(my well-worn & seasoned pizza stone from Pampered Chef…this gets lots of use)
Like you probably have, I’ve been to my share of home parties over the years, from Tupperware to Premier Jewelry, Longaberger baskets, Southern Living at Home, Arbonne, Mary Kay, to Pampered Chef. Even had a few parties along the way & they are always fun. The one home party that I really like their products the most is Pampered Chef, so last night I invited a few friends over & we had a Homemade for the Holidays party, Pampered Chef style. I’m not sold on many products, but PC has some great things for the kitchen, so I don’t mind inviting people over to see them. The hostess & my friend, Stacy, shared some delicious recipes from PC with us, so I’ll pass them on to you…cause I’m a good friend like that.
My friends were listening to Stacy do her sales talk on the wonderful benefits of Pampered Chef products. They really are great. I have a few things like the mini-chopper (that I had to brag that I found at a yardsale for $5), the pizza stone, bread knife, garlic press, deep dish stoneware cooker (another yardsale find, brand-new), and a few gadgets. I do love the products, as does my sister. I think she has every gadget in the catalog. These friends were from church, my old church, my empty nester friends, and neighbors. Most of them had not been to our house before, so I did the grand tour. I think they enjoyed it.
Stacy, the hostess, demonstrating the microwave cookware. Don’t have any of this, but it looks really great. I have my eye on a few pieces.
Catalog on the table. I whipped up some hot spiced apple cider & even though it was a warm evening, we enjoyed sipping & of course talking.
Stacy had us all help with whipping up 2 desserts & these were yummy. This is Festive Cranberry Crunch Bark & oh. my. goodness…is this stuff the best. You will keep on eating & eating & eating. I’m taking the leftovers to work. I really want to make some of this for the Holidays. It’s THAT good & easy too! I am coveting this stone baking sheet. I think I’ll have to get me one of those.
Pecan Butter Tarts were also delicious & yummy. Recipes to follow.
See how pretty they looked on the plates? You just break up that bark after it hardens…break and eat…simple!
Your PC party looked like it was a lot of fun! I’ve been to several PC parties, hosted a few and have a variety of PC gadgets – though the number is not THAT many. I’ve been wondering about that stone (if it’s really worth its cost :); thanks for answering my question!
You have a lovely home, Rhoda 🙂 The bookcase project turned out very well!
I’ve been to many Pampered Chef parties too. I think my favourite P.C. item (and one I use all the time) is a mini muffin pan which came with a delicious recipe for Swiss Cheese/Ham puffs. It’s a recipe I make around this time of year for Christmas get togethers.
I have a pizza stone and a square baking stone that is great for oven french fries. I’m a kitchen gadget nut so I have plenty of them too. The one I use most often though is a PC heavy whisk. It is so strong and well made, not weak and too flexible like many. I probably use it every day for something.
Gee Rhoda, thanks for all the great FATTENING recipes, lol…I was so happy to be able to show my husband that my pizza stone looks exactly the way a well seasoned and used pizza stone should look! (I rescued it from the dishwasher the one time he offered help in the kitchen! I have refused all such offers ever since!)
Thanks for the recipes, Rhoda! I too love Pampared Chef stuff. Just bought something last week. Hope you’re doing great. -V
Oh and my favorite PC item is the cookie sheet! Use it all the time! -V
Oh fun Rhoda! I am positive your guests had a WONDERFUL time touring your home and enjoying the fun PC stuff! My favorite is their large rubber spatula – it gets the bowl SO clean when pouring your batter out! Love it – oh and the mini spatula – perfect for removing brownies from the pan. Thank you for sharing your fun!
xo,
Kim
Oh thank you for sharing these wonderful recipes. I’m going to make that bark tomorrow. I’m having some ladies over and it would be a great little treat before dessert, LOL. Love your blog, always inspiring.
thanks – Karen
Rhoda, your PC pizza stone, looks just like mine!
I have so many wonderful Pampered Chef gadgets, etc, I don’t think I can decide which I like best. I like them all.
Pat
My sister is a big Pampered Chef fan. Me? I honestly don’t get it. I prefer my role as “Pampered Eater”. lol But, despite my ignorance of all things cooking, even I know that PC stuff is THE stuff to have! And I probably would have ended up buying something at your party because I would have been “high” on the glories of eating those fantabulous snacks and would have forgotten all about the fact that I CAN’T COOK! lol
That cranberry crunch thing look too yummy and it looks easy too. I might make that for Christmas. Starbucks has something like that also. I have a few Pampered Chef items and they do hold up well.
I just love Pampered Chef products. My favorite product is probably any stoneware I own – which is a lot – I have the pizza stone, the rectangle baker, mini bakers for the toaster oven, and quite a few more. They’re awesome! I need to replace my 9 x 12 baker – it broke in half after the warranty was up.
I haven’t tried any of those products yet, I’ll have to do that. AND I’m going to have to try those tarts! YUM!
~Angela 🙂
My favorite PC items are the garlic press, can opener and the chopper. They have proven to be very handy here in Jamaica.
Do you remember when I was squeeling with joy when I came home from the Indoor Flea Market with a brand new spritz cookie maker from PC for $4!! My niece just used it tonight as a matter of fact to bake cookies for their trip to SC to visit my sister.
I love the garlic press and I have the stone but I don’t use it like I should. My deep dish stone and mini loaf quad stone are on top of my list too! I have the cutting boards for meats – but they kinda warped a little. Any suggestion on what I could do to prevent them from warping any more? It says they’re dishwasher safe.
Love,
Julie
Never mind me…I don’t do well at home parties…always feel so obligated to spend a bunch of $$$$
Sounds like fun!!
That recipe sounds so good. I will try it for sure.
Your bookcase turned out really good. Can’t wait to see the whole office.
Rosemary
I am not a fan of lots of little gadgets, but I do love the PC measure-all cup. I have had it for years and I love it especially when measuring something like peanut butter!
The bookcase looks good!
You can absolutely have the most wonderful times with girlfriends whil having a shop-at-home party. Pampered Chef definitely tops my list for one to host. I actually enjoy the cookbooks they offer. Some of my favorite easy recipes come from these.
Your bookcase looks really nice. I enjoy the visits through your home. Have a wonderful week.
~Jen
Love PC and I have not been to a party in awhile! Wish I could have been at yours! LOVE, LOVE the pizza stone as you do.
I have lots of their wonderful little gadgets and love them all.
Just trying to play catch up and loving seeing all the posting I have missed!!
Hugs,
Sue