Have You Embraced the Magic of Stoneware in Your Kitchen?

[theonlyewe]

[email protected]This is longer than I intended so if you want to skip to the chase you can look at the bold part. Years ago I bought bunches of Pampered Chef but eventually gave it away because I really didn't think I could cook. When I joined this awesome company it was because I was looking for an outlet for my standup comedy. Much of my comedy centered around my lack of ability in the cooking realm. What a perfect choice, not only would I get my audience but surely I would be able to sell, as I had been successful in two other "party plans" years ago at other seasons in my life. I was really surprised at what my family and I had missed by not embracing the product and using them. This is especially true of my stones as I had given them to my daughter-in-law a number of years ago. Unfortunately my then daughter-in-law in now soon to be my ex-daughter-in-law. Thankfully they don't have children but they do have my stoneware- I think there must be some way to do a custody legally of my stones. She never gave me the grandchildren she had promised (thank God) but those stones!!!!!!Anyway my son assures me that there is no way to do that-all though I might add he really enjoys the meals that I drop off at his house-which were baked in the new stoneware I have.
Sorry that I am so long winded but I think the reason I didn't know about the stoneware and gave it away is because the gals that I bought it from didn't present it with the details. So while I know I can do a search for more info- and I eventually will. Time is the problem. Would anyone out there be willing to give me input- perhaps even tips on what they tell customers. I know like I said there is a lot of information but I don't want to wait until I have the time to gather it in a search- I want to talk about it in my shows now!Thanks
theonlyewe

 

[chefann]

The best sales tip I ever got is to focus on the benefit, not the feature.

So instead of saying, "Stoneware conducts heat evenly." Say, "Stoneware helps all your food cook properly. No more burnt edges and soggy middles."

Feel free to steal my funny lines. I usually say:

I'm a lazy cook. God bless the man who invented biscuits in a tube. But did you know that they're NOT supposed to be burnt on the bottom and gooey raw on top? I didn't know that either until I started cooking on stoneware. On a stone, they all come out looking perfect, like the ones on the commercials.​

Mention that the stoneware is microwave safe. Lots of people don't know that. And some stoneware on the market isn't microwave safe because it contains lead. Ours doesn't, so you won't be poisoning your family every time you cook with it.

Also mention that stoneware stays warm longer, so slow eaters won't have to reheat their second helpings.

The fluted pan can be used not only for cakes, but as a vertical roaster for chicken. And if you put carrots and potatoes in the bottom, it's a one-pan meal.

Recommend a good first stone for stoneware "virgins." Usually I tell people to get the Large Bar Pan if they do a lot of convenience foods like fries, fish sticks and chicken nuggets. The sides will allow them to make a Texas sheet cake or items with some sauce. If they usually do a lot of casseroles and are attached to their 9x13 pan, I tell them to get the Rectnagular Baker. (My top-selling stoneware is the Large Bar Pan, followed by the Large Round.)

The Mini Loaf can be used to make individual meatloaves. Or even a one-pan meal (meatloaf in one, cheesy potatoes in another, veggie in a 3rd, and fruit cobbler/crisp in a 4th).

Several Small Rounds fit on one oven rack, so the whole family can make and bake personal pizzas at one time. This one's especially good if there are picky eaters or people with food allergies.

I'm sure there are more, but this is what I could recall off the top of my head.
Order the "Selling Product Collections" CD on supply order for some other hints.

 

[jaye]

There is a long list of the benefits of stoneware in the files section. Just do a search for it! Good luck!

 

[theonlyewe]

jaye, I appreciate you suggestions on doing a search. I am new here- signed in Aug- and made superstartermonth by the skin of my teeth. $1268
in my three shows. I have searched and did so again just now. But there are piles and piles of things to read, much of which isn't what I am looking for. What I need is either input like chefann. or directions on doing a search that narrows things down drastically. I am so behind that I am still working on my hostess packets for this month!!! And as much as I enjoy the posts, right now reading them all is not a priority

 

[jenscookingnow]

Top Ten

jaye, I appreciate you suggestions on doing a search. I am new here- signed in Aug- and made superstartermonth by the skin of my teeth. $1268
in my three shows. I have searched and did so again just now. But there are piles and piles of things to read, much of which isn't what I am looking for. What I need is either input like chefann. or directions on doing a search that narrows things down drastically. I am so behind that I am still working on my hostess packets for this month!!! And as much as I enjoy the posts, right now reading them all is not a priority

Here's what I put in my packets

 

[Swirl]

Here are a few flyers I always put in with the stones that are ordered. It gives the customer something to go by instead of saying "now what did she say about these".

 

[chefann]

Stacy, those files are great! Thanks.

 

[theonlyewe]

Yes that is wonderful Stacy. Thanks for everyone's help
Susann Strayer/
theonlyewe

 

[Swirl]

You are all welcome but I can't take credit for them....I found them on this site at some point. I actually posted the 30 ways to use your stone on my website and have had several good comments on it.

 

[ddcook]

Stoneware flyersHere are two flyers that I've been using. Hope they help

 

[Sally G]

Thank you ALL for your GREAT ideas on stoneware, and the attached files. Perhaps if I had searched for these ideas when the stoneware promotion had started, I would have earned 3 instead of 1 - but I'm glad I earned, and selected the Fluted Plan - I CAN'T WAIT TO MAKE THAT CHICKEN!!!!!