The Ultimate Test

As you all know, we LOVE our Flameware.

My husband has been anxious to cook eggs in the 8' skillet.

It finally arrived and I seasoned it
and here we go...

 We always spray and added oil this time.

 Do not panic when there is discoloration.

Apparently, that means the skillet is HOT.

 Two eggs to fry.

 Cooking nicely.

 Whoa!  Beautiful back flip!

 Perfectly executed!

 Slide right out!

 No egg left behind.

 Clean enough to use again.

 Two scrambled.

Nice.

Not sticking.  

Perfectly executed.

 Add hot water.

Skillet ready for the dishwasher.

And we are ready for breakfast!

Score for the 8" Flameware Skillet!

We thought that Ebony was the way to go with the Flameware until I earned the Paprika Dutch Oven.  We love it so much I ordered the 8" Skillet to match.

What is your favorite color?

Does your real man cook?

Flameware Recipes

RECIPES….

shared by Director, Trudy Ballinger...

Here is a great recipe from one of my Collector Club members and a great customer over the years.  He sent me a picture of the recipe in the Flameware that his wife bought him for Christmas.   

A recipe would be difficult because I always just "wing it", so these would not be precise, but it is very simple.  Below is my best guess at my approach.  I would say I go from raw ingredients to serving food in under 25 minutes. Patrick

Patrick's World Famous (and easy) Garlic Chicken and Broccoli

Marinate ~2 pounds chicken breast (I use frozen Aldi tenderloins) in teriyaki/soy sauce overnight (or at least 2-3 hours).  Sauté marinated chicken in Longaberger Flameware Skillet over medium heat until cooked through. DO NOT overcook the chicken - you just want to cook it until the pink is gone.  Remove chicken from skillet, cut into chunks and cover in Longaberger small mixing bowl.  You may not use all the chicken, but I like to have extra available.

While the chicken is cooking, I quickly cut one large rinsed head of fresh broccoli (or two smaller ones) and steam until "mostly done" in the microwave.  Again, do not overcook.  I like to precook/steam the broccoli so it does not tear it up when you combine all ingredients in the final prep.  Cover to keep warm until ready for final prep.

In another Longaberger mixing bowl, prepare this sauce and add to still warm Flameware Skillet:

* One cup chicken broth

* 3 tablespoons soy sauce

* 3-4 tablespoons minced garlic (I like lots of garlic - can definitely use fresh too - I used minced for ease of prep)

* Fresh ginger to taste (optional)

* 2 tablespoons white sugar

* 2 tablespoons corn starch

* Red pepper flakes or sriracha sauce to taste (optional, but I recommend at least a small amount for overall flavor)

* 1 large handful of shredded carrots

(Do not salt any ingredients - there is plenty of salt in the chicken broth and soy sauce)

Cook the sauce mixture over medium heat until it begins to thicken and carrots start to tender.  Add chicken and broccoli to the skillet.  Turn several times with your Longaberger Silicone Turner to mix sauce thoroughly.

Serve over basmati rice and enjoy!  I enjoyed with a Sawtooth Ale (Left Hand Brewing Co), but I would also suggest a not too sweet white wine would pair well also.  Cheers!

Flameware Cherry Cobbler

shared by MBEHC, Jackie Bunch…

You might want to cook it at your Shows…Easy, Delicious & Yummy when it's still hot/warm!

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IF your customers know about it.

Looking for Longaberger Success?

Here are some great ideas I want to share with you to help you build and strengthen your Longaberger business! JEAN

Jean Douthitt's Longaberger® Office

the following is from Spirit of Success, Beth Jones-Schall's Newsletter, The Eagle…….

So, you set your goals for a great start to the new year, but you're finding your calendar is a little slow to fill up. So what do you do? Work while you wait with these 7 steps that will produce a strong R.O.I. - return on investment!

Connect with your top hosts with personal shopper service calls. Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter are all coming soon, not to mention February/March birthdays, anniversaries, engagements, etc. your hosts need your help with each of these gift occasions. Connect with your hosts, get their newest wishlist items for their special occasion, along with their spouse's contact info.  Then connect with their loved one to let them know you'll help them shop!

Schedule Spring events. Spring exposure events are filling up now so don't miss the opportunity to set up your display and to connect with new business contacts at vendor fairs and home & garden events. You won't find them if you aren't there.

Host an Open House. February is the perfect month to introduce those new products for the new season at your Open House. Invite your past hosts and customers, and offer them a little something extra (lagniappe!) for bringing new friends with them.

Join and attend a local business networking group. You've been wanting to, so now is the time. Google to find the business groups in your area, then put them on your schedule and go! You will make great connections and sharpen your business skills.

Schedule coffee chats with recruit leads. In a recent survey conducted by Parade.com, 59% of the 26,614 respondents said if they could do it all over again, they would choose a new career. Well, you have the new career they can choose - so start sharing!

Smile and dial. You met and served lots of customers last quarter. So now is the time to follow up that service with more service by "smiling and dialing" - connect with your past customers by phone by committing to 30 minutes a day of customer care calls. Call to check in to see how they are doing and how you can help with a re-order or a particular need this month.

Sharpen your skills. This is the perfect time to read and listen to great CDs, webinars, articles, notes on direct sales tips to strengthen your skills.

Remember, a body in motion stays in motion. So stay in motion every day in your business this month with these 7 steps. The seeds you plant and water with these actions today will come to harvest!

(For more tips on overcoming slumps, order "BUILD It and They Will Come" CD set or on digital download at www.spiritofsuccess.com/resources.)

I do love Easter!

As our grand babies were born, a baby quilt and an Easter Basket was necessary for each one.

Who do you know that would buy an Easter Basket for their grandchild? 

Cooking With the Flameware Skillet

One of the things we love most about our Flameware is all the places that it can be used.

Be sure to spray it well before each use.  You will be happier when clean up time comes.
Vegetables are sauteed first.  Then, egg mixture is added.

Over medium heat, until bottom is set and top is slightly wet.

Skillet is placed under the pre-heated broiler.

Until top is puffed and set.
Try the Flameware Skillet and let me know how it works for you!

FIRE UP YOUR FEBRUARY WITH FLAMEWARE!

Team, If you have been wanting to purchase Flameware, do it now!  Double your sales credit when purchased on a show or an online order.  Couldn't we all use extra sales credit?  

I LOVE my Flameware.  What to order?  Well, here is a thought... consider what you use most often.  My two most used pieces are the 11 1/2" Skillet and the Pizza Stone.  We make pizza about once a week and the skillet is a staple for most meals.  I do use the Braiser for Beer Bread and the 4 Qt. Dutch Oven for soup.  And, don't forget that the 8" Skillet and Lid and the 4 Qt. Dutch Oven are available this month on page 4 of the February Flyer.  OK, here is an idea... look in your pots and pans cabinet and see what is in front.  That is probably your most used item.  

Order our wonderful, healthy, use anywhere Flameware this month and get double sales credit!  

Just Announced!  2 New Incentives For You! When 100% natural Flameware ceramic cookware debuted,  it started a cooking revolution, making healthy cooking easy!  Flameware continues to be a hot product and our research  shows that if you have the product as a sample and if you watch this short training video  you will sell THREE times the Flameware than those who don't! Flameware is Vitrified Plus, meaning it excels in the microwave,  fridge, freezer, dishwasher and oven, under a broiler  AND on a gas or electric stovetop and backyard grill! To heat up your February,  we have two offers exclusively for our Home Consultants.  These incentives are HOT!  If you haven't started selling Flameware yet, now is your opportunity! 1. 50% off Flameware Samples Available now in the Just for Business Shop Online.  2. DOUBLE Sales Credit on all Flameware Products Yes, that's double sales credit toward your incentives,  Hawaii, team volume and year-end awards!! Don't just take our word for how Flameware can heat up your business.  Here's what Brad S., from Galena, OH, had to share: "I like to cook but don't have a lot of time. When I saw the new Flameware,  I liked the look and the qualities of healthy cooking.  And being able to use on the grill - I WAS SOLD!!!  I decided to sign as a Home Consultant because I really felt  Flameware would be an easy sell to my friends that also like to cook.  If you are a Home Consultant you need to give Flameware a try.  You will enjoy it!" Consultants Want To Know! Q. How much money do I make off Longaberger Flameware? A. You earn 25% commission on each piece of Flameware you sell.  If you sell a 10 1/2 " Lidded Braiser for $175,  you'll earn $43.75 in commission! Q. How much sales credit will I earn on that Braiser? A. $350 in sales credit! ($175 X 2) Q. Will this sales credit count towards Hawaii?  $350 & $1000 Incentives? Year End Awards? A. Yes! The double sales credit will count towards  all incentives and recognition! Q. Will I receive double commission and overrides? A. No, just sales credit.