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For a very expensive but very useful
gift for a busy person who has everything else, think about the Thermomix. http://www.wsj.com/articles/europes-favorite-appliance-a-blender-that-cooks-1438702336
In the US, it costs more than most large appliances. So probably most Americans won't be getting one for Christmas. If ever.
Europeans are clamoring for a blender that also cooks—and weighs, grinds, steams, chops, stirs, whips and kneads. It also has a color computer screen to walk cooks through digitized recipes.
The Thermomix, a $1,200 German kitchen appliance, now has a wait-list of more than two months.
Producer Vorwerk & Co., known in Germany for its durable vacuum cleaners, says a surge in orders for its latest model, launched in September, is forcing staff to work around the clock every day. Runaway success in Europe has Vorwerk cooking up plans for a U.S. relaunch late next year.
The Thermomix automates food preparation, going beyond existing soup-making blenders from Cuisinart and others that also heat their contents.
The Thermomix, a $1,200 German kitchen appliance, now has a wait-list of more than two months.
Producer Vorwerk & Co., known in Germany for its durable vacuum cleaners, says a surge in orders for its latest model, launched in September, is forcing staff to work around the clock every day. Runaway success in Europe has Vorwerk cooking up plans for a U.S. relaunch late next year.
The Thermomix automates food preparation, going beyond existing soup-making blenders from Cuisinart and others that also heat their contents.
Amazon shows 1 used at USD 1,775. http://www.amazon.com/Vorwerk-Thermomix-Stainless-Varoma-Kitchen220/dp/B00E7OOOIO
There are three reviews. The reason that it averages out at three stars is because one poster simply mentioned that a newer model is available and didn't say anything about this product. So that review was one star.
I don't have one myself (and likely never will in this lifetime), but a former colleague who is a German national has had one for years and swears by it! Since she is the best-organized mother of three (up to 8 years old) and gourmet that I know, I take her recommendation seriously.
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Haven't figured out how to use it other than as a blender.
I think the idea is you can cook and blend at the same time.
Cher
