Pampered Chef ?

[C.L.Button]

Just curious you guys ever buy anything from this company ?

[hannibal]

yeah. they got some nice stuff albeit pricey.

[quackrstackr]

Not personally, but the wife has.

They have pretty good stuff. I got one of their BBQ basting bottles with built in silicone brush just a couple of weeks ago.

[Brewtus]

They have some awesome gagets. They aren't cheep but it's quality product.

[michunter]

Yes , well my ex bought from them , and she spent a bunch of money on it . They do have alot of neat products , but you can get the same quality at Bed , Bath , and Beyond !!!

[C.L.Button]

The best thing I have found is that their stuff has a good warranty and as of yet they have never refused to replace what I have sent them. I buy their "paring knives" by the case. @ $1.50 each they can't be beaten. :D

[EAST KY ENCORE]

Not personally, but the wife has.

They have pretty good stuff. I got one of their BBQ basting bottles with built in silicone brush just a couple of weeks ago.
Have you used it yet??? I was wondering how it worked.I have one that I have not tried yet.

[teacher]

The wife loves it.. I still find stuff she ordered and forgot about in basement.. Next time I find something, I'll wrap it and give it to her for Christmas.

[C.L.Button]

The wife loves it.. I still find stuff she ordered and forgot about in basement.. Next time I find something, I'll wrap it and give it to her for Christmas.

LMAO ! Good one Teacher !

[quackrstackr]

Have you used it yet??? I was wondering how it worked.I have one that I have not tried yet.

I haven't tried it yet. I normally excuse myself from BBQ duties starting about mid October until I get a buck on the ground (however long that takes) and the wife doesn't even know how to open the lid on the grill. :(

I hope to remedy the deer situation soon. Duck season is fast approaching. I've only still been deer hunting twice past opening weekend of gun season in the last 10 or 12 years. Something big needs to wander by this upcoming weekend. If I have to take a vacation from duck hunting and break out the M/L, things may get ugly. :eek:

[killer]

I have alot of Pampered Chef stuff, I do all the cooking at my house and my aunts had me a big party when I got married. I like everything I have gotten so far. I have the executive cookware, this stuff is bad. I don't think you could stick food to it if you wanted to.

[corndogggy]

I've never had any interest in getting their stuff. For the kind of prices they charge, you could have Wusthof knives, All-Clad cookware, top of the line Calphalon stuff, etc. Then they don't have very good descriptions for a company who is online and mail-order only. Like, a 12" covered skillet is friggin $200 and all they can say about it is one sentence. :rolleyes: Pretty pathetic. They don't even say what their stuff is made out of, much less the thickness, if it's tri-ply, copper-core, what kind of steel their knives are made out of or anything... just that it's damned expensive and you should buy it.

As a cooking nerd, which would you rather buy, based off of description:



1. Pampered Chef, 12" covered skillet, $200:

http://www.pamperedchef.com/our_products/catalog/product.jsp?productId=16318&categoryCode=CW

"A chef's essential! The extra-large surface is ideal when cooking for your family or entertaining. "





2. Calphalon, covered saute pan, $150-$180:
http://calphalon.com/calphalon/consumer/products/subProductLine.jhtml?catId=CLCat100288

"
Tri-Ply Stainless
Tri-Ply Stainless combines the beauty of stainless steel with the superior performance of aluminum. Interior and exterior layers of surgical-quality 18/10 stainless steel surround an inner core of highly-conductive, heavy-gauge aluminum. The aluminum core is not only on the bottom of the pan, but continues up the sides of the pan to spread heat evenly and respond to temperature changes quickly. The softly brushed, stainless interior provides clear visual clues when cooking and naturally masks signs of wear. And the mirror-polished exterior provides the brilliant look stainless lovers admire. Our ergonomic Cool V handle design provides superior balance and feel, and vents heat away from long handles, keeping them touchably cool on the stove-top. Domed, tempered glass covers let you monitor cooking at a glance, and they recirculate moisture and nutrients back into food.
http://calphalon.com/calphalon/consumer/images/shim.gif
"

http://calphalon.com/calphalon/consumer/products/productGroup.jhtml?catId=CLCat100312

Searing is believing. With its heavy-gauge aluminum core, the Tri-Ply sauté pan heats evenly and efficiently, delivering excellent browning, delicious caramelization and superior cooking control. The reflective stainless steel surface also makes it easy to judge color changes and doneness. Cool V handles stay comfortably touchable no matter how long you've been cooking, and the glass covers provide at-a-glance monitoring.
Features
Engineered to deliver professional-quality performance
Unique 3-ply construction combines heavy-gauge aluminum core and stainless steel to provide quick, even heating and brilliant good looks
Satin-finish interior maintains its good looks through years of use
100% dishwasher safe
Cast, polished-stainless Cool V long handles stay cool on the stovetop, ergonomically designed for comfortable grip and easy lifting.
Heavy duty, stainless steel rivets permanently secure handles to lids and vessels for a lifetime of use
Tempered glass domed covers let you monitor cooking progress at a glance, return moisture and nutrients to food
Durable Calphalon nonstick coating available on omelette pans for no-fat/low-fat cooking



Model
Detail
Suggested Retail

L5003G
3 qt. Sauté Pan
$150.00

L5005G
5 qt. Sauté Pan
$180.00


Material: Heavy-gauge aluminum core bonded to mirror-polished stainless steel exterior and satin-finish stainless interior
Cover: Tempered, domed glass reinforced with stainless steel rims
Handle: Cast polished stainless steel, Cool V design on long handles.
Oven Safe: All-stainless vessels safe to any temperature, glass covers and vessels with nonstick coating safe to 450°
Broiler Safe: Yes
Dishwasher Safe: Yes
Utensils: Stainless surfaces safe with any utensils
Warranty: Lifetime

[Feedman]

I would like to get my hands on this "bastard" Pampered Chef. He would think "Pampered" when I got done with him. He is party central. My wife thinks he hung the moon.:mad::mad: I don't know how much of that stuff we have.

[quackrstackr]

They rely on their home network of sales parties for you to get all of that info.

That and their stuff being the trendy thing for housewives to have...

[skin_dog1]

The wife has alot of it. Her cousin is a distributor....... She bought me the bar-b-boss several years back and I like it. It's just a grill tool but has alot of built in goodies like a bottle opener.......

[Hammer]

the best product they have is the cooking stone. Fantastic for cooking.

[C.L.Button]

The stones do work great.

Corndogggy I do agree with you. They are very vague in description, BUT I think that is to keep their catalog smaller ? I too will buy the better stuff you mentioned, however some of the items are much less money than in food specialty stores.

Am I gonna spend $200 on a skillet or sauce pan ? HeJJ no I'm not ! Revereware does just fine for sauce pans. I do have a Calphon skillet but it was a gift. It's the sauce you eat,,, not the pan.

It's like anything, you can find good buys if you pick and choose. You get from point A to point B the same. It is just a matter of riding in a 1962 Falcon or a 2008 BMW 835i. Spend your money on the ingredients and pizz on the pan. :D ;)

[trust me]

I know we have a Pampered Chef ice cream scoop. It'll last several lifetimes. We have an insulated dessert bowl that is pretty neat. You freeze it, add the dessert, and the frozen bowl keeps it cool. I don't know what these items cost; my wife is an expert at hiding expenses. She should work for the Department of Defense.

[corndogggy]

Corndogggy I do agree with you. They are very vague in description, BUT I think that is to keep their catalog smaller?

That shouldn't matter on their website! :cool:

[corndogggy]

Spend your money on the ingredients and pizz on the pan. :D ;)

I did get a full set of those brushed stainless Calphalon pans. Got a killer deal though, the entire set plus a huge corn cooker with an insert for $350. I mainly did it for the gawk factor... our kitchen doesn't have alot of room, so I was taking a commercial pot rack for a restaurant and hanging it up in the middle of the kitchen to get the pots out of the cabinets, but it's in full view of my wife's home law office where clients visit daily. I just wanted to have something really impressive. I've got about $1,500 worth of stainless and cast iron crap hanging from the ceiling, assuming I had paid full price.

[C.L.Button]

I did get a full set of those brushed stainless Calphalon pans. Got a killer deal though, the entire set plus a huge corn cooker with an insert for $350. I mainly did it for the gawk factor... our kitchen doesn't have alot of room, so I was taking a commercial pot rack for a restaurant and hanging it up in the middle of the kitchen to get the pots out of the cabinets, but it's in full view of my wife's home law office where clients visit daily. I just wanted to have something really impressive. I've got about $1,500 worth of stainless and cast iron crap hanging from the ceiling, assuming I had paid full price.

When that stuff get's dusty and you get bored with staring at it, just ring me up and I'll come pay you & take it out of your way. ;) OH and I'll take the rack too. :p :D

[michunter]

the best product they have is the cooking stone. Fantastic for cooking.
Ya when me and the ex divorced she wanted all the cookin stone :mad: I loved it . So I gave it all too her , and keot the pizza stone . :D Really all I wanted anyways !!:D

[B.G.O. of Kentucky]

Same here, the wife loves the stuff. I use what ever we have, but was told not to use the "good" stuff when I cook :).