Venting Frustration at Work: Avon vs Pampered Chef Catalogs

[speedychef]

Aw, the Big N Tasty is my fav, and I THOUGHT it reminded me of the McDLT...

 

[pcchris]

I was working at Mc's when the McDLT came out...didn't stick around too long. Darby, I TOTALLY agree about McD's fries being not good like they used to be. I think it has something to do with the oil they are using now, but not sure. McD's used to have THE BEST french fries, now they suck.
But yes, I remember the DLT...also remember when they brought Biscuits into their breakfast menu. Oh, the memories....................

 

[janetupnorth]

Oh my, we're on such a tangent I forgot what poor Cori was mad at!

Sorry Cori, but it's been fun to reminisce!

Fries used to be good - now tend to be more soggy...I always used to eat them with Sweet and Sour sauce.
I'm less and less into McD's over the years - only go now because my daughter is addicted to cheeseburgers with only ketchup and son can down more chicken nuggets than I can count for a 3 year old! He out-eats me!

 

[janetupnorth]

...just checked back...Avon was the issue... Now it is McD's.

 

[pcchris]

HA HA HA...Janet - I used to dip my fries in sweetnsour sauce too...still do somtimes...that is too funny!

yep, Cori was mad at the Avon lady whining about high $$ for PC products.

BTW - I agree with KG saying you should tell her your best friend sells MK!

 

[Kathytnt]

One thing I don't like about Avon is that they compete with their own consultants - I can't respect businesses that do that How would ou like to pay for new catalogs every too week also!

 

[Chef_2_Four]

did you give her the avon catalogs back? i probably would have! but i'm mean like that!

 

[lacychef]

I recently had such a discussion with a guy who is a serious cook. He doesn't know it yet, but he's on my suspect list to be a consultant - based on his immediate reaction to learning that I am a consultant. "My problem has always been that TPC has quality items but they're so overpriced."

I shrugged and said, "That's a common misperception. If you compare TPC to Wally World, yes, we're expensive but that's an apples to oranges comparison. If you compare us to Williams-Sonoma, you'll find TPC is very, very competitive in the same level of the marketplace."

He had no comeback for that, because he knows it's true.

Right after our roasting pan came out, I went to Williams-Sonoma to try to find something comparable. They had a nearly identical pan except it was made from a light guage aluminum, non-stick inside only and it had thinner handles. The pan deflected when the handles were twisted and the bottom of the pan bottom oil-canned. It was also $25.00 higher in price than ours.

In an apples to apples comparison, we often, but not always, win price comparisons. We almost always win warranty comparisons. In an apples to oranges comparison, we win in quality and warranties but we will always, always lose in price.

Frankly, I'm glad we do. I don't want customers who buy on price only comparisons. I want clients who are educated consumers.

VERY WELL PUT, KG!! You can be serious at times Seriously that is an awesome comeback; I'm going to have to remember that.
And, have you guys looked at a TW book lately? I know their plastic stuff is cool; but their "knockoff" stuff, like can opener & knives, ice cream scoop...those are way more expensive than ours...

 

[The_Kitchen_Guy]

VERY WELL PUT, KG!! You can be serious at times

Don't tell anybody - I wouldn't want to tarnish my reputation.

Everyone here is correct about Mickey D's fries. They were the best when they were fried in tallow, but they had so many protests from do-gooders that they caved in and switched to all veggie oils.

They also used to have the absolute best marketing and advertising, it was widely respected along with Coca-Cola. That is no longer true, I don't know if I'm just getting old and McDonald's is no longer marketing to my demographic or if the new marketing and advertising is really as awful as I think it is. Maybe a little of both - but "I'm Lovin' It?" Changing with the times is not always changing for the better.

Have you also noticed that Burger King is backing away from the king character? I'm not sure that the burger family is an improvement.

 

[janetupnorth]

Have you also noticed that Burger King is backing away from the king character? I'm not sure that the burger family is an improvement.

I should hope so - that guy is just creepy and scary...not only to my kids, but too me!

 

[janetupnorth]

I'm hungry for a taco this morning! Oh well, better get back to work!

 

[The_Kitchen_Guy]

I should hope so - that guy is just creepy and scary...not only to my kids, but too me!

The Burger King and the digital re-creation of Orville Redenbacher have been pretty thoroughly discussed up here already.

 

[janetupnorth]

The Burger King and the digital re-creation of Orville Redenbacher have been pretty thoroughly discussed up here already.

Ah, funny - came right after that time...

 

[thechefofnorthbend]

HA HA HA...Janet - I used to dip my fries in sweetnsour sauce too...still do somtimes...that is too funny!

yep, Cori was mad at the Avon lady whining about high $$ for PC products.

BTW - I agree with KG saying you should tell her your best friend sells MK!

Here is a treat...

French fries dipped in......................























a vanilla shake!























mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

 

[raebates]

Darby, that doesn't appeal to me at all. I do like to dip french fries in shrimp sauce, though. (Take THAT autocensor!)

 

[The_Kitchen_Guy]

HA HA HA...Janet - I used to dip my fries in sweetnsour sauce too...still do somtimes...that is too funny! yep, Cori was mad at the Avon lady whining about high $$ for PC products. BTW - I agree with KG saying you should tell her your best friend sells MK!

I can go one better - I live with a MK Consultant! Drop me an e-mail and I'll introduce you to The Kat Lady. (Her director is one of my oldest and staunchest show hosts, too!)

 

[chefjeanine]

Here is a treat...

French fries dipped in......................

a vanilla shake! mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Then you should probably try (if you haven't already) potato chips in your vanilla ice cream. One of my dad's concoctions.

 

[The_Kitchen_Guy]

How about a Hershey bar and a beer?The taste justaposition of sweet and bitter is most interesting!

 

[chefjeanine]

How about a Hershey bar and a beer?

The taste justaposition of sweet and bitter is most interesting!

I don't know about that one, but I'm not a huge beer or milk chocolate fan.

My dad makes a sandwich that, as a child, I thought was completely vile. Then one day, it sounded good to me (and no, I wasn't pregnant) so I had to try it. Peanut butter, ketchup and bologna with american cheese.

Just let this one it sink into your subconscious and percolate there. . .one day you may find yourself making one. They are good! (Of course your cardiologist would not agree) .

 

[The_Kitchen_Guy]

Summer sausage on raisin toast with mayo and lettuce.YUM!

 

[thechefofnorthbend]

Then you should probably try (if you haven't already) potato chips in your vanilla ice cream. One of my dad's concoctions.

Have. They need to be Hawaiian Host Kettle Chips for me and Dryeres Vanilla Bean. I'm picky like that.

How about Guiness and Coffee ice cream...yum.

 

[The_Kitchen_Guy]

Now THERE'S a milkshake flavor we'll never see at McDonald's!

 

[KellyTheChef]

Ok, I have to put my two cents worth in here....

Want to try something good? French fries dipped in Mayo, then in ketchup. (Learned that one working at McD's about the era of the McDLT- I remember learning how to make that new sandwich!!) Oh!! Or broasted potatoes dipped into sour cream and then into ketchup. Not like you need to add extra fat and calories to fries or jo-jos......

Something gross? My hubby eats this almost every day for breakfast: Peanut butter and processed sliced american cheese on white bread. Ugh. And yes, I did try it- once.

 

[thechefofnorthbend]

Now THERE'S a milkshake flavor we'll never see at McDonald's!

I'd patron it a wee bit more often if they did, let me tell you...

 

[The_Kitchen_Guy]

I think that's a better idea for a Shamrock Shake. 'Tis a far more Irish drink, doncha think?

 

[Jennie4PC]

Ok, I have to put my two cents worth in here....

Want to try something good? French fries dipped in Mayo, then in ketchup. (.

Kelly,
mix them together and it is called fry sauce in our neck of the woods and if you add a drop of pickle juice its even better.

 

[The_Kitchen_Guy]

What's that sound I hear? Listen - can you hear it, too?Oh, I know what that is.It's just our arteries slamming shut.

 

[Jennie4PC]

Here is a treat...

French fries dipped in......................























a vanilla shake!























mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Darby I agree but the need to be dipped in a chocolate frosty from Wendys. Crackers in a frosty is pretty good to

 

[thechefofnorthbend]

Kelly,
mix them together and it is called fry sauce in our neck of the woods and if you add a drop of pickle juice its even better.

Take mayo, ketchup, dijon mustard, pineapple juice, tartar sauce and brown sugar, mix it all together in bowl and spread on the bottom bun of your hamburger bun. Add the lettuce, then the tomato, then the onion, then the pickle, 1 slice of cheese, the patty, another slice of cheese, a dab of mayo on the top bun and voila...the BEST TASTING BURGER EVER!!!

Why in that order? because everything hits your tounge first....

 

[The_Kitchen_Guy]

My tongue just crawled down my throat and hid.