Roomba, Dysons, Thermomix and other household appliances

[love_the_life]

OK, who's going to be the first to own one of these? (Dyson 'Supersonic' hair dryer)

Paywall for The Australian but some info here

 

[coco50]

OK, who's going to be the first to own one of these? (Dyson 'Supersonic' hair dryer)

Not me. When I have a "haircut" I have to pay a search fee to the barber first.

 

[love_the_life]

OK, who's going to be the first to own one of these? (Dyson 'Supersonic' hair dryer)

Doesn't seem right somehow but then again it might take off.

 

[mrs.dr.ron]

OK, who's going to be the first to own one of these? (Dyson 'Supersonic' hair dryer)

Not me ! I don't use a hair dryer. I try to let my hair dry naturally, I do so much other stuff to my hair - that not blow drying it is one little less damaging thing !

 

[love_the_life]

I have a very good friend who was having a guest for the weekend. The guest asked if my friend had a hair dryer as, if so, she wouldn't bother bringing one. My friend answered in the affirmative but said she didn't use a dryer on her hair so hoped it would still work. House guest arrived and was astounded to find that the hair dryer was of this style and vintage:



Don't think my friend will be interested in the new Dyson one then.

 

[LadyC]

I have just ordered a Philips air fryer thanks to the recommendations here. I am looking forward to trying it out. Any good recipes for French fries?

 

[mrs.dr.ron]

My Philips Pasta maker arrived yesterday ! I bought it on sale at Myers and I get the $50 cash back from Philips

 

[serfty]

I have just ordered a Philips air fryer thanks to the recommendations here. I am looking forward to trying it out. Any good recipes for French fries?

They come with instruction on how to cook chip/fries in several ways. It depends on the chips/fries - if frozen/pre-cut, thick/thin or you are slicing the spuds yourself.

 

[mrs.dr.ron]

I have just ordered a Philips air fryer thanks to the recommendations here. I am looking forward to trying it out. Any good recipes for French fries?

You will qualify for the cash back offer too - but don't dilly-dally getting the form in !!

Philips Mother's day Kitchen cash back 2016

 

[opusman]

Don't suppose anyone has a Kitchenaid kettle? (the variable temperature one)

 

[love_the_life]

I see that Choice has presented a case to the ACCC about Thermomix burns:
Thermomix products responsible for 87 burns cases presented to ACCC by Choice - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Wonder if anything will come out of it.

 

[LadyC]

You will qualify for the cash back offer too - but don't dilly-dally getting the form in !!

Philips Mother's day Kitchen cash back 2016

I know, seeing as it is not cheap, it makes a handy discount.

 

[coco50]

CHOICE has reported 87 Thermomix faults to ACCC. In a number of cases the device has exploded spraying hot liquid over the person operating the unit with some cases of burns treatments lasting up to 3 weeks.

 

[JohnK]

I have just ordered a Philips air fryer thanks to the recommendations here. I am looking forward to trying it out. Any good recipes for French fries?

Air fryer? Must look into that. I usually fry potatoes in frying pan initially with a little Canola oil then just let them fry in the heat. Not soggy. A little crisp but that's how I like them.

 

[marki]

Air fryer? Must look into that. I usually fry potatoes in frying pan initially with a little Canola oil then just let them fry in the heat. Not soggy. A little crisp but that's how I like them.

Can a convection oven do the same ? its essentailly a big air fryer is it not?

 

[coco50]

Can a convection oven do the same ? its essentailly a big air fryer is it not?

That's the only way I cook chips. Even then," healthy chips" is an oxymoron!

 

[serfty]

The airfryer is 'high speed' when compared to normal fan forced ovens. It also has a grill aspect in its function.

 

[straitman]

CHOICE has reported 87 Thermomix faults to ACCC. In a number of cases the device has exploded spraying hot liquid over the person operating the unit with some cases of burns treatments lasting up to 3 weeks.

Not defending the Thermomix or playing down the issues but reminding people that the Choice report does not refer to the current model. There are no (that I'm aware of) reported problems with the current model.

 

[coco50]

I see that Choice has presented a case to the ACCC about Thermomix burns:
Thermomix products responsible for 87 burns cases presented to ACCC by Choice - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Wonder if anything will come out of it.

Maybe hot liquid!

 

[mrs.dr.ron]

So I have my Philips Pasta maker and now I am after a bit of info !

What types of flour have you tried and were they successful ? And do you always use an egg/water mix ? or just plain water ? and who has tried carrot, beetroot or tomato juice ?