Cookware & Stoneware: Explaining the Basics

[feather18]

OK I have the hardest time when it comes down to explaining the Cookware and Stoneware, I always act like its my first time ever seeing it.. DUH..
What would you say when you show the SS saute pan? Just a few things that is easy to say, that i could remember...
and also quick things you say about the Stoneware..?
Thanks!

 

[heather9892]

heather
put the points on index cards and read them
makes it easier for you and its more dupicatable most people dont have a problem reading info. if i had to memorize everything i'd be a mess lol

 

[ChefNic]

Stainless...dishwasher safe!
500 degree oven safe
the "Y" shape hollow handle so the handle doesn't get hot on stovetop


stoneware - - seasons like cast iron so you won't need oil
cooks even
works like brick oven...wonderful for crispy crusts, cookies, and perfect for moist meats

I like giving the visual of cooking tater tots...who wants to turn over each and every tater tot (or french fry) with stoneware you don't have to turn it AT ALL!!!

Stays hot longer than any metal or glass dish ever will...your seconds will be just as hot as your first helping!!!

 

[feather18]

that sounds great thanks!

 

[feather18]

I need to make cards.. i forget to do that! LOL!

 

[peichef]

I tout the health benefits of stoneware -- no oil required, a NATURAL non-stick finish (for all us teflon, etc-phobes). Also EASY CLEAN-UP and the fact that you never need to burn food again (well, it's difficult to burn food on a stone, though not impossible).

 

[DebbieSAChef]

Things to saySS saute pan - Perfect pan to take from stove-top to oven, because it is designed to handle high heat. Dishwasher safe is a big plus!!

Stoneware - Easy clean up and bakes evenly. No more unevenly cooked foods or burned cookies that we once had to deal with on aluminum pans.

I love that visual with the tater tots!! That is so true. Or I say the same thing with pizza rolls, fish sticks or nuggets!!

Debbie

 

[DebbieJ]

You can always ask one of your guests to read what it says in the catalog when you get tripped up. PC pays people big bucks to write that stuff, we might as well use it!

 

[mrssyvo]

Attached is something I used when I first started. I did it like David Letterman's Top 10, and I had everyone doing drum-rolls on the table - it was so much fun, and had the guests that wanted to read the list. I used it until I learned them. I hope it helps

 

[bethsbiz]

I'd go to the files section of this site and look for stoneware information sheets (like the top 10 one in another post).... I learned a lot from these types of sheets and when I finally "got it" I started selling more stoneware.

Of particular interest would be the info sheet on why you don't need to use soap on a stone. Can't remember the title but it is an excellent info sheet and will help you answer questions on this frequent subject.

 

[mrssyvo]

Here is something else I found in my files. I hope it helps.

 

[feather18]

Those sound so good thank you so much!! I am going to start making Note cards and keep them with me so if I stump myself i have something to go back on!