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This thread features participants sharing various quick tips they use during cooking shows, focusing on food storage, preparation techniques, and enhancing flavors. The tips range from practical advice on ingredient handling to interesting food facts.
Views differ on the effectiveness and safety of certain tips, particularly regarding the sharpening of blades and the storage of specific fruits and vegetables. No clear consensus emerges on some of the more debated tips.
Participants share personal experiences and tips that they have found useful in their own cooking practices, reflecting a variety of cooking styles and preferences.
Consultants looking to enhance their cooking shows or those interested in practical cooking tips may find this thread informative.
feather18 said:I have heard of lots of uses for our garlic press.. anyone know more of them?? Those are so fun!
mommyhugz1978 said:Hi Leah,
Thank you for contacting The Pampered Chef Test Kitchens with your
product question. We do not have a tool in our line to sharpen the
blades of the Ultimate Mandoline or Food Chopper. If these products are
still within the guarantee and the blades seem dull - contact the
Solution Center. If the products are out of guarantee the product may
be taken to a hardware store or sewing shop in your area to see if they
can sharpen the blades. Please let us know if you have more questions.
Christ Follower said:Thanks for nothing HO! At least they got back to you! I have guests ask me ALL THE TIME about sharpening the food chopper blades. I wish I had an old one so I can practice on the ice.....
mommyhugz1978 said:But the weird thing is that my up line told us in a cluster meeting a year ago that to sharpen them to chop crushed ice.... SO I DON'T" KNOW............![]()
Christ Follower said:I'm not sure if I want to chance it, but your upline probably has more knowledge on the subject than I do.
Really!! Ok well i have 3 food choppers, no, none of them are really old, but ok how will i know if it dulls them?? will i be able to see it? if i find out anything i will let yall know!!Christ Follower said:Thanks for nothing HO! At least they got back to you! I have guests ask me ALL THE TIME about sharpening the food chopper blades. I wish I had an old one so I can practice on the ice.....
mommyhugz1978 said:But the weird thing is that my up line told us in a cluster meeting a year ago that to sharpen them to chop crushed ice.... SO I DON'T" KNOW............![]()
Peel ginger and press it for stir fry (or whatever)...this does take a little more muscle than garlic though.feather18 said:I have heard of lots of uses for our garlic press.. anyone know more of them?? Those are so fun!
missyciccolella said:Also, a customer told me she pressed her animals pills in this so she could mix the meds into the dog's food. I loved this one!
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