduced to the business becomes a qualified Advisor (achieves one sale, and up to 4 on their Earn and Demonstrate program). There are no ongoing payments.

I wrote an article a couple of years ago, explaining, how and why Thermomix is truly a direct sales business, so please feel free read that article too.

Contact me at Ankita@onegirlandherthermie.co.uk, or call/ text/ Whatsapp on 07977  563537, if you would like to join the business, book a Thermomix demonstration with me or place an order with me.

Save money with Thermomix: Icing sugar

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Save money with Thermomix. It’s what we as owners and users say all the time. But finally, I’m able to share some of the cost savings with specific recipes like this icing sugar but also one that is a wow, demonstration recipe.

Why is it a wow recipe?  Well simply put it shows off the milling function beautifully.  Speeds 7 – 10 and Turbo: Grinding or miling ingredients such as sugar, wheat and coffee beans, blending to a completely smooth texture for creamy soups, smoothies, and ice-cream and chopping tough ingredients such as cured ham and hard cheeses.

Powdered sugar, also called confectioners’ sugar, or icing sugar, is a finely ground sugar produced by milling granulated sugar into a powdered state. Powdered Sugar is made by grinding granulated sugar with cornstarch to the desired grain size. White in color, powdered sugar has a sucrose content of approximately 97.0% and a cornstarch content of approximately 3.0% to prevent caking and increase shelf life. However, making your own in your Thermomix can your money on buying ready-milled icing sugar and you can do it instantly, hence not needing any corn starch too, so 100% pure.

But we’re here to talk about cost savings, so I’ve done a quick search for some tomato soups in an online supermarket. I’ve chosen Tesco today, but I will be comparing all of them in this series of articles to be fair.

Compare this with the cost of their granulated sugar, which you can mill into icing sugar

The cost savings would be £1.15 on the Silver Spoon and only 70p on the Billingtons. 

That kind of makes sense, as Golden Caster Sugar is more expensive so you would see a saving but not as much. But image how much you could save on a weekly, monthly, or even yearly basis. These pennies can add up to pounds very quickly especially if you bake a lot which I do.

*What Is Golden Caster Sugar? Most commonly found in the UK, golden caster sugar is made from unrefined sugar cane and sometimes beets. It has a subtle buttery flavor and gives baked goods a lovely shade of brown.

Ingredients

  • 200 g sugar

Preparation

  1. Place sugar in mixing bowl and grind 20 sec/speed 10. Use icing sugar as needed.

Hints & Tips

  • Icing sugar can be stored for long periods of time in an airtight container.
  • For best results, grind sugar in 100-200 g batches.
  • If more icing sugar is needed, repeat the process.

Get this recipe on Cookidoo https://cookidoo.co.uk/recipes/recipe/en-GB/r178855