I really like the batter bowl w/ cover that I got from PC. Though now I see the same sort of thing everywhere for cheaper

I use the two-cup measuring cup that you can push food out of all the time. I've had it over a decade.

i like the bamboo wooden spoons and the stoneware baking items

The mini spatulas are the best, I have two. Use them for everything. Also love the apple corer.

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Anonymous wrote:All these things sound like things I have in my kitchen (except for the heart shaped bread thing) but that were purchased from places like Williams Sonoma or Sur la Table. What is different about Pampered Chef items? What is Pampered Chef?

when you buy Pamered Chef you are a captive audience at a party.
The items they sell are likely gadgets and what not that unless you are really into cooking you are not going to look for in your free time.

There are plenty of stores who sell similar items as mentioned and the quality is better of the same.

If you are "really into cooking" you will find Pampered Chef stuff garbage.

Anonymous wrote:Stuff is garbage. I bought a bottle w/spitzer that was supposed to be for salad dressing...never worked even once. Bought some other stuff that I never used.

Yep. I bought one of those and it doesn't work. I wonder if I can return it?

The dill dip is sooooooooooo good, I use it also on salmon and seafood.

I like the flexible cutting mats/boards. It is easy to bend them and slide whatever you just chopped up into the pot/pan.

Loved my pizza stone. It bit the dust a few months ago when it rolled onto our tile floor. Had it 15 years. Sigh . . .

NP - I'm going to one of these parties too. It benefits a charity in this case, so not as concerned about stuff being overpriced. Just want to make sure I use them.

The scoops and dill mix sound good. Also cutting mats. Already have a bread knife. What about their other knives? Are any of their higher ticket items amazing?

I supported a friend's party last year and bought the double boiler insert and the candy thermometer. Both have been handy, though lightly used.

OP here. Thank you for all the great ideas. If I'm going to go to a party and buy the stuff, I at least want to get something useful and not destined for the thrift store!

Bamboo toaster tongs
Mini spatula
Mini wire whisk (great for making baby food/purees)
Dill seasoning
Pizza stone

When my apple slicer was lifted at work, I was able to find a better quality, albeit more expensive, one at Williams Sonoma. The whole point of a PC party is to show those attending how easy it is to use their gadgets for dishes that pull together quickly. Some of their items are great, others are no different than what you can get elsewhere. I do know that for the longest time, PC was the only place you could really find that apple peeler/corer/slicer or the zyliss cheese grater. These items are now easily purchased at any kitchen store.

Anonymous wrote:All these things sound like things I have in my kitchen (except for the heart shaped bread thing) but that were purchased from places like Williams Sonoma or Sur la Table. What is different about Pampered Chef items? What is Pampered Chef?

when you buy Pamered Chef you are a captive audience at a party.
The items they sell are likely gadgets and what not that unless you are really into cooking you are not going to look for in your free time.

There are plenty of stores who sell similar items as mentioned and the quality is better of the same.