Exciting New Products: Insights and Impressions from Conference Attendees

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Discussion Overview

This thread centers around participants sharing their insights and impressions regarding new products introduced at a recent conference. Various attendees discuss their excitement about specific items, express opinions on product designs, and inquire about features and usability.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, expresses excitement about the flexible cutting boards and the Spice-Turn-About, highlighting the clear holders for easy label visibility.
  • Another participant shares their experience with the redesigned can opener, noting its unique operation and features.
  • Several users mention the biscuit cutters, with one participant suggesting their use for mini stacked cakes.
  • One participant finds the Cooking Fork odd, questioning its material and practicality, while another shares similar sentiments about the Kitchen Fork.
  • One participant expresses enthusiasm for the new bamboo round bowls, sharing their collection of bowls and desire for more.
  • Some participants discuss the flexible cutting mats, noting their potential utility for shows and ease of transport.
  • Several users mention confusion regarding the use of the food chopper on the flexible cutting boards, with differing opinions on its suitability.
  • One participant expresses excitement about the new 9x13 metal pan and dipping seasoning, while another shares concerns about counter space for the Spice-Turn-About.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the practicality and design of certain products, particularly the Cooking Fork and Kitchen Fork, with some participants expressing confusion and others sharing excitement about different items. No clear consensus emerges regarding the use of the food chopper on the flexible cutting boards.

Contextual Notes

Participants are sharing personal experiences and opinions based on their attendance at the conference and their familiarity with the products discussed.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants interested in new product insights and personal experiences from fellow attendees may find this discussion relevant.

a mat-lovers two cents:I don't mind some cut marks on my ikea/wherever flexible mats. I like bending them to pour onions etc into the pot, and a with a scraper and board I always spill. And I love having another cutting surface. But..it alarms me that that rep said the chopper would shred it....but when I think about it, I tend to use the chopper on cutting boards,, not on the mats because it feels better. The chopping boards don't feel as hard as my counter, and I guess I think of the boards as protecting my counter from the impact of the chopper.yours,
Marghi
 
scavallero said:
When I spoke to one of the representatives at conference, I told her how excited I was not to have to carry the heavy cutting boards and she told me the flexible mats are made for cutting and slicing with knives only. She said the chopper would shred it. Made me sad. I guess they can be left on the counter for quick cutting and slicing? Just have to keep lugging the large cutting board to shows to show off the chopper. :)
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Take a bar board instead. And use the others with the knives.
 
esavvymom said:
Take a bar board instead. And use the others with the knives.
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Now why in the heck didn't I think about that? You're so clever! (And I'm serious.)
 
esavvymom said:
Take a bar board instead. And use the others with the knives.
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Or use the cap that comes with the food chopper.
 
DebinIA said:
FedEx just brought my Director Benefit Package...here's what the Use & Care Guide says about cutting on the mats:
- Mat is intended for light prep tasks only. Mat will show cut marks. this is typical with material and is considered normal wear and tear.

Hope that helps.
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And guess what? It's on the COVER of the new catalog! :cry:

I don't see these being a big seller.
 
JackieB999 said:
And guess what? It's on the COVER of the new catalog! :cry:

I don't see these being a big seller.
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Oh, it will be a HUGE seller! Many customers have these and have been asking when we're getting them. Ours has measure marks and a silicone bottom to prevent sliding around. They will L:love:VE them!!
 
JackieB999 said:
And guess what? It's on the COVER of the new catalog! :cry:I don't see these being a big seller.
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Really? SECN has the bamboo round bowls on the cover of the catalog.Oh..nevermind. I guess you meant the minis. :)
 
leftymac said:
It's hardly an alternative though if you can't use one of our most popular tools on it. I'd rather promote our regular cutting boards and two handy scrapers.
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Seriously! I'm with you on that. I can just see a lot of customers getting upset/annoyed over something like this.
 
emiscookin said:
Seriously! I'm with you on that. I can just see a lot of customers getting upset/annoyed over something like this.
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Customers will only get upset/annoyed if they are following your lead. It's a very simple thing to let them know that they chopper can't be used on these, but they are great for knives, and to use in the camper, or to take on a picnic, etc...then there is no reason for them to be upset, you are just giving them another alternative.

If you think and act in a way that will create annoyance and bad feelings on the part of your customers, then you will most certainly have upset and annoyed customers.

However - I don't believe anyone has seen the use & care card yet - so we don't really even know.
 
ChefBeckyD said:
Customers will only get upset/annoyed if they are following your lead. It's a very simple thing to let them know that they chopper can't be used on these, but they are great for knives, and to use in the camper, or to take on a picnic, etc...then there is no reason for them to be upset, you are just giving them another alternative.

If you think and act in a way that will create annoyance and bad feelings on the part of your customers, then you will most certainly have upset and annoyed customers.

However - I don't believe anyone has seen the use & care card yet - so we don't really even know.
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Someone has. She posted earlier on this thread. They're for "Light Prep" only. Though, it doesn't say specifically that the Food Chopper can't be used.
 
leftymac said:
Someone has. She posted earlier on this thread. They're for "Light Prep" only. Though, it doesn't say specifically that the Food Chopper can't be used.
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LOL...I don't think Food Choppers qualify as "light prep" though....Not when we ask "Who had a bad day at work today?" for the volunteer to demo it! ;)

I think they'll be popular, and YES there will be folks who use them as full-fledged cutting boards. That's where our job to make sure they are educated about the products (in a customer care call, etc) will come in to play. And then when they call you saying they cut the crap out of their nice counter top- you can say "I TOLD you so!"....HA- I'm kidding. (sort of!)

We know how much everyone pays close attention to those Use & Care Guides. :cool:
 
Again, I think you are all worrying too much about this! I was a flexible cutting sheet user for YEARS before becoming a PC consultant and the quality was no where near that of the mats I saw at conference (I get mine today!!). It was strange at first using such a thin sheet but it worked great - and ours won't feel as strange because of the colored borders and non-slip bottom layers. I never scratched my counter, my knives didn't dull, I used my chopper (though not for big jobs - I used my Large Grooved Cutting Board for those). My flexible cutting sheet did have scratches but have you looked at your PC cutting boards after using them awhile?

Again, if chopping a smaller amount like onions or nuts - USE THE COVER that comes with the chopper - problem solved.
 
BethCooks4U said:
Again, I think you are all worrying too much about this! I was a flexible cutting sheet user for YEARS before becoming a PC consultant and the quality was no where near that of the mats I saw at conference (I get mine today!!). It was strange at first using such a thin sheet but it worked great - and ours won't feel as strange because of the colored borders and non-slip bottom layers. I never scratched my counter, my knives didn't dull, I used my chopper (though not for big jobs - I used my Large Grooved Cutting Board for those). My flexible cutting sheet did have scratches but have you looked at your PC cutting boards after using them awhile?

Again, if chopping a smaller amount like onions or nuts - USE THE COVER that comes with the chopper - problem solved.
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I think I'll just follow Beth around and agree with her today. :)


I also used flexible cutting boards before PC - in fact, I used them in my job as a Personal Chef, when I had to carry all of my gear with me from house to house. Mine were a set of 4 - red (meat) yellow (poultry) blue (fish & seafood) and green (veg & fruit). I used my chopper, my knives, my meat tenderizer (not PC) all on them. They were easy to wash and pack...and I cannot WAIT to use these in my kit! It's going to save me space and weight both...and I'm SOOOOO excited that I'll be getting two sets!
 
ChefBeckyD said:
... set of 4 - red (meat) yellow (poultry) blue (fish & seafood) and green (veg & fruit). I used my chopper, my knives, my meat tenderizer (not PC) all on them. They were easy to wash and pack...and I cannot WAIT to use these in my kit! It's going to save me space and weight both...and I'm SOOOOO excited that I'll be getting two sets!
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I love knowing what I used on which mat. Another reason I love my current mats is that I can put 8 of them in the space of one cutting board in my cabinet. I just counted. I have 6 cutting mats, 5 cutting boards.
I love the idea of the silicone bottoms on the mats, it will be great when I get mine and they don't slip around.
Does anyone know if the flexible cutting mats are dishwasher safe?
Marghi
 
BlueMoon said:
I love knowing what I used on which mat. Another reason I love my current mats is that I can put 8 of them in the space of one cutting board in my cabinet. I just counted. I have 6 cutting mats, 5 cutting boards.
I love the idea of the silicone bottoms on the mats, it will be great when I get mine and they don't slip around.
Does anyone know if the flexible cutting mats are dishwasher safe?
Marghi
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WHOOT! I JUST realized that my Director pack came yesterday! I opened it, pulled out the mats - and they are a great quality! Yes, they're dishwasher safe! I tried them on the counter, and LOVE the silicone bottoms - works great!

I see absolutely no reason why the chopper couldn't be used on them. Like Beth said, they are a better quality than the ones I've used in the past, and I used my chopper on those.
 
ChefBeckyD said:
WHOOT! I JUST realized that my Director pack came yesterday! I opened it, pulled out the mats - and they are a great quality! Yes, they're dishwasher safe! I tried them on the counter, and LOVE the silicone bottoms - works great!

I see absolutely no reason why the chopper couldn't be used on them. Like Beth said, they are a better quality than the ones I've used in the past, and I used my chopper on those.
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Well, silly, if you have the mats, you have the Use & Care Guides. Does it say you can't use the chopper?
 
NooraK said:
Well, silly, if you have the mats, you have the Use & Care Guides. Does it say you can't use the chopper?
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All it says is "mat is for light prep only" Doesn't say anything about NOT using the chopper.
 
ChefBeckyD said:
All it says is "mat is for light prep only" Doesn't say anything about NOT using the chopper.
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Hmm... I guess we'll have to wait for the DVD.
 
What exactly does "light prep only" mean anyway? I mean ~ if you're getting a cutting board or mat out, you're going to be cutting stuff with knives and sharp objects! LOL
 
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