SPOILER... Conference is officially Over....

[jcsmilez]

According to the agenda posted on CC, conference should now officially be ending. Sooooo.... LET's TALK!!

What new products are you most excited about? Sad to see go?

I am so sad about the Wovens!!!
I think the ice bucket will be a hit...

I'd like to know more about the new customer connection features of the website...

[pc_jessica]

is it possible to see pictures of the new products???
and a list of what is all being discontinued???
thanks in advance!!

[gilchrist_pchef]

Oh the wovens are gone????

[pchefbonnie]

Please share pics - we want to see! Please :)

[heat123]

Oh the wovens are gone????

:( So I saw the list of DC'd.

[heat123]

Please share pics - we want to see! Please :)

Yes, pics would be Awesome!:D

[pc_jessica]

pics pics pics!!!!! would be awesome!

[pc_jessica]

:( So I saw the list of DC'd.

where?!?!?!? can you copy and paste it here??

[jcsmilez]

I don't have any pics, sorry -- I'm working on it...

I know my director is probably really excited that they redesigned the cookie press, she has been hoping for that for YEARS!

[pc_jessica]

I don't have any pics, sorry -- I'm working on it...

I know my director is probably really excited that they redesigned the cookie press, she has been hoping for that for YEARS!

oooo you have info post more!!

[jbdowd0798]

Since yall started- I'll add...lol...
wovens are gone, Cookie press redesigned, new SB, new appetizer cookbook, new latin flavor cookbook, price decreases on some items, kitchen shears gone, professional shears in (combo of the old white ones and black ones...or at least thats my opinon)....

thats all I'm saying for now! LMAO

[Kimmie]

Oh yeah!! I forgot about that!! The Forged Cutlery Steak Knives went from $145 to only $110 - I'm excited about that!!


Some other products the 2 cup prep bowls, the "Professional" shears, snowman plates, snowman rectangular plate - 2 new sauces Maple Honey Mustard and Peanut Thai (tried both and they are FABULOUS!!!)...

Dots Martini Glasses, Ice Bucket, Shaker, Stainless Steel Mesh Colander set....

[Bluiydangl]

[QUOTE=Kimmie;665792]

Some other products the 2 cup prep bowls, snowman plates, snowman rectangular plate QUOTE]

You have just made me SO happy. :) Yeah!

[jcsmilez]

Oooh, I forgot about the mesh colander set, I am soooooo excited about those!!

[pc_jessica]

im still hoping for a list of the discontinued items are there more than those that are listed??

[Becca_in_MD]

Total value of new products is under $500 so not too much to report. That's why those who sold over $6,000 in SAT got 5% PC bucks.

As has been said, not too much being retired - the wovens, the easy adjustable measuring cup and spoon, changed the gift packages and reduced the # of half-price options to 4.

Other products restyled - cookie press to include a potato ricer disc, kitchen shears, adjustable measuring spoons...

Added a 4.5" serrated forged cutlery knife, ice bucket to match quick stir pitchers, cocktail shaker to match, dots martini glasses (most expensive new product - $44.50 for a set of 4), 2-cup prep bowl set, measuring cup set, easy conversions magnet (attendee gift), 2 sauces (Thai Peanut and Maple Honey Mustard), Creole Rub (we got a sample), cookie sheet (excited about this one!!), digital pocket thermometer replaces our old pocket thermometer, 5" strainer, stainless mesh colanders (3), snowmen app. plates, snowmen rect. platter, beaded cheese knife, beaded cheese plane, beaded cake/pie server, and made open stock the stainless cookware that's on the Aug. host special.

See my post under the recipes thread for the new cookbooks and theme shows.

Wish y'all could have been there!

[jcsmilez]

Pictures...

Beaded server, prep bowls, cookie press

[pc_jessica]

thanks!! sounds exciting!!!!

[byrd1956]

sounds like it was a great time...can't wait to see all the great pics!

[byrd1956]

Did anyone experience using the redesigned cookie press? I always have some customers that get frustrated with it and sometime I go through a love/hate relationship with my cookie press.

[cpaylor]

Thanks! I'm excited! Any word on upcoming host/guest specials? Recruiting specials? Anything else.....

[jcsmilez]

Pictures...

snowmen plates, measuring cups, cookie press #2


These are not my pictures but someone elses who was kind enough to pass them along to me as I was unable to go due to being 9 months pregnant and those pesky airlines not allowing me to fly. I am indebted to her, thank you!

[ShellBeach]

Thanks for posting the pictures!

[jackieblue]

CUTE snowman plates! Nice to swap out with the daisy plates for winter. :)

[cpaylor]

Love the snowmen plates!!!

[byrd1956]

Thanks for sharing the pics!

[chefcharity]

We did not use the cookie press, but watched a demo. Looked better than the old one. I know people prefer this type versus the gun type. This has a retro look to it.

Oh, there is a magnet for your fridge that has conversions on it and a Creole Rub. Dots Martini glasses, a dots shaker (for drinks).

New measuring cups - out with the adjustable ones, in with a stack of them. The handles snap together so they aren't all over your drawer.

OH! the new RUTH trivet is oblong so the DCB will sit on it!

[heat123]

I totally love the snowmen, better thant he trees from last year! :P

[taterbug]

New measuring cups - out with the adjustable ones, in with a stack of them. The handles snap together so they aren't all over your drawer.


I thought the adjustable ones were pretty popular....

[chefcharity]

I agree, taterbug. I liked them.....

[Becca_in_MD]

Other people on my team said their Easy Adj. Measuring Cup kept breaking at the bottom. Perhaps it's a quality control issue. We didn't get an explanation for the change.

[byrd1956]

Everyone I know likes the adjustable one....I owned TW ones that hooked together and still feel they were a pain and took up too much space. I guess everything old it new again....

[jcsmilez]

I liked the concept of the adjustable ones, but I found them to be unreliable. After only a few washes they were already leaking on me! I found myself constantly searching for the mini easy read measuring cup that I thought I would never use.

[gilchrist_pchef]

Okay, I don't know about you, but my whole sell on the adjustable measuring cups was that you don't have all those cups. You can get regular measuring cups at walmart.

[byrd1956]

Okay, I don't know about you, but my whole sell on the adjustable measuring cups was that you don't have all those cups. You can get regular measuring cups at walmart.
I agree and I don't have problems w/mine leaking.

[BlessedWifeMommy]

Anyone know what the new apron we can earn this month looks like?

[pckellyd]

W/ the new measuring cups, in addition to the typical cups they are including a 2/3 and 3/4 cup and a leveler that all snap together. They're really tightly snapped together. The twist on the cookie press is awesome! There is no back vs front to the discs, and they added a ricer disk so you can use it to rice potatos!

Delicious new theme show recipes - Comfort Food (Loaded Baked Potato Chowder ($1/serving) and Ham and Cheese Calzone)
Sweet Favorites (Mock Lemon Meringue Cake and Mini Carrot Cake Cups which is a new consultant recipe)

[BlessedWifeMommy]

W/ the new measuring cups, in addition to the typical cups they are including a 2/3 and 3/4 cup and a leveler that all snap together. They're really tightly snapped together. The twist on the cookie press is awesome! There is no back vs front to the discs, and they added a ricer disk so you can use it to rice potatos!

Yea! I've always wanted a potato ricer.

[heat123]

Anyone know what the new apron we can earn this month looks like?

Ouuhhh, yeah what does ti look like???

[babywings76]

The thing that's great about the nesting cups is that you can use your 1/2 cup one for one thing, your 3/4 cup for another, etc and not have to keep rinsing it out. I love my Tupperware ones and have always felt guilty holding onto them. At shows, I felt crippled w/o having a dry measuring cup. (I don't own the easy adj. one) I also like to pack the brown sugar and that sounds hard to do in the adjustable one. I love that I can use them to scoop ingredients, too. And they are clear so you can see if you have a big pocket of air in there.

I have a Mirro brand cookie press that I love and use every year at Christmas time. I never got the PC one cause I had the Mirro one. But I am definitely buying our new one and throwing away the Mirro one, because the PC one is REALLY nice! I love that it's that white aluminum whatever stuff, instead of metallic silver raw aluminum like my Mirro one. It always drives me nuts how excess dough scoots around the plunger and I would try to re-use it, but it always turned grey colored from interacting w/ the aluminum/metal whatever it is. So ours won't have that problem. The design is really nice. You control the amount. You can twist slowly, too and control what you are doing.

[Kimmie]

The new apron and tablecloth match the snowman plates.

I do have one small gripe about the snowman plates - they coordinate with the tree plates from last year. It would have been nice to know that they were making them a "series" - meaning - I would have maybe sold a lot more last year if I could have said they would be coming out with different ones every year. Before you say maybe they didn't know - I call bs on that - they already know what the products for NEXT fall are, or at least the concepts. I don't think I sold one set of those plates - but I have several customers who may have been interested if it was something they could have collected. Now, I know exactly what's going to happen - people are going to want these snowmen ones and then want me to go find the ones from last year - LOL. Maybe they'll show up on the outlet?!?!

[babywings76]

My camera died, and so I wasn't able to take all the pictures I wanted. I'll have to see what I have and try to figure out how to upload them here. But the apron is a Christmas apron. Gosh my memory is bad and there wasn't a picture of it in the CN they gave us. But I remember it was green and had something on it (helpful, huh :rolleyes:) I'm thinking it was a snowman or something. It reminded me of coordinating w/ the style of the pictures on the dessert plates.

[BlessedWifeMommy]

My camera died, and so I wasn't able to take all the pictures I wanted. I'll have to see what I have and try to figure out how to upload them here. But the apron is a Christmas apron. Gosh my memory is bad and there wasn't a picture of it in the CN they gave us. But I remember it was green and had something on it (helpful, huh :rolleyes:) I'm thinking it was a snowman or something. It reminded me of coordinating w/ the style of the pictures on the dessert plates.

Amanda, that was funny!

[pcchefjane]

Here is a picture of the new apron! I love it since I collect snowmen! The ties are white/green/red dots! Too cute and the tablecloth matches!:love:

By the way, that is me and Stacie by WAHOO WOMAN!

[gilchrist_pchef]

What is Sept. host special??? And what did we earn in Sell-a-thon??????

[pcchefjane]

Love the new Stainless Mesh Colanders! Really classy looking! This picture doesn't do it justice!

[chefjeanine]

Other people on my team said their Easy Adj. Measuring Cup kept breaking at the bottom. Perhaps it's a quality control issue. We didn't get an explanation for the change.

That's what happened to me so I didn't try to sell them. Glad they are going!

[babywings76]

Here's the SAT breakdown:

2 shows:
cookie sheet
easy conversions magnet
The Pampered Chef Weekday Dinners--Done! Recipe Card Collection

1500 in sales
all the above
Thai Peanut Sauce
Beaded Cake/Pie Server
Snowmen Rectangle Platter
2 cup Prep Bowl Set (set of 2)
Creole Rub
Professional Shears

3000 in sales
all the above
Beaded Cheese Knife
Easy & Impressive Appetizers Recipe Collection
Digital Pocket Thermometer
Cookie Press
Maple Honey Mustard Sauce
Adj. Measuring Spoons
Forge Cutlery 4 1/2" Serrated Knife
Shaker

6000 in sales
all the above
Beaded Cheese Plane
More Latin Flavor cookbook
Chef's Tools 5" Strainer
Stainless Mesh Colanders (set of 3)
Snowmen Appetizer Plates (set of 4)
Measuring Cup Set
Ice Bucket
Dots Martini Glasses (set of 4)

[squirrelzan]

Here is a list of discontinued products:
Item # Category Description
1525 Bakeware Cookie Press
1913 The Pampered Pantry Season's Best Recipe Collection (S/S 2009)
1077 Cutting Edge Kitchen Shears
1078 Cutting Edge Kitchen Shears Cover
1086 Cutting Edge Bamboo Knife Block Set
2145 Entertaining Woven Round Tray
2147 Entertaining Woven Rectangle Server
2186 Entertaining White Window Pane Napkin Set (Set of 2)
2188 Entertaining Cranberry Windowpane Placement Set (Set of 2)
2189 Entertaining Square Napkin Rings (Set of 2)
2191 Entertaining Cranberry Windowpane Napkin Set (Set of 2)
2192 Entertaining White Window Pane Placement Set (Set of 2)
2939 Charitable Giving Round Up from the Heart 2008 Triver
2217 Kitchenware Adjustable Measuring Spoons
2228 Kitchenware Easy Adjustable Measuring Cup
2229 Kitchenware Easy Adjustable Measuring Spoon
2241 Kitchenware Pocket Thermometer
HP48 Host Half-Price Combinations Cranberry Deep Covered Baker, Oven Mitts and Cranberry Hot Pad/Trivet
HP68 Host Half-Price Combinations White Deep Covered Baker, Oven Mitts and Cranberry Hot Pad/Trivet
HP69 Host Half-Price Combinations Forged Cutlery 3" Petite Paring, 5" Utility, 8" Chef's and Honing Tool
2363 Gift Giving 1-2-3! Dip
2148 Gift Giving Pizza Party Set
2159 Gift Giving Great Grilling! Seasoning and Recipe Collection

If anyone wants it in excel format, email me.

[gilchrist_pchef]

Thank you!

[Kimmie]

You also get the Thai Peanut Sauce for submitting 2 shows.

[squirrelzan]

Sept Host Special is 60% off stoneware and metal bakeware.
Sept Guest Special is 20% off stoneware and metal bakeware.

Oct Host Special is 60% off forged knives (based on sales level).
Oct Guest Special is free bar board with $60 purchase.

[chefjeanine]

Did anyone experience using the redesigned cookie press? I always have some customers that get frustrated with it and sometime I go through a love/hate relationship with my cookie press.

My SD said that they had lots of people bring in their favorite dough recipes to try in the new press since there was such a problem with the old one (if you ventured away from the recipe in the U&C guide it wouldn't work).

[gilchrist_pchef]

Anything for recruiting????

[squirrelzan]

$50 for every recruit from July 1 - August 31. If you have more than 4 recruits, you get a bonus gift (choose between watches, handbag, ear-rings, video camera, etc). If you recruit 8, you get 2 bonus gifts.

Each recruit in that time period and does $1250 in first 30 days, will get 2 stoneware free.

[jcsmilez]

$50 for every recruit from July 1 - August 31. If you have more than 4 recruits, you get a bonus gift (choose between watches, handbag, ear-rings, video camera, etc). If you recruit 8, you get 2 bonus gifts.

Each recruit in that time period and does $1250 in first 30 days, will get 2 stoneware free.

Oooh, I'd really like to have a video camera - that'd be nice!!

[chefcharity]

Ouuhhh, yeah what does ti look like???

They are green(christmas green) with snowmen on them... like the plates

[gilchrist_pchef]

Thanks so much for all this info!!!! I have a show tonight and 30 people have said they are for sure coming. I am so pumped!!!!!

[chezshelly]

Here is a list of items being discontinued or redesigned:

cookie press - redesigned
seasons best
kitchen shears - redesigned
woven round tray
woven rectangle tray
round up from the heart 2008 trivet
adjustable measuring spoons - redesigned
easy adjustable measuring cup
easy adjustable measuring spoon
pocket thermometer - redesigned
1-2-3 dip set
pizza party set
great grilling seasoning and recipe collection

[chefcharity]

Thanks so much for all this info!!!! I have a show tonight and 30 people have said they are for sure coming. I am so pumped!!!!!

congrats on awesome rsvp's!!

Just a reminder (to all, not just gilchrist), if your July and August are not where you want them to be bookings wise - keep this under your hat until it is! You can simply say "We have not received anything from HO yet on those specials" because you haven't!! I am not even mentioning the new catalog or new products until I get all I want for Augsust. They can of course book further out, but I'm not sharing what I know yet!

[Summer0919]

I just ordered a cookie press yesterday and now I wish I'd known about the new one coming out. The new one looks really nice. Thanks for the pics!

[hmolah]

[QUOTE=Kimmie;665842]The new apron and tablecloth match the snowman plates.

QUOTE]

Really??????? I LOVE snowmen, so I was super excited when I saw the mini catty and saw those plates! I can't wait for a snowman apron! Yippee!!! I earned that this month!

[hmolah]

Here is a picture of the new apron! I love it since I collect snowmen! The ties are white/green/red dots! Too cute and the tablecloth matches!:love:

By the way, that is me and Stacie by WAHOO WOMAN!

Thanks for the photo!!!! Love it! I'll be tempted to wear it Sept. 1 instead of saving it for the holidays!!!!!!! :D

[gilchrist_pchef]

Oh, my July and August are slammed with bookings. I have people just waiting for Sept. special before they confirm their date. With specials like these I will be sure to have a full fall planner! Disney here I come!!!!

[taterbug]

How long will the products that they have named as discontinued be available for us to purchase?

[cewcooks]

Taterbug, usually the discontinued products are available till Aug 31 as far as I know.

[BlessedWifeMommy]

Discontinued products can be purchased on shows held by 8/31 and submitted by 9/15. However, it is first come first served if it sells out before that date.

[pcchefjane]

$50 for every recruit from July 1 - August 31. If you have more than 4 recruits, you get a bonus gift (choose between watches, handbag, ear-rings, video camera, etc). If you recruit 8, you get 2 bonus gifts.

Each recruit in that time period and does $1250 in first 30 days, will get 2 stoneware free.

It's a $50 VISA gift card...no limit as to how many you can earn! You also still get the recruiting bonus on top of these if your recruits reach their $1,250 in the first 90 days so you get bunches of cash and gift cards!

[taterbug]

Isn't it a little wierd to discontinue the knife block? Luckily, I just ordered one for myself....

[pcchefjane]

It has been replaced by a bigger one with a bigger hole for the new Professional Shears!

[taterbug]

It has been replaced by a bigger one with a bigger hole for the new Professional Shears!
Oh....I guess I missed that part :o. Is it going to hold more knives or just the enlargement for the shears?

[jross93]

It has been replaced by a bigger one with a bigger hole for the new Professional Shears!

So, the new shears don't fit in the old block??
Jen

[wadesgirl]

I posted some pictures on the conference thread!

[pampered.chris]

I am so excited about the new Shears!! I LOVE my white ones and was so disappointed when they discontinued them that I made sure I would have PLENTY for my lifetime. I am glad to see they are coming out with new restyled ones. I do not like the current ones at all!!!
I LOVE the mesh colander set. Very professional looking!!
I totally dig the 4.5" serrated knife. I have been hoping for a serrated knife from PC for awhile now. I am very excited they have one coming out!!
The snowmen are great!! MUCH better than last year!!
Not a fan of the dots but I dig the Martini glasses. They are pretty cute!
I get that they want to coordinate the easy read measuring cups and other tools, but I really didn't need another extra set of the adjustable spoons!! LOL...yard sale!!!!
I do like the 2 cup prep bowls and I am into the new measuring cups. I use the measure-all for everything at home and the easy read at all of my shows, but I still have an old TW set of measuring cups in the drawer. Not sure where I put my easy adjustable measuring cup and spoon, I never did like them, I think they are buried in my office somewhere. I quit showing them a long time ago, so to me it is no loss.
I am happy about the new cookie press. But I can already hear the people with the old one complaining and asking for a "trade-in". LOL!!!

Not too many things new but some pretty darn good ones!!

[PCMomto4]

I am with you Chris on the shears, the black ones we have now are about useless in my mind!

Good to know about the knife block, I was going to hurry up and order one for me. But will wait since they are just remodeling it!

[taterbug]

I am so excited about the new Shears!! I LOVE my white ones and was so disappointed when they discontinued them that I made sure I would have PLENTY for my lifetime. I am glad to see they are coming out with new restyled ones. I do not like the current ones at all!!!

The only shears available since I have been involved with PC have been the current ones; what is the difference in them and the older ones?

[babywings76]

Hold on a minute...they changed the knife block itself? I'm not sure about that. They didn't mention that, that I caught anyway. I thought when they introduced the new knife it was said that it'll be great to add to our knife blocks. I thought their discontinuing the knife block set was because it was a set--hence they need to include now the new knife and the restyled shears. They didn't say the knife block itself was getting discontinued and a new one coming out. I'm pretty sure the holes in the knife block are suitable for the new shears.

And I just compared the new catalog to the old one and don't see any mention of a new knife block.

[taterbug]

And I just compared the new catalog to the old one and don't see any mention of a new knife block.
Would be asking too much for you to post the new product prices? If it is, no big deal.....I don't mind waiting until Tuesday.

[babywings76]

Martini glasses--$44.50 (set of 4)
Shaker--$19
Ice Bucket--$32
shaker & bucket set--$45
Beaded Cheese Plane--$17
Beaded Cheese Knife--$17
Beaded Cheese Bistro Set (the 2 together...)--$32
Snowman Appetizer plates--$21.60 (set of 4)
Snowman Rectangle Platter--$21.50
Beaded Cake/Pie Server--$17
Open Stock SS cookware:
--1.5 qt. covered saucepan=$84
--3 qt. covered saucepan=$140
--8 qt. covered stockpot=$215

Stainless mesh colanders--$35 (set of 3 sizes)
5" Strainer--$21.50
Digital Pocket Thermometer--$16.50
Professional Shears--$22.50
Forged Cutlery 4.5" Serrated Knife--$35
Bamboo Knife Block Set--$415
RUFTH trivet $13
Appetizers cookbook--$7.50
Latin Flavor vol.2--$9.50
Weekday Dinners Done recipe card collection $6.50
Thai Peanut Sauce--$12
Maple Honey Mustard Sauce--$12
Creole Rub--$4
Cookie Press--$29.50
Cookie Sheet--$18
Measuring Cup set--$15
Adj. Measuring Spoon--$8
2 cup Prep Bowl Set (set of 2)--$15
Easy Conversions Magnet--$7.50

[Shawnna]

U can send your cookie press back if you want to get the new one.

[taterbug]

Thanks, Amanda. You are kind and quick:D! Am I correct that we will be able to purchase the new product samples for 1/2 off?

[taterbug]

and made open stock the stainless cookware that's on the Aug. host special.


So those three pieces of stainless will permanently remain open stock?

[Melissa78]

Anyone know what the new apron we can earn this month looks like?

It was solid green with a trim around the outside (think it had polka dots on the outside trim and ties...can't remember that for sure) and then on the pockets were the snowmen that will be on the plates/platter. The tablecloth that attendees could earn is the same green with the snowmen on it and the PC logo.

Very basic and simple yet very cute. IMO the Snowmen were designed to look like they are painted on.

For snowmen lovers out there like myself, all I can say to it is "WAHOO!" :D

[Maragib]

So I saw that the 1/2 priced combos were discontinued - were they replaced with different combos or did they just get rid of it? TIA

[taterbug]

I see myself liking the digital thermometer; however, since the price is going up by $5.00, that will throw a kink to those consultants (including myself) who offer the free thermometer with the purchase of a DCB bundle.

[DebbieJ]

I think the ice bucket will be a hit...


I think the ice bucket is ridiculous.

$32 and NO TONGS!!!! Shame on Pampered Chef!

[ChefMary412]

I think the ice bucket is ridiculous.

$32 and NO TONGS!!!! Shame on Pampered Chef!

I thought the same thing.

[chefjeanine]

I see myself liking the digital thermometer; however, since the price is going up by $5.00, that will throw a kink to those consultants (including myself) who offer the free thermometer with the purchase of a DCB bundle.

If the recipe card set has several DCB recipes, we could use those instead of the thermometer as the free gift.

[babywings76]

I think the ice bucket is ridiculous.

$32 and NO TONGS!!!! Shame on Pampered Chef!

I sent in a product suggestion for them. Also, in the conference survey, I put that in when they asked for comments about the new products.

[DebbieJ]

Isn't it a little wierd to discontinue the knife block? Luckily, I just ordered one for myself....

The Knife Block Set is not discontinued or redesigned. It just has a new product # because it contains the new Professional Kitchen Shears.

[DebbieJ]

It has been replaced by a bigger one with a bigger hole for the new Professional Shears!

It's the same block--nothing has changed--the set just has the new shears in it.

[ChefBeckyD]

The Knife Block Set is not discontinued or redesigned. It just has a new product # because it contains the new Professional Kitchen Shears.

And the new Forged Serrated Knife....

[babywings76]

Thanks, Amanda. You are kind and quick:D! Am I correct that we will be able to purchase the new product samples for 1/2 off?

Shucks...:blushing: You're very welcome. :D

We'll have to see how they bundle things together. We do get to buy samples at 50% off, but sometimes they group certain items together so if you have a couple things in mind, you might have to get a few that maybe you weren't necessarily intending to get. They do put some things by themselves that we can get, but there will be groupings. And it did vary from the SAT groupings that were set up last time, so I'm curious what they do. I have a huge wish list for this season! :D

[DebbieJ]

Hold on a minute...they changed the knife block itself? I'm not sure about that. They didn't mention that, that I caught anyway. I thought when they introduced the new knife it was said that it'll be great to add to our knife blocks. I thought their discontinuing the knife block set was because it was a set--hence they need to include now the new knife and the restyled shears. They didn't say the knife block itself was getting discontinued and a new one coming out. I'm pretty sure the holes in the knife block are suitable for the new shears.

And I just compared the new catalog to the old one and don't see any mention of a new knife block.

This is correct. The block is the same, the set just has the new shears and the new serrated knife.

[DebbieJ]

So I saw that the 1/2 priced combos were discontinued - were they replaced with different combos or did they just get rid of it? TIA

There are now just four half price combos--stainless cookware, executive cookware, Dots dinnerware, and self honing knives.

[DebbieJ]

If the recipe card set has several DCB recipes, we could use those instead of the thermometer as the free gift.

Yes, the new recipe card set has a bunch of DCB recipes, so that is a fabulous suggestion!

[DebbieJ]

And the new Forged Serrated Knife....

Oh yeah, and that too! That was my favorite new product--can't believe I forgot!

[taterbug]

Yes, the new recipe card set has a bunch of DCB recipes, so that is a fabulous suggestion!
Excellent idea and it is $5.00 cheaper than the current thermometer :).

[mrshamel3808]

Everyone I know likes the adjustable one....I owned TW ones that hooked together and still feel they were a pain and took up too much space. I guess everything old it new again....

I agree, that was my whole selling point on them! They replaced the 4+ measuring cups and 5+ measuring spoons in your drawer! I'm totally bummed! I had alot of people buy them!



Also, someone said we can send the old cookie press in for the new one? I'm a bit confused. I just bought one using PC dollars with my 4th month KE order. How would an exchange work on that? Should I just return it (it's still in the box, never been opened)?

[Sarah K.]

I am bummed about the measuring cups and spoons too. One of my big selling points was that they replaced several with one. :(

I am so excited about the new cookie press having a potato ricer it is probably the only reason I will get it.

The snowmen plates are really cute too.

Excited to get a new digital thermometer had one before but lost it when our house flooded. Does anyone know if it is like the old one w/ a timmer?

[jcsmilez]

I think the ice bucket is ridiculous.

$32 and NO TONGS!!!! Shame on Pampered Chef!

Yeah, :( When I posted that I didn't know the price! I am also very surprised that there are no tongs.

[babywings76]

I am bummed about the measuring cups and spoons too. One of my big selling points was that they replaced several with one. :(

I am so excited about the new cookie press having a potato ricer it is probably the only reason I will get it.

The snowmen plates are really cute too.

Excited to get a new digital thermometer had one before but lost it when our house flooded. Does anyone know if it is like the old one w/ a timmer?

The new digital pocket thermometer is not like the old digital thermometer (that had the wire connecting from inside your oven with it in your meat to the display out on your counter.) It's just a pocket thermometer w/ a digital display of the temperature. There is still a reference list on the sleeve of it, and you can push a little button on the top to switch it from F to C.

[Belle4562]

Hold on a minute...they changed the knife block itself? I'm not sure about that. They didn't mention that, that I caught anyway. I thought when they introduced the new knife it was said that it'll be great to add to our knife blocks. I thought their discontinuing the knife block set was because it was a set--hence they need to include now the new knife and the restyled shears. They didn't say the knife block itself was getting discontinued and a new one coming out. I'm pretty sure the holes in the knife block are suitable for the new shears.

And I just compared the new catalog to the old one and don't see any mention of a new knife block.

Does the new set now have 9 knives instead of 8? I just ordered this...:rolleyes:

[babywings76]

Does the new set now have 9 knives instead of 8? I just ordered this...:rolleyes:

It has 9 knives:
Bread, Chef's, 7" Santoku, 5" Santoku, 5" utility, 5" boning, 4 1/2" serrated, 3 1/2 in paring and 3" petite paring

Plus, the block, honing tool, and professional shears. It now costs $415

[KellyTheChef]

I love my Tupperware ones and have always felt guilty holding onto them.

ME TOO!! I think the adjustable ones are way too big! I keep an old tupperware 1/2 cup scoop inside my sugar canister and a 1 cup scoop in my flour! I think these are great!

[flemings99]

That's what happened to me so I didn't try to sell them. Glad they are going!

I broke the bottom off 2 of them. Glad to see them go as well!

[Malinda Klein]

I think the ice bucket is ridiculous.

$32 and NO TONGS!!!! Shame on Pampered Chef!

I asked the pampered chef 'crew' about the tongs and they suggested using the egg separator. This would work, but doesn't exactly match the ice bucket... kinda clashes (metal on plastic).

[pamperedchef07]

So does anyone know what the Sept. specials are??? I have a show tomorrow and would love to know.
Thanks

[Ann F]

Thanks, everyone, for the news!

I always showed the adj meas. cup, but didn't find it convenient at home.

The SS mesh colanders look super!!

[Shawnna]

No...I wasn't suggesting that we could all send in our old cookie press for the new one. Someone said they had just ordered one...if that is the case then they could send it back within the 30 days and then order the new one. That is what I would do...if I hadn't used it. If I had used it I would keep it and later order the new one. However, if you use it once and don't like it you can send it back within 30 days.

[Shawnna]

Now...what about the martini glasses? Are they dainty and fragile like the wine glasses? I didn't order the wine glasses because I thought they were too fragile. I am hoping the martini glasses are thicker. I don't drink at all, but thought they would be cute for desserts...or dips.

[jcsmilez]

I don't drink at all, but thought they would be cute for desserts...or dips.

I agree! They would be delightful to serve custard or mousse in. :D I hope they are less fragile.

[Di_Can_Cook]

Hmmmmm.....

I'm glad they are restyling the cookie press and kitchen shears .... I get a lot of complaints on those two items. Now if they would only make the egg slicer more sturdy ...

How, oh how, does one RICE a potato?

I'll have to tweak the DCB bundle ... I don't throw in a free pocket thermometer but I might throw in something else and replace the salad choppers with those two.

I got three sets of bamboo toaster tongs in my $10 surprise box ... maybe I'll toss one in with every ice bucket sold.

[Shawnna]

I loved those little toaster tongs.

[Maragib]

$50 for every recruit from July 1 - August 31. If you have more than 4 recruits, you get a bonus gift (choose between watches, handbag, ear-rings, video camera, etc). If you recruit 8, you get 2 bonus gifts.

Each recruit in that time period and does $1250 in first 30 days, will get 2 stoneware free.

Is it four or more than four - just wondering where to set my goal. at 4 or 5. Thanks

[Melissa78]

I got three sets of bamboo toaster tongs in my $10 surprise box ... maybe I'll toss one in with every ice bucket sold.

When I was bartering with my suprise boxes I was willing to give up ANYTHING (including stoneware) for those tongs. I LOVED mine that I got 11yrs ago and wanted a new pair (as the ex has them). The new bamboo ones just don't cut it (IMO) for down in the toaster. I jumped with joy when I found someone willing to part with 2 Tongs, now I have a reserve. :D

[chefcharity]

Is it four or more than four - just wondering where to set my goal. at 4 or 5. Thanks

For the first 4 recruits, you get one gift. For the second set of 4, you get another gift.

Someone, and I'm pretty sure it was Lisa Flynn at the new director's reception, told one of my cluster members that they had worked on tongs but the design didn't come together right. Or something to that effect. So they know we need it, just didn't get it worked out in time.

[Melissa78]

Good to know. The small bamboo tongs work well for somethings but I just prefer how thin and petite the old tongs were for the toater. New ones feel so cumbersome to me in comparison to the more delicate slice of bread. JMO. Thanks for the info!

[Melissa78]

Or if you meant tongs for the icebucket (oops!) good to know that too! I'm not at all excited about the ice bucket or shaker, nor do I think my guests will be. I'm not in that type of market. My guests are more the beer drinking type and and not martini's or anything in a shaker. Heck I'd bet most the people in my neck of the woods don't even use a glass for their beer....Hello Redneck Country! :D

[gilchrist_pchef]

I think the dots glasses are cute but I will never sell any. I am in the center of the bible belt ;) I was soooo hoping for some dots tumblers or iced tea glassed. I get asked for that all the time. I sent a product request to HO, so maybe next season!

[pjpamchef]

I'm going to tweak it to include the new RuH trivet, it is designed for the DCB!!!




QUOTE=Di_Can_Cook;666048]Hmmmmm.....

I'm glad they are restyling the cookie press and kitchen shears .... I get a lot of complaints on those two items. Now if they would only make the egg slicer more sturdy ...

How, oh how, does one RICE a potato?

I'll have to tweak the DCB bundle ... I don't throw in a free pocket thermometer but I might throw in something else and replace the salad choppers with those two.

I got three sets of bamboo toaster tongs in my $10 surprise box ... maybe I'll toss one in with every ice bucket sold.[/QUOTE]

[Saturday Gourmet]

I think the dots glasses are cute but I will never sell any. I am in the center of the bible belt ;) I was soooo hoping for some dots tumblers or iced tea glasses. I get asked for that all the time. I sent a product request to HO, so maybe next season!

Now, there's some dots items I could sell here for sure! Great idea!

[heat123]

I love the looks of the new Trivet! Very Elegant and pretty!

[Jolie_Paradoxe]

The martini glasses are cute....just a bit thicker than the wine glasses, but not much. For the non-drinkers, they are adorable for appetizers or desserts. They have a pic of ceviche served in the martini glasses, and it looks great. Much more versatile than the wine glasses.

The shaker can also be used for protein shakes, mixing powdered drinks, making non alcoholic mixes.

I would love tumblers in the dots pattern.

[Jolie_Paradoxe]

I too would like to know how to "Rice" a potato. What does that mean, and what is the end result? Why do this? Very curious!

[babywings76]

They did a demo of using it as a potato ricer. What you do is cut and boil your potatoes like normal for making mashed potatoes. Then you just put the cooked potatoes in the cookie press and crank them out. They'll be perfect for smooth, creamy mashed potatoes. After the guy was done getting them through the ricer blade, he just added milk and butter and then used the masher and put out mashed potatoes super easily and fast.

[KellyTheChef]

When you rice a potato, you cook it first (like you are going to mash them) and then push them through something with very small holes. It REALLY makes fine pieces...and then you just fold in your milk, butter, salt and pepper GENTLY and you have the best mashed potatoes! Here is a link.... How to Use a Potato Ricer | eHow.com (http://www.ehow.com/how_2107982_use-potato-ricer.html)

[heat123]

When you rice a potato, you cook it first (like you are going to mash them) and then push them through something with very small holes. It REALLY makes fine pieces...and then you just fold in your milk, butter, salt and pepper GENTLY and you have the best mashed potatoes! Here is a link.... How to Use a Potato Ricer | eHow.com (http://www.ehow.com/how_2107982_use-potato-ricer.html)

Kelly, when did you go blonde? Weren't you red before? Looks good! :)

[lockhartkitchen]

Does anyone have the list of new recipes for the season? I read through, and don't know if I missed them or they weren't listed.

[heat123]

The martini glasses are cute....just a bit thicker than the wine glasses, but not much. For the non-drinkers, they are adorable for appetizers or desserts. They have a pic of ceviche served in the martini glasses, and it looks great. Much more versatile than the wine glasses.

The shaker can also be used for protein shakes, mixing powdered drinks, making non alcoholic mixes.

I would love tumblers in the dots pattern.

I love the idea of using them as dessert type cups! :) I'm not a martini drinker so this is a GREAT idea!

[babywings76]

Does anyone have the list of new recipes for the season? I read through, and don't know if I missed them or they weren't listed.

I can't remember which thread they were listed under. But you can view the pages of the SB cookbook on DessertDivaFL's profile page. :)

Here are the new theme shows:

Comfort Food
Loaded Baked Potato Chowder (made in the DCB)
Ham & Cheese Calzone (this looks so yummy!)

Sweet Favorites
Mock Lemon Meringue Cake
Mini Carrot Cake Cups

New recipes for other theme shows:
Dinnertime in No Time
Zesty Ravioli Skillet

Keep it Cool
After Dinner Mint Triangles

[whiteyteresa]

Sorry if this is already posted but is there any price increases ? ? ?

Thanks

:chef:

[mscharf]

Sorry if this is already posted but is there any price increases ? ? ?

Thanks

:chef:

I didnt cross check ALL prices, but not that I saw, and there was no price list increase chart, like the one for price decreases.:sing:

[pc_jessica]

Shucks...:blushing: You're very welcome. :D

We'll have to see how they bundle things together. We do get to buy samples at 50% off, but sometimes they group certain items together so if you have a couple things in mind, you might have to get a few that maybe you weren't necessarily intending to get. They do put some things by themselves that we can get, but there will be groupings. And it did vary from the SAT groupings that were set up last time, so I'm curious what they do. I have a huge wish list for this season! :D

I am new to this PC stuff just started last week! So all this new stuff is very exciting. I am just wondering you are talking about ordering things early, when does that happen? How will I know do they post a list somewhere??? TIA

[pamperedharriet]

Thanks everyone for the news posted so far! Can't wait to get my Changeover kit in a few weeks!

[babywings76]

I am new to this PC stuff just started last week! So all this new stuff is very exciting. I am just wondering you are talking about ordering things early, when does that happen? How will I know do they post a list somewhere??? TIA

You should check out a thread that ChefAnn started: http://www.chefsuccess.com/f12/your-guide-season-changeover-54107/

It has a bunch of info that will help answer your questions. :)

[pamperedpals]

Didn't see this, might have missed it, but did shipping go up?

[DebbieJ]

Didn't see this, might have missed it, but did shipping go up?

We'll find out when we get our changeover kits and look at the order forms. They usually do not announce this.

[pamperedpals]

We'll find out when we get our changeover kits and look at the order forms. They usually do not announce this.

Thanks Debbie.

I thought last year they made announcement that they were not going to raise shipping. I will watch for my change over kit.

[raebates]

They did announce it last year. I believe they would have let us know if it were going up.