Discovering the Least Favorite Products from SL's New SA Line

[Brenda.the.chef]

Ok, I'm seeing what the favorite products are from SL. What are your LEAST favorite? I can tell that the new SA line will be part of this discussion...

I have to admit that I was so excited about that herb infuser until I put my hands on it (one of the few items I was allowed to touch before being yelled at to KEEP THE LINE MOVING!) It seemed so flimsy.

I'm also not so sure about the new sauces. I wish we could have sampled them.

 

[raebates]

The Herb Infuser is silicone, so it's not going to be heavy. I think it's going to be huge among the soup makers and tea drinkers.I won't be using any of the grilling tools; we don't grill. But, I know my customers are going to love them.

 

[KateInTheKitchen]

Silicone IS flimsy. My silicone tea infuser is about the same, but works great. The only concern I have about the herb infuser is that it will be hard to clean.I'm disappointed that the silicone protectors don't come as a set.I am not yet sure about the new Simple Additions, but I am HOPEFUL that they are great.I am unenthused about the panini spatula.I am wondering if you have to put a CAN in the beer-chicken holder, or whether you can just pour the beer in. If you can pour the beer in, great. I am concerned about heating something up with BPA so would never make the beer can chicken myself in the "usual" way.Similarly, I want to know about BPA in the Dots Tumbler before I make up my mind about it – though I do really like it!

 

[raebates]

You can't pour the beer in. However, the can holder is removable. So, we have an additional grill basket.

 

[KateInTheKitchen]

Sure, but more expensive if that's the only reason for using it! I guess I'm unclear as to what a "can holder" will do exactly*– it seems to me it would be more useful if you could fill it with a liquid of choice.

 

[BethCooks4U]

Sure, but more expensive if that's the only reason for using it! I guess I'm unclear as to what a "can holder" will do exactly*– it seems to me it would be more useful if you could fill it with a liquid of choice.

It holds the chicken up so that it cooks evenly without needing to turn it and keeps it from laying in the juices. Putting liquid in the can is supposed to keep it moist but isn't always necessary.

 

[KateInTheKitchen]

Sorry... upon closer inspection I get that it holds it upright. I just think if you're going to the trouble of making a product like this you might as well have the holder able to hold a liquid. Wouldn't wine or orange juice be nice as alternatives? It would have been much more versatile!There's one on Amazon which holds anything you'd like for $24, and I'd be much more inclined to buy that, myself.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Well - I'm one who is not excited by the new version of SA. It won't be something that is part of my line-up for shows.

I'm also not excited about the Itty Bitty Bevs. I was, until I read the ingredient list for it. Too many chemicals and preservatives, and the Yellow 5 dye sealed it for me.

Also - the BBQ Roasting Pan w/ can holder. Like Kate, I won't be using anything where I heat up a can (because of the BPA)...and don't like beer chicken to begin with, so with all of the other great options we have now for the grill, this one is not one that I'll probably use.

And last (which is amazing - I actually LOVE almost everything!) The Fennel and Herb Rub. But that's totally personal, because I really dislike fennel.

 

[scottcooks]

You could put a can or snip the top off a can with your FgCutShears

 

[jendill]

I personally am positive there is something for everyone in the new line. While there are products I don't love, I know I will have customers who WILL love them!

 

[monicag]

I love everything, but not real excited about the itty bitty beverage.....I agree with Chefbecky about all the chemicals.....was surprised they had stevia powder in it and not other junk.
Brenda, you must have been in St. Louis.....my friend and I totally missed the round covered baker as the lady in charge was herding us through and literally raised her voice at us to keep it moving......so over that I was standing on the side trying to look at the baker, not touch it, and another lady standing there says the line starts back there. At the spring launch last year, they let us actually stop and look at the stuff for a few moments. When I received my questionnaire about the launch, I added that bit of info. Hopefu

 

[monicag]

Hopefully it will be better at fall launch being able to see the new products.

 

[BethCooks4U]

I didn't hear anyone pushing the line along but someone had taken the ice cream scoop off the table before I got there so I didn't see that. I only realized it when someone who was in the same line a bit behind me talked about it and commented about someone bringing it back. So I guess they needed a bit more monitoring at our launch.We did get to touch and feel but everyone did move through rather quickly. So much to do during that time.

 

[chef131doreen]

DON'T HAND OUT THE MINI CATALOGS YET
They are missing the Grill line pages , I was told they are sending them .

Someone didnt look at them before printing I hope the are fixed before we get out PRE ordered ones and that we don't have to put fill in pages cause I ordered alot

 

[BethCooks4U]

DON'T HAND OUT THE MINI CATALOGS YET
They are missing the Grill line pages , I was told they are sending them .

Someone didnt look at them before printing I hope the are fixed before we get out PRE ordered ones and that we don't have to put fill in pages cause I ordered alot

They printed them like that on purpose. They wanted to highlight some things now and others with the summer mini. Many consultants complained so they have now made an insert which they will be mailing to us.

I added a sticker saying there are more new products in the full catalog.

 

[chef131doreen]

Thanks I didnt know thaT

 

[KellieM's Kitchen]

Does anyone need any calendars? I have about 15 left over that I will not be able to use.

 

[babywings76]

Does anyone need any calendars? I have about 15 left over that I will not be able to use.

You should start a thread in the Marketplace so that people can see your post better.

 

[Brenda.the.chef]

I love everything, but not real excited about the itty bitty beverage.....I agree with Chefbecky about all the chemicals.....was surprised they had stevia powder in it and not other junk.
Brenda, you must have been in St. Louis.....my friend and I totally missed the round covered baker as the lady in charge was herding us through and literally raised her voice at us to keep it moving......so over that I was standing on the side trying to look at the baker, not touch it, and another lady standing there says the line starts back there. At the spring launch last year, they let us actually stop and look at the stuff for a few moments. When I received my questionnaire about the launch, I added that bit of info. Hopefu

I sure was in St. Louis. I waited in line forever to see the products only to have a matter of a few minutes to be rushed through. I was not very happy about not being able to get a good look at everything. (especially when you see people taking pictures of every single product and they don't get rushed) I made note of that in my online survey that I took yesterday.

 

[baychef]

Similarly, I want to know about BPA in the Dots Tumbler before I make up my mind about it – though I do really like it!

A year or so ago these were a recruiting incentive. I had earned them and ironically, I just started using them. I remember that there was literature inside them that stated they is no BPA in the dots tumblers. I am assuming...and I don't like to assume...that these would be made the same.

 

[KateInTheKitchen]

Excellent, that's very exciting! I'm going to check in to confirm, but I'll be very happy if this is the case. Do we have a list of which products might contain BPA? I'm not so concerned for things I would use only rarely, but something like the tumbler, I'd want to use every day!

 

[esavvymom]

PC seems to be cognoscente of things like the BPA. I've seen other flyers and articles about other products (microwave "plastics") confirming they are BPA free, etc. So I would expect our tumbler to be that way also.

 

[heather223]

We didn't have anyone at our launch monitoring the line!

I like the herb infuser, I am currently using it to flavor a pitcher of water in the refrigerator. I LOVE it!

I am not 100% sold on the new SA line. Personally I won't drink the Itty Bitty Bevs, but feel they will sell. Everything else I like!

 

[Shawnna]

I like all of the new products...not sure which one I like the least. I do have concerns though. I love our current SA pieces and the dots. The new line looks pretty and they are lighter, but its not something I feel the need to purchase...because I already have them. I am very upset that they put them in every package.

There are many things I won't use for various reasons...grilling products because my husband has a catering business and we have commercial grills/smokers that are much easier to use than the ole bbq grill, panini spatula, most of the sauces and seasoning and all of the bbq sauces because I make my own "secret sauce" that goes with all of our smoked bbq meats. But, I think my customers will love these items.

I think my favorite products will be the Round Baker and the French Fry Cutter...although I don't like to hear that they are already breaking and we haven't even started the selling season yet.

But, whether we love them or not, there will be some customers who want each and every product we have.

 

[BethCooks4U]

I like all of the new products...not sure which one I like the least. I do have concerns though. I love our current SA pieces and the dots. The new line looks pretty and they are lighter, but its not something I feel the need to purchase...because I already have them. I am very upset that they put them in every package.

There are many things I won't use for various reasons...grilling products because my husband has a catering business and we have commercial grills/smokers that are much easier to use than the ole bbq grill, panini spatula, most of the sauces and seasoning and all of the bbq sauces because I make my own "secret sauce" that goes with all of our smoked bbq meats. But, I think my customers will love these items.

I think my favorite products will be the Round Baker and the French Fry Cutter...although I don't like to hear that they are already breaking and we haven't even started the selling season yet.

But, whether we love them or not, there will be some customers who want each and every product we have.

I have some extra SA pieces NIB that I would be willing to trade for the new versions. I PM'd you.

 

[KellieM's Kitchen]

How do you do that Babywings76?

 

[KellieM's Kitchen]

How do you do that Babywings76?

How do you do that Babywings76, where do you find the Marketplace? I do not get to use this site often, the site master hasn't fixed a glitch for me yet.

 

[BethCooks4U]

How do you do that Babywings76?

Go to the CS main page and scroll down to market place then click on new thread.

 

[KellieM's Kitchen]

How do you do that Babywings76?

Go to the CS main page and scroll down to market place then click on new thread.

Found it, thank you much!

 

[pampered1224]

Jendill - I agree whole heartedly. I do not think I have had to choose a least favorite in a long time. For some reason, I do not look at the products from a personal stand point, I do not have to sell any of these to me! And yes, there will be some that do not sell for me. I know SA won't as they never have for me. "People around here do not entertain that way". Most of my customers have Correll, paper plates and such and go to pot lucks. SA is not something that works for their life styles. So maybe those. I have to agree though about the Itty Bitty Bevs. I loved the idea at launch until I too started reading! My 409 cleaner has fewer ingredients!