Deborahmichelle:

Is it a club/party organization like Tupperware?

 Yes, its just like Tupperware, but with a large range of kitchen items.  From measuring devices to stone-ware casserole dishes.  You can see their catalog here: http://www.pamperedchef.com/our_products/catalog/catalog.jsp

PC is actually one of my favorite parties to go to.  Its always fun, you get recipe cards and the consultant prepares dishes for everyone to eat. 

My kitchen gadgets usually come from Dollar General, Target or Wal-mart. I have made a few good buys at the thrift store on large bowls, Tupperware and silverware as well.

I have a lot of Pampered Chef stuff.  I've had quite a few parties and have earned a ton of stuff free..or nearly free.  When I know I'm going to the outlet mall I make a list of gadgets I want and look for them there.  I also go to Bed Bath and Beyond. I'm on their mailing list so I get the coupons frequently...and you can stack them and they never expire.. even though they have a date.  If I'm in a pinch and need it now, I'll go to a Dollar store or Wal Mart or Target.

Hi Everyone!

I am new here.

I get alot of my Kitchen Gadgets and Cookware at Antique Shops, and thrift stores.

I have a set of Cast Iron Frying pans that I paid maybe 50.00 for, that are as slick as glass and nothing sticks to them!  There is not enough money in the world to pry them out of my hands!

What I am still looking for is a forerunner to a Mandolin, they are made of metal with just one blade. If anyone knows where I can get one please let me know!

Due to the Mortage mess we are now living in a converted Motel, so I don't have an oven, I have a hotplate for my stove, and a Ronco Rotisserie for roasting things, a Crockpot for soups and Stews. And my Charcoal grill for meats, and smoking.  Every other family is just amazed at what I can cook with just these items. The trick, you have to think! Something can be made from practically nothing if you think about it!  I have maybe 200 cookbooks, I use them for ideas, and basic ingredients, then adapt to what I have to work with.

Oh, I forgot, our fridge....one of those College Dorm sized ones...with winter coming alot of stuff will be outside our kitchen window!  You just make it work!

Why you ask are we staying here????  It's 600.00 a month, all utilities (and cable) included!  Small yes, but we make it work, and are saving money to get our debts cleared up.

I am really interested to go thru the Forum to find ideas, and will share what I have learned....

Nice to meet you!

God's Blessings~

Rachelle

(aka Painterslady)

Welcome to the forum, Rachelle!

Painterslady:

I have a set of Cast Iron Frying pans that I paid maybe 50.00 for, that are as slick as glass and nothing sticks to them!  There is not enough money in the world to pry them out of my hands!

I love that. Good cast iron is worth its weight in gold!

dept stores, thrift stores, other people getting rid of stuff so I get it!      I ask for kitchen stuff alot for  xmas gifts from dh side of the family.  It is easy for them to buy for me. 

I am getting new steak knives, round cake pans, maybe a new corning ware dish. in the past  a hamiltion grill, stilacone spatulas, cookie sheets.   basically if I need something because what I have is wearing out like the steak knives.