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Post by Deleted on Nov 21, 2014 13:14:54 GMT -5
Did you ever go to one of those Pampered Chef freezer meal parties or anything like it?
I was invited to one where you prepare 10 freezer meals. I thought I would try it because I never know what to cook for supper.
Well . . . by the time I bought the Pampered Chef spices and the groceries needed, I probably spent over $200!
They better be good meals.
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Post by Tiny on Nov 21, 2014 13:25:00 GMT -5
Well, I assume that each 'freezer meal' is 4 servings - so in theory you've got 40 'meals' which comes down to $5.00 per serving/meal. Which might not be bad depending on how much you typically pay per serving/meal.
I have never done a "freezer meal party" before. I probably wouldn't either just because 10 meals (for 4 people) would be a astonishing amount of food for me - I'm single. The idea of doing 'freezer meal' prep as a group activity intrigues me though...
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Post by Deleted on Nov 21, 2014 13:25:10 GMT -5
I have never gone to one, pampered chef or otherwise. i am known to freeze what I make if I have extra, but have never been a 'freezer meal/batch' type person. A few months ago we were 'fill the pantry and freezer' for friend who has cancer and I looked up and made several freezer bag to crock pot meals. A few I made doubles and kept for myself. I'm sorry to say mostly what I felt when I ate them was embarrassed I had given them away .... I hope yours turn out better!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 21, 2014 14:34:56 GMT -5
Did you ever go to one of those Pampered Chef freezer meal parties or anything like it? I was invited to one where you prepare 10 freezer meals. I thought I would try it because I never know what to cook for supper. Well . . . by the time I bought the Pampered Chef spices and the groceries needed, I probably spent over $200! They better be good meals. I've done 4 of them and I absolutely love them. if it's the 10 meal one, each meal is around 6 servings (unless you have teenage boys). pulling a ziploc out of the freezer and dropping it in the crockpot without any thought is priceless. I can't wait until I do my next one.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 21, 2014 17:58:19 GMT -5
Do you have the recipes? If I ever have to do something like that again, I'd like to make so etching I know is going to be good...
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Post by Deleted on Nov 21, 2014 18:51:21 GMT -5
No. I love my crockpot . Just haven't found a lot of 'freezer to crock pot' meals I've liked. Son has been messing around with curries lately and I was thinking maybe I could adapt some of those into freezer to crock pot. It it seem like such a good idea....
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Post by Blonde Granny on Nov 21, 2014 18:56:14 GMT -5
I just did a search for Pampered Chef freezer meals. All the ingredients were listed along with how many freezer bags etc. I have to admit, it would be a great way to fix dinners for a couple of weeks then freeze. I guess it's called batch cooking. PC seems to make their money on the $62+ spices that are necessary for the meals. That's a lot of money for seasonings you may never use again.
www.pamperedchef.com/iceberg/media/pdf/private/freezer-menu1-all-8.pdf
Use your mouse wheel to change the pages.
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Post by thyme4change on Nov 21, 2014 19:03:38 GMT -5
Can't you just approximate some of that? Garlic Infused canola oil? Take some canola oil and put garlic in it - two days later...guess what you have. I already have a bunch of BBQ rubs, and lemon pepper and stuff. If I only need a tablespoon or two I sure as hell ain't buying $62 of new spices!
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Post by Blonde Granny on Nov 21, 2014 19:31:35 GMT -5
Case in point: we had tacos tonight...but didn't have any tomatoes or lettuce. We survived using leftover taco shells that were crisped back up in the oven, Taco Bell taco sauce (bought on sale bogo) ground beef (bought on sale at Fresh Market (bogo) and slices of American cheese cut into strips.
Guess what? we survived!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 21, 2014 20:00:44 GMT -5
Granny, aren't you the person with the diabetic husband?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 21, 2014 20:02:19 GMT -5
I don't do ANY "buy stuff" parties. My friends know this. It has reduced my circle of casual friends' invites to their homes, but it has saved me tons of $$$.
If I am your friend, should I have to pay an admission charge?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 21, 2014 21:20:35 GMT -5
I just did a search for Pampered Chef freezer meals. All the ingredients were listed along with how many freezer bags etc. I have to admit, it would be a great way to fix dinners for a couple of weeks then freeze. I guess it's called batch cooking. PC seems to make their money on the $62+ spices that are necessary for the meals. That's a lot of money for seasonings you may never use again.
www.pamperedchef.com/iceberg/media/pdf/private/freezer-menu1-all-8.pdf
Use your mouse wheel to change the pages. well no, the set of 10 meals is designed to use a lot of the same spices you get in your bundle....and then if you like the meal you can make it again and already have all the spices. I think it's more than worth it but YMMV.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 21, 2014 21:21:49 GMT -5
Can't you just approximate some of that? Garlic Infused canola oil? Take some canola oil and put garlic in it - two days later...guess what you have. I already have a bunch of BBQ rubs, and lemon pepper and stuff. If I only need a tablespoon or two I sure as hell ain't buying $62 of new spices! one of the purposes of the meals is so you don't have to figure out how to make things....yeah, if everyone can just approximate things why does anyone need a recipe?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 21, 2014 21:22:23 GMT -5
Case in point: we had tacos tonight...but didn't have any tomatoes or lettuce. We survived using leftover taco shells that were crisped back up in the oven, Taco Bell taco sauce (bought on sale bogo) ground beef (bought on sale at Fresh Market (bogo) and slices of American cheese cut into strips.
Guess what? we survived! I prefer my meals to be above survival....
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Post by Deleted on Nov 21, 2014 21:23:40 GMT -5
I don't do ANY "buy stuff" parties. My friends know this. It has reduced my circle of casual friends' invites to their homes, but it has saved me tons of $$$.
If I am your friend, should I have to pay an admission charge? so you should go to a freezer meal workshop but not have to purchase the spices or bring your own proteins? you do understand that it's not a pampered chef party, right?
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Post by Blonde Granny on Nov 21, 2014 21:25:23 GMT -5
Granny, aren't you the person with the diabetic husband? Yes. If you're talking about 2 taco shells, he is allowed about 50 gm of carbs per meal.
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Post by Apple on Nov 21, 2014 21:51:12 GMT -5
Do you have the recipes? If I ever have to do something like that again, I'd like to make so etching I know is going to be good... I've made this one before, and it's good. But, I do prefer it cooked in a dutch oven rather than the crockpot, the juices are thicker that way. I also spoon it over rice or quinoa instead of making sandwiches with it. www.mommysavers.com/c/t/217182/my-freezer-meal-clubCrockpot Tangy BBQ Chicken - 1 bag of baby carrots - 1 chopped red onion (I only had a white onion, it was fine that way) - 20 oz. can undrained pineapple (the first time I wanted to make one for that day, and one to freeze, but I only had one can of pineapple, I just split it between the two batches) - 2 chopped garlic cloves - 4 chicken breasts - 1 cup teriyaki sauce (I used sesame teriyaki) Put everything in a zipper bag. When ready to make, cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours in slow cooker. Before serving, shred chicken and serve on buns. (in the dutch oven, I cook it at 350° for two to three hours)
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Post by Deleted on Nov 21, 2014 21:58:24 GMT -5
Granny, I was thinking more the sauce, but I'm guessing you didn't use a whole jar or anything.
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Post by ՏՇԾԵԵʅՏɧ_LԹՏՏʅҼ on Nov 21, 2014 22:06:06 GMT -5
Certainly not the type of "sales party" I'd attend. I had to suffer through too many "Tupperware" type parties in my 20's.
While I still use some of the pieces I was pressured into buying, I can buy GladWare or Frig-O-Seal at my convenience without the pressure and guilt put on you to purchase something.
Why can only Pampered Chef spices and seasonings be used? I Have a spice cabinet chock full of things already.
I also have a newer model crock-pot. It's sure a lot better than the antique I got as a wedding gift. But even still, I seldom pull it out to use, unless I'm making a big batch of beef stew or similar, since it comes out so tender and I can season to my own tastes.
I also have a microwave crock pot - takes 1/4 the time of a regular one - and again, I can use what I have on hand already.
I don't care for those home parties where some product is being hocked. Too much "sales pitch" to sit through, then the guilt-trip.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 21, 2014 22:08:46 GMT -5
I actually like a lot of pampered chef... Didn't know they make spices though. I like glassware. No one really has them around here anymore though.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 21, 2014 22:09:24 GMT -5
Certainly not the type of "sales party" I'd attend. I had to suffer through too many "Tupperware" type parties in my 20's.
While I still use some of the pieces I was pressured into buying, I can buy GladWare or Frig-O-Seal at my convenience without the pressure and guilt put on you to purchase something.
Why can only Pampered Chef spices and seasonings be used? I Have a spice cabinet chock full of things already.
I also have a newer model crock-pot. It's sure a lot better than the antique I got as a wedding gift. But even still, I seldom pull it out to use, unless I'm making a big batch of beef stew or similar, since it comes out so tender and I can season to my own tastes.
I also have a microwave crock pot - takes 1/4 the time of a regular one - and again, I can use what I have on hand already.
I don't care for those home parties where some product is being hocked. Too much "sales pitch" to sit through, then the guilt-trip.
it's not a sales party!! you go to the consultant's house (or she comes to yours) and you put together 10 meals for the freezer. there is no product demonstration or ordering. well in this particular case, only pampered chef spices and seasonings can be used because the meals were developed by Pampered Chef to use their spices and seasonings.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 21, 2014 22:19:53 GMT -5
it's not a sales party!! you go to the consultant's house (or she comes to yours) and you put together 10 meals for the freezer. there is no product demonstration or ordering. well in this particular case, only pampered chef spices and seasonings can be used because the meals were developed by Pampered Chef to use their spices and seasonings. So why do they do it if they're not trying to sell anything?
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Post by Blonde Granny on Nov 21, 2014 22:25:31 GMT -5
Granny, I was thinking more the sauce, but I'm guessing you didn't use a whole jar or anything. It was 1lb of ground beef and 1 small bottle of taco sauce. We had enough leftovers for taco salad tomorrow night for dinner. We simply don't eat as much as we used to. good grief, we are turning into our parents. We don't like to drive at night anymore either.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 21, 2014 22:26:05 GMT -5
it's not a sales party!! you go to the consultant's house (or she comes to yours) and you put together 10 meals for the freezer. there is no product demonstration or ordering. well in this particular case, only pampered chef spices and seasonings can be used because the meals were developed by Pampered Chef to use their spices and seasonings. So why do they do it if they're not trying to sell anything? you purchase the spices and seasonings beforehand by calling up the consultant and saying I want to do a freezer meal workshop. they tell you what groceries you need to buy (meat, veggies, whatever). you go to the consultant's house with your groceries, she has the spices and seasonings. you put together 10 meals using the consultants knives and graters and cutting boards and so on. you leave with your 10 meals in ziploc bags ready for your freezer, the consultant cleans up. the selling happens in advance and it's not done in a party atmosphere. when you're there putting your meals together there is no sales pitch/show going on.
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Post by ՏՇԾԵԵʅՏɧ_LԹՏՏʅҼ on Nov 22, 2014 0:10:28 GMT -5
Cookbooks are your friend. You shouldn't need a consultant to learn freezer meals. Yes, they're selling their spices - that's the catch.
They'll make you think you have to use their spices to get the meal to turn out correctly, and be tasty. They're still just pitching their product as as an in-home sale They're not there so much to train you on preparing meals, as they are on selling you their seasonings.
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Post by NoNamePerson on Nov 22, 2014 8:07:02 GMT -5
Back in the dark ages when PC first started out I had friends who sold it. I still have and use the stoneware I bought. I wasn't pressured into buying anything. JHC, I have a mind of my own and if I want it I get it otherwise I just say enjoyed presentation and go home. But in all honesty, I haven't heard of the freezer meal parties by PC so guess I am out of the loop on that. But hey, folks that is why they make chocolate and vanilla, to each his own OH, guess I should add that we have so many "take out" type of gourmet places popping up I wouldn't have to cook if didn't want to. And a few have "fix your meals" to go but not PC .
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Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2014 8:23:59 GMT -5
Do you have the recipes? If I ever have to do something like that again, I'd like to make so etching I know is going to be good... I've made this one before, and it's good. But, I do prefer it cooked in a dutch oven rather than the crockpot, the juices are thicker that way. I also spoon it over rice or quinoa instead of making sandwiches with it. www.mommysavers.com/c/t/217182/my-freezer-meal-clubCrockpot Tangy BBQ Chicken - 1 bag of baby carrots - 1 chopped red onion (I only had a white onion, it was fine that way) - 20 oz. can undrained pineapple (the first time I wanted to make one for that day, and one to freeze, but I only had one can of pineapple, I just split it between the two batches) - 2 chopped garlic cloves - 4 chicken breasts - 1 cup teriyaki sauce (I used sesame teriyaki) Put everything in a zipper bag. When ready to make, cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours in slow cooker. Before serving, shred chicken and serve on buns. (in the dutch oven, I cook it at 350° for two to three hours) Apple ,, that sounds awesome! I don't cook much, so this will seem like a dumb question. Do you put the zippered bag in the crock pot?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2014 8:47:38 GMT -5
No. the contents
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Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2014 9:13:38 GMT -5
I don't do ANY "buy stuff" parties. My friends know this. It has reduced my circle of casual friends' invites to their homes, but it has saved me tons of $$$.
If I am your friend, should I have to pay an admission charge? so you should go to a freezer meal workshop but not have to purchase the spices or bring your own proteins? you do understand that it's not a pampered chef party, right? But it is a Pampered Chef party according to the OP and your previous posts. It costs $68 for just the spices.
These aren't parties. They are sales events. That was my point. Of course, if I choose to attend a sales event with a cover charge, I would expect to pay it. But don't call it a "party."
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