Cyber Monday

TODAY in honor of cyber Monday, receive FREE shipping on all Pampered Chef orders $75 or more!  Click HERE for more information and to place an order on my website!  This really is a great deal :)

I'll be posting the winners of my "give thanks" giveaways later on today, so check back to see if you won!

Black Friday

Don't forget about my Black Friday Deals TODAY ONLY!!! 

Click HERE for my original post with details about this amazing sale, the best part is you can shop from the comfort of your own home!!! 
Stay tuned for my Cyber Monday Specials too!!!

Another way to say "Thanks"...

The holidays are fast approaching! Why fight all the crowds when you can shop from your
home, sipping coffee, while in your pajamas? Beat the clock on my Black Friday deals!!!!

On Friday, the 26th of November, I'm running a sale of Pampered Chef Products and here is how it works!!!

20% Off – Order from 5:00 a.m. - 7:59 a.m.*

15% Off – Order from 8:00 a.m. - 11:59 a.m.*

10% Off – Order From Noon - 5 p.m. *

*date/timestamp per MY computer.

If you are a past host and still within the year of your show, that 10% could count also so you
can get up to 30% off your order!! Depending on when you order! (Let me know if you are a past host!)

You can order three ways:

1. Visit my website at www.pamperedchef.biz/sarahlivingston Click on “Shop Online” at the bottom left of my home page. Select option 1, “Already invited to a show and would like to place an order?” Enter Host Name: Black Friday. Then click on “Black Friday” when it comes up as host. Place your order as you would any other online ordering.(be sure to look at the guest special!) I will contact you and let you know the new total that will be charged to your credit card.

IMPORTANT: If you do not enter Black Friday and simply place the order online, I cannot give you the discount.

2. OR Email me at sarahchef@yahoo.com Please send me item numbers, descriptions, and quantities and I will let you know your total.

3. OR Call me at 678-404-2837. If you are calling and I don't answer, please leave a detailed message. My voicemail will put a timestamp on your message - no need to worry, I'll know which discount applies to your order. Please make sure to leave me your phone number.

You have TWO options for shipping. Local (Georgia) customers can pay the standard $4.25 shipping/handling and pick up the order from me. All other orders need DIRECT SHIPPING...additional charges will apply. You can even have orders shipped directly to recipients. We can ship to anywhere in the USA and all orders are guaranteed to arrive before Christmas.If you have holiday deadlines, I strongly suggest you choose direct shipping.

I can take Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express or debit cards.

This sale only includes CURRENT items in the catalog. No outlet items please.

What a great way to shop for the greatest Kitchen items in the world.

This sale is only valid for this email sale and cannot be combined with any other Cooking or Catalog shows.

If you can't make the sale but would like to place holiday orders, this year's cut off is December 15th. If you need some great gift ideas....I've got a ton - everything from great little stocking stuffers to fabulous cookware and elegant entertaining pieces.  Any questions please feel free to contact me :)

I've sparked your curiosity huh?

This being the week of Thanksgiving I thought what better way to say "Thanks" to all my blog readers than a few giveaways!!!  You'll have to check back everyday to see what's up :)

Today I'm giving away something The Livingston Family uses a few times a week...

The Food Chopper is The Pampered Chef's most popular kitchen tool ... and with good reason! Durable, stainless rotating blades uniformly chop veggies, nuts and cooked meats in seconds. Chop onions without a single tear! A flexible cap doubles as a chopping board. Handier than a food processor and much easier to clean. Dishwasher-safe.

In order to win this fabulous giveaway leave a comment stating how you would use this product in your own home or if you already have this product leave a comment about how this gadget has made your life easier in the kitchen and you can give away this as a gift, a $31 value!!!  I will choose ONE winner from commenters today and announce the winner next week!!!   

A spring/summer favorite

I'm not sure when Chick-Fil-A came out with their parfaits, but the Yogurt Parfait with Oreos & Strawberries is super yummy!  Our family loves them, but they are around $2 each, so we don't get to get them very often!  There are only 3 ingredients, vanilla yogurt, strawberries and Oreos and I thought why haven't I made these before?

For my version, I use my Pampered Chef 1 cup glass bowls, one large container of yogurt, a couple sliced strawberries, a couple crushed Oreos and start layering!  

These are a definite hit for The Livingston Family!  What are some of your favorite spring/summer treats?

February Frenzy

One year ago today I started my business with The Pampered Chef! What first interested me in The Pampered Chef was definitely cooking, I love to cook, quick and easy is my motto! Then there was the getting out of the house a few times during the week, meeting new people and earning extra income! I have really enjoyed this past year and in honor of today being my ONE year Anniversary with The Pampered Chef, I'm having a February Frenzy Sale!

Today ONLY receive a 25% discount on your order

(Discount applied to product amount only. Tax & Shipping based on full product amount)! Cannot be combined with any other discounts, Cooking or Catalog Shows.

You can order three ways:
1. Visit my website by clicking HERE Click on “Shop Online” at the bottom left of my home page. Select option 1, “Already invited to a show and would like to place an order?” Enter Host Name: February Frenzy. Then click on “February Frenzy” when it comes up as host. Place your order as you would any other online ordering. I will contact you and let you know the new total that will be charged to your credit card.
IMPORTANT: If you do not enter February Frenzy and simply place the order online, I cannot give you the discount.

2. OR Email me at sarahchef@yahoo.com Please send me item numbers, descriptions, and quantities and I will let you know your total.

3. OR Call me at (678)404-2837 or (919)368-4757. If you are calling and I don't answer, please leave a detailed message. My voicemail will put a timestamp on your message. Please make sure to leave me your phone number.

You have TWO options for shipping. Local customers (remember I moved to Georgia, near Atlanta, last month) can pay the standard $4.25 shipping/handling and pick up the order from me! All other orders will need to put in for DIRECT SHIPPING...additional charges will apply. You can even have orders shipped directly to recipients. We can ship to anywhere in the USA!

I can take Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express or debit cards for this sale. This sale only includes CURRENT items in the catalog. No outlet items. All orders must be received by 11:59pm February 22, 2010.

What a great way to shop for the greatest Kitchen items in the world, Happy Shopping!!!

Dazzling December

The holidays are fast approaching! Why fight all the crowds when you can shop from your home, sipping coffee, while in your pajamas? Shop online through my site and receive special discounts December 1st-3rd, 2009! If you are a past host and still within the year of your show, that 10% could count also so you can get up to 30% off your order!! Depending on when you order! (Let me know if you are a past host!)

20% off if order is placed before 11:59pm December 1st*
15% off if order is placed before 11:59pm December 2nd*
10% off if order is placed before 11:59pm December 3rd*
*Discount applied to product amount only. Tax & Shipping based on full product amount

You can order three ways:

1. Visit my website by clicking HERE Click on “Shop Online” at the bottom left of my home page. Select option 1, “Already invited to a show and would like to place an order?” Enter Host Name: Dazzling December. Then click on “Dazzling December” when it comes up as host. Place your order as you would any other online ordering.(be sure to look at the guest special!) I will contact you and let you know the new total that will be charged to your credit card.
IMPORTANT: If you do not enter Dazzling December and simply place the order online, I cannot give you the discount.

2. OR Email me at sarahchef@yahoo.com Please send me item numbers, descriptions, and quantities and I will let you know your total.

3. OR Call me at 919-368-4757. If you are calling and I don't answer, please leave a detailed message. My voicemail will put a timestamp on your message - no need to worry, I'll know which discount applies to your order. Please make sure to leave me your phone number.

You have TWO options for shipping. Local customers can pay the standard $4.25 shipping/handling and pick up the order from me. All other orders will need to put in for DIRECT SHIPPING...additional charges will apply. You can even have orders shipped directly to recipients. We can ship to anywhere in the USA and all orders are guaranteed to arrive before Christmas.If you have holiday deadlines, I strongly suggest you choose direct shipping.

I can take Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express or debit cards for this sale.

This sale only includes CURRENT items in the catalog. No outlet items please.

What a great way to shop for the greatest Kitchen items in the world.

This sale is only valid for this email sale and cannot be combined with any other Cooking or Catalog shows.

If you can't make the sale but would like to place holiday orders, this year's cut off is December 15th. If you need some great gift ideas....I've got a ton - everything from great little stocking stuffers to fabulous cookware and elegant entertaining pieces. I'm just a phone call or even a cup of coffee and a recipe away!

Tasty Tuesday

Taffy Apple Pizza
(One of my absolute favorites :)

Ingredients
*1 package (18 oz) refrigerated sugar cookie dough
*1 block cream cheese (8oz), softened
*1/2 cup packed brown sugar
*1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
*1/2 tsp vanilla
*2 medium Granny Smith apples
*1/4 cup caramel ice cream topping
*1/2 cup peanuts, chopped

1. Preheat over to 350. Shape cookie dough into a 14 inch circle about 1/4 in thick, bake 16-18 minutes or until light golden brown. Remove from oven, cool completely.

2. Combine cream cheese, brown sugar, peanut butter and vanilla, mix well. Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over cookie.

3. Peel, core and thinly slice apples, arrange evenly over cream cheese mixture.

4. Microwave ice cream topping on high 30-45 seconds or until warm; drizzle evenly over apples. Chop peanuts, sprinkle over apples. Cut into wedges.

Yield: 16 servings

So many of us have been affected by cancer in some way or other...

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Support the fight against breast cancer by attending my Help Whip Cancer® Cooking Show Fundraiser.

It’s a casual, fun and inspiring way to learn how to make cooking and entertaining easier, all while supporting a great cause!

We’ll raise funds and awareness for the American Cancer Society’s breast cancer education and early detection programs. A contribution of up to 25% of my Show’s sales will be made to the American Cancer Society®.

Please let me know if you’re coming. And bring a friend, too!

If you cannot attend, orders may be called into me or emailed to me before the show!
Click here for more information!

Show Date: Thu, Oct 29, 2009
Show Time: 6:00 PM
Host: Sarah Livingston Phone: (919) 368-4757
E-mail: Sarahchef@yahoo.com
Location: 7333 Stony Hill Road WAKE FOREST, NC 27587

Tasty Tuesday

Pronto Pasta & Sausage Skillet

Ingredients

*1 medium onion

*1 medium green bell pepper

*3 links hot italian sausage (12 oz)

*2 garlic cloves, pressed

*1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

*3 1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta

*3 1/2 cups water

*1 jar (26oz) spaghetti/marinara sauce

*1/4 tsp salt

*1/4 tsp coarsely ground black pepper

*2 oz cream cheese, softened

*1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

*1 oz Parmesan cheese, grated (1/4 cup), divided

*1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. Dice onion and bell pepper. Remove casings from sausage, cut in half lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/2-in. Nuggets. Place sausage into skillet, cook over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until golden brown.



2. Add onion and bell pepper to skillet; cook an additional 2-3 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add pressed garlic and pepper flakes; cook 10-20 seconds or until fragrant. Stir in pasta, water, sauce, salt and black pepper. Bring to a simmer; cover and cook 14-16 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.



3. Remove skillet from heat. Stir in cream cheese until incorporated. Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Cover and let stand 2-3 minutes or until cheeses are melted. Garnish with chopped parsley.



Yield: 6 servings

Tasty Tuesday

Loaded Baked Potato Chowder

This is a super tasty recipe that is easy to make and costs less than $2 per serving to make!!!

Ingredients:
*3 large baking potatoes (skins left on)
*3 1/2 cups milk
*4 oz cream cheese, softened
*2 tbsp butter
*2-3 green onions with tops
*4 oz sharp cheddar cheese
*1 1/2 tsp salt
*1/2 tsp coarsely ground black pepper

Bake/Microwave potatoes until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork. Coarsely mash potatoes. In a separate bowl, whisk cream cheese until smooth, slowly add milk, whisking until smooth. Add cream cheese mixture and butter to potatoes. Microwave (in microwave safe bowl) on High 3-5 minutes. Add cheese, green onion (sliced), salt and black pepper until cheese is melted. Serve with toppings, bacon, sour cream or broccoli florets, if desired!

*This recipe can also be found in The Fall/Winter 2009 Season's Best Recipe Collection, click HERE to get this recipe book for $1 :)

Introducing....

Tasty Tuesday!
I've had many people ask me for my recipes lately so I thought in October I'd start Tasty Tuesdays!
Stay tuned next Tuesday to see what's up in the Livingston kitchen :)

Zesty Ravioli Skillet...

What I ate for lunch today....

a close-up...

And yes that is Spinach and I loved every bite (for those of you who don't know me all that well I'm not a big veggie eater)!!! It was so yummy I had to share the pictures with you :)


*************UPDATE***********
I've had several requests for this recipe, so here it is :) By the way this takes only 20 minutes to prepare, yield 8 servings :)

Ingredients
*1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
*4 cups loosley packed fresh spinach leaves
*6oz Provolone cheese (grated)
*1 tbsp olive oil
*1 small jalapeno pepper (seeded)
*3 garlic cloves (pressed)
*2 cans (14.5oz) diced tomatoes w/onions, undrained
*1/2 tsp coarsley ground black pepper
*1/2 tsp salt
*1 pkg (24oz) small frozen cheese ravioli

Add oil to 12 inch skillet, heat over medium-high heat 1-3 minutes. Finely chop jalapeno and add to skillet, cook and stir 1 minute or until crisp-tender. Press garlic into skillet, cook and stir 15-20 seconds or until fragrant.

Add tomatoes, salt, pepper to skillet, cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until simmering. Add ravioli, stir to coat. Cook, uncovered, 4-5 minutes or until tender. Stir cream into skillet. Cook, uncovered. 1-2 minutes or until simmering. Sprinkle spinach over ravioli; cook, covered, 1 minute or until spinach starts to wilt.

Remove skillet from heat. Top with cheese; cover skillet and let stand 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

2 must-haves for back to school...

I'm all about saving time, especially in the mornings trying to get Emma's lunch made, the kiddos fed, changed and in the car for carpool!!! I use 2 items almost daily...one is the Cut-N-Seal and the other is the Apple Wedger...

Both of these make my life easier and save me time too :)

The Magic Pot

I know you're saying what's so magical about a pot? And this specific pot for that matter? Well, when The Pampered Chef created the Deep Covered Baker it was designed to be used in the oven to prepare lots of dishes, but someone realized it works phenomenally in the microwave as well! I know what you are thinking...But NO!!! I use my "magic pot" at least once a week for a variety of dishes (even desserts) to feed our family. It has worked so well lately for me because I don't have to turn on the oven to prepare my family a hot meal and it's been SWELRTERING here in NC!!!

Another great thing is most of the meals I have been preparing have been $2 per serving or less!!! Just today I cooked a whole chicken in just 30 minutes in the microwave for a total cost of $3.19 and it fed our family of 5 (Jack doesn't eat real food yet), I just added a salad with some homemade dressing and voila!!!

Last week I created a pasta chicken dinner in under 29 minutes in ONE pot in the microwave using garden fresh ingredients! Who wouldn't want to save time, energy and money?!

Not a believer?....come on over for dinner and we'll show you just how magical this pot really is!!!

Don't Forget...

I'm having a Pampered Chef party Tuesday, 6pm at my house!!! Come hang out, eat yummy food, maybe win a prize and Help Whip Cancer!!!
Remember this is a fundraiser event and there's only a few days left to take advantage of The Pampered Chef Help Whip Cancer campaign, where $1 of the sale on our exclusive pink products will go to the American Cancer Society plus a portion of your total guest sales will go to the American Cancer Society!!! Follow the link here to my site to check it out!!! Hope to see you there...

I'm having a Power Cooking Show...

Tuesday May 26^th, 6:00pm @ my house!!!

During these tough economic times so many people are preparing meals at home...I'll demonstrate how easy it is to take an afternoon or evening, put a few ingredients together, stick them in your freezer and use them to make a couple meals throughout the week...saving you so much time and money!!!

We'll “taste” the recipes I create at the show...who doesn't love FREE food?

As an added bonus I'll be giving away FREE Pampered Chef products at the end of the show!!!

We'll have a raffle of sorts...you'll receive 1 ticket just for coming and 1 ticket for each friend you bring with you, I'll even give you 1 ticket for bringing an order with you on Tuesday! The more tickets you have the higher your chance of winning...here are some of the products I'm giving away: The Pampered Chef Reusable Shopping Bags, Small Spreader, Season's Best Cookbooks, Bamboo Spoon Sets and so much more!!!

Please come and see what The Pampered Chef is all about...I'll fill you in on all the benefits of hosting your own show: receiving discounted and even FREE products, FREE shipping and 10% off all your Pampered Chef orders for an entire year!

And how to earn extra income, setting your own hours by hosting 1-2 shows a week, receiving products at a discount or even FREE by becoming a consultant!!!

Check out my site for more information...

www.pamperedchef.biz/sarahivingston

Yummy for the Tummy

Strawberry Amaretto Pastries....they sound delicious right? I've made this recipe for a few friends and a lot of people have requested it, so I thought where better to post than our blog!!! This is a Pampered Chef recipe, so if you don't have the specific kitchen utensils mentioned it's ok to use whatever you have! This a great summer recipe and perfect because strawberry season is upon us! Click here to be directed to the recipe page! I started to write out all the ingredients and directions, but the post was really long :-(

A new job for Mommy...

So I had a Pampered Chef party this past Saturday, their products are awesome! I really wanted to do the show to earn free and discounted items as well as eat yummy food! Jody had been bugging me to be a consultant, he thought I would do a great job, (I am not so confident). My parents, Jody, my friend Melissa and I were talking about all the benefits of being a consultant so as of today, I am now a Pampered Chef consultant! I'm excited about this opportunity to help contribute to our family's income. I'm not nervous about promoting, planning or record keeping, however I am extremely nervous about the actual show part, demonstrating the products by cooking a meal, snack or dessert! Hopefully I'll receive my kit this weekend and then I'll be all set to start having shows! If you or someone you know would like to buy Pampered Chef products, please let me know. If you would like to do a show, please let me know too, I need the experience, even if you are not able to purchase items! If you have any questions, email me at SarahChef@yahoo.com, don't hesitate to ask, I won't pressure you into buying products I promise!