Spoiler... Conference Is Officially Over....

[DebbieJ]

It has been replaced by a bigger one with a bigger hole for the new Professional Shears!

It's the same block--nothing has changed--the set just has the new shears in it.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

The Knife Block Set is not discontinued or redesigned. It just has a new product # because it contains the new Professional Kitchen Shears.

And the new Forged Serrated Knife....

 

[babywings76]

Thanks, Amanda. You are kind and quick! Am I correct that we will be able to purchase the new product samples for 1/2 off?

Shucks...:blushing: You're very welcome.

We'll have to see how they bundle things together. We do get to buy samples at 50% off, but sometimes they group certain items together so if you have a couple things in mind, you might have to get a few that maybe you weren't necessarily intending to get. They do put some things by themselves that we can get, but there will be groupings. And it did vary from the SAT groupings that were set up last time, so I'm curious what they do. I have a huge wish list for this season!

 

[DebbieJ]

Hold on a minute...they changed the knife block itself? I'm not sure about that. They didn't mention that, that I caught anyway. I thought when they introduced the new knife it was said that it'll be great to add to our knife blocks. I thought their discontinuing the knife block set was because it was a set--hence they need to include now the new knife and the restyled shears. They didn't say the knife block itself was getting discontinued and a new one coming out. I'm pretty sure the holes in the knife block are suitable for the new shears.And I just compared the new catalog to the old one and don't see any mention of a new knife block.

This is correct. The block is the same, the set just has the new shears and the new serrated knife.

 

[DebbieJ]

So I saw that the 1/2 priced combos were discontinued - were they replaced with different combos or did they just get rid of it? TIA

There are now just four half price combos--stainless cookware, executive cookware, Dots dinnerware, and self honing knives.

 

[DebbieJ]

If the recipe card set has several DCB recipes, we could use those instead of the thermometer as the free gift.

Yes, the new recipe card set has a bunch of DCB recipes, so that is a fabulous suggestion!

 

[DebbieJ]

And the new Forged Serrated Knife....

Oh yeah, and that too! That was my favorite new product--can't believe I forgot!

 

[taterbug]

Yes, the new recipe card set has a bunch of DCB recipes, so that is a fabulous suggestion!

Excellent idea and it is $5.00 cheaper than the current thermometer .

 

[mrshamel3808]

Everyone I know likes the adjustable one....I owned TW ones that hooked together and still feel they were a pain and took up too much space. I guess everything old it new again....

I agree, that was my whole selling point on them! They replaced the 4+ measuring cups and 5+ measuring spoons in your drawer! I'm totally bummed! I had alot of people buy them!



Also, someone said we can send the old cookie press in for the new one? I'm a bit confused. I just bought one using PC dollars with my 4th month KE order. How would an exchange work on that? Should I just return it (it's still in the box, never been opened)?

 

[Sarah K.]

I am bummed about the measuring cups and spoons too. One of my big selling points was that they replaced several with one. I am so excited about the new cookie press having a potato ricer it is probably the only reason I will get it.The snowmen plates are really cute too. Excited to get a new digital thermometer had one before but lost it when our house flooded. Does anyone know if it is like the old one w/ a timmer?

 

[jcsmilez]

I think the ice bucket is ridiculous. $32 and NO TONGS!!!! Shame on Pampered Chef!

Yeah, When I posted that I didn't know the price! I am also very surprised that there are no tongs.

 

[babywings76]

I am bummed about the measuring cups and spoons too. One of my big selling points was that they replaced several with one.

I am so excited about the new cookie press having a potato ricer it is probably the only reason I will get it.

The snowmen plates are really cute too.

Excited to get a new digital thermometer had one before but lost it when our house flooded. Does anyone know if it is like the old one w/ a timmer?

The new digital pocket thermometer is not like the old digital thermometer (that had the wire connecting from inside your oven with it in your meat to the display out on your counter.) It's just a pocket thermometer w/ a digital display of the temperature. There is still a reference list on the sleeve of it, and you can push a little button on the top to switch it from F to C.

 

[Belle4562]

Hold on a minute...they changed the knife block itself? I'm not sure about that. They didn't mention that, that I caught anyway. I thought when they introduced the new knife it was said that it'll be great to add to our knife blocks. I thought their discontinuing the knife block set was because it was a set--hence they need to include now the new knife and the restyled shears. They didn't say the knife block itself was getting discontinued and a new one coming out. I'm pretty sure the holes in the knife block are suitable for the new shears.

And I just compared the new catalog to the old one and don't see any mention of a new knife block.

Does the new set now have 9 knives instead of 8? I just ordered this...

 

[babywings76]

Does the new set now have 9 knives instead of 8? I just ordered this...

It has 9 knives:
Bread, Chef's, 7" Santoku, 5" Santoku, 5" utility, 5" boning, 4 1/2" serrated, 3 1/2 in paring and 3" petite paring

Plus, the block, honing tool, and professional shears. It now costs $415

 

[KellyTheChef]

I love my Tupperware ones and have always felt guilty holding onto them.

ME TOO!! I think the adjustable ones are way too big! I keep an old tupperware 1/2 cup scoop inside my sugar canister and a 1 cup scoop in my flour! I think these are great!

 

[flemings99]

That's what happened to me so I didn't try to sell them. Glad they are going!

I broke the bottom off 2 of them. Glad to see them go as well!

 

[Malinda Klein]

I think the ice bucket is ridiculous.

$32 and NO TONGS!!!! Shame on Pampered Chef!

I asked the pampered chef 'crew' about the tongs and they suggested using the egg separator. This would work, but doesn't exactly match the ice bucket... kinda clashes (metal on plastic).

 

[pamperedchef07]

So does anyone know what the Sept. specials are??? I have a show tomorrow and would love to know.
Thanks

 

[Ann F]

Thanks, everyone, for the news! I always showed the adj meas. cup, but didn't find it convenient at home. The SS mesh colanders look super!!

 

[Shawnna]

No...I wasn't suggesting that we could all send in our old cookie press for the new one. Someone said they had just ordered one...if that is the case then they could send it back within the 30 days and then order the new one. That is what I would do...if I hadn't used it. If I had used it I would keep it and later order the new one. However, if you use it once and don't like it you can send it back within 30 days.

 

[Shawnna]

Now...what about the martini glasses? Are they dainty and fragile like the wine glasses? I didn't order the wine glasses because I thought they were too fragile. I am hoping the martini glasses are thicker. I don't drink at all, but thought they would be cute for desserts...or dips.

 

[jcsmilez]

I don't drink at all, but thought they would be cute for desserts...or dips.

I agree! They would be delightful to serve custard or mousse in. I hope they are less fragile.

 

[Intrepid_Chef]

Hmmmmm.....

I'm glad they are restyling the cookie press and kitchen shears .... I get a lot of complaints on those two items. Now if they would only make the egg slicer more sturdy ...

How, oh how, does one RICE a potato?

I'll have to tweak the DCB bundle ... I don't throw in a free pocket thermometer but I might throw in something else and replace the salad choppers with those two.

I got three sets of bamboo toaster tongs in my $10 surprise box ... maybe I'll toss one in with every ice bucket sold.

 

[Shawnna]

I loved those little toaster tongs.

 

[Maragib]

$50 for every recruit from July 1 - August 31. If you have more than 4 recruits, you get a bonus gift (choose between watches, handbag, ear-rings, video camera, etc). If you recruit 8, you get 2 bonus gifts.

Each recruit in that time period and does $1250 in first 30 days, will get 2 stoneware free.

Is it four or more than four - just wondering where to set my goal. at 4 or 5. Thanks

 

[Melissa78]

I got three sets of bamboo toaster tongs in my $10 surprise box ... maybe I'll toss one in with every ice bucket sold.

When I was bartering with my suprise boxes I was willing to give up ANYTHING (including stoneware) for those tongs. I LOVED mine that I got 11yrs ago and wanted a new pair (as the ex has them). The new bamboo ones just don't cut it (IMO) for down in the toaster. I jumped with joy when I found someone willing to part with 2 Tongs, now I have a reserve.

 

[chefcharity]

Is it four or more than four - just wondering where to set my goal. at 4 or 5. Thanks

For the first 4 recruits, you get one gift. For the second set of 4, you get another gift.

Someone, and I'm pretty sure it was Lisa Flynn at the new director's reception, told one of my cluster members that they had worked on tongs but the design didn't come together right. Or something to that effect. So they know we need it, just didn't get it worked out in time.

 

[Melissa78]

Good to know. The small bamboo tongs work well for somethings but I just prefer how thin and petite the old tongs were for the toater. New ones feel so cumbersome to me in comparison to the more delicate slice of bread. JMO. Thanks for the info!

 

[Melissa78]

Or if you meant tongs for the icebucket (oops!) good to know that too! I'm not at all excited about the ice bucket or shaker, nor do I think my guests will be. I'm not in that type of market. My guests are more the beer drinking type and and not martini's or anything in a shaker. Heck I'd bet most the people in my neck of the woods don't even use a glass for their beer....Hello Redneck Country!

 

[gilchrist_pchef]

I think the dots glasses are cute but I will never sell any. I am in the center of the bible belt I was soooo hoping for some dots tumblers or iced tea glassed. I get asked for that all the time. I sent a product request to HO, so maybe next season!