Discover the Top Products Fans Want Discontinued - Share Your Thoughts!

[DebbieJ]

Insulated Tote- Can be useful true but not worth the price for as little as I
have used it.

No way!! The Insulated Tote is WELL worth the price IMHO.

 

[Teresa Lynn]

I'd like to see them discontinue
the cut & seal
the outdoor plates & utensils (which I think they will since they are offering them as a guest special) Years ago, before conference if they offered a guest special (or host) it was because they were removing it from the line and were depleting the inventory. (That was back when we didn't have a special every month & in your conference materials they would post a little picture of the new stoneware mold so if you knew to look for it you knew ahead of time what it looked like!!)
olive oil and dipping set (think that trend has passed or maybe don't sell many because its UGLY)
the spreaders!! Think I've broken all of mine tile floors and ceramic handles don't work well together
petite squares they aren't big enuff!!
spoon rest have you noticed you can replace the wire part but not the saucer (haven't looked lately but it hasn't been offered on replacement parts and I haven't broken the steel part)
silicone floral pan (I am dreaming of one with STARS)

 

[jenniferknapp]

I would like to see them restyle the egg slicer as well. I would like to see something more like the vidalia chop wizard, maybe in 2 sizes...a large one, and then an egg slicer size! With blades versus wires... I can cut quite a few things with the slicer, but the wires are a pain to clean and aren't too strong.

 

[Mystik]

I have to agree with everyone about the oil dipping set, no one I know would have a use for it, and I have never sold it.

And the tile napkins are another thing that should go, PC is known for the quality and long life span on their products, so why are they selling something disposable?

 

[rennea]

I have to agree with everyone about the oil dipping set, no one I know would have a use for it, and I have never sold it.

And the tile napkins are another thing that should go, PC is known for the quality and long life span on their products, so why are they selling something disposable?

I have 7 oil dipping sets this year alone!!!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I'd like to see them discontinue
the cut & seal
the outdoor plates & utensils (which I think they will since they are offering them as a guest special) Years ago, before conference if they offered a guest special (or host) it was because they were removing it from the line and were depleting the inventory. (That was back when we didn't have a special every month & in your conference materials they would post a little picture of the new stoneware mold so if you knew to look for it you knew ahead of time what it looked like!!)
olive oil and dipping set (think that trend has passed or maybe don't sell many because its UGLY)
the spreaders!! Think I've broken all of mine tile floors and ceramic handles don't work well together
petite squares they aren't big enuff!!
spoon rest have you noticed you can replace the wire part but not the saucer (haven't looked lately but it hasn't been offered on replacement parts and I haven't broken the steel part)
silicone floral pan (I am dreaming of one with STARS)

The Cut n Seal!

My DS would be devastated if he didn't have his round sandwiches! I sell these all the time to moms of toddlers!



But about the Guest Special being a soon to be discontinued product - it seems it used to be that way, but I don't think so anymore.....we all thought when the wine bottle opener was the guest special that would be the end of it - and it wasn't (Though I think they could get rid of it w/o people missing it!)
Then last summer, when the ice-cream sandwich maker was the guest special, we thought for sure it would be gone - and it wasn't....another thing that they could do away with IMO!


I TOTALLY agree that the petite squares are pretty usless! Unless you want to use them to hold some tealight candles!

 

[chef131doreen]

OH NO not the Tiles Paper Napkins I'm still trying to sell them !!!

 

[DebbieJ]

they should totally get rid of the wine bottle opener. That thing sucks.

 

[pampermemelody]

How can you not LOVE the creative cutters! I sell a ton of them and I use them all the time! But I agree on:
napkins
stripes SA
ice cream sandwich maker
and balloon whisk

 

[chefjwr]

I would like to see the tool turn about in white, black and maybe stainless steel. Yes, we need more elegant serving spoons, spatulas etc. to go with our nicer items. I would love to see the deep covered baker in vanilla. I have had requests for the cake tester to come back. The planks --I never sell any. Maybe I don't understand their proper use and what they add to the flavor of the food.

 

[Paula R. Lewis]

I haven't personally decided on the planks yet, but here, at Chili's restaurant, I ordered their tilapia, which was actually grilled on a cedar plank, and all my husband and I both have to say is,....."YUM!!!"

I have the planks, but just haven't used them yet. But definitely plan to, real soon now!!

I think that, if you haven't tried them yet, you really can't give them an honest opinion. I mean, I wish they weren't disposable too, but that really can't be helped, I suppose.

As for selling them, well, I think that, if we try them ourselves, at home, and find them to be totally awesome, we'll no doubt find ourselves selling them just fine!! After all, think about how easy it is to sell something you feel passionate about?? I mean, I can sell Food Choppers like crazy! And I'm sure you have a favorite, too!

So, before we totally write this one off, I challenge ALL of us to try them out and see just how good (or not) they really are!! (smile)

If you have tried them, I would love to know what you prepared in them, and how it turned out, too...!!

Thanks!

Just my humble opinion here!
Paula

 

[soccermama]

I TOTALLY agree that the petite squares are pretty usless! Unless you want to use them to hold some tealight candles!

They are not useless, actually, we use them all the time!!!

They're great for dipping sauces with stir fry, california rolls, etc....

And tonight I even used them to portion out the bacon ranch dip for the kids

Let's see..... also great for small toppings with dinner.... I have put sliced green onion in them to have for sprinkling on salads.....

Seriously! I do use them nearly every day.... along with all the other SA. I have no other dishes in my kitchen. The deal I made was that once I had 4 place settings of SA, I would get rid of all my other dishes,..... LOL Just gotta love the SA! ALL OF IT! I need to get the black triangles!!!! I wish I had gotten them while they were available on their own....

 

[chefjwr]

I love the striped SA. Not so much with the tile SA.

Julie

 

[pamperedgirl3]

Grilling planks give a nice smoked flavor to your grilled foods. They are GREAT with fish. It's the only way I can get my husband to eat fish that isn't fried with 2 pounds of batter! We haven't used the PC ones yet, but we used other ones we bought at the store all the time last year. Just haven't grilled any fish this year. I don't know if there is any way you could even make wood grilling planks that aren't disposable.

The petite squares are great for dipping oils. I don't have the oil dipping set (would love one, but don't like the style of ours), so I use the petite squares instead.

 

[Teresa Lynn]

I don't think the petite squares hold enough (yes, I like the extra calories) and they are hard to fill maybe if they had a small ladle!!!

all grilling planks are disposable we LOVE them at our house and they are comparable price wise to the ones I purchase at Central Market.

 

[jrstephens]

Seriously! I do use them nearly every day.... along with all the other SA. I have no other dishes in my kitchen. The deal I made was that once I had 4 place settings of SA, I would get rid of all my other dishes,..... LOL Just gotta love the SA! ALL OF IT! I need to get the black triangles!!!! I wish I had gotten them while they were available on their own....

I had never really thought of getting enough SA to use ms my dishes! Of course, my mom just got me a new set of dishes not too long ago, so, I cnanot throw them out just yet. But this gives me a good idea for when I tire of them or to start buying up SA for when I do!

 

[chefjwr]

I like the petite squares--great if you eat sushi at home.

Julie

 

[baychef]

My two cents...based on sales and what I use..

grilling planks -seasonal and I have not sold any

dessert plates - pretty but too expensive and not practical

my own personal opinion...I have not been a fan of the striped SA but they don't match my colors either.

coffee clip...bring the coffee back if they keep the clip.

for me the rice cooker is one of those things that just doesn't save time and it seems so sensative

nylon tools...the new ones are just so much nicer

the 8 qt. SS bowl...maybe with fall baking coming they will keep it but it would go over better if they include it in the set.

Balloon whisk

Plate art & Stencil Set

Cake pan with checkerboard insert

Hopefully an updated main Dishes

possibly update the garlic press with a larger hopper...it seems the cloves are getting bigger all of the time!

Hooked on Fish cards

There are some I do not sell much of like the oil dipping set, however, I have a consultant that has a "Barefoot in Italy" show that she does and she sells a good deal of them.

 

[pamperedgirl3]

I agree about the larger garlic press!

I also would like to see an updated Main Dishes.

 

[chefjwr]

Love my rice cooker. Very popular item especially for the Miracle Lava Cake. But great for rice. It may not save time--but it never boils that starchy mess over the edge and it keeps the kitchen cooler cooking in the microwave.

Julie

 

[chefpattie]

Here is my list, This is what I think should go
Cheese knife
Oil dipping Set
Herb Keeper,
Juicer - The citrus press works so much better
Grilling Planks
Tile Paper napkins
Ice Cream Sandwich Maker
Desert Plates
Cake Stencil

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Here is my list, This is what I think should go
Cheese knife
Oil dipping Set
Herb Keeper,
Juicer - The citrus press works so much better
Grilling Planks
Tile Paper napkins
Ice Cream Sandwich Maker
Desert Plates
Cake Stencil

It works better only if you are using smaller sized citrus.....but for alot of oranges, or a grapefruit - it's too small!

 

[Christ Follower]

I wonder if they will make a bigger spoon rest to hold the new kitchen utensils? I have never sold the grilling planks and I live in California! They are too expensive to be disposible. I agree with the oil dipping set (never sold one), and the coffee scoop. Do people still make their own coffee?
I've never sold a mini-whipper either, but have given them away at my HWC shows. I wouldn't miss the funnels either.
Did they used to have a lid for the Stoneware rectangular Baker? How do you transport it in the insulated tote without one? Tin foil?

Ellen Hill
--Wave One!!! First Time!!!

 

[Christ Follower]

Just a side note... Parchment paper is really hard to find and I would have a couple of heartbroken customers if PC discontinued theirs. I never even used it till I started making the two-step fudge in the small bar pan.

 

[soccermama]

I've never thought parchment paper was hard to find in stores... it's with the saran wrap, etc, usually....

I sell it to only a very few people. And I buy it myself. I love the stuff!!!!

I am ROFL at your comment about people making their own coffee! Of *course* people still make their own coffee I couldn't afford to buy my coffee out with how much I drink. I drink a pot of coffee everyday. Yes, I know it's not good for me....... lol

LESS than a month.... we'll find out soon enough....

 

[BethCooks4U]

spoon rest have you noticed you can replace the wire part but not the saucer (haven't looked lately but it hasn't been offered on replacement parts and I haven't broken the steel part)

The reason the stand is a replacement is that when they first came out it didn't have the bar across the back to help hold the spoon and when they enhanced it they made it a replacement. They did the change in the middle of a season. I wish they would take the stand off and add the bowl but that's logical.

 

[jenniferknapp]

Did they used to have a lid for the Stoneware rectangular Baker? How do you transport it in the insulated tote without one? Tin foil?

Yes they did....and it is stupid that the d/c it! I would have thought a redesign if anything... I am so happy to say that I have one and use it all the time! So much nicer than tin foil! They actually messed up and the last catty had a photo of the baker with lid in the tote....after the lid was d/c! I had some customers asking about it....

 

[Koolotus]

. I also think the hold an slice can go and not be missed by too many.

?

No No No!
My husband would have a cow if they discontinued that!

\I thought it was dumb....I can use a fork or hold it myself thank you. But then one day my husband saw it in the catalog and said, get me one.
I laughed at him but I did order it on supply.
Well, that is the handiest little thing ever!
Most impotantly you can get the nicest thinest cuts of steak!
Now, I love it!
So please shush...it's a keeper!
just my .02

 

[Koolotus]

they should totally get rid of the wine bottle opener. That thing sucks.

Actually I have found that the wine bottle opener is just like the can opener.
The directions are not that fantastic so you need someone to show you how to use it.
I love mine and it is the easiest thing I have ever used to open a bottle of wine!

 

[baychef]

I want the juicer to stay...does anyone remember the Cool Lime Napoleons? Great summer recipe...and you NEED to measure the lime juice so it would not be good to just juice the lime into this recipe. I forgot to measure when I became flustered at a party...there was so much lime juice in the recipe, the tasted like Aqua Velva!!! YUK!!

I think they may re-design or discontinue the colander/bowl set. There are still the square pattern from years ago and now that we have the stainless steel bowls and the colanders in the Salad/Berry Spinner...just some thoughts.

I like the Hold n' Slice too...I love slicing hot chicken for a recipe and holding it with the H&S!