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DebbieJ said:Beth, what don't you like about the Carafe?
pamperedlinda said:I'm not Beth, but I did see the carafe in the New Products Showroom at conference and was not impressed. There's no way I'd spend that kind of money on it. It appears to be plastic that's been dipped in shiney paint. Just my opinion, I'm sure there are people out there who like it.
That's exactly why I don't like it. People will be upset. They will see it in the catalog and not read. Think it's stainless steel and be upset when they get it.pamperedlinda said:I'm not Beth, but I did see the carafe in the New Products Showroom at conference and was not impressed. There's no way I'd spend that kind of money on it. It appears to be plastic that's been dipped in shiney paint. Just my opinion, I'm sure there are people out there who like it.
I'm not Beth, but I did see the carafe in the New Products Showroom at conference and was not impressed. There's no way I'd spend that kind of money on it. It appears to be plastic that's been dipped in shiney paint. Just my opinion, I'm sure there are people out there who like it.
Cindycooks said:Thats exactly what I think! Especially in the catalog - it looks like something plastic from Walmart!
you have a large bag and you use a big ole spatula and just dump it in. No way will a thick icing go in those bottles and that is what you need to make the little star and flower thingys. Thin icing - ok for the writing tip, but still all the way around, it is gonna be difficult to get the icing in them!
and what were they thinking... paper napkins???lkspeir said:I love so many of the new products, but it's my opinion that we will be seeing the carafe, decorating bottles, and the paper napkins in Surprise Boxes someday at conferences to come. LOL
I'm with some of the rest of you - I've seen better carafe's at Walmart (cheaper) I'm so surprised that PC is OK with this kind of quality.
Cindycooks said:and the paper napkins are on back-order - don't you know I cried over that!!!
BethCooks4U said:and what were they thinking... paper napkins???
pamperedlinda said:That's probably because they used so many of them at conference making those buffet table tree things...........
ChefBeckyD said:Okay - I laughed out loud with that comment You just forgot to include the words "ugly chicken wire"! before the word "buffet"
BethCooks4U said:and what were they thinking... paper napkins???
pamperedlinda said:I was trying to be nice..........but you are so right....talk about tacky!
I did like the idea she had about stacking the simple additions though, such a simple idea....I should have thought about that one!
Do you mean I may not have my paper napkins in time for my open house? Although I wouldn't let people actually use them - way to pricey for that!Cindycooks said:and the paper napkins are on back-order - don't you know I cried over that!!!
letscook04 said:Has anyone used the "New Ultimate Mandoline" yet? It seems a little bigger than the old one. Did you see the price $59.50??
Susan - if you are talking about the paper napkins, there was a slip in my box that they are on backorder - I think until early Sept.How many boxes did level 2 receive? I don't see my napkins - wonder if I'm missing a box.
Cindycooks said:Susan - if you are talking about the paper napkins, there was a slip in my box that they are on backorder - I think until early Sept.
Haven't used my mandoline yet - now you've got me worried!
I absolutely LOVE the tiles - much better than the stripes - but then my house is kinda a casual beachy theme and they are perfect, in fact my kitchen is the same green as in the tiles. I am debating whether or not to order the SA Tiles Platter on the samples pack. I already have the Large Square Platter and I am wondering if I would really use it or not....
its_me_susan said:Mandoline - ok I am concerned with this one. I used it tonight and it is noisy. And the crinkle cutter blade wouldn;t release my cucumber. I'm waiting to hear back from test kitchens on how to fix that. But, it does feel safer, and sturdy and the stand is cool. I do love my US&G though...
pamperedalf said:Susan, just used the mandoline and it wouldn't release my cucumber either changed to the adjustable blade and the thick blade was just the same as the v-shaped blade. The v-shaped blade mangled my tomatoe. I am going to practice some more before I totaly right it off.
Right now I don't like it! But I could change my mind!
Hi Beth:BethCooks4U said:I absolutely LOVE the whole new line!! Well... except the Carafe and the purple linens (they are very nice but not my color).
I used to decorate cakes with my Mom yrs ago and I figured the bottles would make a good "kids" item to use. Then again, I don't have kids and won't have the messes!!!Cindycooks said:Thats exactly what I think! Especially in the catalog - it looks like something plastic from Walmart!
I do not like the Decorating Bottles. I learned cake decorating 20 years ago - and hardly ever do it anymore because to be honest, it is too much work...and I am busy! But I can already see the problem we will have with these bottles. The hole on top is WAY too small to put in the icing. Its gonna be a greasy mess! With cake decorating, you have a large bag and you use a big ole spatula and just dump it in. No way will a thick icing go in those bottles and that is what you need to make the little star and flower thingys. Thin icing - ok for the writing tip, but still all the way around, it is gonna be difficult to get the icing in them!
any pics of the chicken wire, i almost can visulize it, but usually a picture really helps!ChefBeckyD said:I was totally into the decorating tips for a buffet....even took notes - I loved the idea of the beverage station using the square SA Bowl & Woven Server! I really was interested in all of it, UNTIL the chicken wire made an appearance....I just kept thinking how ugly it looked, and once you take the napkins out - you are left with......ummmm - chicken wire! Other than that though, I thought the table was beautiful!
The tiled SA are growing on me, but I like the Stripes much better too. I LOVE the Cranberry SA though.pamperedalf said:I just used the mandoline on zucc. and it worked much better, but is really noisy.I am glad that some people like the tiles, I was afraid I wouldn't sell any! I can't stand them, but I love the stripes. My favorite sa piece is the med. squares dipped in cran.
gilliandanielle said:Soothenrelax- I didn't go to conference, but I did see a pic somewhere of it. It was chickenwire bent into a cone shape (like a dunce cap) with the napkins in between the wires. Not my thing really, but it is a good idea in theory!
pamperedalf said:I just used the mandoline on zucc. and it worked much better, but is really noisy.