Power Cooking Show in Southern California

[gilliandanielle]

I was on my Babycenter board and came across this link. It looks like a great site to get ideas!!

http://geocities.com/decemberbabies2002/Recipes.html

 

[domiche]

DVD of California Show - Did anyone receive?Hi there. I contacted Michele Rossie in California who processed DVD copies of the Laura's California presentaion. I received copies tonight, but they are missing 1/2 of the Show. The DVD cuts out right in the middle. Has anyone else ordered and received copies? Are you having the same problem? Or do I just have a bad batch?

Thanks.

 

[Singergirl_87]

DVD and recipesI just got my DVD today and haven't watched it yet. I'll let you know.

I've done several of the power cooking shows myself. I still need to hone them in to make them more streamlined, but it's definitely a show people are interested in. I had 23 RSVPs for my show yesterday. The host originally only wanted to have a catalog show (herself, her mom and sister), but when she found out I was offering this show she booked on the spot, and now she's on her way to a $1000 show. Pretty cool stuff!

I have some other recipes I got from my Ex. Dir. that I'll try to hunt up. I do know that the Mexican Chicken, Caesar Chicken and Ribs turn out beautifully. I've done all 3 of those for my family. The Ribs were amazing!!! I took them out of the freezer and after they softened up a bit (not at all completely thawed--just enough so it wouldn't break my stone) I put them in the oven at 250 and let them cook all afternoon (about 5-6 hours). They were the best ribs I've ever eaten!

Crystal Barron
Independent Consultant
[email protected]

 

[Chozengirl]

WOW, I am absolutely stunned by this, it is great!!!
I have a few questions though.
1) She asks on the shopping list for grated cheeses, but in the recipes, she says that she is going to shred the cheese w/ the DCG?
2) She states that before show she prepares the soup, bread and brownies, why is this done prior to the show, when the show really only consists of throwing items in a bag to freeze?
3) The recipes are given at the show, should this be used as a luer (sp?). Ie, "attend my show get a free gift". The recipe would be the gift, right?
Thanks for this thread!
Wish I would have known sooner, I live in So. Cal. too.
Where did the info come from in the beginning?

 

[gilliandanielle]

Melissa, Always full of questions, LOL!! And me, with no answers for you!!

 

[ihavethetools]

This is really interesting.
Is there a way to get the DVD of her show that someone mentioned?

Just this morning I was flipping through my new Weight Watcher's magazine and there is a blurb in there about Super Suppers and Dream Meals. Sounds like something is catching here!

Kris

 

[Sk8Mom209]

I am interested in the DVD's also - please post the info to obtain.

Thanks!

 

[Singergirl_87]

1) She asks on the shopping list for grated cheeses, but in the recipes, she says that she is going to shred the cheese w/ the DCG?
2) She states that before show she prepares the soup, bread and brownies, why is this done prior to the show, when the show really only consists of throwing items in a bag to freeze?
3) The recipes are given at the show, should this be used as a luer (sp?). Ie, "attend my show get a free gift". The recipe would be the gift, right?
Where did the info come from in the beginning?

I think the grated cheese is to save time. Since the recipes call for several kinds of cheese, I have the host purchase one in a block, and the rest shredded, because I really don't want to shred all the cheese for her

I don't do the soup, because it's July and freaking HOT! I do the taco ring instead. But I serve it at the beginning of the show, because you do have to do a lot more "lecturing" than a regular show, to explain the concept of power cooking. It takes up some time.

Recipes are a great idea for a free gift. I hadn't thought of that. you could print them up nicely and label it your "Power Cooking Cookbook" or something. Just make sure you keep the credits clean.

I found out about this show from my hospitality director, but was unable to attend, because, ironically, I had a Power Cooking Show scheduled that same night. I pulled it out of my butt--not my best show, but I made it work

For my shows, I try to mix it up a little, instead of just throwing everything in the bags. I do the ribs, a chicken, and the tater tot casserole for sure, to show them that it can be done with casseroles as well. You just have to think outside the box a little.

 

[gilliandanielle]

I am going to start offering this as a baby shower, where guests pool together some money for the food, and make the frozen meals for the mother-to-be. I think it will be more of a bonding show, which will hopefully make the guests more comfortably with me, therefore booking shows!? I hope it works for me!

 

[pcjeanie]

I just had to laugh about power cooking. When I mentioned it at a recent show, I got one lady very interested. When I called her in hopes of booking a power cooking show, she told me she didn't have any room and really would prefer that just she and her mother who lives with her do it. I explained that I would not do it that way because the purpose was to demo to other people and sell products. I really wish I could recruit her, but she said now right now.

Jeanie Gay

 

[susans_kitchen]

I've done two power cooking shows now, which just happen to be the only two shows I've ever done! Both have gone very well, the second with screaming children involved. Yes the recipies are simple, but it's opening peoples eyes to the concept that is what makes it work so well. I don't do the soup mostly because I don't have the stockpot yet as a new consultant, but I agree it's too hot. I've been doing a pasta salad, I cook up the pasta at home and trade out the bag of uncooked for it with the host just like the brownies, then prep the rest there. It's pretty quick.

 

[Momma23boys]

Gillian,
Great idea about the baby shower and Pampering the Parents!!

 

[gilliandanielle]

Thanks! I actually thought of it myself too, instead of stealing it off here LOL!

 

[jdavis]

That is a great idea, I will just have to steal it from you Gill, LOL. Everyone's having babies all around, I only saw about 100 of them at conference, lol.

 

[Sk8Mom209]

That is a great idea, I will just have to steal it from you Gill, LOL. Everyone's having babies all around, I only saw about 100 of them at conference, lol.

PC and expectant mothers must go together! Every where I turned there was another consultant that appeared to be due any day. My last pregnancy was so difficult (37 yr old's are not meant to be pregnant ) that I cannot even imagine trying to do PC. All the packing, bending and lifting and standing, its exhausting now and I am not pregnant!

 

[jdavis]

I know, Shari. My last child about killed me. I was hurting from the moment I became pregnant. I thought he was trying to shove his way out as soon as he became a blip on the screen, even sitting didn't make it feel better, and I was working on my feet in a factory in the heat, by the middle of August I was in tears every day by lunch. I sure wish I would have started this biz before that. I might have not had to go back to work if I would have had the time to work on it while prego, now it's all go and no breathing room. I have to get going on these bookings.

 

[krzymomof4]

I made an invite for this. It is still rough, but I thought I would share it anyway.
Leslie

 

[amartin]

Is there still a way to get a DVD copy of Laura's Power Cooking presentation?
Thanks,
Amy

 

[MandyK]

Hey -- how about calling it "storking the refridgerator?"

 

[Amy In Ohio]

So, do the guests all take home 3 dinners to freeze?? Sorry, I am a bit behind in all of this...

 

[pchefsharron]

OK... I don't know how you guys do it but you've done it again. Right when I'm wanting to learn something to give my business a boost, I come on this site and you're all talking about it already!!!! My director was talking about Power Cooking classes and she is just so busy with everything we havn't been able to get together. So please share all your instructions hints.... I'm not very creative and learn so much from all of you!

 

[pamperedpsalmstress]

I LOVE this idea! My twins and I have actually done SupperSolutions in the past. It was great having a dozen dinners fixed and ready to go in about an hour and half. It was also rather pricey so we quit going after a few months. However, we still do some 'pre' cooking meals. Sort of like having those frozen premade mixes from the store. Sure saves time on cooking during the week. Think I'll have to go through my own recipes and see what I can put together for one of my first shows.

 

[pamperedpsalmstress]

Just revisting this thread

I looked through the powercooking.doc and noticed in the power tools she lists the ultimate slice & grate in the top five. Can we substitute the ultimate mandoline? I'm so new and not familiar with all the tools yet.

TIA

 

[its_me_susan]

Just revisting this thread

I looked through the powercooking.doc and noticed in the power tools she lists the ultimate slice & grate in the top five. Can we substitute the ultimate mandoline? I'm so new and not familiar with all the tools yet.

TIA

Yes!!!!

 

[its_me_susan]

Laura Morris, of Houston, Texas, will be sharing with us how to do Power Cooking Shows. You won’t want to miss this! Why?

Laura has a very distinguished track record, selling over $20,000 in her first three months of business, beginning in March, 2005! She earned SIXTEEN Super Starter Plus Bonus packages! Once she decided to pursue Directorship, she achieved it in about TWO MONTHS!

Laura had a 4-6 show a month show schedule that she couldn’t break through – till she learned how to do a Power Cooking Show. She now does 12-14 shows a month!!!

Power Cooking show your guests and hosts how they can pre-package 8 delicious dinners that they pop in their freezers and defrost when needed. Laura does this by sharing a mini-version in which the host will get 3 dinners that Laura prepares at her 45-minute show. Oh, and did I mention she also has a $1,000 show average and gets 3-4 bookings at each one?

Guests see how investing in our tools let them make these wonderful meals in their own kitchens, whenever they like, without paying someone else for supplying the convenience. Also a great show for those who cook for one or two.

Laura has hosts invite 80 people…and you thought 40 was a big deal!

I didn't know there were 16 bonus kits to receive! lol. How many guests end up at the host's house? Or does she rent out a room with a kitchen that her hosts fill?

 

[its_me_susan]

i don't think she has even been a consultant for a year yet - or maybe she is just made it to a year. so she hasn't needed to change her recipes yet - however she did mention that she is going to come up with new ones soon. she just looks through the cookbooks to find freezable recipes. i am actually trying to come up with other recipes as i don't like tex mex style food and i also want a little healthier recipes - something many freezable recipes are not

Will you share your recipes with us pretty please? I'm not big on pork or tex-mex either.

 

[its_me_susan]

I think the grated cheese is to save time. Since the recipes call for several kinds of cheese, I have the host purchase one in a block, and the rest shredded, because I really don't want to shred all the cheese for her

I don't do the soup, because it's July and freaking HOT! I do the taco ring instead. But I serve it at the beginning of the show, because you do have to do a lot more "lecturing" than a regular show, to explain the concept of power cooking. It takes up some time.

Recipes are a great idea for a free gift. I hadn't thought of that. you could print them up nicely and label it your "Power Cooking Cookbook" or something. Just make sure you keep the credits clean.

I found out about this show from my hospitality director, but was unable to attend, because, ironically, I had a Power Cooking Show scheduled that same night. I pulled it out of my butt--not my best show, but I made it work

For my shows, I try to mix it up a little, instead of just throwing everything in the bags. I do the ribs, a chicken, and the tater tot casserole for sure, to show them that it can be done with casseroles as well. You just have to think outside the box a little.

You could show them how they CAN freeze in the stones! Is that what you mean?

Is there a DVD or CD on Power cooking that you are all getting??? Where can I buy it? Please advise. My email is [email protected] I love this thread!

 

[sillylittlechef]

okay...HO finally caught on about the 30 min chicken and made up a "show" for it....how do we convince them to complete the concept for Power Cooking? I say, it's always easier to "sell" an idea or theme show if HO has already done the hard work for you...invites, flyers, recipes, ect...
I love this idea, but most of the kitchens I have done shows at are not quite large enough for this, I'll have to see if it can be done in my kitchen, then I know it can be done in the smallest of kitchens.
Maybe this can be done as a "class" along the same lines as the kids cooking class. Charge a set fee and they get to take home products and food to freeze.

 

[its_me_susan]

okay...HO finally caught on about the 30 min chicken and made up a "show" for it....how do we convince them to complete the concept for Power Cooking? I say, it's always easier to "sell" an idea or theme show if HO has already done the hard work for you...invites, flyers, recipes, ect...
I love this idea, but most of the kitchens I have done shows at are not quite large enough for this, I'll have to see if it can be done in my kitchen, then I know it can be done in the smallest of kitchens.
Maybe this can be done as a "class" along the same lines as the kids cooking class. Charge a set fee and they get to take home products and food to freeze.

Or maybe we can brainstorm about locations with kitchens that can be rented inexpensively and used to house several hostss? Guests can leave with just the recipes, catalogs, receipts from their purchases, and one lucky winner (one ticket each $20 spent?) can walk away with the meals?

Where are the 30-min chicken invitations? I got the flyer and didn't realize there was more?

 

[chefann]

Where are the 30-min chicken invitations? I got the flyer and didn't realize there was more?

There aren't 30-Min Chicken invitations. But there is the display card and a themed email through PWS (not an invitation, just general one).