Is the Heart Dish Selling at Your Shows?

[JAE]

I've had five shows since January 1, and I've taken the heart dish to each show. I put the little conversation hearts inside. I show it tell guests it isn't in the catalog and goes with SA, blah blah blah. I haven't sold any. I'm just wondering if anyone else is selling them.

 

[pamperedtraci]

I sold one last night to an older lady. I've only had the one show and have only sold one!

 

[PChefPEI]

Nope! I'd love to hear some inovative ideas on how people are selling it.

 

[PamperedDor]

I just sold 14 at a show last night!! I used the flyer I found here and talked about how its a great teacher gift, busdriver gift,religion, scoutleader, coach gift etc - they were all buying them - give em a reason they HAVE to get it and they will!!

 

[pamperedlinda]

I've had 2 shows and have sold 4 so far. I'm planning to buy them for my son's teachers as a Valentine's present and put candies in them.

 

[jrstephens]

I haven't sold any. I forgot to take it to my show the other night. I have one on the 25th.

I am not too impressed with them, but I will sure try to sale it at my next show!

 

[pjpamchef]

I have been making the micro-wave cake in them using the recipe that we use to make a microwave cake in the Coffee & More Cups and almost everyone buys at least 1, many have bought multiples.

Here is the recipe in case you are not familiar.
Take a cake mix (my favorite is Spice) in a ziplock bag add a small pkg of instant pudding (I add Cheesecake), shake well. In the 1 cup Easy Read Cup add one egg, 1 Tbs Veg oil, 1 Tbs water mix well, add 1/2 cup cake mixture. Put in heart mold, or cup.
Add 1 med scoop prepared icing (Caramel for me!). Microwave 70-90 seconds depending on age of oven. Turn out on small square!

 

[Deannasbiz]

I am going to go try that cake right now!

And is it true that these hearts are only offered in January.

 

[PamperedDor]

I am going to go try that cake right now!

And is it true that these hearts are only offered in January.

I believe so - and they werent in the new spring line so I think its a one time deal - till they hit outlet -

 

[Teresa Lynn]

Ive sold 16 in 2 shows

 

[climbercanoe3]

What did you say or do with the heart dish Teresa Lynn? Details please.

 

[JAE]

I have been making the micro-wave cake in them using the recipe that we use to make a microwave cake in the Coffee & More Cups and almost everyone buys at least 1, many have bought multiples.

Here is the recipe in case you are not familiar.
Take a cake mix (my favorite is Spice) in a ziplock bag add a small pkg of instant pudding (I add Cheesecake), shake well. In the 1 cup Easy Read Cup add one egg, 1 Tbs Veg oil, 1 Tbs water mix well, add 1/2 cup cake mixture. Put in heart mold, or cup.
Add 1 med scoop prepared icing (Caramel for me!). Microwave 70-90 seconds depending on age of oven. Turn out on small square!

Confused about those ingredients. How much cake mix and how much pudding is going into the zip loc? What size is the Ziploc? Are you using the whole box of a regular size cake mix, a 3 oz pudding mix and a gallon ziploc? Then you take out just 1/2 cup mix for one heart size cake?

 

[JAE]

I just sold 14 at a show last night!! I used the flyer I found here and talked about how its a great teacher gift, busdriver gift,religion, scoutleader, coach gift etc - they were all buying them - give em a reason they HAVE to get it and they will!!

You're right. I need to give them a reason to need them. I don't care about them, so I need to realize that others may care about them. I also didn't remember that they are only here this month.

 

[redsoxgirl]

Confused about those ingredients. How much cake mix and how much pudding is going into the zip loc? What size is the Ziploc? Are you using the whole box of a regular size cake mix, a 3 oz pudding mix and a gallon ziploc? Then you take out just 1/2 cup mix for one heart size cake?

You use a whole box of cake mix and a whole pkg of pudding mix in a bag large enough to hold them (I call this the Basic or Master Mix). Then you take 1/2cup of it with the other ingredients. Use complimentary mixes and frosting. There are a bunch of suggestions on the flier in Files.

I've sold 12 at 2 shows. I know one person bought 2 for an upcoming bride, one bought 3 for her kids' teachers.

I tell how they're good for teachers filled with candy,good for shower gifts, to put on your night stand for rings and so much more. I haven't even mentioned the cake, but I think I might do that at my show next weekend!

 

[PamperedDor]

Tell the ladies to fill them with "coupons" for nights out with their hubbys and give it to them for VDay - then you get to keep the gift!! LOL!!

Even if you aren't crazy for them - talk them up and remember - they are only 10 each - I wonder if you make 3 of those little cakes and put them together in the shape of a shamrock??? More then one holiday!! someone go try it and report back - I am off to a wine tasting party! (gonna try to get some sales of my own too!! LOL)

 

[chef131doreen]

I have a lg sho on Sunday I hope to sell some , Ill talk about teacher gifts ect....... well see

 

[JAE]

Hope it goes well, Doreen and Doreen.

 

[rennea]

I have sold 10 so far........

 

[JAE]

That's great rennea. What are you saying to sell them.
I wish I had cake mix and pudding. I'd try some out right now. I have brownie mix. I guess I'll go look up the flier.

 

[rennea]

That's great rennea. What are you saying to sell them.
I wish I had cake mix and pudding. I'd try some out right now. I have brownie mix. I guess I'll go look up the flier.

I have one with candies in it that is all wrapped up. I also have one with soaps and display it with our cranberry guest towels. I have sold more towels this way. I have also told customers that it would be great next to their kitchen sinks. I too have to try the cake.

 

[nicki25]

I just tried the cake in the heart shaped bowl. I did a caramel cake with vanilla pudding then put vanilla icing on the top. It came out great. My DH was drinking a cup of coffee and I gave it to him to try and he said this is great especially with coffee.

 

[sklay723]

I've only sold a few, and it was to a couple of close friends who saw mine on my kitchen counter, not at parties. And let me tell you, I have PUSHED these at parties (not in a bad way, just mentioned it several times each show, promoting the teacher gift idea, etc.). I've had two hosts tell me they thought it was overpriced (kind of funny, since I know how much they've spent on other items and $10 is a bargain in comparison!).
I have also bought a couple to give as gifts to friends who have birthdays right around Valentine's Day. Other than that, no dice. I have also tried the cake mix, and unless you've experimented at home, I don't recommend trying them at a show until you know how to get them to turn out well (it took some time and experimenting, and sometimes they still come out funny).
FYI - If you have the large cranberry accent platter, put the heart in the middle with dip, and then arrange chips/bread pieces around it. It turns out very nice as a display that way...

 

[Mwalker]

I make the cake with a large scoop of cherry pie filling in the bottom. Make a nice surprise.

 

[jbarnhill]

I just sold 14 at a show last night!! I used the flyer I found here and talked about how its a great teacher gift, busdriver gift,religion, scoutleader, coach gift etc - they were all buying them - give em a reason they HAVE to get it and they will!!

Where can I find this flyer?

JoLynn

 

[Teresa Lynn]

I've been sick & couldn't find mine so instead of trying to talk about it every guest got the OOF this time and I highlighted it.Didn't talk about it 'cuz I could hardly breathe or talk & was just wanting to get back home to my jammies.
Last night ,my neighbor returned it they'd had it since CHRISTMAS EVE!! when we sent some leftovers to them in it.

 

[PamperedDor]

Where can I find this flyer?

JoLynn

I found it in the files link - did a search un SA - http://www.chefsuccess.com/attachme...cake-sa-heart-dish-sa-heart-promo-january.doc

not sure if did the link correctly (newbie!!) but its under SA heart promo - search there - if not pm me and I will email it to you!

 

[Intrepid_Chef]

Well, my January show is not confirmed so ....

If it gets rescheduled for Feb., is the dish still available? Or should I just toss it into a gift basket!

 

[PamperedDor]

FYI - If you have the large cranberry accent platter, put the heart in the middle with dip, and then arrange chips/bread pieces around it. It turns out very nice as a display that way...[/QUOTE]


I love that idea - now everyone bring even the medium square with accent or plain and display it that way at your shows -

I bet it would look great with a pillar candle also - I am going to call a few friends who sell real estate - I think it would be a great gift for them to give to the new homeowner - "Home is where the Heart is.." welcome gift - or even just someone you know who is purchasing a new home -

 

[DebbieJ]

haven't sold a single one....had just one show, though.

 

[PamperedDor]

Well, my January show is not confirmed so ....

If it gets rescheduled for Feb., is the dish still available? Or should I just toss it into a gift basket!

when is the show??? AND never toss it in a basket - if you arent keeping it for your self - how about giving it to someone (teacher, coach, driver etc) as a thank you - and DONT forget your business card with it!!!!