Are you one of the countless Aussie families feeling the relentless squeeze of modern life? You're not alone. A staggering ten hours per week are spent by the average household preparing and cooking dinner. And it's typically the women, around 49%, who shoulder most, if not all, of this cooking responsibilities. It's no wonder that 67% of young families find themselves overwhelmed by the demands of day-to-day life. With over 70% wishing they could reclaim some of those precious hours spent slaving away in the kitchen, it's clear there's a longing for a simpler solution. In a recent survey of T ..read more

Who doesn’t love the taste of crispy, chewy sourdough bread? Imagine if you could bake it yourself with only a few ingredients and for a fraction of the price! Well, we’re here to tell you that you can! The first, and very best place to start, is by creating your own sourdough starter. If you happen to know someone who makes sourdough you can skip this step by stealing some of their starter! Head to the end of this blog for tips on how to store and activate your starter. We’ve set out how to make sourdough starter in a few easy steps. Just a note that this is a bit of a time-consuming process ..read more

We all know that delicious food and good recipes are much better when shared. Previously, Created Recipes on Cookidoo® are private, accessible only by their creator. But as of today, 19th March 2024, you can now share your Created Recipes with friends and family! This is a much-anticipated new feature added to Cookidoo® in response to customer and Consultant feedback. Sharing is easy, when you’re within your Created Recipe click on the three dots and select ‘Share Recipe’. You’ll then be asked to confirm if you’re the owner of the recipe photo before you can continue sharing. For a step by ste ..read more

1 person every 5 minutes is diagnosed with Diabetes in Australia. In NZ, over 250,000 people have been diagnosed.  When Grace and Bianca Mazur started Thermomix® In Australia and New Zealand, they had a clear vision of what they hoped Thermomix® would mean to Australian and New Zealand households - to empower people to cook real, healthy food, without losing time or money in the kitchen. Thermomix® provides greater control over your cooking, making it easier to adhere to dietary guidelines when you’re cooking for a diabetic. Whether you’re diabetic/prediabetic, or simply want to eat a health ..read more

Before Thermomix®, Noni Jenkins was a full-time personal trainer, a weight loss coach and a self-confessed ‘below average’ cook. She was living on meat and three veg on repeat, with the occasional meal out of a packet. She knew everything about what happens to our bodies when we eat carbs, protein and fat, but nothing about how to create recipes and a varied meal plan to help her clients stick with it, achieve their personal health goals and maintain those results.  When her clients introduced her to Thermomix®, it changed everything.   A Thermomix® Coach in training “It was like Thermomi ..read more

School’s almost in session and that means it’s time to (slowly) ease yourself back into your routine, which for many, includes making lunchboxes! A trick to turning mornings from mayhem to manageable is getting organised. Your Thermomix® makes this child’s play by allowing you to browse recipes in Cookidoo® and drop your favourites into your weekly calendar or curated recipe collections. And speaking of staying organised, check out our all NEW TheMix Bento Box Lunchboxes!  It’s got everything you asked for in a lunchbox - think leakproof, easy to clean, durable and easy to open. With fiv ..read more

Tis' the season for dreaming up our New Year's resolutions, and since we're all about embracing our inner foodies, how about diving in to 8 New Year's food resolutions to kick off the year? 1. Eat Healthy Have you been thinking about starting the new year with a health kick? Your journey to a healthier, more vibrant you starts here: Get Thermomix® fit with Noni challenge.  Here's what to expect: delicious, nutrient packed recipes from Thermomix® Consultant and Personal Trainer Noni Jenkins, a supportive community in a private Facebook group to share recipes, tips and inspiration, plus so ..read more

The highs and lows in food trends for 2023 are in according to Broadsheet and this year, chances are you’ve had some mind-blowing food adventures, right? But hey, we get it – not every bite was as good as you hoped for! Are you curious to see if your taste buds were part of the highs and lows of 2023 food trends? Well, we’re here to dish out the deets.    #Highs Weird and wild gelato Forget your basic vanilla or pistachio gelato flavours and say hello, to weird and wild! Now there aren’t too many wild recipes on Cookidoo® but you can always try to experiment with different flavours ..read more

The balmy evenings are making a comeback and we're all looking forward to some summer entertaining fun. But where's the fun in spending a whole day cleaning and prepping, the whole night in the kitchen cooking, and the morning after tidying up? Here's our ultimate guide to making more time for the good times.  80% pre-prepped is the magic number It’s not cheating. It’s just being smart. When cooking for a crowd, aim for 80% pre-prepared and 20% made on the night. Any simple dish made a day in advance that develops the richest flavours overnight is a winner. Think light curries, slow cook ..read more

Christmas is a magical time of the year no doubt. But it's also a really busy one. If you find yourself spending more of November and December making endless mental lists of all the things that need to be done... you're not alone! The gift buying. The food prep. The cards to write. The decorating. The wrapping. The packing (if you're heading away this year). The catch ups to see extended family and friends.  'Tis the season for joy, not stress! Embrace the magic of Christmas without drowning in mental load. Remember, it's okay to simplify. From gift-giving to festive feasts, let's make th ..read more