NEW FOR YOU - Your Personal Chef

Don't have time to cook meals for your family?

Eat out too much?

Let's set up a time to discuss your family's meal needs.

Rick can be your Personal Chef.

For around the same amount of money you're spending now to eat out at restaurants,

you can have me provide healthy, home-cooked, meals for you and your family.

I can customize your cooking plan to your specific needs and desires.

We'll spend time getting to know what you and your family likes, can't have, have to have, etc and then we'll schedule a Cooking Day for you where I'll come to your house and prepare your meals for the week.

I will leave specific instructions for your for reheating your meals and tips on serving.

Provide your family with restaurant quality food in the comfort of your own home.

While the cost is about the same as your restaurant bill, you'll save the time of having to drive to and from the restaurant (and the cost of the gas), and you won't have to put your name on a waiting list!

Save time and money by having your very own Personal Chef.

For more information email me at eventsiam@gmail.com and get

Cookin With Rick!

Cookin' With Rick at Upside Down Pride

Just wanted to update everyone -

Spent a GREAT day at Upside Down Pride.

My Pampered Chef "partner in crime" - Linda Thatcher, and I put together a off the hook booth and spent the day letting everyone know whatThe Pampered Chef is all about!

As you can see, we had a SPECTACULAR location in the new hip and oh-so-trendy, Bar of Modern Art, BoMA, in downtown Columbus. The event was listed at #3 of "The Top Ten Things To Do This Weekend" in Friday's Columbus Dispatch.



BoMA is located in a former church and the stainglass and amazing architecture is still in place to superbly enhance the atmosphere of this location. Where better to gather so many people to witness the amazing talent of so many groups.

Linda and I were anxious to witness the performance of Stompers (one of their members had his booth set up right next to ours).

Again, today was a great day. I'm thankfurl for all the wonderful people I met. I hope those Linda and I shared the day with stay in touch and that The Pampered Chef can make all our lives just that much better.

And, special thanks to Patch and Emily for helping us with materials for the booth. And, Thanks so much for Linda for spending a great day with me showing the world The Pampered Chef. But most of all, Thanks to Linda's son for giving up Mom for a day to come make sure I didn't have to do this one my own! I'll make sure I don't do it too often!

Top 10 Reasons for Starting Your Own Direct Selling Business

Top 10 Reasons for Starting Your Own Direct Selling Business

Empowering Women magazine - August 2006

1 Freedom and Flexibility Imagine the freedom to set your own hours, to take vacation when you want, not when it's convenient for your boss. That freedom, combined with the flexibility of a business that fits the lifestyle of a corporate professional as easily as it does a stay-at-home parent, is an appealing aspect of direct selling business.

2 Financial Freedom Building your own business allows you to control your financial future. An opportunity that allows you to leverage your time and offers a source of residual income allows you to create true financial freedom.

3 Tax Benefits Tax deductions for home-based business owners ? supplies, business mileage, even utilities for a designated office space ? can really add up. A tax advisor who specializes in home-based businesses can help you take advantage of all the tax benefits available to you.

4 Recognition Recognition is practically nonexistent in an adult's day-to-day life ? unless you're part of an industry in which praise is part of the package. Good companies recognize their field's achievements more than money. Applause, trips, jewelry and more all help independent business owners know they're appreciated for their efforts.

5 Personal Growth You're never too old to develop a better attitude, learn a new skill or overcome shyness. Owning your own business, and being part of a direct selling business in particular, fosters the desire and the support people need for personal growth.

6 Fun and Friendship Direct selling business opportunities offer a wonderful opportunity to develop and strengthen friendships. Whether you're a stay-at-home Mom who craves adult conversation, a retiree who wants to remain socially active or a corporate employee who wants to create a life outside of work, the direct selling industry offers numerous opportunities for expanding your circle of friends.

7 No Limits When you're employed by someone else you rely on them to give you a raise or a promotion. When you're the boss, you decide! Set your own goals, dream big and create the life you want with no restrictions on territory or income. Perhaps that's one reason more young women are choosing this alternative-career path over the corporate world.

8 Customers Love the Convenience In a fast-paced world, the more ways we can simplify our lives the better. Shopping at home ? at a home party, on a consultant's web site or by simply picking up the phone and talking to someone who knows what you like and use ? is a convenience that customers appreciate.

9 Get the products you Love at a Discount Most companies allow their distributors to purchase items for personal use at significant discounts. Becoming a consultant with a direct selling company is a great way to stock up on products you love, and earn money by sharing them with friends and family.

10 Earn Money While You're on Vacation Take advantage of residual-income opportunity most direct selling companies offer by building a team, and you'll be on your way to earning money ? even when you're not working. Direct selling offers independent business owners the opportunity to maximize their income based on their personal efforts and those of their team.

Sign up now and you can earn $100 extra Pampered Chef Product FREE!

Let's get together soon to chat about it ... either over the phone, over dessert, or over a cup of coffee ...

Put Some Magic In Your Cooking In February With The Magic Pot!

In the month of February, I will be using what is being called The Magic Pot at the cooking demonstrations for the month. Using the Deep Covered Baker, I will show you one of 5 different recipes that are amazing, nutritious and budget friendly. Each recipe ends up being about $2 per serving.

Choose from the following recipes for your February show -

• Grilled Chicken Penne al Fresco
• Minature BBQ Pork Sandwiches
• Mexican Chicken Lasagna
• Microwave White Chicken Chili
• 30-Minute Chicken

Email or call me to book your date in February and put magic back into your cooking!

A Red, White And Blue Recipe!

Celebrate Inaguration Day with this quick, cheap and festive dessert!

January 20th, 2009 - Inaguration Day in The USA is a great time to make this Red, White and Blue Trifle and celebrate with something sweet.

Ingredients
1 prepared angel food cake (13 oz)
1 qt. fresh strawberries
3 cups blueberries
1 container (16 oz) frozen sliced strawberries in
syrup, thawed
1 lemon
3 containers (8 oz each) blended strawberry yogurt
1 pkg (3.4 oz) white chocolate instant pudding and
pie filling
2 cups thawed frozen whipped topping, divided

1 - Cut cake into 1-in. cubes using Color Coated Bread Knife; set aside. Hull fresh strawberries and cut into quarters. Set aside ½ cup of the strawberries and ½ cup of the blueberries for garnish. In Classic Batter Bowl, combine remaining fresh and frozen strawberries; mix well.

2 -Juice lemon using Juicer to measure 2 tbsp juice. In Stainless (4-qt.) Mixing Bowl, whisk yogurt, pudding mix and lemon juice until smooth using Stainless Whisk; immediately fold in 1 cup of the whipped topping.

3 - To assemble trifle, place one-third of the cake cubes into Trifle Bowl. Top with one-third of the strawberry mixture and one-third of the blueberries, pressing down lightly. Top with one-third of the yogurt mixture, spreading evenly. Repeat layers two times, spreading last layer evenly using the Small Spreader to create a flat surface.

4 - To garnish, fill Easy Accent® Decorator fitted with open-star tip with remaining whipped topping. Pipe whipped topping over top of trifle; garnish with reserved strawberries and blueberries. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Yield: 16 servings

Bowl 'em Over For The Bowl Games

Havin the gang over for the upcoming Bowl games?


Going to a fiesta for the Fiesta Bowl?


Here's a dish you can fix at home for your guests or take with you where you'll be watching the games.

Bread Bowl Artichoke Dip

Baked and served in a bread bowl, this rich, flavor-packed dip is perfect for your next party.




Ingredients
2 16-oz sourdough bread rounds (about 6-in. diameter), divided
Vegetable oil
4 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup milk
1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts in water, drained
1 1.4-oz envelope or one 1.8-oz box (2 envelopes) vegetable soup mix
1 garlic clove, pressed
1 lemon
1 container (8 oz) sour cream
Grated fresh Parmesan cheese (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Using Color Coated Bread Knife, slice off top of one bread round to create a lid; set lid aside. Carefully remove center of bread round to form a 4½-inch-wide and 2-inch-deep well for dip. Slice center of first and entire second bread round into 1-in. cubes. Place bread bowl on center of Large Round Stone with Handles. Arrange bread cubes around bowl; spray with vegetable oil using Kitchen Spritzer.
2. In Classic Batter Bowl, whisk cream cheese until smooth using Stainless Whisk. Add milk to cream cheese; whisk until smooth. Chop artichokes using Food Chopper. Add artichokes, soup mix and garlic pressed with Garlic Press to batter bowl; mix well using Small Mix ’N Scraper®. Microwave on HIGH 5-7 minutes or until hot (do not boil). Juice lemon using Juicer to measure 2 tbsp juice. Stir juice and sour cream into hot artichoke mixture; pour into bread bowl.
3. If desired, grate Parmesan cheese over bread bowl and bread cubes using Rotary Grater. Lean lid against bread bowl. Bake 13-15 minutes or until bread cubes and top of dip are golden brown. Remove from oven; serve immediately.

Yield: 12 servings
Nutrients per serving (about 2 tbsp dip and 4 bread cubes): Calories 220, Total Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 4.5 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Carbohydrate 29 g, Protein 7 g, Sodium 610 mg, Fiber 2 g

Resolve To Be In Charge Of Your Life In 2009!

Have you made resolutions before that had little or no impact?

Ever made "safe" resolutions?

For 2009, make the resolution to take charge of your own life and make it better than anyone ever thought you could.

You know you can.

I know you can!

Imagine what life would be like if you:
* Had extra income for a car or mortgage payment, education, family vacations or retirement.
* Could pay off debt.
* Had more time for your family.
* Could do something you really loved.

That's what life is like for independent Pampered Chef® Consultants around the world.

For an investment of only $155, you're in business for yourself. And you're supported by a world-class company that provides the marketing tools and step-by-step training that lead to your success.

You'll find everything you need to build a successful business in your New Consultant Kit!
High-quality, multifunctional products - Catalogs - Software - Professional business supplies to market your business - A tote to easily carry products and catalogs to and from Shows.

You'll also receive engaging and effective training and support - including a Business Guide, Getting Started DVD and access to our Online Training Center - all targeting the skills most critical to your early success. It's a value of more than $500!

Call me. I'd love to chat with you for about 15 minutes to see if The Pampered Chef® is the change you need in your life. Only you can decide if it is, and I'm here to help you make an informed decision