Have You Experienced Cuts During a Demo? Try the Ultimate Mandoline for Safety!

[Addie4TLC]

My second show... I was showing the Utility knife with case and did it WRONG!! I ended up cutting my wrist!! People were joking (later) about how they better buy something or who knows what I'd do! LOL I said I was just trying to show them exactly how sharp the knife is.

I'm a big clutz too, I have even cut myself with the apple wedger!

 

[lockhartkitchen]

The fear was there with the US & G for many in my cluster, including myself. Myself and another FD trained on the use of the US & G at a cluster meeting. We set up stations and had vegs at each for all to use. Since that training, I am using it at every show! Even if it is not part of the demo. I bring a potato with me or a tomato (which I add to the Aloha pizza). I even run my hand across the blade to show people the safety feature. The blade is only "activated" when the guard is going across it. Since I started this demo in June, almost every host chooses this product. The more you are using it at home. The more comfortable you will get. My 13 year old son loves grating his own cheese.

 

[PCwithStay-C]

OK, now I know my 'Newbie' is showing but what is a USG???

 

[Addie4TLC]

OK, now I know my 'Newbie' is showing but what is a USG???

Ultimate Slice and Grate

 

[scottcooks]

The USG [OOPS...UM] is awesome - I purposely show folks how the blade is recessed (but I no longer run my bare fingers over the exposed-but-sunken blade because I shaved the tiniest part of my tips off once, enough to feel, but not enough anyone noticed...I just wanted to wash it before I cut their food with it!)

The first time I demo'ed the Santoku knife, I was so excited about it, but so unsure of its balance, I cut my finger - didn't say a word - popped on a bandaid, put on gloves, and moved on with the demo. Later someone asked me why I put the gloves on midway, and I said I realized I had forgotten to put them on when I started. (Did no one notice me put on the bandaid??) See--they don't pay attention as much as we think! LOL

Last night demoed silicone floral cupcake pan and my cakes stuck - a lot. Moral of the story - don't put pineapple in cake batter and use SFCP without spritzing / Pam with flour. Awesome time to do the Martha Stewart tip of oil your pan, then use 1/4 cup of the actual dry cake mix to flour the pans.

Every time I've made the Jerk chicken salad I've spilled something - bacon/chicken/peppers/black beans/ lettuce. I just tell people they're lucky they aren't any closer - in my Splash Zone!

A key is to laugh at yourself. Self-deprecating humor is where it's at!

God Bless you all!

-praying for Paige and her family-

 

[chefsuzn]

I cut myself using the 5" utility knife at one of my very first shows. I just happened to be in the kitchen area which was separate from where the actual show was to take place, so with the help of my daughter washed up and put a bandaid on it.

As far as the US&G the previous one was more dangerous than the new Ultimate Mandoline that we have now, but you do have to still be careful. Just slow down and take your time. I am not so fearful of the newer one.

Susan

 

[baychef]

I was showing guests the chef's knife in the sharpening case. One lady was a little squeemish about me using the knife. I reassured her that these knives were great nothing to fear.

Famous last words...I then proceeded to cut my finger quite badly. It would not stop bleeding. I had someone offer to finish the cutting and the demo (tried to sign her...even a sympathy recruit!!) Luckily, there was a nurse in the group, and we agreed that it may need a stitch, but I butterflied it and lived happily ever after! Embarassed, however!!:blushing:

 

[Smashie]

what is the US&G ??? I mean is it still in the catalog??

 

[ljeffries]

The Ultimate Slice and Grate is now the Ultimate Mandoline. It is much safer!