New Products.. ideas, wishes??? - Page 5

babywings76 · 10-20-2008, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by pamperedlinda

this? Professional Multi-Chopper | Williams-Sonoma

yep, that's it. That's funny how I couldn't find it earlier. I looked all over that category.

pamperedlinda · 10-20-2008, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by babywings76

yep, that's it. That's funny how I couldn't find it earlier. I looked all over that category.

That is a pretty cool tool. I just wonder how much pressure you really have to exert to make it work smoothly like that.

ChefBeckyD · 10-20-2008, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by pamperedlinda

That is a pretty cool tool. I just wonder how much pressure you really have to exert to make it work smoothly like that.

LOL - that was my first thought too...I'd like to see the demo done with a 65 yr. old woman dealing with some arthritis.

pamperedlinda · 10-20-2008, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by ChefBeckyD

LOL - that was my first thought too...I'd like to see the demo done with a 65 yr. old woman dealing with some arthritis.

Exactly. The demonstrator did keep saying to use both hands and use some pressure. It would probably work better if it had a lever on it (something else to break though). I still think it's a nifty tool.

chefann · 10-20-2008, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by babywings76

I know around here, most of the grocery stores, including Walmart, sell these at the check out. They even have ones that say they are good for hot/cold things. They are selling them really well, it seems. So PC would have to compete with them on the price. I love the idea of tying it in with the charities, so that could be the deciding factor for people to choose PC over the store's bags.

I've got a few of the bags from local stores, but I don't have enough from any one store for a large grocery trip. And the baggers always give me a funny look when I pull out the Trader Joe's bags at Kroger, or the Kroger bags at Meijer, etc. I'd love a bag that's not affiliated with a specific chain! (I've got a couple that I picked up at Ikea, but they're huge and they get really heavy, unless they're full of cereal boxes.)

babywings76 · 10-20-2008, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by chefann

I've got a few of the bags from local stores, but I don't have enough from any one store for a large grocery trip. And the baggers always give me a funny look when I pull out the Trader Joe's bags at Kroger, or the Kroger bags at Meijer, etc. I'd love a bag that's not affiliated with a specific chain! (I've got a couple that I picked up at Ikea, but they're huge and they get really heavy, unless they're full of cereal boxes.)

Great point--being PC, it would be "accepted" anywhere, and it would be great advertising to boot!

Jennie4PC · 10-20-2008, 11:13 AM

a garlic chopper. I saw this in a magazine the other day and it was pretty cool looking.

pampcheflisa · 10-21-2008, 01:33 PM

I thought of something else I'd like to see, but I kind of have a feeling we will never see it. I'd really like to see a candy thermometer. I need to get a new one and I'd really like to have one of our quality!!!

BethCooks4U · 10-21-2008, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by chefann

I've got a few of the bags from local stores, but I don't have enough from any one store for a large grocery trip. And the baggers always give me a funny look when I pull out the Trader Joe's bags at Kroger, or the Kroger bags at Meijer, etc. I'd love a bag that's not affiliated with a specific chain! (I've got a couple that I picked up at Ikea, but they're huge and they get really heavy, unless they're full of cereal boxes.)

I got some at Target for $1-$1.50 each. It isn't obvious that they're Target (there are trees on it and the "leaves" are targets) and I've gotten lots of comments on them at our local grocery store.

ChefBeckyD · 10-21-2008, 02:11 PM

Oh - I thought of something I'd really like - it's not a product though.

One thing that I'd really like is the ability to print a gift receipt for people who are buying products as gifts.

Laura420 · 10-21-2008, 02:36 PM

Great Idea Becky!

Ish · 10-21-2008, 03:21 PM

I would like to see the stoneware rack come back...
$2 bamboo tongs
I would like to have the bamboo spoons not stamped with "Made in China" (my customers are so happy to buy them until they see that)
crisscross cutter possibility on the Ultimate Mandolin
cast iron 8 or 10 inch pan

pampchefsarah · 10-22-2008, 04:27 PM

Cake/cupcake carrier
Bamboo Cheese block w/drawers for knives underneath

I agree with having a line of dinnerware that's not Dots. I would LOVE to have PC dinnerware, but all those dots on the table would make me dizzy.

Steak Knife set of 6, not 4 (why the heck is it only 4??), for a slightly more reasonable price.

I agree with the grinder needing a lid. I do keep mine on the dining table, as well as bring them to shows and fairs, and I have salt and pepper all over the table now. NOT a good selling point.

Christ Follower · 10-23-2008, 03:11 AM

Still wanting a pineapple slicer/corer.

pamperedkelly · 11-20-2008, 12:29 PM

I've had several customers looking for a cookbook with only microwave recipes! Especially DCB and fluted pan. The options are endless, but you just have to get creative and so many people just don't have the time/ experience/ money to get really creative with their meal ideas! Just an idea...

Belinda Wood · 11-21-2008, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Laura420

I'd like to see fully glazed stoneware. Dishwasher and soap friendly!!

Genius idea!!

pcchefjane · 11-21-2008, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by babywings76

I still prefer to use my metal sheet pans for cookies, so when I try using the large serving spatula, it scratches the metal and gives me shivers!

So I'd like a nonstick thin spatula instead. (I know, I really need to try using the stoneware and see if I can convert myself to using them for cookies.)

Also, I must really be a klutz, but when I tried using parchment paper on the stones the last time, my cookies slid off the paper and landed on the floor and the counter while I was trying to slide them onto the cooling rack.

No really, I need help!

The stones are awesome to bake cookies on! That is all we use and the mini serving spatula to take them off. We don't ever have problems with them!

susanr613 · 11-22-2008, 01:48 PM

second the motion for bamboo napkin holder
revive stripes pattern or something else along those lines (more formal/masculine)
larger bamboo bowl
square white plates and bowls as a dinnerware set

darlinclem · 11-22-2008, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by babywings76

something to sit the grinder set on, so salt doesn't get all over my counter.

Or, lids that go on the bottom of them, so when I take them to shows, they don't spill everywhere.

A storage solution for stoneware

I had a customer request a 2 cup Batter bowl.

a lid for the rectangular baker

a lid for the round SA platter, to transport cakes and such more easily.

I haven't finished reading this thread but I love the idea of either a small bamboo tray for the Grinders or a SA piece so they have something to set on when on the table.

I have customers ask if we have a LARGER batter bowl (I think it would be a bit too heavy).

Mel92504 · 11-22-2008, 02:45 PM

I have a lot of customers asking for a french fry attatchment for the ultimate mandoline, & I also would love to see some form of a storage rack for my stoneware, I hate stacking them, I'm so afraid of them cracking.

10-20-2008, 11:13 AM	#87
Jennie4PC Location: Elko NV Posts: 2,658 Best Show: 1200 Experience: 3 # of Shows: 100+ My Mood:	Re: New Products.. ideas, wishes??? a garlic chopper. I saw this in a magazine the other day and it was pretty cool looking.

10-21-2008, 01:33 PM	#88
pampcheflisa Location: Mansfield, TX Posts: 332 Best Show: Experience: 1+ # of Shows: 54 My Mood:	Re: New Products.. ideas, wishes??? I thought of something else I'd like to see, but I kind of have a feeling we will never see it. I'd really like to see a candy thermometer. I need to get a new one and I'd really like to have one of our quality!!!

10-21-2008, 02:11 PM	#90
ChefBeckyD Location: West Michigan Posts: 12,826 Best Show: $5052 Experience: 5 # of Shows: 243 My Mood:	Re: New Products.. ideas, wishes??? Oh - I thought of something I'd really like - it's not a product though. One thing that I'd really like is the ability to print a gift receipt for people who are buying products as gifts.

10-21-2008, 02:36 PM	#91
Laura420 Location: East Coast Posts: 279 Best Show: Experience: # of Shows: My Mood:	Re: New Products.. ideas, wishes??? Great Idea Becky!

10-21-2008, 03:21 PM	#92
Ish Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 31 Best Show: 900 Experience: >2 # of Shows: My Mood:	Re: New Products.. ideas, wishes??? I would like to see the stoneware rack come back... $2 bamboo tongs I would like to have the bamboo spoons not stamped with "Made in China" (my customers are so happy to buy them until they see that) crisscross cutter possibility on the Ultimate Mandolin cast iron 8 or 10 inch pan

10-22-2008, 04:27 PM	#93
pampchefsarah Location: Bealeton, VA Posts: 499 Best Show: 522 Experience: <1 # of Shows: 19 My Mood:	Re: New Products.. ideas, wishes??? Cake/cupcake carrier Bamboo Cheese block w/drawers for knives underneath I agree with having a line of dinnerware that's not Dots. I would LOVE to have PC dinnerware, but all those dots on the table would make me dizzy. Steak Knife set of 6, not 4 (why the heck is it only 4??), for a slightly more reasonable price. I agree with the grinder needing a lid. I do keep mine on the dining table, as well as bring them to shows and fairs, and I have salt and pepper all over the table now. NOT a good selling point.

10-23-2008, 03:11 AM	#94
Christ Follower Location: Beautiful California Posts: 4,890 Best Show: 1506.4 Experience: 2+ # of Shows: 160 My Mood:	Re: New Products.. ideas, wishes??? Still wanting a pineapple slicer/corer.

11-20-2008, 12:29 PM	#95
pamperedkelly Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 2 Best Show: Experience: # of Shows: My Mood:	Re: New Products.. ideas, wishes??? I've had several customers looking for a cookbook with only microwave recipes! Especially DCB and fluted pan. The options are endless, but you just have to get creative and so many people just don't have the time/ experience/ money to get really creative with their meal ideas! Just an idea...

11-22-2008, 01:48 PM	#98
susanr613 Location: Streamwood IL Posts: 1,330 Best Show: 1600 Experience: 1 # of Shows: 74 My Mood:	Re: New Products.. ideas, wishes??? second the motion for bamboo napkin holder revive stripes pattern or something else along those lines (more formal/masculine) larger bamboo bowl square white plates and bowls as a dinnerware set

11-22-2008, 02:45 PM	#100
Mel92504 Location: Coxsackie, New York Posts: 17 Best Show: 1200+ Experience: 3m # of Shows: 12 My Mood:	Re: New Products.. ideas, wishes??? I have a lot of customers asking for a french fry attatchment for the ultimate mandoline, & I also would love to see some form of a storage rack for my stoneware, I hate stacking them, I'm so afraid of them cracking.

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