Spring Launch Product Discussion

[3girls]

Re: Discontinued items!!!!! Onlythanks Jane...it wasn't listed on the list we were given....but there is a solution...

 

[lt1jane]

Re: Discontinued items!!!!! OnlyI know it wasn't listed. Irrititated me. We know every season they will change the Season's Best and every spring they discontinue the holiday items, but they listed them. I noticed that cookbook wasn't on the list and was hoping it would become more like the trivets, something that changes once a year. No luck.

 

[meganmcg]

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Here we go, a COMPLETE list (from the "what's your favorite product" survey):

• Baking Soda Holder with Thermometer
• BBQ Corn & Skewer Rack
• Bean Slicer
• Boil Over No More-Large
• Boil Over No More-Small
• Cheese Shaver
• Cooking Tools Collection - Ladle
• Cooking Tools Collection - Pasta Fork
• Cooking Tools Collection - Slotted Spoon
• Cooking Tools Collection - Slotted Turner
• Cooking Tools Collection - Small Slotted Turner
• Cooking Tools Collection - Spoon
• Corn & Veggie Brush
• Drink Rimmer Set
• Easy Release Cheese Crumbler
• Easy Release Cheese Knife
• Flexible Openers (Set of 2)
• Fresh Lasting Lid System
• Fruit & Cheese Cutter
• Garlic Smash & Paste
• Ginger Citrus Rub
• Ginger Grater
• Itty Bitty Bevs® Lemon Drop Martini Mix
• Itty Bitty Bevs® Strawberry Daiquiri Drink Mix
• Microwave Egg Cooker
• Microwave Grips (Set of 2)
• Minute Timer
• Salt & Pepper Shaker Set
• Sauce It Up (Gift Set)
• Scoop & Spear
• Scoop & Spread
• Silicone Prep Bowls (Set of 3)
• Single Servings Pan
• Sugar Bowl & Creamer Set
• Sweet Basil Rub
• Tea Infusion Pitcher
• Tea-Bird Infuser
• Tex-Mex Rub
• The Pampered Chef® 29 Minutes to Dinner, Volume 3
• The Pampered Chef® Favorites Made Gluten Free
• The Pampered Chef® On-the-Go Insulated Collapsible Picnic Basket
• The Pampered Chef® On-the-Go Insulated Cooler
• The Pampered Chef® On-the-Go Insulated Lunch Tote
• The Pampered Chef® On-the-Go Insulated Tote
• The Pampered Chef® Season's Best® Recipe Collection (Spring/Summer 2013)
• Three Onion Rub

Does anyone know...
Is the microwave egg cooker for boiled eggs or more like scrambled?
Silicon Prep Bowls - are these just lids to fit the prep bowls we have?

 

[lt1jane]

Re: *SPOILER* Spring Launch Product Discussion *SPOILER*The Microwave Egg Cooker is a piece of stoneware. It is for making scrambled eggs, fried eggs, and poached eggs. (Though I can see small cakes being made in this. Homemade Suzy Q's anyone?)

The Silicon Prep Bowls are a three-bowl set. They are a set of microwave safe flexible bowls that will be nice for pouring control. They are 1-cup, 2-cup, and 3-cup with measurement markings on the inside and outside.

 

[lt1jane]

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Are the cooking tools the same as the ones they had to discontinue a year or so ago? With the gray handles?

Similar but not the same. The look is a bit different and they seem to be more evenly weighted. I will probably just get the Pasta Fork so I have a piece, but I have the old Chef's Tools and see no reason to get this set also. Happy to have a better quality set of tools back. I didn't like the nylon line. Glad we have them, but to me they are cheap.

 

[CookinWithLynda]

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one thing they missed on the discontinued list: Cookbook for a Cause, Vol 3

Since it wasn't on the list I was hoping that that would be like the trivets, a 1 year item. It is being discontinued though.

They said it was being discontinued in Feb., but there would be a special bundle of Vol's 2 & 3 in March. I thought that would be good to have for customers.

 

[CookinWithLynda]

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The three new recipes? I'm guessing nothing too exciting since no one has mentioned what they were. haha.

The three recipe cards are: Lemonade Shortcake Cups (in the Mini Muffin Tin), Family Style Taco and Mexican Layered Dip (cool tortilla 'bowl'). I thought these looked pretty good...but, I think my favorite new recipe will be the Deep Dish Peach Pie from the new SB. It looks SO yummy! Our friends are coming over for Super Bowl and will be my Test Subjects! Hopefully it will taste as good as it looks.

 

[CookinWithLynda]

Re: *SPOILER* Spring Launch Product Discussion *SPOILER*I did like that they gave 'Kudos' to the shipping department. I thought they did a great job last year, especially as it got close to Christmas. I had shows going out within a day or two of them being received. My hosts were really impressed by the turn-around time.

 

[Marscha]

Re: *SPOILER* Spring Launch Product Discussion *SPOILER*Hmmm, so attendees got one piece of stoneware ... and the January incentive for one piece of stoneware was different .... wonder what that is going to be???? Are there two stoneware pieces on the list?

 

[pkd09]

Re: *SPOILER* Spring Launch Product Discussion *SPOILER*Used the Egg Cooker this a.m.....freakin' amazing is all I have to say! Made breakfast sandwiches with ham and cheese on English Muffins. Note....one egg fits better on an English Muffin. Two eggs hang over to much; better to use toast or a wrap.

 

[KCPChef]

Re: *SPOILER* Spring Launch Product Discussion *SPOILER*Went to Baltimore MD and have to say it was the worst launch I have ever attended I took my entire team because they were new and was not happy! The host had zero enthusiasm and it was just really lacking the usual buzz and fun that all of the other ones have had! I will say that the new product line is one of the best I have seen in a long time! I love almost everything in it! But lunch was a disaster, packets werent made, no small items were given like usual in the bags and info was left out and they ran out of bags. Just kind of a disaster! The training was poopy and I just felt like it lacked a lot this year!

 

[pamperedlinda]

Re: Discontinued items!!!!! Onlyshouldn't this be in the Spoiler Thread?

 

[3girls]

Re: Discontinued items!!!!! OnlyI don't know....I don't think it is a spoiler, but people do have a choice on whether or not to read it...That is why I posted the header the way I did. Not too many items disappearing.

 

[baychef]

Re: *SPOILER* Spring Launch Product Discussion *SPOILER*Thank you to all who shared on this thread! I go next week but as someone posted, being at the Launch gives SO much more to the product line. The training is great motivation and networking priceless! So sorry to hear that the Baltimore event was not a good one

 

[scottcooks]

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Went to Baltimore MD and have to say it was the worst launch I have ever attended

:cry:
Sorry, KPChef - sounds like your host had a cold. I was out for a week and am finally regrouping. The ran out of items in bags thing is up to the temps whom they hire to get bags out--absolutely write to HO and insist they not allow this to happen again.

Dwell on the positive, or you'r team will smell something and shrink. Hang in there; one 'wonky' launch doesn't ruin all that is PC. Expect the best and it will come back to you. Call Solution Center for anyone who didn't get the complete bag and paperwork sets.

 

[jenniepc]

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Went to Baltimore MD and have to say it was the worst launch I have ever attended I took my entire team because they were new and was not happy! The host had zero enthusiasm and it was just really lacking the usual buzz and fun that all of the other ones have had! I will say that the new product line is one of the best I have seen in a long time! I love almost everything in it! But lunch was a disaster, packets werent made, no small items were given like usual in the bags and info was left out and they ran out of bags. Just kind of a disaster! The training was poopy and I just felt like it lacked a lot this year!

Our home office host was okay - but the National Director Host - Jill somebody was AWFUL! She kept her head down and read everything in a monotone voice. Loved the products, how they were passed around instead of displayed, and the videos. Our live 'demo' had some good points, but went on and on and on.

 

[melindagilbert]

Re: *SPOILER* Spring Launch Product Discussion *SPOILER*I was at Baltimore, I felt it was "ok" being that is the only Launch for the year I felt it would be huge! I agree a lot of videos I think we had only 1 or 2 testimonials. A lot of product training which was nice I felt that I know quite a bit more than usual about that products leaving there. The other stone is a Single Serving, I am assuming that is the stone that we will receive with 2 parties last month? I must say the New Catalog is beautiful

 

[melindagilbert]

Re: *SPOILER* Spring Launch Product Discussion *SPOILER*Any who was at Baltimore- they had the three directors on stage on had mentioned about a flier she give to host with the 25 stars and they will with peoples names who order. Does anyone know where to find that? I have search here but no luck

 

[Tracy99]

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I was at Baltimore, I felt it was "ok" being that is the only Launch for the year I felt it would be huge! I agree a lot of videos I think we had only 1 or 2 testimonials. A lot of product training which was nice I felt that I know quite a bit more than usual about that products leaving there. The other stone is a Single Serving, I am assuming that is the stone that we will receive with 2 parties last month? I must say the New Catalog is beautiful

So is the single serving round, square, lid? Bigger or smaller then the small bar pan? More details please.

 

[melindagilbert]

Re: *SPOILER* Spring Launch Product Discussion *SPOILER*It is round Good for Shepard's Pie or the recipe in Seasons Best using it is the Upside Down Cherry Cheesecakes. There are 6 wells 1 cup each. Comes with a releasing tool

 

[babywings76]

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So is the single serving round, square, lid? Bigger or smaller then the small bar pan? More details please.

You know how we can bake in the 1 cup prep bowls and we'd give people ideas on making little cakes and stuff? It's that concept with the Single Serving Stone. It's 6 round wells, bigger than prep bowl size I think, so you can make 6 servings of something. The whole thing is also a sort of circle shape (as opposed to the 12 cup muffin stone which is a rectangle shape stone.)

Two recipes they showed us are the Polenta Lasagna (new recipe) and Upside Down Cherry Cheesecakes (new). It looks like it's going to be a lot of fun and good for shows. You can always cut things in 1/2 if you have more than 6 guests.

 

[babywings76]

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So what was the format like? What did you do over lunch if there wasn't a product showcase or break out sessions?

Lunch was short! We stood up, got out, got our goody bag, grabbed the boxed lunch, grabbed a cup w/ ice and/or drink, found a spot to eat, ate, went to the bathroom and that was all we barely had time for. I didn't even have a chance to find others on our team or time to even look through the catalog and stuff!

I'm glad we didn't have break out sessions because in the past I always thought they were hokey. We always sit with our groups, so when they'd ask us to talk to our neighbor and pretend, etc., it always was silly. We spend lots of time in our groups for the drive, during lunch, afterwards, in our monthly meetings, etc, so I look to Launch to be where we can learn from new or additional people. I wanted to hear more stories and tips from other consultants in the company that are having great success. KWIM? So this format was a little better.

 

[babywings76]

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Went to Baltimore MD and have to say it was the worst launch I have ever attended I took my entire team because they were new and was not happy! The host had zero enthusiasm and it was just really lacking the usual buzz and fun that all of the other ones have had! I will say that the new product line is one of the best I have seen in a long time! I love almost everything in it! But lunch was a disaster, packets werent made, no small items were given like usual in the bags and info was left out and they ran out of bags. Just kind of a disaster! The training was poopy and I just felt like it lacked a lot this year!

I thought overall Launch was good. I'm really glad I went. I'm excited about the product line, but think some things are unique and people won't get it until they see the videos on the products. I wish they would've had more time for the 3 panel people to give more advice on things they do. Having open microphone time wasn't a good idea because there was one new consultant who asked long questions that went against the suggested rules the moderator gave in the beginning.I completely agree that the one Executive Director person was horrible. Every once in a while she'd perk up and say something funny, but not often. It's like they grabbed her at the last second and said, "Here, read these and good luck!" Didn't she get any time to read through the cards? Maybe she didn't get to practice at all? The main HO person was pretty good, though.

 

[sarahsellcm]

Re: *SPOILER* Spring Launch Product Discussion *SPOILER*We are not allowed to be posting anything from Spring Launch yesterday. It is too be confidential and with people posting it ruins it for other people. Pampered Chef gets upset over this and I would hate to see people get in trouble over sharing things that we were told to keep secret.

 

[cochef]

Re: *SPOILER* Spring Launch Product Discussion *SPOILER*Any update on the new computer program?

 

[Admin Greg]

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Any update on the new computer program?

Or smartphone app?

 

[esavvymom]

Re: *SPOILER* Spring Launch Product Discussion *SPOILER*Reading everyone's comments just makes me miss National Conference so much more. Jean, Marla, Lisa, and the others (cant remember the blonde's name...the one who did the spoof off of Ellen Degeneres show)......they were so much fun to watch and engaging.

 

[babywings76]

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Any update on the new computer program?

Or smartphone app?

They said they have consultants using them and working with HO on things they feel need improvements. Once they get those things worked out, they will release them to us and then for us to expect them to continually be listening and improving things as we use them. They didn't set a specific date, though.

 

[ChefJen2012]

Re: *SPOILER* Spring Launch Product Discussion *SPOILER*any news on the bridal registry? i'm assuming no since the new site and app aren't ready :-(

 

[Sheila]

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... and the others (cant remember the blonde's name...the one who did the spoof off of Ellen Degeneres show)......they were so much fun to watch and engaging.

Cora Fisher just retired!