Director Orka Set of 2 Chip Makers w/ Mandolin - QVC

[PCJenni]

http://www.qvc.com/qic/qvcapp.aspx/view.2/app.detail/params.CM_SCID.coll.item.K35527.desc.Orka-Set-of-2-Silicone-Microwave-Chip-Makers-wMandolin

 

[jwpamp]

nice.......

 

[finley1991]

Melissa posted that the other day...http://www.directorchefsuccess.com/showthread.php?t=3705&highlight=chip+makerOurs is more expensive WITHOUT the slicer.

 

[almondfarm]

Has anyone got their chip maker yet?

 

[finley1991]

It's supposed to start shipping 8/15 according to CC.

 

[PCJenni]

dying to get it and see how it works. Planning my fall around demoing it and want to play!

 

[finley1991]

Me too!!!!!

 

[Ginger428]

Did you see that theres doesn't have a guard & it looks flimsy, can't wait to get mine! I love those Terra veggie chips, but they are high in fat,salt & calories. I'll be able to make my own fat free!!! :love0010:

 

[cookingwithlove]

Speaking of Mandoline... When can we order our replacement part? I was hoping to get it before my September parties.

 

[pamperedlinda]

Speaking of Mandoline... When can we order our replacement part? I was hoping to get it before my September parties.

I wish I knew! I called the Solution Center last week and they didn't know. I emailed the Test Kitchen and have not yet heard back from them.

 

[finley1991]

September 1st. I can't remember where I read it but that is when we can order on the replacement parts... not before.

 

[BethCooks4U]

September 1st. I can't remember where I read it but that is when we can order on the replacement parts... not before.

They told us that at conference. I asked in the prodct room and they confirmed that we can't order it until September 1. Good thing is the simple slicer's holder is similar size so we can SAY it's available in this larger size for the mandoline.

 

[akaskydebil]

Good thing is the simple slicer's holder is similar size so we can SAY it's available in this larger size for the mandoline.

I simply talked about it at my last party when I made fun of the round onions that wouldn't fit in the oval hole. I'm in no rush b/c I have been using my mandoline religiously at every show and now its just 'tweaked' to be a bit nicer.

I personally have no plans on taking the simple slicer to shows. I love the mandoline and sell it at full price at every show. I know its a love-hate relationship though that most have with it.

Just me .02.

**I do look forward though to getting the round holder so I don't have to chop the sides off of larger onions. **

 

[PCJenni]

Melissa, I am going to show both... it will add only a few minutes to the demo and I feel like I will sell both. Those that want to pay for the mandoline will because they will appreciate the value added feature and those that want a lower priced option will buy the slicer. I am doing a Chip, Dip and Sip show and came up with a $99 Deal for that show including the chip maker, slicer, etc.

 

[Chef Kearns]

The Ultimate Mandolin is going to be safer than the Simple Slicer as well. The holder will slide off the device leaving the blades exposed. I think it is more like our older USG. I like the "simple" aspect of it though.

 

[pckelly]

I simply talked about it at my last party when I made fun of the round onions that wouldn't fit in the oval hole. I'm in no rush b/c I have been using my mandoline religiously at every show and now its just 'tweaked' to be a bit nicer.

I personally have no plans on taking the simple slicer to shows. I love the mandoline and sell it at full price at every show. I know its a love-hate relationship though that most have with it.

Just me .02.

**I do look forward though to getting the round holder so I don't have to chop the sides off of larger onions. **[/QUOTE]

When is this supposed to happen. I remember hearing about it at Conference, but haven't heard anything since. I thought it would be in our Director Benefit box, but it wasn't.

 

[chefkathy]

Deb, in the above responses, several posters mentioned it is available 9/1 on replacement parts.

 

[baychef]

I tried the slicer that my upline had and it sliced a potato ultra thin...much thinner than the mandoline can. But I tried to slice homegrown Roma tomatoes the other day with it and it was NOT good...the mandoline for tomatoes!

 

[Ginger428]

I tried the slicer that my upline had and it sliced a potato ultra thin...much thinner than the mandoline can. But I tried to slice homegrown Roma tomatoes the other day with it and it was NOT good...the mandoline for tomatoes!

I tried a homegrown tomato today that wasn't over ripe. It worked best on the thickest blade. The thinest was a Horror! wouldn't even slice it!

 

[akaskydebil]

Melissa, I am going to show both... it will add only a few minutes to the demo and I feel like I will sell both. Those that want to pay for the mandoline will because they will appreciate the value added feature and those that want a lower priced option will buy the slicer. I am doing a Chip, Dip and Sip show and came up with a $99 Deal for that show including the chip maker, slicer, etc.

I normally would take both however as everyone preaches take less, that leaves me thinking of leaving that behind. I still take the Chopper along with the MFP to give variety I guess variety in slicing tools too!

Mind sharing your 'bundle'? We're going to call you the Michael Reeves of Chip n Dips.

 

[baychef]

I tried a homegrown tomato today that wasn't over ripe. It worked best on the thickest blade. The thinest was a Horror! wouldn't even slice it!

I am glad no one was watching!! I was flipping that blade every which way but even on the thick one I got juice and seeds!! Guess the tomato is more thick skinned than I am!

 

[pamperedbecky]

What kind of potatoes do you use with the new chip maker? Red or russet? Im at the store and don't remember.

 

[almondfarm]

I used yukon gold and they were great!

The simple slicer scares me to death, I had visions of a bleeding fingertip the whole time I was using it (via Ultimate Slice N Grate! flashback)... the whole thing felt really flimsy to me when I was using it.

 

[finley1991]

The simple slicer scares me to death, I had visions of a bleeding fingertip the whole time I was using it (via Ultimate Slice N Grate! flashback)... the whole thing felt really flimsy to me when I was using it.

Even with using the Food Holder?

 

[almondfarm]

the "lip" that holds the food holder on seems very thin and for me it was awkward trying to keep it on and use the food holder..

 

[akaskydebil]

When I tried using the food holder, it did not seem to push the potato off of the pins its on and the pins would hit the blade.

I too have the OLD UM and so I took off the guard and did my taters that way but like Lynette - I was having flashbacks of hitting my fingertips.

Still love my current UM.

 

[finley1991]

One of my downline forwarded me an e-mail she received from Fancy Food Magazine (she's in culinary school). They have a blurb about the "TopChips Chips Maker". Here's what it said:

A Fat Free Potato Chip Maker
Mastrad is a company that offers stylish, functional and innovative culinary accessories. New to the Mastrad collection of products is the TopChips Chips Maker, which allows for the creation of light, crispy, fat-free chips in just minutes. Simply slice the vegetable/fruit of choice with the mini mandoline, place the slices on the silicone tray, put the tray in the microwave for 3 minutes and the result is a quick and delicious snack. The TopChips Chips Maker comes in two packages, one including a tray and mini mandoline and the other offering two trays (as they can be stacked in the microwave three at a time to make more chips at once).

Not even available in stores yet, this item was a hit at the NYIGF and was actually featured in a QVC segment a couple weeks ago in which we sold 5,000 units in less than an hour!

 

[finley1991]

UGH... now SLT has it along with the slicer AND it's cheaper than QVC's price...

http://www.surlatable.com/product/PRO-871442/Chip-Tray-with-Mandolin?om_u=Nsg4wY&om_i=_BOewciB8dfqTR6

 

[DebPC]

Love the pic! Like you're ever going to be able to slice that apple with that mini food holder! I don't let this stuff get to me. At Sur La Table they can't get it free by hosting a show.

 

[PCJenni]

The SLT manodline looks cheesy and cheap

 

[finley1991]

The SLT manodline looks cheesy and cheap

I totally agree! Which is odd because usually their stuff is really good quality and expensive. But with the $19 pp for both, you get what you pay for!

 

[Nanisu]

Sur La Table sells it now too--exact same one. I just got th email today. BTW, if you store the chips make sure you store them in an AIR TIGHT container. I had some leftover sweet potato chips in a baggie from yesterday and they are quite chewy. they were crisp yesterday.