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| David Venable |
words/images Judith Ecochard
Truth be told-we had never watched a
QVC anything---though we know people who have been on this mega-shopping information channel-and know the super strict vetting process that everything on that on air/on line retailer goes through. As in top quality for everything for sale- that keeps the customers happy-what you see is what you get.
AND for us -that was impressive.
Now-we are beyond impressed with one of QVC's affable host's-David Venable-a guy who know his merchandise and understands his viewers' lifestyles to perfection...via extensive dialogues with viewers, and an active social media outreach effort.
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| Kitchen Aid Appliances in a rainbow's worth of colors |
AND we know this...because we had the good fortune to attend a media invite of all things "
COOKING IN THE KITCHEN WITH DAVID®," including generous samples of super tasty bites that we couldn't have enough of, sips of a lovely Chardonnay-and nice chats with the knowledgeable QVC staff-all who had the friendly folksy manners of those working in a laid back Pennsylvania locale vs an intense NYC.
AND we figure that might be one of the reasons this segment- that airs on Wednesday's and Sunday's ...is so popular.
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| Red-"most popular" |
Plus -the show serves as a
how-to platform for the top of the line/and-or exclusive/and-or value priced appliances/tools/kitchen essentials.
Top sellers and entire coordinated collections by popular guest hosts (and Food Network stars), Rachel Ray and Paula Dean were displayed along with iconic makers Kitchen Aid---and some newer brightly toned gadget lines for us -like Switzerland's
Kuhn Rikon.
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| On a list...idiot proof to use. |
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| Cook's Essential's Mini Doughnut Factory |
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| Kuhn Rikon-Side-Wind Auto Attach Safety Lidlifter |
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| push the button on top-lifts the lid-no sharp edges |
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| SMART!...easy to use too. |
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| 5-in-1 Jar Opener |
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| No more crumbling messes-pie server |
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| Salads in a snap |
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| great for cole slaw prep too |
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| slice thin---- |
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| Temp-Tations |
We had a nice chat with David Venable-and wanted to know what is a best seller when it comes to urban customers----"Storage"...
Containers, bowls, beautiful ceramics and lockable lids---oven to table serving pieces too!
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| Rachel Ray |
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| Temp-Tations- designs brighten any dining table |
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| Paula Dean-cookware and serving pieces |
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| Rachel Ray |
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| Rachel Ray |
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| We could have eaten this entire dish by ourselves. Couscous with sugar snap peas and mint-recipe available on QVC-David Venable's |
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A kitchen we coveted...our host with a guest chef conjuring up DV's recipes-
kept attendees very happy with tasty eats! |
We think anything airing on this segment would make a treasured gift---and self-giving---why not! Inspiration to whip up some holiday menus---
found here.
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| Grilled cheese snacks-served right |
