Tech in the Kitchen: How We Stopped Eating Out So Much!

Tech in the Kitchen: How Thermomix Revolutionised Our Cooking (and Stopped Us Eating Out So Much)

When people think about technology, they often think servers, cybersecurity and how IT affects business. But tech isn’t just about this-it’s about making life easier, smarter and sometimes tastier. Which is why this tech company is writing a blog about a kitchen gadget.

At Vitola, we believe that technology should work for you, not against you. We also belove in a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Interestingly, one of the best pieces of technology in our home isn’t a laptop or smart speaker-it’s our Thermomix TM6.

We’ve had ours for two years and its completely changed how we cook, eat and try new things in the kitchen. And bring us even closer to eating cleaner and healthier.

This isn’t an attempt to sell anything, (we’re not in the business of selling kitchen appliances), but if you’re curious to understand how a single device can completely change the way you think about cooking, read on about what we’ve learned.

From, not Spag Bol again to Home Made Beef Wellingtons

Before the TM6 entered our kitchen, we were guilty of the usual routine.

🔹Grabbing takeaways because we didn’t know what to cook;

🔹Eating the same 5 meals on rotation;

🔹Feeling uninspired in the kitchen.

🔹And eating more and more processed crappy foods.

Sound familiar?

Now our meal planning has changed completely. The Cookidoo recipe allows us to scroll through thousands of recipes (and forging recipes) and let the Thermomix handle the precise cooking temperatures, mixing, and timings—which means no more overcooked rice or underwhelming pasta sauces.

How the TM6 Works

If you're not familiar, the Thermomix TM6 is like having an entire professional kitchen packed into one device.

🔹 It chops, blends, kneads, weighs, steams, emulsifies, slow cooks, and even sous-vides.

🔹 It connects to WiFi and syncs with Cookidoo, giving access to over 80,000 guided recipes.

🔹 Precise temperature control means your food is cooked to perfection—no guesswork.

🔹One-pot cooking means fewer dishes (seriously, that alone is worth it).

With guided cooking it may seem like one massive cheat code, but honestly, it’s been a game changer. All we must do, is pick a recipe, follow the step-by-step instructions on screen, add ingredients when prompted, let the Thermomix do the rest.

We can even create a shopping list from selected recipes (adding non food items like loo roll) and then send the shopping list to an online supermarket for delivery.

This means that even on busy days, we can have fresh, homemade nutritious meals in a fraction of the time.

Recipes That Have Changed the Game for Us

Since getting the TM6, we've tried so many dishes we would never have attempted before. Here are some of our absolute favourites:

🔹 Butter Chicken – Better than a takeaway and ready in 30 minutes.

🔹 Ramen Broth – Rich, deep flavours that taste like they've been simmering for hours (but haven't).

🔹 Sourdough Bread – Kneading by hand? Not anymore

🔹 Sticky Toffee Pudding – Because why wouldn't you?

🔹 Homemade Gyoza, Indian Curries, Mexican Tacos, and More.

The TM6 lets us explore cuisines we never thought we'd cook at home. The best part of having this all-in-one mega machine? It's all homemade, no additives, no rubbish all fresh and we've cooked it!

The Thermomix TM7 is coming!

Like all tech, evolution and change is inevitable. Thermomix, has announced the launch of the all-new Thermomix TM7, expected to be available in late 2025. This upcoming model does boast several enhancements over the TM6.

While the TM7 introduces exciting features, our TM6 continues to serve us daily and well. The decision to upgrade for us will depends on weighing up the enhancements of the TM7 and just how they compare with what we have with the TM6 already.

Change & Technology - why do we need to?

It's funny-people resist new technology until they try it.

Some see the Thermomix and say, "But I like cooking the old way." Fair enough! But once you see how technology can remove the stress, simplify the process, and free up time to focus on the joy of cooking, why wouldn't you embrace it?

This applies far beyond the kitchen and to every corner where tech reaches.

🔹 Businesses resisting IT upgrades? They struggle with inefficiencies

🔹 People reluctant to use password managers? They end up with security headaches.

🔹 Teams avoiding automation? They waste hours on tasks that should take minutes.

🔹 The right technology doesn't replace skills or passion—it enhances them.

The TM6 hasn't stopped us from enjoying cooking—it's made it easier, better, and more exciting.

How Do You Get a Thermomix?

Unlike most kitchen appliances, you can’t just walk into a shop and buy a Thermomix TM6. Vorwerk, the company behind Thermomix, sells their products exclusively through independent advisors.

Thermomix isn’t just a blender or a food processor—it’s a completely different way of cooking. Rather than buying it off a shelf, you get a hands-on introduction where an advisor shows you how it works, what it can do, and how it could fit into your cooking routine.

The Buying Process:

✅ Introduction & Demonstration – You’re introduced to a Thermomix advisor, who gives you a guided demo (usually online or in-person) so you can see it in action.

✅ Ask Questions – Not sure if it’s for you? This is where you can test recipes, ask questions, and get a feel for whether it fits your lifestyle.

✅ Purchase– If you’re sold on the idea, your advisor helps you place an order directly through Vorwerk.

✅ Ongoing Support – Once you own a Thermomix, you’re not left to figure it out alone—you’ll have access to exclusive support, cooking classes, and online communities.

This process means you’re fully comfortable with what it can do before committing, and you get personal guidance instead of just reading an instruction manual.

Final Thoughts

The Thermomix TM6 isn’t cheap, but it’s a sound investment.

In the two years we’ve had ours, it’s more than paid for itself—not just in convenience and quality, but in the money we’ve saved on takeaways, pre-packaged meals, and last-minute grocery dashes.

We’ve cut back on eating out, avoided spending on unnourishing, overly processed food, and discovered a love for cooking meals we never thought we’d make at home.

At the heart of it, good technology should improve your life—whether that’s in the kitchen, in business, or anywhere else.

And for us? The TM6 has done exactly that.

Have a great week!

Richard, Vitola Technology

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