Monday, June 30, 2008

Get your favorites ordered before August for a savings....

Buy product now before the prices increase
Effective August 1, 2008


Have you been to the grocery store lately and noticed that food is costing you more these days? Price increases are affecting everyone. Our suppliers have raised our prices as well. Although we have been doing everything in our power to mitigate the effect of raw material increases, affective August 1, 2008 the following products will have a change in price and the new catalog will reflect this increase.

Apple Pecan Vinaigrette Mix- $5.00
Jalapeno Bacon Cheddar Dip Mix- $4.75
Sun-Dried Tomato Dip Mix- $5.00
Beef and Barley Stew Mix- $6.50
Creamy Corn Chowder Mix- $6.50
Lucky Bean Soup Mix- $6.50
Chicken Noodle Soup Mix- $6.50
Louisiana Gumbo Mix- $6.50
White Chicken Chili Mix- $6.50
Minestrone Soup Mix- $6.50
Hearty Beef and Vegetable Soup Mix- $6.50
Skillet Fried Rice Mix- $6.50
Skillet Chicken and Rice Mix- $6.50
Creamy Italian Casserole Mix- $6.75
Cilantro Citrus Marinade Mix- $5.00
Cilantro Citrus Pantry Staple- $18.00
Pantry Staple Container- $6.00
Buffalo Wing Sauce Mix- $6.50
World Vision Basic Bread Mix- $5.75
Tomato Basil Bread Mix- $5.75
Mini-Pecan Pie Muffin Mix- $6.75
Raspberry Tea Mix- $6.50
Peach Tea Mix- $6.50
Chocolate Chunk Cookie Mix- $6.75
Chocolate Pecan Cheesecake Mix- $6.50

COMBO Prices will NOT increase resulting in a $1 savings if purchased.

Our products still remain a value and cost saving option for consumers.

Retiring Products previously announced as returning

Southwest Casserole Mix- There will be a recipe for this added to the Key to the Kitchen

Double Chocolate Brownie Mix- Due to rising costs of raw ingredients, this mix would have had an unreasonable retail price. To preserve the value of our products, this mix was retired.

Just "for the record", other retiring products:
Estate Blend Coffee- Bean and Ground
Italian Roast Coffee- Bean and Ground
Both of these are Due to rising costs of raw ingredients, these would have had an unreasonable retail price.

Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Recipe of the Day


Fresh and Fruity Tarts
Resize to Serve: Recipe Yields: 12
Recipe Serving Size: 1 Tart
Servings Per Recipe: 12 servings

Ingredients
2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened
1 8-ounce tub whipped topping, thawed and divided
1/4 cup raspberry preserves or jam

Fresh fruit of choice for garnish
12 mini pie shells, prepared according to package instructions
1 Homemade Gourmet® Cheesecake Mix (Basic, Cool Lemonade, Key Lime)

Directions
1. Beat together Cheesecake Mix and cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Stir in 4 ounces whipped topping.
2. Spread 1 teaspoon raspberry preserves or jam in each prepared mini pie shell. Fill each with ¼ cup cheesecake mixture. Top with remaining whipped topping.3. Garnish with your choice of fresh fruit. Serve immediately or refrigerate.

Monday, June 23, 2008

Time's Running Out!!

All Homemade Gourmet tasty dips are on sale this month!

Plus, HGP members get an additional 20% off the sale price (15% discount).

HG dips are delicious, super easy and great to have during the summer months. Couldn't you use a few of these to help with your Summer entertaining? My family's favorite is the Mock Spinach Dip...it's always a hit!

Order in the comfort of your home at http://www.homemade gourmet.com/ marylou


Let Homemade Gourmet help you create great tasting, home-cooked food, FAST!!

Benefits of being a HGP member....
*It's Homemade Gourmet YOUR Way!!
*It's FREE to join!
*No contracts!
*20% discount off every Homemade Gourmet online orders! Choose your own products or automatically receive the monthly bundle!
*Delivered Straight to your door!
*FREE subscription to HG's Kitchen Connection magazine!
*FREE Gifts!
*Member only specials!
*Meal Planner with grocery list for yummy meals for your family!

With HGP you never have to sit and plan you meals again...It's all done for you! Where do you sign up? Go to http://www.homemadegourmet.com/marylou
OR
email me at mlgkng24@sbcglobal. net
OR contact me by phone 832-444-9605. Feel free to contact me with any questions

Sunday, June 8, 2008

A Dozen Delicious Reasons to Become a Homemade Gourmet Distributor


* Make A Difference: Inspire families to gather around the dinner table over delicious, fast and affordable meals.


*Work A Flexible Schedule: Set your won hours and work when you want from the comfort of your home. Be there for your family.


*Make Money! Take home 25-45% in profits from your Homeshows, collect ongoing sales commission on your HG Preferred customers and earn commissions on Distributors you sponsor. Compare our compensation plan to others in the industry and be impress!!!


* Sell Delicious Food: Our product quality, exclusive product line and generous Hosting program makes your job easy! Having inventory is not required.


* Have Fun: No party is complete without food! Leave the boss, the cubicle and the drudgery behind!


* Make Lifelong Friendships and enjoy the fellowship of your Customers, Host and other Distributors.


* Be Recognized for your efforts.


* Earn Great Prizes and Free Vacations!


* Enjoy Personal Growth and inspire other to be their best.


* Count on Home Office Support, including a personal web page, customer newsletter service, new recipes every month and training.


* Be a Part of Something Bigger, a company with integrity that strives to make the world a better place.


* If Your Spouse Would Like to Join With You, Homemade Gourmet offers an optional Household Distributorship for an additional annual fee of only $10. So whether you want to join as a family or as an individual, Homemade Gourmet has the right plan for you.


Homemade Gourmet Distributors change lives every day. By helping busy families get dinner on the table, they save time, save money and sometimes even save Mom's sanity! Change your life for the better with a flexible, rewarding career with Homemade Gourmet. Join us now for only $39! The Homemade Gourmet starter kit contains the business supplies you need to get started!

Wednesday, June 4, 2008

7 Things Your Boss Doesn’t Want You to Know
About Working at Home!


by Carrie Wilkerson, “The Barefoot Executive”

• There are HUGE tax advantages! Things like technology, vehicle use, long
distance and a portion of your home operating costs can often be deducted
(check with your tax advisor for specifics—this is NOT a comprehensive list)

• Meetings are largely unnecessary. What are we really accomplishing when we
gather, eat donuts, read from an agenda and banter about the thoughts we
discussed at the last departmental meeting? Seriously, do you remember the
last time that actual ACTION was taken at a meeting?

• EVERY day is casual Friday! Guess what?! No one cares what you’re wearing
when you are working from a “virtual office.” Sometimes pantyhose just don’t
FEEL productive! I’m at my best when I’m in comfy yoga pants and barefoot!

• We are more effective without a cubicle. When you are comfortable in your
environment...you will perform better. My workspace overlooks my beautiful
backyard. I typically have a candle lit and some great music playing...all things
that are frowned upon in cubicle-ville. (I won’t even mention the times I have
Sesame Street in the background or “coffee” breaks with juice & animal
crackers :)

• “Making a living” is NOT the same as “making a life!” Imagine setting your ideal
schedule; prioritizing your tasks; achieving personal goals; enjoying more
quality (& quantity) time with your family & friends...NOW, THAT’S LIVING!


• You are Responsible for Your Own Income! ...If YOU own the business, YOU
determine how much you make (or don’t make). This can be thrilling or
terrifying, depending on how you look at it! When I was in the “normal” working
world, my husband said, “you’re great at making money for other people—how
about you make some for us?” (LIGHT BULB!) Now I prefer knowing that my
personal income is directly equivalent to my consistent effort!

• Gas, Childcare, Dry-Cleaning and Eating Out are gobbling up your paycheck!
(Do I even need to expand on this one?) What is REALLY left of your wages
when you subtract childcare, fuel, increased auto insurance, wear & tear on
your vehicle, lunches out, office gifts, takeout for dinner and dry-cleaning the
wardrobe you are required to wear?

Close your eyes and visualize this…walking to work by way of your own coffee pot instead of
Starbucks…in your favorite at-home clothes…ready to tackle your priority list without the
interruptions of last night’s virtual reality show re-cap, water cooler gossip or the latest office
drama….Imagine lunch with your spouse, child or favorite gal pal!

Could you get excited about actually enjoying the home that you are spending so much money
on? (Ironic that our mortgage is often our largest expense and we have to work so many
hours AWAY from it to pay FOR it!)

Homemade Gourmet has given me many of the freedoms from above...let me help you start on yours!

www.homemadegourmet.com/marylou

Win a Spa Gift Certificate!!

Enroll in the HGPreferred Club by the 14th of June, and win a chance to earn a $50.00 value SpaWish Gift Certificate!!

It's Homemade Gourmet YOUR Way!!

It's FREE to join!
No contracts!
20% off every Homemade Gourmet online orders!
Choose your own products or automatically receive the monthly bundle!
Delivered Straight to your door!
FREE subscription to HG's Kitchen Connection magazine!
FREE Gifts!
Member only specials!
Meal Planner with grocery list for yummy meals for your family!


With HGP you never have to sit and plan you meals again...It's all done for you!

Where do you sign up? Go to http://www.homemadegourmet.com/marylou
email me at mlgkng24@sbcglobal.net or contact me by phone 832-444-9605.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions.

Let your friends now about this special and if they sign up you'll be given an extra entry in the drawing!!

If I Were The Boss...

Enjoy this short film....

http://www.thebossmovie.com/

Monday, June 2, 2008

15% off Dips in June!


Use any dip as a spread on a burger or wraps!

Make a smaller quantity of a dip, so you can make more varieties:
- Combine 1-2 Tbsp. each cream cheese and sour cream. Add 1 tsp. seasoning.
- Combine 8 oz. cream cheese and 8 oz. sour cream. Divide in half. Add half the normal amount of a seasoning to each. Freeze leftovers.

http://www.homemadegourmet.com/marylou

The Double-Duty Grilling Bundle

Standard Price- $52.64
HG Preferred Customer Price- $42.11 with HG Preferred 20% Discount
Hosting Price- $31.58 with Host 40% Discount

Warm weather and grilling out-doors go hand-in-hand, just like Homemade Gourmet® seasonings and your choice of market fresh meat, vegetables and fruit! This selection of mixes and seasonings will do “Double-Duty” on your menu, as a marinade or rub AND as great-tasting side dishes or salads! Homemade Gourmet® mixes provide you with multiple menu options like these listed below.

The Double-Duty Grilling Bundle includes 2 each of:
Homemade Gourmet® Raspberry Velvet Fruit Dip Mix
Homemade Gourmet® Kansas City Rub
Homemade Gourmet® Teriyaki Marinade Mix
Homemade Gourmet® Lemon Poppy Seed Seasoning
Homemade Gourmet® Chipotle Steakhouse Rub
Homemade Gourmet® Garlic Basil Seasoning

Featured Recipes: contact me to see this month’s meal planner>

The Double-Duty Grilling Bundle includes the mixes needed to make:
Grilled Raspberry Shrimp Pecan Pear Salad
Glazed Baby Back Ribs Barbeque Seasoned Mushrooms
Teriyaki Pork Chops with Melon Salsa Teriyaki Vegetable Foil Pouch
Lemon Grilled Chicken Festive Fruit Salad
Chipotle Steaks Bacon Chipotle Potato Salad
Garlic Basil Chicken Tomato Basil Pasta Salad

Available June 1 through June 30, 2008.

This Featured Product Bundle will automatically ship to HG Preferred Customers on Monday, June 16, 2008. All HG Preferred custom orders for monthly or bi-monthly participants must be confirmed no later than 11:59 pm (CST), Saturday, June 14, 2008.

All shipment frequency change requests must be received no later than 4:30 pm (CST), Thursday, June 12, 2008.

If you are not receiving our featured products each month-
Join HG Preferred TODAY!!
It’s FREE to join and we will deliver all of the Homemade Gourmet® products you want right to your door!

It’s Homemade Gourmet® YOUR Way… for 20% off each order!
Click here to see how!

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Orange Dreamsicle Smoothie



MEMBERS ONLY SPECIAL!


Cool off in June with our Orange Dreamsicle Smoothie Mix!

Serves 4, only $5 each!$4.00 after the HG Preferred 20% Discount!

This delicious summer sipper will be available to everyone in July but we wanted YOU, our preferred customers, to have an exclusive preview of this smooth & creamy taste sensation.
Mix with ice and your choice of ice cream, ginger ale, lemon lime soda, and many more mix-in options for a cool custom-made treat.


1 HG Smoothie mix

2 cups water

6 cups crushed ice, divided

1 cup (or more) alcohol, Amaretto is best, but Rum can also be used

1 1/2 cups Pina Colada drink mix


1. In a blender, combine mix, water, 2 cups ice, alcohol and Pina Colada drink mix. Blen on high until mixed thoroughly.


2. Pour half of mixture into a pitcher and set aside until needed. Add 4 cups ice to remaining mixture in blender and blen on high until thick and creamy. Repeat this step with the reserved drink mixture when ready.


3. Serve immediately.


Yields 16-8 ounce servings

Get yours TODAY!http://www.homemadegourmet.com/marylou
832-444-9605