Sue & Chris

The ThermoCouple

Food, Thermomix & a Healthier Me

Life isn’t about dieting — it’s about creating habits that support your health long term.

After 5 years with WW, I decided to move on. With no local workshops and too much uncertainty, it no longer felt right for me. My age, blood test results, and conversations with my doctors made it clear: WW just wasn’t cutting it anymore.

As I approach 60, I’ve learned how vital good fats and essential oils are for women’s health. I needed a new approach — one that’s realistic, nourishing, and sustainable.

I’ve now shifted to calorie counting, and yes — it’s working! I’m feeling better, eating better, and still using my Thermomix almost every day to make it all easy and delicious.

Curious to know more? Reach out — I’m happy to share what’s working for me: sue@thethermocouple.com.au

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Sterilising Jars in a Thermomix

Sterilising Jars in a Thermomix

No More tablets or machines to sterilise your jars Sterilising jars can often be seen as a tedious and time-consuming process, involving various methods such as boiling, using sterilising tablets, expensive sterilising machines, or even using your oven. However, when you have a Thermomix in your kitchen, the task becomes quick and effortless. Just as your Thermomix assists in creating ...
Anna’s Italian Meatloaf with Ricotta

Anna’s Italian Meatloaf with Ricotta

My Dad was a huge one for meatloaf. Loved it for dinner and for lunch the next day in a sandwich or with some salad. Anna's meatloaf is just wow. Super tasty and really juicy. She told me it was because of the Ricotta. A win for me. When I took my first mouthful all I could think was “OMG my Dad would have loved this!!” Simply yum. Thank you AGAIN Anna. This recipe is taken from Anna Van ...
WW Chocolate Chickpea Cake

WW Chocolate Chickpea Cake

This recipe was suggested by Danielle Takoko at the Healthy Lifestyle Awards and she said it was her "go to" sweet thing. I got her permission to post this recipe. She said it used to be on the WW App but she can no longer find it either. Oh my. I tried making the Dark Chocolate Chickpea Cookies yesterday and they were delicious. Just wish they would have stayed crunchy, but I gather thats ...
Annas Italian Rice Bake

Annas Italian Rice Bake

Anna's original recipe on her website for Beef and Rice bake is one of her most popular ones. The stats on it are AMAZING! (yes I made her site, so I am privilege to see things like that) This recipe is taken from Anna Van Dyken's Book #2 - How I've Kept The Weight Off - Page 138.  Fantastic Book with amazing recipes Oh, If you looking for the full recipe - you'll have to buy the book ...
WW Dark Chocolate & Chickpea Cookies

WW Dark Chocolate & Chickpea Cookies

Every night I look for something sweet with my cup of tea, however being on WW doesn't allow me to indulge like I used to - hmmm maybe that is why I'm doing WW (Weight Watchers)    Last night I watch the Healthy Life Awards 2022 with WW. Danielle Takoko won the highest honour (Congrats - so well deserved!!) She mentioned Dark Chocolate and Chickpea Cake and I thought WAIT - The sounds like ...
TTC Chicken & Spinach Enchiladas

TTC Chicken & Spinach Enchiladas

Anything Mexican to me is GREAT Mexican food has always been my go to meal. With a Thermomix it makes it oh so easy and tasty.  On our birthdays in this family YOU choose either the restaurant to go to or the food that is cooked at home. Mine is ALWAYS Mexican. The flavours are incredible but not really great for the waist line so, I decided to change that. This is a totally yummy meal with ...
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Exploring Melbourne's gems with great friends - lunch at South Melbourne market, shopping, and dinner at Hardware lane with dessert @adozenadozen.mel Ending the day with a bang at Docklands for #firelightfestival - amazing ♥️

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✨ Dinner tonight was a winner! ✨ We made Jamie Oliver’s Fantastic Fish Pie 🐟🥧 and it did not disappoint. Creamy, comforting, and full of flavour — this dish instantly took me back to childhood memories of Mum’s salmon kedgeree 💛

There’s something so nostalgic about a fish pie — the crispy golden top, the rich filling, the feeling of being wrapped in a warm food hug. Just what you need on a cold winters night.

If you’re craving comfort food that hits the spot, this is it. Thanks Jamie — you’ve done it again! 👏

Calories: 257
T. Carbs 16g, Protein 30g, Fat 7g
I did use cooking cream, not double cream and cut back on the cheese but could I tell the difference-NO!

https://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/fish/fantastic-fish-pie/
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#FishPie #JamieOliverRecipe #ComfortFood #HomeCooking #FoodNostalgia #DinnerInspo #FoodieFavourites #FamilyFavourites #winterwarmingmeals

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Tonight's dinner was a real treat! I used RecipeTinEats' fish seasoning on my flathead and it was love at first bite! 🤤 265 calories of pure yumminess. Search 'fish seasoning' and give it a try!
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#recipes #foodie #easyrecipes #homemade #delicious #foodphotography #instafood #foodblogger #healthyfood #recipeoftheday #foodlover #foodblogger #diet #food #instafood #yummy #cook #recipeoftheday #foodstagram #tasty #dinner #healthyeating #healthy #Easycooking #foodlover #food #yum

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Tonight’s dinner was the ultimate comfort food – Easy Cheesy French Onion Chicken Bake from Anna’s website. @feedmehealthy_annavandyken 

It’s one of our all-time favourites – rich, full of flavour, and irresistibly delicious. That golden, cheesy top gets us every time! We always serve it with creamy mashed potatoes and a side of steamed veggies. Simple, hearty, and oh-so-satisfying. Comfort food done right. 💛🍽️ Calories: 500 for my meal. Anna’s Chicken 350 per breast. 

https://feedmehealthy.com.au/2024/01/08/easy-cheesy-french-onion-chicken-bake/
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#caloriecounting #weightloss #feedmehealthy_annavandyken #comfortfood

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Wow 🤩 Anna’s PEACH & CHERRY CRUMBLES are next level! I split it into 4 serves so we can enjoy it all over again tomorrow 😍

When I first made this, I wasn’t sure the crumble would be enough for the fruit… but it was perfect. Now it is my go to dessert. Sweet and healthy and only 300 calories for a large serve. 

Huge thanks to Anna for this beautiful recipe! It’s from her second book 💛✨ @feedmehealthy_annavandyken 

#homemadedessert #crumblelove #seasonalfruit #caloriecounting #weightloss

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Today was spent in the city at #mindbodyspirit - watching amazing people as #comicon and glorious food. Lunch @pjobriensmlb  and dessert @adozenadozen.mel Gosh #melbourne you are simply amazing. What a brilliant city we live in

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It’s been way too long since I made this Chicken, Spinach & Leek Risotto — and I forgot how much I love it! 💚🍚

I used to avoid it because WW had it super high in points, but after crunching the macros and calories myself, it actually stacks up really well:

✨ 322 cals
🍗 29g protein
🥑 20g fat
🌱 3g total carbs

I’m not on WW anymore, so can’t give you the points — but trust me, it’s so worth it. Comfort food done right! 🙌

#HealthyEating #MacroFriendly #ComfortFood #RisottoLove #ProteinPacked
#weightlossthatworks #mynetdiary

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