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I have a show on the 19th and the host is going to have kids there so she does not want anything with any kick (flavor) to it. My offerings are the Mango salsa w wine, the tapanade with sangria, or the fajitas, and she is asking for other selectins. What do I give her as selections for demos...

Hi Fellow Pampered Chefs! I have an upcoming show and the host is vegan, gluten free and alergis to nuts - I am desperate for recipe sugegstions!!! Please suggest a few if you can. Thanks, Christie:chef:

I received a survey from Pampered Chef & the final question is: Right now, my answer is: This is YOUR chance! What would YOU like to see me submit? ;)

I have a couple of suggestions. First, change the name to Coarse Food Chopper immediately!!!!! Calling it a Food Processor will shoot ourselves in the foot IMHO. It is not a food processor due to the limitations it has....that being, just the ability to coarsely chop. Second, provide...

Planning a family trip to Baltimore, Philly and Hershey PA this upcoming June. I've never been to Philly - any hotel suggestions? Already booked hotels for Baltimore and Hershey based on trip advisor reviews- not sure about Philadelphia. Any help would be great- I will staying a Friday and...

Hey all, I'm wondering what you do in your cluster meetings that keeps the energy going? Our cluster meetings here seem to lack the enthusiasm that I feel I need to keep my forward momentum. Our Senior Director has asked us for suggestions in what we want for the meetings and I was the only...

Anyone have any great ideas on keeping the small folded product information sheets and recipes that come with everything? I have a huge pile growing and I am trying to think up the best way to keep them: recipe box or folder/binder?

Hi, I am in my fourth month and eligible for kit enhancement with 40% off. Any suggestions...? I want to get something that will further my business, but will be an investment and help sales as well. I am thinking of the 10 or 12 inch skillet with lid. I think this would allow me to...

HELP! I need ideas for a main-dishy item to serve for New Year's Eve. I already have: Pepperoni Pizza Casserole (which takes care of a red sauce/pasta dish) Cheesy Potato Casserole Mexican Nacho Chicken Casserole Sweet & Sour Meatballs (Apps: Stuffed Jalepenos, Pepperoni Puffs, Buff...

Hi I subscribe to Mike's newsletters. I would like to change the title from Pampered Chef December Newsletter to something more enticing. I would like to boost my open rate. Any ideas? Diane

I have two shows booked for this weekend...10 am on Saturday and 1 pm on Sunday. Both hosts are expecting lots of guests (25+) and both shows are having at least one other vendor, a jeweler, there with me. Neither of my hosts want to do a "cooking" presentation, but want to serve food. I can...

I ran an HWC show on Facebook, I emailed an event to everyone. I received 3 yes and 3 maybe 13 declines and 39 no response. I want to send a reminder email as I haven't receive any orders even from the yes's. Any suggestions on what I should say in the email? I don't want to be pushy but I...

I just reserve a spot at the biggest Bridal Show here in Albuquerque. The price is $325 for a 36 inches round table, for 5 hours on a Sunday. I can always upgrade to a booth that will fit a 6 feet table for $675 but I don't have that. I know that $325 is TOO pricey but i'm always optimistic...

Any advice welcome. Customer has 2 pieces of stoneware purchased last winter that she had stacked on top of each other and stored in a cupboard. Apparently there was water leakage in the cupboard over the summer and when she went to use them beginning of September found blue/green mold on both...

Hey there Cheffers! I am planning to have my own show (I've never done this) in November. I want it to be an open house type show, and I'm not sure if I will pre-make all of the food or if I will demonstrate one. It's going to be mostly friends and family that are invited, maybe some past...

Hi All, For those of you who use a wish list at shows...do you use the one that's available from the download center at Consultant's Corner? If not, what do you use? I've looked at the downloadable one, but it just seems so busy for a guest to look at. I thought about bolding my favorites...

This is a new flavor for me.. anyone have any suggestion what frosting to serve it with (it shows white) I have cream cheese (MY fave) or how to make a wow factor cake? :P Need to make it for a family dinner party. I have marchiaro cherries I think.. should I add that to the frosting as...

Help! I needs suggestions on what to do with the sauces. I'm talking about the current sauces; the ones in the current catalog. Where it's the guest special, I need to know what to do with them. I've used the Thai Peanut Sauce in the salad recipe that came out when it came out. It's good. I...

Thought it might be good to share our thoughts for those who haven't yet filled out their NC survey. Here were my thoughts. Kudos The meals were wonderful. As a matter of fact, I was amazed at the speed and efficiency with which we were all served. Love the book for notes! It made...

My niece really wanted to hold a show this month, and I am happy to oblige. This will be the first show of mostly non-married (future bridal registries, right?), college age adults. Any suggestions out there from seasoned vets? I really want to make it fun and successful for her ..though I...

Hello! I was thinking about hosting a "Christmas in July" Mystery Host show and was wondering how many of you have also done this and what kinds of things do you do at the show? I normally host an open house in November or December with gift ideas and a cookie swap, but this would be something...

Hi All, We are doing show #3 this weekend and it is supposed to be HOT and MUGGY. My host does not have AC and has requested that we do not use the oven for the demo. So, I am limited to the stove top and the microwave. The host does have a DCB and has let me borrow it for the week to try out...

Good morning! I am looking for a few suggestions if any of you can help me out! Here's my situation: I have 2 consultants who I do coaching calls with weekly. They have requested this and I am happy to help. I send them a weekly coaching form (I'll attaching it here if anyone wants to...

My Sister is getting married in Aug and we have decided to do the cake our selves. Does anyone have any great yummy suggestions on a type of cake we can make? She is looking for something elegant and tasty. Thanks everyone!

We are in the market for a new camera for the Disney trip... the one we have now is about shot, and we are looking for a reasonably priced reliable replacement. Anyone have any experience w/ the camera/camcorder ones? The pixels on the ones that we've looked at don't seem to be that high, so we...

First of all, thanks to everyone for such generous sharing of ideas and information. I've been reading this site for several months now and have been overwhelmed with the treasure trove of suggestions. I work full-time in a large metropolitan area and seem to run into a lot of "I don't have...

My first recruit turned out to bail and run.. so I am a little nervous about this, I had a customer want to purchase the kit and possibly get the rebate, but she is not 100% sure if she wants to consult. Any advise: I plan to call her back on Friday when she places her order for my next show...

I'm looking for some motivational music to play at my cluster meeting....what do you all like? Any suggestions from conference?

I have been out of High School for coming up on 12 years..we have not had a reunion before apparently because our class does not have any money..so we need to do some fundraising..I said that I could set up a PC fundraiser..I am not looking to make to much out of this..mainly what I would like...

Hi Everyone, I just wanted to share this! I made it yesterday. I kinda copied another that I saw (hope that is ok) but put it in a Word doc so it is easy to change and update. It is in Canadian Prices but again it is easy to download and change. Please leave me some suggestions if I...