ABOUT JO
Who is ThermoJo?
I am Jo Reardon, a Thermomix® lover and ex-consultant providing online Thermomix® and Cookidoo® video training worldwide.
I live in Cairns in Far North Queensland, Australia, with my husband Dale and Dale's seeing eye dog Cookie. Cookie is a black Labrador x Golden Retriever, who you will occasionally see on my social media.
I have been an avid fan of the Thermomix® since 2009 when I bought the TM31 model. I upgraded to the TM6 when I started as a consultant in 2021. I now have two TM7s and a TM6.
Now that I have finished up as a consultant I am focusing on sharing more broadly my ThermoJo 30 Day Kickstart for Thermomix® and Cookidoo®, online video courses available for the TM6 and TM7.
This is for anyone who feels they are not getting the most from their Thermomix® and Cookidoo®. I show you step-by-step how to use every mode, function and setting. I also share many favourite recipes and how to maximise Cookidoo®.
This is for you, wherever you live in the world. I have customers across Australia, the UK, Europe, Canada, New Zealand and USA.
I love working for myself from home and enjoy helping others make the most of their Thermomix® investment by learning how to use it well and cook the food they love.
My Thermomix® Story
I first heard of Thermomix® in 2009 when I was invited to a demo at a friend's place. She was hosting as a favour to her friend who was a new consultant. She didn't know anything about them either, and neither of us had any intention to buy. I think you can guess what happened… yes we both bought our first Thermomix®, the TM31 model.
I just knew the Thermomix® would make a big difference for me and the daily cooking chore. We were eating too much takeaway and I wanted that to change – and it did.
Our TM31 – affectionately named Kermie – was a big hit immediately. Going into winter, making soups quickly became a habit, as did curries, bread, dips and so much more. The Thermomix® basically paid for itself over the next few months thanks to the takeaway savings. We were eating so much better from day one.
I didn't feel the need to upgrade when the new model, the TM5, was released. Over the years Kermie was used to varying degrees, but always stayed on the bench and was always used several times a week even when using meal kit boxes here and there. The Thermomix® made that process even easier as I could do part or all of the recipe using the Thermomix®.
Fast forward to 2021 and I was looking for a new business opportunity. I had also been actively considering upgrading to the Thermomix® TM6 model. So I made my first contact with Thermomix® Australia about becoming a consultant and was up and running, with a brand new TM6, within a week. It was a massive whirlwind getting started. I very quickly loved my new TM6 and can honestly say that the connection to Cookidoo® and the Guided Cooking was a game changer.
Of course, the TM7 was then launched in 2025 and as I was still a consultant at the time of launch I had the opportunity to earn my first TM7. To be honest it took a little getting used to it, moving from my much loved TM6, but gradually I did more and more with the TM7 and definitely love it now.
I now own two TM7s and one TM6. Not only am I cooking with them for my own needs, but also making videos for the ThermoJo 30 Day Kickstart courses so that my customers can learn exactly how to best use their TM6 or TM7, and Cookidoo®.
I have now finished up as a consultant and am 100% focused on the ThermoJo 30 Day Kickstart and creating other resources for you.
How I can help you learn more about your Thermomix®
Whether you are new to the Thermomix® or have had one a while that you are not using much, I can't wait to help you discover new and delicious ways to use the Thermomix®.
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The ThermoJo blog, right here on my website, provides a wealth of information to help you.
FREE Video Series: Your 30 Minute QuickStart Video Guide for the Thermomix®
My FREE video series, Your 30 Minute QuickStart Video Guide for the Thermomix® is for you if you want to learn more about the Thermomix® TM6 or TM7.
This is a great starting point if you are not using your Thermomix® very much. See the highlights of how it can help you in the kitchen everyday.
There are separate video series for the TM6 and the TM7.
Click here to get access to the free video series for the Thermomix® TM6 or TM7.
30 Day Kickstart: online video training for Thermomix® and Cookidoo®
I know that it can be pretty overwhelming when you first get a Thermomix®. There is so much it can do and you don’t know where to start when you open up Cookidoo® and see that there are over 100,000 recipes! Even if you have had your Thermomix® TM6 or TM7 for a while, or have upgraded from the TM5 or TM31, there is still lots to learn and you may find yourself not using it as much as you used to or to it’s full potential.
For those reasons, I created the ThermoJo 30 Day Kickstart. This online video training for Thermomix® and Cookidoo® is designed to get you using and loving your Thermomix®.
The training will take you through every mode, function and setting on the Thermomix® so you quickly become comfortable with using it. I also include extensive training to get the most out of Cookidoo® and share a lot of ideas for great recipes to try in the early days – from basics, to weekday dinners and entertaining.