Something I Learned in 2010 About Pampered Chef...

[crystalscookingnow]

I use it when canning and freezing also! I make BIG batches of salsa, and applesauce, and blanch veggies for freezing - it's great for so many things!

Oh - and for big batches of Caramel Corn! Make a double batch of the recipe in the front of the catalog! You can do it all in one pan!

Absolutely!! I've also used it for ziploc omlets when we went on our canoe trip. Easier to fish them out of the flat pan than the tall 12 qt stockpot.

 

[mountainmama74]

Yes, I've used it on the stove to boil large amounts of macaroni to make huge batches of mac & cheese - after draining, you can mix everything together right in the pan and then put it in the oven! I've also used it to make bouille for Christmas!

 

[Sheila]

I learned (and am continuing to learn) that this could actually be a full time job for me if things keep going as they are, that recruiting isn't as scary or pushy as I always thought it was - I could be really helping someone ...

I also learned that recruiting and building a team is not so hard or scary! I love doing 1-4 shows per month & getting paid way more than I would at any other part time job ... AND ... it's a whole lot more fun that any other part-time job I could work!!!

I also learned how easy it is to take my PC business with me! I went home from Japan to Texas in May & took my job with me! I did a couple of shows there, still made my quota for the month & didn't have to take vacation time or a cut in pay. This summer when the military moved us from Okinawa, Japan to Tokyo, Japan I didn't have to break out the want ads or fill out applications or interview for a new job!!!

I learned how much fun it can be to lead a team and how great the overrides can be!

 

[akrebecca]

And I learned that they can only be redeemed on the Full Price Main Website - even though you can shop the outlet with everything else, you can't purchase anything on the outlet with a GC.:thumbdown:

Totally didn't know that!!

I have learned if I ever have a super techy P3 question to call the tech guys. After two computer crashes, they were able to fix the "red dots" on unsubmitted shows that had been submitted.

I have also learned that the DCB is an awesome tool in the kitchen! Anytime someone orders one, I also give them the wonderful DCB recipe book that is on CS.

 

[CRuff]

Not a product tip, but a lady shared with me at the last show that when you clean your oven the old fashion way using "easy off" it works better if you put saran wrap over the cleaner after you spray it on. The spray stays wet and works better. Pull the wrap off after the waiting time and wipe it down with a sponge. All the gunk comes off. Personally I haven't done this, but will doing it with the racks for my oven as those should not go thru the cleaning cycle of my self clean oven!

 

[gailz2]

Another thing I learned this year was not to "pre-judge" how well/not well a show was going to turn out. I had a few shows this year that I thought probably wouldn't have enough orders to qualify as a show--and they turned out to be above average shows!