Strange" Pampered Chef Products: A Look Back at Onion Goggles

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Discussion Overview

This thread explores various "strange" products that Pampered Chef has offered in the past, with a particular focus on the Onion Goggles. Participants share their experiences with these retired items and discuss their unique features and uses.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, recalls the Onion Goggles as a quirky product designed to prevent tears while chopping onions.
  • Another participant mentions seeing the Onion Goggles during a home office tour, noting a display of various retired products.
  • Several users discuss the Magic Mop, with one participant sharing a positive experience using it to remove grease from soups.
  • One participant expresses amusement at the Battery Operated Sifter, describing it as bizarre yet effective when it worked.
  • Another participant shares their fondness for toaster bags, highlighting their usefulness for reheating pizza and preventing cross-contamination for those with allergies.
  • One participant mentions the Lemon Aid, a product for storing and squeezing lemons, and another recalls a cake server that was also retired.
  • Several participants express nostalgia for the Super Swat, with one sharing a story about its previous discontinuation and return due to customer demand.
  • One participant notes that they have seen an ice shaver but have not used it yet, while another shares plans to make snow cones with it.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ regarding the usefulness and appeal of certain products, such as the toaster bags and the ice shaver. No clear consensus emerges on which retired products are most missed or valued.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences and anecdotes related to various Pampered Chef products, reflecting on their unique features and the reasons for their discontinuation.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be of interest to current Pampered Chef consultants and those curious about the history of the company's product offerings.

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At our last cluster meeting, our director told us about some "Onion Goggles" that PC used to sell. Evidently, you put on these plastic goggles while chopping onions and they kept your eyes from tearing up.:D

So, I was wondering...For all you out there who have been selling PC for a while, what are some other "strange" products we used to sell, but have retired?
 
If you go on the home office tour, you'll be able to see the Onion Goggles with your own eyes. . .and many more "retired" products. At least I think you'll be able to see these items. There was a display of products in the lobby of the Home Office. I think they are in chronological order. Some items are still around and others, like the goggles, have been cast aside. :)
 
Magic Mop, takes out the grease from soups and what not...

Battery Operated Sifter...I thought that this one was bizarre
 
I got a magic mop last year in a suprise pack at conference :o)
 
not old, but the toaster bags where a little odd
 
soonerchef said:
Magic Mop, takes out the grease from soups and what not...

Battery Operated Sifter...I thought that this one was bizarre
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Oh my gosh. I forgot all about that sifter. I've only been selling for a little over a year, but I had bought that sifter at a show I went to. I don't have it anymore. It had gotten wet or something and then didn't work too well after that. Before that though, it sifted flour so fast it was amazing!
 
I remember the toaster bags. Someone at a show mentioned a dish drainer?
 
I saw the Onion Goggles at my HO tour last year - what a hoot!! The toaster bags were just like last year or the year before - they disappeared quickly. The Magic Mop is one I get requests for ALL the time!!
 
Enlighten me...what are toaster bags???
 
They were small, bags made of what looked like wax paper and you could use them to toast things in them.
 
AJPratt said:
They were small, bags made of what looked like wax paper and you could use them to toast things in them.
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They were supposed to keep the mess (crumbs) in the bag to make clean up easy. Never sold a single set!

I've seen an ice shaver too, but never had one.
 
I have a customer who loved the toaster bags b/c one of her kids has wheat allergies and she could use the bags wiithout worrying about cross contamination in the toaster.
 
The toaster bags actually did a great job of reheating pizza. Pop it in the bag then drop in it the toaster.

Let's not forget the most recently dropped Super Swat!
 
Ahhh... the super swat. Never sold one.
 
Speaking of the Super Swat.....
Did anyone read the book where they discontinued the superswat once before and Doris' Husband, Jay, passed around cards I think it was at Conference that said bring it back and they could send them in if they wanted it back and obviously he won, for the time anyway, lol.
 
jdavis said:
Speaking of the Super Swat.....
Did anyone read the book where they discontinued the superswat once before and Doris' Husband, Jay, passed around cards I think it was at Conference that said bring it back and they could send them in if they wanted it back and obviously he won, for the time anyway, lol.
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That's funny!
 
I have something but I can't remember what they called it. It is for cut lemons and it is shaped like an egg on one end. You take the top off and put your lemon it in and then put the lid back on and store it in your fridge. It came with this "tube" thing (not quite sure what to call it) that you stuck down in the lemon. The other end had a spout on it, so all you had to do was squeeze the lemon and the juice ran out the spout.

They also used to have those cake server thingys. I don't have them but my cousin does. I think one was a square and one a wedge maybe? Anyway, you could use it to cut your cake to the exact size pieces and you could serve with it too.

I've had a ton of people ask me about the BBQ seasoning. That was gone by the time I started selling.
 
jenniferlynne said:
I have something but I can't remember what they called it. It is for cut lemons and it is shaped like an egg on one end. You take the top off and put your lemon it in and then put the lid back on and store it in your fridge. It came with this "tube" thing (not quite sure what to call it) that you stuck down in the lemon. The other end had a spout on it, so all you had to do was squeeze the lemon and the juice ran out the spout.
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That would be the Lemon Aid.:)
 
I personally love the toaster bags - still have some. They are the best for warming up leftover pizza. The crust is just like when you first cooked it or brought it home. They are also great for making a grilled cheese to go along w/your soup at work (as long as you have a toaster - which my day job does).

I love the BBQ seasoning and the Asian seasoning - wish they would have kept them. I don't have much of them left!

Wish I would have kept one of the old catalogs from my first show! That was back in 1992. My Rectangular Baker has "Pampered Chef - 1992" listed on the bottom of it! Wish I would have signed up to sell back then!

I also have the recipe choices sheet sent to me by my consultant - but can you beleive her name/number is not listed on it. I wish I knew if she was still selling. I make sure my name is on everything I give my hosts.

The other item a lot of people still want is the "boil control." I've heard the PC one was metal. I had one that was glass, but can't remember where I got it.

I can't wait for my H.O. tour so I can see all the old stuff!


Rhonda B.
 
soonerchef said:
Magic Mop, takes out the grease from soups and what not...

Battery Operated Sifter...I thought that this one was bizarre
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LOL... I got both of these in my surprise pack last year!!
I had heard of the magic mop before.. but the battery operated sifter?? hehehee...
Both made me appreciate what we have now!

AND THE SUPER SWAT>>> loved it... sorry it is gone... when I first got it (and it wasn't used yet) I'd take it to shows... and it guaranteed that I'd sell at least two at every show that I showed it at!

I have the boil control...bought it before I signed up... just never use it!

The lemonAid was discontinued...and then it came back as a Help Whip Cancer pink product... then they came out with the Juicer we have now...much better!

Definitely go on the Home Office tour if this is your first conference and browse the old products... VERY interesting! And good luck with winning the shopping spree!

If you are just starting PC...I'd suggest holding on to one catalog each season... I'd love to still have one of each catalog since I started (F/W 2000)... I have the SBRC... but the catalog would be wonderful to keep. So now I"m keeping them, but just started that a year ago!
 
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cat said:
They were supposed to keep the mess (crumbs) in the bag to make clean up easy. Never sold a single set!

I've seen an ice shaver too, but never had one.
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Never cared for the toaster bags - but I just used the ice shaver for the first time last week.

Leea:cool:
 
I have the ice shaver and keep planning on using it but can't decide what to make. LOL
 
AJPratt said:
I have the ice shaver and keep planning on using it but can't decide what to make. LOL
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Freeze water in the containers provided, purchase flavored syrup at the grocery store (I got mine at Target near the small appliances - they were with the electric ice shaver they had) and make snow cones for the kids. Otherwise I think there are a couple of other recipes in some of the cookbooks - check through the web site.

Leea:cool:
 
Leea: That sounds good.
 
I love the toaster bags. My kids can make their own grilled cheese sandwiches!! I stocked up before they were discontinued.

I have a PC food scale I bought from a customer in my office and I use it to weigh all the packets I send out for postage!

Karen
 
jenniferlynne said:
I have something but I can't remember what they called it. It is for cut lemons and it is shaped like an egg on one end. You take the top off and put your lemon it in and then put the lid back on and store it in your fridge. It came with this "tube" thing (not quite sure what to call it) that you stuck down in the lemon. The other end had a spout on it, so all you had to do was squeeze the lemon and the juice ran out the spout.

They also used to have those cake server thingys. I don't have them but my cousin does. I think one was a square and one a wedge maybe? Anyway, you could use it to cut your cake to the exact size pieces and you could serve with it too.

I've had a ton of people ask me about the BBQ seasoning. That was gone by the time I started selling.
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Oooh - I have a jar of the BBQ seasoning brand new sitting in my cabinet - if anyone wants it I'd be happy to sell it.
 
Here is a recipe list for use with the Ice shaver. Another consultant passed it on to me.
 

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My mom was cleaning out her closet and found a PC catalog from 2003. It was a year before I started selling but a lot was different! It had yellow and cobalt blue stoneware pieces! I love that people can have annual shows and still have so many new products to urchase every time. I know it isn't the preferred choice, but eBay does have some great "retired" products!
 
Wow! That's great, thanks!
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Onion Goggles and how do they work?

Onion Goggles are specially designed eyewear that helps protect your eyes from the irritating compounds released when cutting onions. They feature a snug fit and a seal around the eyes to prevent the onion vapors from reaching your eyes, reducing tearing and discomfort.

Are Onion Goggles effective in preventing tears while cutting onions?

Yes, Onion Goggles are effective for many users in reducing tears. The design helps block the onion's sulfur compounds from reaching the eyes, allowing for a more comfortable chopping experience. However, individual results may vary.

Can Onion Goggles be used for other tasks besides cutting onions?

While Onion Goggles are primarily designed for cutting onions, they can also be useful for other tasks that may cause eye irritation, such as chopping garlic, working with certain spices, or even gardening activities where debris may fly into the eyes.

Are Onion Goggles easy to clean and maintain?

Yes, Onion Goggles are typically easy to clean. Most models have lenses that can be wiped down with a damp cloth, and some may even be dishwasher safe. It's important to follow the manufacturer's care instructions for best results.

Where can I purchase Onion Goggles?

Onion Goggles can be purchased through various retailers, including online platforms and kitchen specialty stores. They may also be available through Pampered Chef consultants during their product demonstrations or events.

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