Carmen Miranda & Rum Cake: A Meeting to Remember!

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Discussion Overview

This thread centers around a training meeting where one participant, identifying as a consultant, showcased a recipe demo for Island Breeze Rum Cake while dressed as Carmen Miranda. Participants share their reactions to the costume and the event, expressing admiration and humor.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, shared photos of their Carmen Miranda costume and the cake demo, noting the fun atmosphere of the meeting.
  • Several participants expressed enthusiasm and enjoyment, complimenting the costume and the creativity involved.
  • One participant inquired about the origin of the costume, highlighting its uniqueness.
  • Another participant mentioned wanting to have a similarly fun meeting in their own cluster, contrasting it with their current experiences.
  • One participant humorously suggested that the original poster should wear the costume to the National Conference.
  • Several users commented on the sewing skills of the original poster, expressing admiration for the homemade costumes.
  • One participant mentioned a humorous anecdote about a previous conference where they wore a parrot on their head.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

General agreement exists among participants regarding the fun and creativity of the costume and the meeting atmosphere. However, views differ on the level of enjoyment experienced in their own cluster meetings.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects personal experiences and humorous interactions among Pampered Chef consultants, focusing on the social aspects of their meetings and events.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for inspiration on how to incorporate fun and creativity into their own meetings may find this thread engaging.

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I almost didn't post these, but I promised a couple of people that I would. :)

My Senior Director and an Executive Director who has some people in my area have a training meeting on the first Tuesday of each month. We usually have a recipe demo. This month, I demoed the Island Breeze Rum Cake. Dressed like Carmen Miranda. Wearing the fruit hat and everything.





http://www.dannann.net/ann/web_point.jpg

I think the apron makes the outfit. :)

http://www.dannann.net/ann/web_cake.jpg

These are from my camera. Karan Radcliffe (the Exec) was also snapping pics and said that she plans to send them to HO.

And, of, course, I had lipstick on my teeth the whole time. <groan>
 
Those pictures are great!!!!!!! Thanks for sharing. I bet everyone loved it!
 
I just have one question...where in the world did you find the outfit? lol! Great pictures...that's why you're good at what you do!
 
Could you come to my Spring Open House this Saturday Ann? Oops, I mean Carmen???:D :D
 
Oh, that's great! :) You ROCK!
 
WOO HOO!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for sharing! That is wonderful!
 
Those are great!! Thanks for posting them :) ....we don't have anyone that fun in our cluster!
 
Ann, you are too funny!
 
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Becky- I'm not doing anything this Saturday. I guess I'm up for a road trip. :) Let's see, about 3 hours to GR from my house...

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I made the costume for a party this past Halloween. The car club DH and I belong to has had one for the past 3 years. He and I usually have the best costumes. He's got an amazing Darth Vader costume (purchased, and supposedly made from the molds they used for the movies). For the 2005 party, I made this costume:
http://www.michiganlcoc.org/gallery/albums/Halloween2005/res947999842.jpg

My hairstylist already has dibs on Carmen for this Halloween. He'll be hilarious in it!

The best question I had Tuesday was, "Are you wearing this at all your shows this season?"
 
Ann those pictures are great!

Ann
 
Ann,

Those costumes are AWESOME!! I looked at the first one and thought the same thing, where in the world would you find that costume! Did you make that one as well?:confused:
 
Wow, Anne, that's great. My question: Is that what you're wearing to National Conference so your cluster-mates can find you?
 
OMG that is great!
 
I'm very impressed that you made those yourself! I wish I could sew....
 
You MADE those?!?!?!
 
wow...any they say we can't have fun! was there any alcohol involved???
 
you hilarious Ann! I bet your shows are a riot!
 
Tooo funny!! Love it Ann I would love to come to your meetings.
 
That is way to funny! I'll bet your shows are a riot!
 
That was awesome!!

I want a cluster meeting like that!! Our is sooooooooo boring!!
Thanks for sharing!
 
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Aww... you ladies are sweet.
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No, there wasn't any alcohol at the meeting. Other than the rum in the cake.

I try to be fun at my shows, but my humor is off-center enough that people have to be used to me to get it. And I try not to scare them off. :)

I don't actually wear that costume to my shows. I'm afraid of ruining it. There's about $125 in fabric/trims/plastic fruit in that outfit. (The Renaissance one has about $175 in it without the wig.)

Rae- I'm not planning to wear them to Conference. They take up too much room in the suitcase! (But if you want to borrow one....)
 
Oh My God>>>>>>>>>>bahahahahah. That Rules!
 
chefann said:
The best question I had Tuesday was, "Are you wearing this at all your shows this season?"
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....and the answer is?
 
oh nevermind, I didn't see that there was a second page...I have a french maid costume that I made my own self...what kind of theme could go with that?! Oooh I know! I have a friend who wants to do a "dirty party" combo with PC. I am ONLY doing it because I think it's the only way to get this friend to do a show and it should be good for some giggles...
 
OHmy goodness Ann, I bet your shows are fun:) I was going to ask if that's what you're walking across the stage in if you promote by conference!
 
speedychef said:
oh nevermind, I didn't see that there was a second page...I have a french maid costume that I made my own self...what kind of theme could go with that?! Oooh I know! I have a friend who wants to do a "dirty party" combo with PC. I am ONLY doing it because I think it's the only way to get this friend to do a show and it should be good for some giggles...
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Don't get your products mixed up when packing up...LMAO!!!
 
ANN! Those are too great! Looks soooo fun! Wish I would have witnessed that in person!
 
Those are awsome Photos Ann!!!
 
Ann I cant believe you made those costumes. The only talent I have for sewing is a straight line. Those look awsome
 
I didn't know what a talented seamstress you are!

And, rennea: LOVE, LOVE, LOVE This!!!
"It is inhumane, in my opinion, to force people who have a genuine medical need for coffee to wait in line behind people who apparently view it as some kind of recreational activity."
 
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