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I'm an Independent Consultant...As a brief overview, it was in 1980 when Doris Christopher and her husband Jay started The Pampered Chef in their basement with a $3,000 investment. She selected 71 kitchen products, created and tested recipes and developed a kitchen show. Today, it is nearly a billion-dollar business. Essentially, Pampered Chef offers multipurpose kitchen tools through direct sales. These tools and easy recipes make cooking and entertaining quick and fun.

You don't have to be the world's greatest cook to enjoy the products...Enrique loves them too (yup! the little boy loves to bake and cook). I personally bought Pampered Chef items before deciding to be an Independent Consultant (much to the relief of my sister-in-law).

I simply love the Stoneware collection (even though they're kinda heavy...they are made from the highest- quality, natural, lead-free clay ) ! I can cook BBQ pork with the Deep Covered Baker in the microwave in 10 minutes...I use the Large Bar Pan when I bake Food for the gods. The Round Stones are great with pizzas.

The cookware is a bit pricey (if you ask me), but I just couldn't resist them...Especially since I can use the skillet in the oven. I've made Mocha Skillet Cake with mine. The non-stick cookware that is oven-safe to 400F and as a lifetime guarantee...I am still drooling over the Stainless Cookware...I will have to wait a while before I can get them...I also want the Chef's and 7" Santoku knives.

I recently purchased the Quick-Stir Pitcher and Enrique simply loves making Filipino (it's calamansi...or Lemon/Lime) juice with a few tugs of the handle. Cooking Filipino Adobo with all the garlic is made easier with the Garlic Press... I press the garlic without peeling. The Slice 'N Serve is quite unique since the serrated edge slices right into pies...Our Mini-Serving Spatula is well used every time Enrique bakes his brownies. I still have to use my Salad & Berry Spinner . I have buy the Rice Cooker Plus soon so Enrique and I can make the Warm Cholocate Hazelnut Cake...Cake from the microwave? Sounds crazy isn't it?! I heard it's really yummy though not to mention it only takes 9-11 minutes.

Pampered Chef offers several seasonings too. I go through the Smoky Barbecue Rub quicky...Well, I gotta use something for that 10 minute BBQ. I like the Jamaican Jerk Rub too. I will have to test the Asian Seasoning Mix one of these days.

Good thing there is the Simply Additions Entertaining sets...Presentation is a must for good food. This season's color is cranberry. The rich red accent is so elegant. Even though I told myself not to buy more plates and platter, maybe I can squeeze Oval Platter in the budget..

Anyway, I can go on and on (and on and on) about Pampered Chef items. Why not take a look at the catalog? It is available in my website...If you find yourself wanting a lot of the products, email or call me...I can also send you copies of the catalog. Kindly pass the word along too. Oh and if you host a cooking or catalog show, you will not pay full price. With a minimum of $150 in guest sales, you get already get 15% off...If your guests spend more, you can get free products. Unfortunately though Pampered Chef does not ship outside the US & its territories...So, if you are in the Philippines, find a relative or friend in the US willing to receive your items (that shouldn't be too difficult) and just pick it up when you come for a visit.