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[pamperedlinda]

The recipe is on pg 22 of the catalog. I've done it with and without the jalepano pepper. I recommend including it - I take it already seeded so I don't have to mess with that part at the show. At my last show they made it pretty mushy. They ate every bite of it, too!

I made this at my show today. I took grape tomatoes from my garden and they were so juicey that they squirted all over everything! I was so embarrassed....but it was funny too! Sold a couple of them and everyone loved the salsa.

 

[Cindycooks]

Becky - the salsa idea is awesome - thank you so much for posting this!

For me - I'd say the 8" try-me pan as well, passed around with an icecube. For booths, I do not do a demo, but I put sequins and water in the QSP, tape it shut and let people "plunge"! I always sell a few at every booth, & I really and not there to sell...!

 

[missydivine]

I love making the salsa, it's so easy and good!

 

[chefruthie]

I have sold 9 Deep Covered Bakers in 5 shows all at full price!! I have done the 10 min pork tenderloin sandwiches at 1 and the salad at another. The shows that I didn't demonstrate the DCB, I just talked about those recipes and showed the card with the chicken in the baker. I have 2 shows booked next week that the Hosts want the DCB as a 1/2 price and 3 in Aug that want it and 2 already for Oct that want it as the Host Bonus.
It's an awesome investment but if it's not affordable right now the card really does show it off beautifully.

 

[katie0128]

I sell a ton of the "Try me size" 8" skillet......never use it in a "demo" but always pass it around with an ice cube in it, and show that way how evenly it conducts heat.....then talk about how wonderful our cookware is......and that it is the last cookware you will ever have to buy!

Just got home from a show - 6 guests - sold 2 pans. booked 2 Sept. Shows...and an Oct Show......

I'm gonna be booked solid for Sept. by the end of next week!

I have been doing the ice cube demo and promoting the 8" saute as the "Try Me" piece, but got this idea from my upline...

Tell people that you think PC has mislabeled the "Try Me" piece in the catalog. It is really supposed to be the 12" skillet. Why? Most people aren't going to make lots of things in the 8" saute... they usually need something bigger. The 12" skillet fits that need. Encourage them to purchase the skillet, leave it on the stove top and use it at least one time EVERY DAY. Tell them you will call after 10 days and see what they have been making in it. Then you will call again after 20 days to find out how much they really love it! If for some crazy reason they decide they don't like it, they are only on day 20 and it can still be returned under the 30 day, money-back guarantee.

Hopefully this will encourage people to take the plunge and try a larger piece... especially since it would mean 125 Pan-o-Rama points vs. only 38!!

 

[heatherkiss]

I love this thread! Getting ready for my Grand Opening show!

 

[Christ Follower]

Wow, I better work on my game a bit! You all have great ideas! I do sell a lot of prep bowls just talking about all the different things that they can be used for, but no high ticket items like the DCB, pans etc.

 

[dannyzmom]

Oh - and the Salsa recipe on pg 22 - I pass around the bowl of ingredients, and have everyone use the Salad Chopper to make the salsa - I have sold a TON of salad choppers this season! And it has contributed to my having the most shows booked EVER (for me 6 Cooking 3 Catalog) for July!

I did the pass-around salsa at the FR yesterday adn sold 6 Salad Choppers!!

 

[pamperedlinda]

I did the pass-around salsa at the FR yesterday adn sold 6 Salad Choppers!!

I did the pass around salsa and squirted tomato juice all over my host! Good side is I did sell a couple of them to the guests though.....gotta watch those juicey litltle tomatoes!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I did the pass around salsa and squirted tomato juice all over my host! Good side is I did sell a couple of them to the guests though.....gotta watch those juicey litltle tomatoes!

Linda, that always happens to me too! I always warn them that there is a splatter zone! I have been using grape tomatoes from my garden too - but my Romas are almost ripe - and I have a bumper crop - so I'll probably switch to those, and it won't be so juicy then.

 

[pamperedlinda]

Linda, that always happens to me too! I always warn them that there is a splatter zone! I have been using grape tomatoes from my garden too - but my Romas are almost ripe - and I have a bumper crop - so I'll probably switch to those, and it won't be so juicy then.

That's a thought too. My romas are still really green, but my big tomatoes (can't remember which ones I planted, but they are HUGE) are quite plentiful I might try hacking one of them up and tossing it in the bowl instead. Don't ya just love a garden?

 

[ChefBeckyD]

That's a thought too. My romas are still really green, but my big tomatoes (can't remember which ones I planted, but they are HUGE) are quite plentiful I might try hacking one of them up and tossing it in the bowl instead. Don't ya just love a garden?

I love my garden! And tomatoes this year went gangbusters! We planted 6 kinds - 10 plants - some of them are taller than I am (5' 6") and loaded! I have one Early Girl plant with ripe fruit, the Romas are just beginning to turn, and soon the Orange tomatoes, and the yellow pear tomatoes will be ripe too - I keep think how pretty that will be for salsa at shows!

 

[pamperedlinda]

I love my garden! And tomatoes this year went gangbusters! We planted 6 kinds - 10 plants - some of them are taller than I am (5' 6") and loaded! I have one Early Girl plant with ripe fruit, the Romas are just beginning to turn, and soon the Orange tomatoes, and the yellow pear tomatoes will be ripe too - I keep think how pretty that will be for salsa at shows!

That will be pretty! My yellow pear tomatoes died a slow miserable death this year

 

[ChefBeckyD]

That will be pretty! My yellow pear tomatoes died a slow miserable death this year

I'm so sorry for your loss! ( .......yet also ) We love those right off the vine - my 3 yr old loves the idea of picking and eating tomatoes. If you didn't live so far away, I'd send you some! They are hard to find here - even at the Farmers Markets - unless you grow them yourself.

 

[pamperedlinda]

Becky, that is so sweet of you. I think we'll be okay though.....next year I'm gonna plant several so I can hopefully cover my losses! LOL

 

[SusanBP0129]

This is a great thread, so I'm bumpig it up.....

 

[hperschnick]

Thanks for bumping this - I have copied some great stuff to use at my next show!

 

[OhmyDLM]

I'm doing a demo for a large group of consutants in September. I'm working on finding unique tips and tricks and ways to use products that they may not have thought of before. I've written down a lot of ideas I've found here but I NEED MORE! Anymore ideas your use at shows that you could share? PLEASE KEEP THEM COMING!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I'm doing a demo for a large group of consutants in September. I'm working on finding unique tips and tricks and ways to use products that they may not have thought of before. I've written down a lot of ideas I've found here but I NEED MORE! Anymore ideas your use at shows that you could share? PLEASE KEEP THEM COMING!

Well, I have a pretty unique use for the salad spinner......I had a July host who booked to get the Salad Spinner - to spin dry the family bathing suits! She doesn't cook at all (Seriously - her refrigerator & freezer were EMPTY except for some fruit, frozen pizzas, and the demo ingredients!) but she fell in love with the Bathing Suit Spinner!

 

[OhmyDLM]

Well, I have a pretty unique use for the salad spinner......I had a July host who booked to get the Salad Spinner - to spin dry the family bathing suits! She doesn't cook at all (Seriously - her refrigerator & freezer were EMPTY except for some fruit, frozen pizzas, and the demo ingredients!) but she fell in love with the Bathing Suit Spinner!

haha, that's interesting LoL... I like the idea but am somehow turned off on the thought of using it for food after... am I totally werid on this one? LoL

 

[chefann]

I know someone who keeps a second Cook's Corer to use to pick apart knots in her children's shoelaces.

Use the QSP to wash delicates, then spin in the salad spinner. Yes- keep separate ones of each for clothes and food!

Baker's mat (also works with the silicone hot pad) - non-skid mat to keep children from sliding out of high chairs and booster seats.

 

[finley1991]

Two "alternative" uses for products:

Baker's Roller - Lady told me it's the best thing and uses it nightly on her husband's feet. (Gross).

Mini-Serving Spatula - another lady told me it's the best kitty litter pooper scopper ever. (Gross).

 

[chefann]

I'll take their word on the kitty scooper... eeuuuuwwww....

I had a guest at a show hold up the microplane and announce, "This looks just like my foot file at home!"

 

[OhmyDLM]

bump...............

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I'm loving the microfiber towel and the 2 cups of water "demo".....every single person at my show last night added a towel to their order!

 

[trps]

The 10 minute pork tenderloin in the Covered Baker. We're selling them like hot cakes and booking parties in Oct for those that want the discount. It definitely sell it.

How do you do this?

 

[GourmetGirl]

Check out CC... it has a bunch of flyers and info on it... AWESOME show to do!

 

[tlennhoff]

For other ideas for the microfiber towels, click on Files in the menu, and search on towel and you'll find documents with a bunch of ideas for the towels.

 

[JAE]

Keep the ideas coming, especially cookware recipes that also show lots of other products.

 

[Morvin]

i always ask my guest for alternative uses and i have really heard a few cazy ones!!!

one lady uses the pizza cutter to edge her flower beds

one guy (just a tag along husband that didn't want to be there) said that the garlic press makes pretty good play-dough hair!!! but he said please don't tell his sister!! it was her GP that he used when he was babysitting her girls!!

the tart shaper for holding the ribbons when gift wrapping