Which would sell better at a home party? Gourmet Food or Cosmetics?

I am thinking about joining a direct sales company and would either sell Gourmet food or cosmetics and bath products. Which would sell better, or which would you make the most money at? Does anyone know of any of the best companies?

Please, no other kind of companies but these two to consider.

COSMETICS

When women are around other women that are purchasing stuff they tend to convince one another that they NEED the product. And honestly Gourmet isn't too interesting. They eat, its digested and then its gone. Cosmetics can be used over and over again.

Have fun. Wish I was there!!!

Cosmetics.

(Gourmet food is only gourmet when it is fresh and made from scratch not ready made).

Okay, so you don't want to join the best home party plan going right now...I considered the gourmet food route and actually signed up for the cosmetic one...however, with the cosmetic company I got no training or support from my sponsor and the gourmet food one the market was saturated in my area. The cosmetics was Arbonne and the food was Tastefully Simple. Personally, I would have gone with the gourmet food, had the area not already been saturated with consultants.

If you would like to consider another business, please feel free to contact me at: debi_cutter@msn.com

Try them both or do them both.

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Cosmetics all the way. Food is more a guy thing imo

I teach skin care and love it. I decided on my company because I love and use the products so I think first you need to love what you sell then look into the commission the company offers and get all the facts. I came from a financial background so the research I did before making my choice impressed me. What I liked best about my choice was how little I needed to carry and I have had several other home parties and the consultants do a lot of prep that did;'t appeal to me. Since both are consumable you can't loose.

Think of it this way. People love to eat. Men or women it doesn't matter! Food is always the way to go. Cosmetics...umm, people like me are fussy in what I use and I'm sure most ladies are...so it makes it more difficult to sell cosmetics. Skin is a sensitive issue the way I see it, same thing goes for bath stuff. Gourmet food would be a better option even though it's short lived people always enjoy tasting new foods and will buy and share with their family if it's really good. Best wishes!

COSMETICS DEFINETLY.

NEITHER! Jewerly is the answer! Being a rep. with a cosmetic compnay you ten to need to do makeover son people. With a food comapny you need to prepare foods for people. With jewelry...you do nothing! Ther eis no formal presentation. You simply play dress up with some fantastic jewelry...and it sells itself. It is wonderful. I am a rep. with Silpada Designs Jewelry. I love what I do. I am a stay at home mom of two girls who keep me very busy. I was looking for something where I can work when I want, as much or as little as I want, there are not quotas to meet, I can take time off when I want, it is my own business and I am my own boss. There is no formal presentation which is wonderful All home shows are open house style so the guest come and go as they please. The incentives are fabulous. You can earn $3000 in free jewelry in your first 100 days as a rep and you can continue to earn free jewelry every month thereafter. Trips are a possibility to earn as well and building a team is always possible too. The earning potential is definitely there. An average home show can earn the hostess $250-$400 in free jewelry....which is what I as a rep. earn as well. So..for 3-4 hours of travel time/set up/show time...That is not bad at all. The women are great that I meet at shows. They love the jewelry, the life time guarantee and having a great time with their friends and family. There are different levels to sign in at as well...but with 3-4 home shows your start up fees would be paid for. It's just that easy. Should you be interested in hearing more, please email me at: l_spade@hotmail.com

I have so much more information I could send to you I look forward to hearing from you.

Lisa Spade

www.mysilpada.com/lisa.spade

It depends on who is coming. I would guess gourmet food, as long as you are serving it.

What are the best gourmet food stores and markets in the main centres of Australia?

I am looking for Gourmet Food Stores and local Farmers Markets in the Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Port Mackay, Cairnes and Darwin areas of Australia. This can include stores that sell fresh produce, meat, fish, relishes, truffles, chocolate and all other delicious items. I am also looking for good florists.

Bondi Junction has an organic fruit and veg market on Fridays and the former Fox Studios (now Entertainment Quarter) have 2 every week... every Wednesday and Saturday....

David Jones in the City and at Bondi Junction has a great gourmet deli and on Bronte Road, Waverley (Charring Cross) there are several gourmet deli and a great health food store with gourmet products as well as a fantastic florist....

There is a Macros in Crows Nest and Bondi Junction which has loads of great organic products..

What about Perth? This is Boomsville and werve got it going on!! The Fremantle markets are really diverse, interesting and fresh!!

Personally I prefer the smaller international delicatessans for gourmet foods there are many around in any city or suburb, also harris farm markets have a good variety of some gourmet foods. Florists, I find flowers at fresh markets the best and arranging my own, the flowers are usually alot fresher and last longer, also are cheaper than buying from a retail florist.

I recommend Flour Power for bread and cakes etc in Dutton Park in Brisbane. Gourmet European goods made by an artisan baker.

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What a worry for you! I live in a bush town where there are no restaurants, and we can't even grab a pizza. I wouldn't live anywhere else though, but sometimes I do miss going out for dinner, as I am from Sydney. God I miss seafood! These days do people in cities really eat that funny stuff I read about in magazines?

Gourmet food?

My family has started this tradition, where the intermediate familys take turn cooking gourmet meals on Sundays after church. I'm in the process of moving to another city, and my turn is going to be coming up soon. I'm the only 'child' that still participates with family activies (brunch, calls reguarlary, still visits grandma) and I want to make something really good!

I live in a 1 b.r. apt, so theres not that much space, does anyone know something that I can cook that will be really good, unique, and not space consuming?

Thanks!

My family really loves this, my son will actually take the time to come visit his mother across town if I make it so I hope you enjoy.

Proscuitto and Swiss cheese stuffed chicken breasts.

6 boneless skinless chicken breasts

12 slices of proscuitto very thinnly sliced

12 slices of swiss emmenthal cheese

2 eggs to beat

Italian season bread crumbs

Slice a pocket into the chicken breasts, insert two slices of proscuitto and two slices of cheese into each pocket, roll in bread crumbs, dip in egg bath and roll again in bread crumbs.

Place in shallow pan with heated oil and cook for approximately ten to fifteen minutes per side or until done depending on the temperature of stove, I usually do them on a medium heat. I serve them with garlicy mashed potatoes and corn on the cob.

All you need is a stove and an oven, you didn't state how many people:

Crown Lamb Roast with Sage Stuffing

Ingredients:

2 racks of lamb, tied into a crown roast,minimum 12 cutlets

3/4 ounce butter

2 onions, chopped

1 green apple, peeled and chopped

1 cup fresh breadcrumbs

2 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped

1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

1/4 cup unsweetened apple juice

2 eggs, separated

Prep:

Preheat the oven to hot- 415F (210C) (Gas mark 6-7).

Trim excess fat and sinew off meat.

Combine breadcrumbs, sage and parsley.

Melt the butter in a small pan.

Add the onion and apple and cook over medium heat until soft.

Remove from the heat and stir into combined breadcrumbs/sage/parsley.

Whisk the apple juice and egg yolks together, then lightly stir into the breadcrumb mixture.

Beat the egg whites with an electric beater, in a small mixing bowl until soft peaks form.

Fold lightly into the stuffing mixture.

Place the crown roast in a shallow roasting pan.

Place a sheet of lightly greased foil in the base of the roast cavity.

Spoon the stuffing into the foil cavity, pressing in lightly.

Roast the meat for 45 minutes for medium, or until cooked to the degree you prefer.

Remove from oven and let the lamb sit for 10 minutes prior to carving.

Cut between the cutlets to separate and serve.

ROAST CORNISH HENS

4 Cornish game hens

Lemon juice

Garlic cloves, crushed

1/2 tsp. garlic salt

1/4 tsp. white pepper

1 tsp. poultry seasoning

Clean hens with lemon juice and pat dry. Rub with crushed garlic cloves and season, inside and out, with garlic salt, pepper, and poultry seasoning. Place hens in roasting pan in 1/4 inch water, wine or chicken broth. Cook in preheated 450 degree oven for 15 minutes, reduce heat to 375 degrees and cook for 30 additional minutes or until juices run clear.

CREAMY HERBED PANCETTA SPREAD

Makes about 2 cups. (16 servings)

2 oz. pancetta, finely chopped

2 8-oz. packages cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup mayonnaise

2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard

2 tablespoons finely chopped chives

1 clove garlic, minced

Directions

Beat all ingredients together in large bowl until well blended.

Spoon into a small serving bowl, or into a foil-lined 2-cup mold.

Cover; refrigerate overnight.

Turn out onto a small serving plate, remove foil; serve with crackers.

*Substitute 2 ounces prosciutto, finely chopped, for pancetta, if desired.

Serving Suggestions

Pancetta, a cured but unsmoked bacon, gives this savory spread a distinct tangy note.

Prosciutto or other tangy dry-cured ham can be substituted if pancetta is not available.

This is my favorite chicken recipe. All you need is an oven and a baking dish. This is for four people.

Four chicken breasts (I like them on the bone)

mix together

1/4-1/2 cup balsamic vinegar (to your taste)

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

one chopped shallot

2 cloves garlic chopped

1 big tablespoon dark mustard

the juice of a whole lemon (this is a must!)

Marinate the chicken for up to 2 hours

Place breasts in baking dish and pour remaining marinade over top.

Bake, uncovered, for 50-60 minutes at 400 degrees.

Serve with rice.

YUM!!!! Hope you like it!

Gourmet Chicken Pizza

INGREDIENTS

2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

1 (10 ounce) can refrigerated pizza crust

1/2 cup Ranch-style salad dressing

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

1 cup chopped tomatoes

1/4 cup chopped green onions

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly grease a pizza pan or medium baking sheet.

Place chicken in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until no longer pink, and juices run clear. Cool, then either shred or chop into small pieces.

Unroll dough, and press into the prepared pizza pan or baking sheet. Bake crust for 7 minutes in the preheated oven, or until it begins to turn golden brown. Remove from oven.

Spread ranch dressing over partially baked crust. Sprinkle on mozzarella cheese. Place tomatoes, green onion, and chicken on top of mozzarella cheese, then top with Cheddar cheese. Return to the oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Gourmet food?

My family has started this tradition, where the intermediate familys take turn cooking gourmet meals on Sundays after church. I'm in the process of moving to another city, and my turn is going to be coming up soon. I'm the only 'child' that still participates with family activies (brunch, calls reguarlary, still visits grandma) and I want to make something really good!

I live in a 1 b.r. apt, so theres not that much space, does anyone know something that I can cook that will be really good, unique, and not space consuming?

Thanks!

My family really loves this, my son will actually take the time to come visit his mother across town if I make it so I hope you enjoy.

Proscuitto and Swiss cheese stuffed chicken breasts.

6 boneless skinless chicken breasts

12 slices of proscuitto very thinnly sliced

12 slices of swiss emmenthal cheese

2 eggs to beat

Italian season bread crumbs

Slice a pocket into the chicken breasts, insert two slices of proscuitto and two slices of cheese into each pocket, roll in bread crumbs, dip in egg bath and roll again in bread crumbs.

Place in shallow pan with heated oil and cook for approximately ten to fifteen minutes per side or until done depending on the temperature of stove, I usually do them on a medium heat. I serve them with garlicy mashed potatoes and corn on the cob.

All you need is a stove and an oven, you didn't state how many people:

Crown Lamb Roast with Sage Stuffing

Ingredients:

2 racks of lamb, tied into a crown roast,minimum 12 cutlets

3/4 ounce butter

2 onions, chopped

1 green apple, peeled and chopped

1 cup fresh breadcrumbs

2 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped

1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

1/4 cup unsweetened apple juice

2 eggs, separated

Prep:

Preheat the oven to hot- 415F (210C) (Gas mark 6-7).

Trim excess fat and sinew off meat.

Combine breadcrumbs, sage and parsley.

Melt the butter in a small pan.

Add the onion and apple and cook over medium heat until soft.

Remove from the heat and stir into combined breadcrumbs/sage/parsley.

Whisk the apple juice and egg yolks together, then lightly stir into the breadcrumb mixture.

Beat the egg whites with an electric beater, in a small mixing bowl until soft peaks form.

Fold lightly into the stuffing mixture.

Place the crown roast in a shallow roasting pan.

Place a sheet of lightly greased foil in the base of the roast cavity.

Spoon the stuffing into the foil cavity, pressing in lightly.

Roast the meat for 45 minutes for medium, or until cooked to the degree you prefer.

Remove from oven and let the lamb sit for 10 minutes prior to carving.

Cut between the cutlets to separate and serve.

ROAST CORNISH HENS

4 Cornish game hens

Lemon juice

Garlic cloves, crushed

1/2 tsp. garlic salt

1/4 tsp. white pepper

1 tsp. poultry seasoning

Clean hens with lemon juice and pat dry. Rub with crushed garlic cloves and season, inside and out, with garlic salt, pepper, and poultry seasoning. Place hens in roasting pan in 1/4 inch water, wine or chicken broth. Cook in preheated 450 degree oven for 15 minutes, reduce heat to 375 degrees and cook for 30 additional minutes or until juices run clear.

CREAMY HERBED PANCETTA SPREAD

Makes about 2 cups. (16 servings)

2 oz. pancetta, finely chopped

2 8-oz. packages cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup mayonnaise

2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard

2 tablespoons finely chopped chives

1 clove garlic, minced

Directions

Beat all ingredients together in large bowl until well blended.

Spoon into a small serving bowl, or into a foil-lined 2-cup mold.

Cover; refrigerate overnight.

Turn out onto a small serving plate, remove foil; serve with crackers.

*Substitute 2 ounces prosciutto, finely chopped, for pancetta, if desired.

Serving Suggestions

Pancetta, a cured but unsmoked bacon, gives this savory spread a distinct tangy note.

Prosciutto or other tangy dry-cured ham can be substituted if pancetta is not available.

This is my favorite chicken recipe. All you need is an oven and a baking dish. This is for four people.

Four chicken breasts (I like them on the bone)

mix together

1/4-1/2 cup balsamic vinegar (to your taste)

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

one chopped shallot

2 cloves garlic chopped

1 big tablespoon dark mustard

the juice of a whole lemon (this is a must!)

Marinate the chicken for up to 2 hours

Place breasts in baking dish and pour remaining marinade over top.

Bake, uncovered, for 50-60 minutes at 400 degrees.

Serve with rice.

YUM!!!! Hope you like it!

Gourmet Chicken Pizza

INGREDIENTS

2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

1 (10 ounce) can refrigerated pizza crust

1/2 cup Ranch-style salad dressing

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

1 cup chopped tomatoes

1/4 cup chopped green onions

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly grease a pizza pan or medium baking sheet.

Place chicken in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until no longer pink, and juices run clear. Cool, then either shred or chop into small pieces.

Unroll dough, and press into the prepared pizza pan or baking sheet. Bake crust for 7 minutes in the preheated oven, or until it begins to turn golden brown. Remove from oven.

Spread ranch dressing over partially baked crust. Sprinkle on mozzarella cheese. Place tomatoes, green onion, and chicken on top of mozzarella cheese, then top with Cheddar cheese. Return to the oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.