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I try to do one recipe for the month and then buy the ingredients (non-perishable) when they go on sale. I have the host reimburse me unless it's a $1000 show.

Good advice!

But if they pay by credit/debit card, do they not do the donation or do you have to specify that that portion will have to be by check?

Sorry, I'm coming a little late to this post and have never done a fundraiser. On the $5 donation, how do you handle this when they are paying with a credit/debit card and ordering on the web site? I can see how you do this if paying by check because you give the $5 to the person/organization...

They also have free classes on the weekends and they frequently talk about products relating to the subject of the class and reasons to purchase them. Would be a good lesson in selling and cooking that you could use in your shows.

I would honestly say that the only easier option besides the mandoline would be to go electric. I don't think any company has a better option than the mandoline that doesn't use electricity IMHO (besides buying it already shredded).

Thank you so much for posting that! I have been wondering for the longest time how those bows look so perfect!

One night my family wanted spaghetti and all I had in the pantry was stewed tomatoes, no tomato sauce. I dumped the stewed tomatoes in the pan, added our Italian seasoning, started using the mix and chop and had awesome slightly chunky tomato sauce in no time. Family loved it. Also, I had a...

Another thing that could be causing stains/discoloration is citrus/acidic foods. I always tell my customers that if they do decide to cut citrus, tomatoes, etc. they will need to wash and dry their knives right a way because it will discolor the steel. Then I mentioned that if they are the...

I went to conference and even went to the Fed Ex Booth, but didn't see anything. I am in Northwest Las Vegas, one freeway exit short of the Mt. Charleston exit. It is really growing out my way. I would tell your sister that Pampered Chef has been around so long and has such an awesome...

Thanks!Thank you! I always love the quotes everyone has in their signatures. What's a good source for inspirational quotes? Kim

I have recently been lurking on this site and it just proves to me again just how nurturing and kind I have found people to be in this business. When I went to Conference people just want to help you succeed! I am really enjoying the information I have discovered in the last couple of days and...