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Last Reply by kimbinnie 1369312724.81 | in Kitchen & Food Talk, Temp-tations I think spring has finally sprung and I'm so excited for the new season. I'm particularly looking forward to walking outside with my new puppy, Fozzie, and enjoying all those great familiar feelings that comes with spring. Longer sun-filled days and star-filled nights, budding trees and flowers, graduations, family get-togethers, and so much more!
Mom and I are going on a trip that has been a lifetime dream for both of us: we're going to Paris! We've talked about this for years and now we're finally going. Mom has us booked solid with museums and tours, and I'm looking forward to fresh croiss... Continue Reading Last Reply by Barbara5 1369092386.2 | in Kitchen & Food Talk, Temp-tations Daffodils are popping up, Easter is near, and the birds are chirping in the early morning. Spring is in the air. I love this time of year as the days are longer and the sun shines brighter.
I have had a busy few months. I just returned from the Housewares Show in Chicago and am excited about designing and creating for all of you. Mom and I saw a great show in NYC recently. I always love the buzz of the city.
I bid a sad farewell to my 13 year old Sake, a chow-shepherd mix. She has been a part of my life for so long that there is emptiness around the house... Continue Reading Last Reply by MaryG1959 1363267257.927 | in Kitchen & Food Talk, Temp-tations, Mom to Mom Blogs It was a simple email that came in from a friend. Someone we both knew casually needed some help. Her husband was fighting cancer and she was struggling to keep the family together, the kids thriving, and her world from collapsing. The idea was to get a big group of people together... Continue Reading Last Reply by GrandmaMae 1364218140.53 | in Kitchen & Food Talk, Temp-tations, Hosts & Personalities I am always so excited to see another COOKING ON Q DAY pop up on my QVC Programming Guide!! I LOVE our kitchen Shows and am usually glued to the TV for most of the day to see what's new and exciting for my own kitchen!! QVC's COOKING ON Q/SPRING EDITION is coming up on March 10th and I'm super thril... Continue Reading Last Reply by Kathi1 1368464976.657 | in Kitchen & Food Talk, Temp-tations Happy Valentine’s Day Temp-tations Family! Did you know that other than New Years Day, Valentine’s Day is the most celebrated holiday around the world? I am excited to be spending time with you on a day that celebrates love! I love sharing my collection with you and your family. I am constantly inspired by your ideas and am always striving to integrate them into all of my Temp-tations Designs.
I just returned from a 10-day design trip that was so exciting. I presented QVC the new patterns and designs for this year. Wow, is this going to be an exciting... Continue Reading Last Reply by Pattygayle 1366214869.233 | in Kitchen & Food Talk, Temp-tations There is something about a New Year that I love. Hope, excitement, renewed promises and the feeling of a fresh start. I also enjoy the comfort of the winter season in Pennsylvania, filled with family, friends, comfort foods and movies on snow days. I am enjoying watching my new pup... Continue Reading Last Reply by vsp 1363469587.793 | in Kitchen & Food Talk, Temp-tations Twas the night before Christmas and all through the McConnell House……not a creature was stirring, except for Fozzie, my newly rescued Schnauzer-Yorkie mix. He prances out of his bed at 4:30 AM daily, ready to jingle-jangle and explore the world. He loves to mix it up with Sake (my 13 year old Chow-Shepherd Mix) It’s so wonderful how much joy a puppy brings to a home.
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So, let me back up a bit and catch you up! I had a wonderful Thanksgiving surrounded by family and friends. Fozzie-La-La-La arrived shortly thereafter to ring in the... Continue Reading Last Reply by jber 1358909023.81 | in Kitchen & Food Talk, Temp-tations, Hosts & Personalities As most of you know, Temp-tations is one of my favorite brands on QVC. I use it almost daily and just love the Old World pattern in blue. Here is a picture of a part of my collection in my cupboard.
A few months ago I was on the air with Temp-tations melamine tableware and the Technical Director told me to kick the stack of dishes, because they were virtually unbreakable and the color I kicked had sold out. I was a little apprehensive and couldn’t believe what I was hearing, but I kicked that stack of dishes as suggested. It was amazing; none of the dishes broke and it made for lots o... Continue Reading Last Reply by mrs z 1356708361.593 | in Kitchen & Food Talk, Temp-tations, TSV Talk 'Tis the season for family, friends, and festive meals. Isn't this such a warm, inviting time of year? Inviting many people in our homes…warm and cozy meals…and holiday memories to share. I'm so excited to share with you an exciting Today's Special Value coming up this Wednesday, October 17.
The set includes all that you need to prepare the perfect everyday or holiday meal for your friends and family. You'll find all the pieces that my mom used while I was growing up to set the perfect table. Whether it was Friday night with Mom, Dad, Tracy, and me—or Thanksgiving din... Continue Reading Last Reply by Jonathan Redford 1345680070.497 | in Kitchen & Food Talk, Temp-tations, For the Home Talk I’m excited to be hosting the first Temp-tations blog chat tonight at 6:00 pm ET. My kitchen is filled with Temp-tations items. Here’s a photo from earlier this week with some delicious pound cake on my counter. From the oven to the table, I love that I’m able to cook and serve dishes in one great piece. It makes entertaining so much simpler and my guests are always so impressed! Looking forward to talking with you on Wednesday. In the meantime, I’d love to see the Temp-tations items in your home. What’s your favorite pattern? Do you have a favorite dish you... Continue Reading Last Reply by cvwildcat7 1352746855.52 | in Kitchen & Food Talk, Temp-tations, TSV Talk Calling all Temp-tationistas (or just those that absolutely love to bake!):Fire up your ovens and your sweet tooth! Fall is on the way, which means baking, baking, and more baking. Speaking of baking, I'm thrilled to share with you an exciting TSV coming up this Wednesday, August 22. I absolutely love this set. The pieces included are what you'd typically only find in metal bakeware. They're the workhorses of your kitchen, and now they're available in beautiful stoneware and floral lace designs to boot! There's something so peaceful about a warm, homemade apple crisp with freshly picked apples... Continue Reading Last Reply by hrdwhat 1345475972.253 | in Kitchen & Food Talk, Temp-tations, TSV Talk Well, I think summer is finally in full swing—so glad "they" have decided that it's OK to wear white pants prior to Memorial Day. Makes me wonder, who are "they" anyway? I love everything about summertime: the weather, the sun, BBQs, and getting to slow down a bit and enjoy family and friends.
I really don't have big plans for the summer, I'm going to live through Mom...she's going on a bus tour at the end of June, starting in Denver, to see a lot of great historical sites. And now she told me she thinks she might go to Nova Scotia! She's amazing.
So in Temp-tations news, we have an ad... Continue Reading Last Reply by dam6253 1335726637.45 | in Kitchen & Food Talk, Temp-tations, Hosts & Personalities Hello, foodies…
Wednesday’s an exciting day! It’s QVC’s A Day of Customer Favorites and we’ll have nothing but your all-time favorite brands and items on air, online, and on our mobile apps all day long…including on In the Kitchen with David – PM Edition. Our theme for Wednesday night corresponds with our customer favorites event, and we’re making two recipes, since so many of you have told us how much you enjoy the recipe portion of the show. What are they? You’ve got to watch the video!
Time for your blog que... Continue Reading Last Reply by Lubrend 1352301446.02 | in Kitchen & Food Talk, Temp-tations, Hosts & Personalities On April 25 I'll be sharing something special with you and there is so much buzz around it, I CANNOT wait. Get ready to fire up the grill, remove the pool cover, grab your flip-flops, and set the most beautiful table in your outside living space. QVC has even organized a customer stories campaign where you can share your pictures, memories, and stories about Temp-tations—come on Temp-tationistas! From what I see on my Facebook page, I told QVC that you already do this every day. :) This is a way to share and show off your experiences with the ... Continue Reading Last Reply by pLANO 1362251136.41 | in Kitchen & Food Talk, Temp-tations, Hosts & Personalities Hello all you Temp-tationistas out there! Be careful what you wish for :). Boy, have we been having fun over here in Temp-tations land! Many of you have sent us some amazing suggestions and I've been hard at work making them a reality. I'm gearing up for a very exciting Cooking on Q this Sunday, March 25 with two big hour-long shows at 11am and 11pm ET, along with a variety of items throughout the day.
If you didn't see my brand-new cookbook when it launched on In the Kitchen with David this week, you'll get another chance to see it during my two shows. It contains 117 easy-to-make and i... Continue Reading Last Reply by bigtimepatti 1358471831.77 | in Kitchen & Food Talk, Temp-tations, Hosts & Personalities Hello to all you Temp-tationistas out there! The countdown has officially begun to an incredible item coming up on February 15th. By popular request, we’ve included unique pieces and a special twist on the ones you love. We'll have the largest square baker we've ever offered - in a 4-quart capacity - so think lasagnas, roasted veggies, and of course great desserts. Four individual EZ hold ramekins are included for portion control and personalization of your appetizers. Soups, salads, desserts - everyone can have their own portion size. Additionally, I've included two 1-quart ... Continue Reading Last Reply by heavenlytreasures1986 1337560314.273 | in Kitchen & Food Talk, Temp-tations, Hosts & Personalities Well the new year is in full swing! It was a very busy and exciting 2011—if you blinked, you might have missed it! At least I did. I really enjoyed all the time I got to spend with my family over the holidays. I even managed to pull off my yearly scheduled vacay with my BFF Amy. We always have such a good time together—many laughs and relaxing moments. We always just seem to be on the same page. Isn't it a blessing to have friends like that?
I promised myself that I'd have a better life/work balance this year. In case you haven't noticed, I’m a bit obsessed with coming ... Continue Reading Last Reply by mrs z 1357263017.62 | in Kitchen & Food Talk, Temp-tations, Hosts & Personalities For me, Temp-tations is a gift every day — not only does it make my life easier (prep, cook, serve, and store all in one dish), but it also has united an entire community where I can go and not only talk about my passion, but listen and help all of you with yours. :) One of the most asked questions is, "What do I recommend gifting from my collection?" Well, I'm glad you asked. :)
For the woman who has it all, I love the idea of giving K27938 - Temp-tations Old World 16-piece Oven-to-Table Set. It's the most complete set that I've ever offered. Two of the most popular bakers... Continue Reading Last Reply by Red_Sox_Fan 1320631014.963 | in Kitchen & Food Talk, Recipe Swap, Temp-tations Hi, There!
October is National Breast Cancer awareness month, and I think it’s safe to say that breast cancer has touched all our lives. To quote Suze Orman from the October InsideQ, “Breast cancer runs in your family of friends, your family of relatives, your family of coworkers.”
The disease touched my life when I met Clare. Before coming to work at QVC, I had an antiques shop on Philadelphia’s Main Line. I needed someone to run the shop during the day while I worked at my full-time job, and a friend recommended Clare. She met me at the shop one day and as soon as w... Continue Reading
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