Recent content by Chef Mary Rose

Rock on, Jennifer! Thanks so much for sharing this. If it ever happens to me, I'll know what to do! :) I did "The Incredible 30-Minute Chicken" show and decided to put together the seasoning for the chicken, just in case. It was a good thing I did because the host didn't bring anything at all...

Thanks, everyone! I'll try it. Last night I made two "coffee cup cakes" for dh and I for Valentine's Day and added some Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream to it. (his favorite) He was impressed that I made it quickly in the microwave! So nice to know that if I want some cake, I can have it in a few...

A few weeks ago, I did a show for a woman who had booked off another host. It was an unusual show but now looking back on it, I learned so many lessons. It was held in a hair salon. (after hours and actually, the salon was pretty cool!) Seven people attended but only one gave me an order that...

I have the recipe to make a little cake in the microwave using the SA Coffee & More Mug. I used a chocolate box cake mix and added a chocolate pudding packet to it. I thought I read somewhere the directions for how to make it a "Lava Cake" but for the life of me, I can't find it! Do you...

WOOHOO! Colleen, you're my angel! And ladies, you're exactly right with thoughts about using this recipe for the Power Cooking Show. I created last night the Italian Beef Hoagies (but used Pillsbury's Italian Bread Loaf as the bread and filled it with the Italian Beef). I used the leftover mix...

Hmmm...those all sound delish! However, this recipe was made using our Fluted Stone. It's in one of our cookbooks (Main Dishes?) but I don't have the cookbook. A co-worker bought the cookbook last year and was raving about it. I wanted to try it. (Oh, I also don't work at the company anymore...

And it's made in our Fluted Stone in the microwave. Does anyone know the name of it? It's like cornbread filled with beef. Thanks in advance! :)

Just tested the Power Cooking show last night on my own. The HO material does say to cook the Ground Beef Base ahead of time. But once the ground beef mixture was done, it took very little time to throw together three different recipes. I made the Italian Hoagie mix, and put in the freezer bags...

Nanisu, you did the best you could. I'm sure they understood. One of the toughest things to deal with is a screaming child. It's just one of those "curve balls" we're sometimes thrown but I'm sure the guests understood. :)Last year, I did a show with a co-worker. It was a small show, with her...

Cathy, thank you very much for your kind words. With each show, I learn something new. Although some moments can be a little trying, I do absolutely love discovering how I can be more effective and help my guests. I love these stories because kids are wonderful in so many ways. I'll continue to...

First, I am a big kid, myself. I love kids and usually am able to connect with them pretty well. After thinking about this a little more, I realized what may have been the true source of annoyance was feeling as though I was being rushed when I thought I was handling the chaos fairly well. ;)...

LOL! Ann, that's a great way to do it, and you're absolutely right. The mother of that girl, BTW, ended up slicing her thumb on my FC Utility knife! :eek: I felt safe letting the little girl squeeze some limes with the CP and then stripping some cilantro, but no knives! Believe me, after...

Linda, believe me, I know! :D I wouldn't dare let anyone know how annoyed I was. I'm pretty good with kids and I do just as you suggested. Yesterday, one of my participant's daughter (who looked about ten years old) was very interested in what I was doing, so I allowed her to help with...

Okay. Here's another question for all you seasoned pros: Kids. I love 'em. Honestly do. But at a show, they can be a killer. I had a show yesterday and did a better job of host coaching. At no point did the host tell me kids would be at the show. And quite honestly, I didn't think to ask...

Ahhh....spoke to my Director earlier and found out about the DVD getting shipped with the first paperwork order.And I knew that already about the Tri-Folders! Duh....I remember putting together my binder last year! Sheesh! :D