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David cooking Rastelli Filet Mignons...

San Antonio Gal — Sun, 16 Oct 2022 19:02:25 GMT

Oh my - my mouth is watering watching David and the vendor cook these filet mignons! I've never tried this brand before and it sure looks delicious.

They've cooked so much steak. What happens to all the food? I hope it doesn't go to waste.

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Kachina624 — Sun, 16 Oct 2022 19:11:34 GMT

@San Antonio Gal Last night, at the end if the midnight show, all the crew lined up with plates and got meat. Some of it is just for display and probably sits under hot lights for twenty four hours so its unfit for consumption.

I'm sure sick of hours and hours of watching David cut up a piece of meat.....or would be if I watched. Adding a big lump of butter to a steak turns my stomach.

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LillyBee2 — Sun, 16 Oct 2022 19:14:39 GMT

To me the steaks sure look good! I watched a little bit of the presentation, the part with the butter! We don't eat those types of meals often, but for a special occasion or holiday dinner - YUM !

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RetRN — Sun, 16 Oct 2022 19:16:15 GMT

The Q's chefs and set designers really know how to tempt us with everything. They make it all look so delicious and display it perfectly.

Being an average cook it would turn out nothing like they show for me.

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San Antonio Gal — Sun, 16 Oct 2022 19:18:05 GMT

Well that staff sure ate well last night @Kachina624 . I guess they'll eat well today too.

It's been awhile since I had a good filet @LillyBee2 .

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mjmm — Sun, 16 Oct 2022 19:26:17 GMT

The steak should be able to be cut with a fork. I never see them do that. In the past Mr. Rostell I did do that.

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rms1954 — Sun, 16 Oct 2022 19:49:16 GMT

@San Antonio Gal wrote:
Oh my - my mouth is watering watching David and the vendor cook these filet mignons! I've never tried this brand before and it sure looks delicious.

They've cooked so much steak. What happens to all the food? I hope it doesn't go to waste.

Probably not. Esp with on set.

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Mombo1 — Sun, 16 Oct 2022 20:16:58 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
@San Antonio Gal Last night, at the end if the midnight show, all the crew lined up with plates and got meat. Some of it is just for display and probably sits under hot lights for twenty four hours so its unfit for consumption.

I'm sure sick of hours and hours of watching David cut up a piece of meat.....or would be if I watched. Adding a big lump of butter to a steak turns my stomach.

@Kachina624 I thought it was just me...I can't watch any "meat squeezing" shows. It is worse when they have pink meat or fish....like ham or salmon. I know many people love it..but I have never found any that I really like. 🤷🏻‍♀️

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icezeus — Sun, 16 Oct 2022 20:58:23 GMT

I was watching the midnight presentation last night and they looked absolutely mouth watering.

Butcher Rostelli sure knows how to cook a yummy steak. He also mentioned that he has included directions on how to cook them to obtain the same results that he does.

I am still thinking about it.

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skatting44 — Sun, 16 Oct 2022 21:08:33 GMT

I understand that they cook and display food products , but it is really a waste to have so many food items just sit on display or cooked so the Hosts and Rep can push , squeeze or tear the food item. If there is so much money in the budget to waste this food , than why don't they donate it to the local mission. There are so many children going hungry in the country . Feed the children not staff who are working and don't need a meal handout like homeless children

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proudlyfromNJ — Sun, 16 Oct 2022 21:14:09 GMT

@skatting44 wrote:
I understand that they cook and display food products , but it is really a waste to have so many food items just sit on display or cooked so the Hosts and Rep can push , squeeze or tear the food item. If there is so much money in the budget to waste this food , than why don't they donate it to the local mission. There are so many children going hungry in the country . Feed the children not staff who are working and don't need a meal handout like homeless children

@skatting44 You would need to send this to the higher ups in the company. No one here can give you answers. Many places have strict rules for accepting donated food.

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Caaareful Shopper — Sun, 16 Oct 2022 21:16:09 GMT

I've never tried the Rastelli filet mignon.

However, I have their 5-lb Reserve Black Angus Rib Roast w/butter on advanced order. My family has it every Christmas for the past 5 years. It's magnificent.

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icezeus — Sun, 16 Oct 2022 23:46:41 GMT

@Caaareful Shopper wrote:
I've never tried the Rastelli filet mignon.

However, I have their 5-lb Reserve Black Angus Rib Roast w/butter on advanced order. My family has it every Christmas for the past 5 years. It's magnificent.

@Caaareful Shopper

Thanks for the review. The testimonials sound legitimate. I am going to try the December shipment. This will be my first purchase.

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bmorechick — Mon, 17 Oct 2022 01:17:28 GMT

I typically get my filets from Sam's club and to me they are delicious. I am curious about these, but not enough to buy. As to all the meat being cooked, I wonder if the area where the steak is displayed and not eaten is just put in fridge and brought back out each presentation, but clearly marked to staff not for consumption. It would seem to me a better idea than to potentially waste the meat when providing for presentation every time. I noticed they typically don't pull meat from the front area of the table but of course, I have only watched twice today since it's been football since noon.

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sunshine45 — Mon, 17 Oct 2022 01:50:59 GMT

@proudlyfromNJ wrote:
@skatting44 wrote:
I understand that they cook and display food products , but it is really a waste to have so many food items just sit on display or cooked so the Hosts and Rep can push , squeeze or tear the food item. If there is so much money in the budget to waste this food , than why don't they donate it to the local mission. There are so many children going hungry in the country . Feed the children not staff who are working and don't need a meal handout like homeless children
@skatting44 You would need to send this to the higher ups in the company. No one here can give you answers. Many places have strict rules for accepting donated food.

you are absolutely right @skatting44 .

for example.......

– Food must be prepared in a certified kitchen, inspected by the County Health Dept
– You must have someone present during food preparation who has a food handlers certification
– The food must be labeled with the date & location prepared, and ingredients
– Please prepare enough food to serve up to 90 plates in one meal
– Food must be stored properly up until delivery

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Venezia — Mon, 17 Oct 2022 01:56:09 GMT

I haven't bought Rastelli steaks for a long time now. I had ordered their sirloins way back on A/D. The first couple of shipments were really good, then the quality dropped a lot on subsequent shipments.

My DH commented on it (and he's the one that really loves steak) and I had to agree. After that, I never ordered again.

We can get good steak from our local shops and just buy what we need.

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Reever — Mon, 17 Oct 2022 03:17:30 GMT

@Venezia wrote:
I haven't bought Rastelli steaks for a long time now. I had ordered their sirloins way back on A/D. The first couple of shipments were really good, then the quality dropped a lot on subsequent shipments.

My DH commented on it (and he's the one that really loves steak) and I had to agree. After that, I never ordered again.

We can get good steak from our local shops and just buy what we need.

I saw Rastellis steaks in our local supermarket at a much cheaper price. Frankly O don't buy this nonsense of reserved beef and only four percent of cattle can be classified as reserved. His steaks are no better than what you can find at Walmart at a fraction of the price.

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skatting44 — Mon, 17 Oct 2022 12:42:25 GMT

@sunshine45

Thanks for the suggestion. What I am getting at is QVC and the Reps do not have to cook all that food for demonstrations - they can Donate money to food banks or church soup kitchens rather than have a display of such absurd waste !

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lynnie61 — Mon, 17 Oct 2022 15:59:04 GMT

@Caaareful Shopper thanks so much for your review on the Rastelli prime rib roast w/the butter. I got the CIJ price and have it coming in early December. It’s a treat for our holiday meal. Glad you got it several years.

I read posts and more posts on how stupid Q food purchasers are, and its so rude. No one asked them to pay for my prime rib. We all choose how to spend our own money. I can’t wait to try it.

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qvcaddition — Mon, 17 Oct 2022 16:10:18 GMT

@mjmm

@mjmm wrote:
The steak should be able to be cut with a fork. I never see them do that. In the past Mr. Rostell I did do that.

I did see them do that once yesterday. So tempted, but passed. I am trying to cut out a big bill and so far have suceeded. Almost got the salmon that was showing after the steak.