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EPICURE SELECTIONS®August 2012
EpicurEM A G A Z I N E
Exclusively for you: your dreams, your business, your success.
1997 – 2012: 15 Years of Epicurean Excellence
2 * August 2012
August 1–31, 2012
consultAnt sAlEs cHAllEngE
Earn 2,500 Epicure Rewards points when you do $1,200 in August sales ($1,600 for Leaders).
Achieve the monthly Sales Challenge every month this summer (May–August) and earn 5,000 bonus Epicure Rewards points.
consultAnt sponsoring cHAllEngE
Earn 2,500 Epicure Rewards points for every new Consultant you sponsor in August who completes Month 1 of the QSS Personal Sales Program.
Achieve the monthly Sponsoring Challenge every month this summer (May–August) and earn 5,000 bonus Epicure Rewards points.
Epicure Rewards Back to school means back to you. It’s all about earning points towards the rewards you deserve!
BONUS! Keep working to achieve the Qualified Consultant-level requirements ($200 in personal, commissionable sales) each month from April–December 2012 and earn 5,000 bonus Epicure Rewards points! *For promotion details and small print, see individual flyers available online.
Go to epicurerewards.achievers.com now to browse thousands of potential rewards!
Holt Renfrew Gift Certificate
13,000 pts
Callaway Pink/White Golf Bag
13,499 pts
Polar Fitness Heart Rate Monitor
11,549 pts
3 Ways with summer Berry Fruit Dip Mix
Name
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The World According to... 4 Josée Charbonneau A behind-the-scenes view of Epicure’s Special Events Manager
Recognition 5 the Right Ingredients Kudos! Be amazed by the stories of fellow Canadian entrepreneurs
Recipes14 school Lunches All Wrapped Up
16 Cover shot Summer Berry Chocolate Pudding
23 summer toppers Corn Butters
Party Pull-out Section 11 August specials, Heather’s & Cheryl’s summer Favourites
Education & Development 20 Make, take, and Wow ‘Em! August Party Demo
21 tech Corner Welcome to eCafé
21 Inspiration Corner Natalie Vanicek’s Dos & Don’ts
Consultant News22 the Water Cooler Your Source for This Month's News
P.20PARty DEMo
contentsAugust 2012
15 Years – just the beginning... We begin this month together at National Conference in beautiful Victoria, where Epicure Selections® had its beginnings. We’ve come such a long way together, and we want to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you for your vital contribution to our
company. Your journey has been an integral part of ours over these last fifteen amazing years. Let’s celebrate and look ahead to our bright future together. Building on everything we have accomplished together over the past 15 years, we look forward to our best years yet!
3 Ways with summer Berry Fruit Dip Mix
Sylvie Rochette president and Founder
Amelia Warren, cEo
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4 * August 2012
Spend a few minutes with Josée Charbonneau,the Special Events Manager behind National Conference.
ThE WoRlD ACCoRDiNg To... Josée
“No problem can be solved from the same level of consciousness that created it.” – Albert Einstein
MY FAVOURITE QUOTE:
My music selection is quite eclectic. Right now, I’m favouring rhythm and blues and big band music (Linda Ronstadt, Nelson Riddle Orchestra). Next week? Perhaps it will be old-school rock & roll or even top 40!
ON MY iPod:
i’m currently reading Emotional Equations – The Simple Truth for Creating Happiness and Success by Chip Conley. it is an easy-to-read guide that helps you identify, name, and manage emotions as well as the relationship between
them. They often identify a simple mathematical formula that can be applied to help you – i.e. growth = Change – Resistance.
My hubby – Sunny. We have been together a long time and are almost joined at the hip. We share everything – built a home and raised a family that we are very proud of. He is a great support and friend. And most of all… he makes me laugh!
ON MY BEDSIDE TABLE:
I do a little hiking, a little yoga, and most of all, a lot of laughing! Staying mentally and emotionally fit is as important as keeping your body fit. Every day I make sure to find pleasure in life and it is the simple things that bring a smile to my face – like riding a scooter to work. AND I make sure I laugh every day… it keeps the doctor away!
STAYING FIT:
AT MY SIDE:
MY FAVOURITE DISH:
I can’t get enough of my garden-fresh zucchinis. I love them baked with fresh herbs and tomatoes. I love them stuffed with rice and olives. I love them anyway I can get them!
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Consultants across Canada share many amazing traits. You’re all independent and creative people who aspire to inspire. You connect with others to make your communities better and share Epicure with Canadians. Check out the extraordinary Consultants featured in our May Kudos.
THE RIGHT
Ingredients
Q: Are there any special events you plan to take part in, or any twists you’ll be adding to your Parties this fall?
A: I am a great believer in the KISS principle (Keep it simple, stupid!), so my fall Parties will continue to showcase our core line with just a few “embellishments” from the fantastic new fall products that will be available. All this while keeping the evenings brief, fun, and light-hearted. I am also part of a team of three direct sellers that organize an annual home-based and local business gift market, in which we raise food, funds, and awareness for local food banks.
Q: How do you get future bookings at your Tasting Parties?
A: I keep the Parties simple, quick and fun, and drop in plenty of booking seeds! I’ve tried additional incentives and booking games, but keeping things straightforward and simple has been the winning method for more solid bookings that hold – and my sponsorships have also definitely improved as a result. People don’t want to do something that looks too complicated!
Q: How do you share the Epicure opportunity?
A: At Parties, I just share my 30-second commercial and my enthusiasm for a great product – that’s pretty much it! I always make sure that I share all four ways to enjoy Epicure (shop, save, profit, and raise), because you can never predict who is going to be interested in any of them. I am also a huge fan of social media. I love finding and sharing food facts on my Facebook page, and my social networking has resulted in both Party bookings and a few additions to my Team! The phone and Parties are still the best ways to share, but social media can be a great help if done right.
Q: What have you learned from your Epicure business?
A: Don’t take things personally! People aren’t necessarily saying “no” to you – it just may not be the right time and everybody has ups and downs, at every level. It’s all about your attitude and what you choose to do during the down times.
LOOKING FORWARD to a
FABULOUS FALL
Mandy Peacock, Leader Chilliwack, BC
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Caroline KirmanMichelle KleinsasserJo-Lynn KnappHeather KraftLarina KrahnElissa KurbisJacki L’Heureuxtheresa LaDukesarah LagroixJamie Lalachtrish LandryHolly LangfordKaren LatreilleHeidi LaurinJodi LauzonLaurie LavalleeAngela LawsonKaren LeBretonChantale LemieuxWendy LeslieRachel LindsayJean LinklaterCrystal LintonKrista LlewellynJoanne LobbLJ LondonElizabeth LutzDebbie MacDonaldPat MacorettaDarby Mannshirley MannDusty ManzReta MarcotteRenee MarrManon MartelChelsey MasiniRachel MazerolleCandace McCartneyLisa McCrackenJane McDermottKim McDougallChristine McFarlaneHeather McKegneyJodi McKenzieMary-Jo McKenzie-DaltonCathy McKinstrytina McNultyMicheline MelnyckMichelle Menniesusan MerkleyBeth Metzgergenevieve Michaudtracey MihalusMallory Miller
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SALES SUPERSTARSWHO’S GOING FOR EPICURE GOLD?
Epicure honours Consultants who earn the 25% commission PLUS 3% Bonus when Monthly
Personal Bonusable Sales exceed $2,000.
MAY 2012
Recognition
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SUPERSTARS
sales over $8,000.00Colette owens sales over $7,000.00Dorothy Maxwell
sales over $6,000.00Cheryl sheaMelanie sicard
sales over $5,000Mary KellyPauleen KerkhofJulia Lofttracey ordano-RoenickeKathy RenaudCherylyn sheehanstella slywkaChantal staafJanet Wagner
sales over $4,000Kim BowlesDonna ClarkDanielle ClarkeAllison DelaurierMelanie ForrestJennifer JamesHelen JohnsonIsabelle Leblanctracy Locktanya MaletteBéatrice MarcoLaurie McBridesandy schaloskeLaura thibaultCandace tropeau
sales over $3,000teresa AntoszekKelsey BadgerCarrie BarfootChristina BloomfieldRoberta BuffingtonMelissa BurryElly CharetteMarie CollverJennifer Corbeilsylvie CousineauBrenna CullIsolde CunninghamKris Dawson
Cari Frametricia FriedenbergKaren FunkMarie-Eve gauthierDiane Hardingtanya HarnettMallory HesselmansDenise HildebrandDianne Hounslowshelly JohnsonDebbie LarocheJen LaurieCarmen LockeJeanette MacNaughtanMay MarchioLori Millertony MouraRenee NeillAmanda o’BrienBev PennerValérie PilonCrystal PoirierLyne Prud’hommeKatee RodrigueJacquie Rougeausandy savagetammy scottDenise thibodeaususan turnbullAnn Vanderlind
sales over $2,000Laurie AcresMichelle AfonsoDonna AlexanderAmanda AllabyJanet AntonishynCheryl BainCorleen BannermanPatsy Barkershannon BarkhouseBrigitte Beaudointeena BedfordAngela BeginKaroline Bellerivegisella BennettMelissa BerardMarilyne BernardChris BodnarchukKathie BoltonMarie-Eve BouchardJosée Boulay MilburnNicole Bowering
Lisa Brayshawstephanie BrophyDianne BrownLeah BueckertLisa BurtElizabeth Campbellstancy CampbellRoberta CampbellMary Anne CarewLori ChantLyne Chaslestina ChristensenWendy Chuckreysuzanne CochraneDanielle ComeauJo Anne ConwayHenriette CormierLouise CoulombeMelanie Cruisestacey DaggKrystal De La MareDiana Lee DesChampstanis DezielDebra DillaboughMarlène DionneVivian DonaldsonJoanne DonohueKim DresslerEdith DubreuilIsabelle DumontDebbie DykstraPauline FarrellAnita FengstadLoretta FordChristina ForestAnnie ForgetErin ForresterJacinthe FrenetteCristy FriendJosée gagnonDiana gallantJennifer geigelAudra germannChristina gibbonChantale gosselintammy gosselinBrenda grahamDiane gravelClaudette greenRosemary gregoireMelanie R. HacheHélène Haché-LanteigneMélanie Haineaulttanya Harding
Julie HarpinJoleine HartmanMichaelanne Hathawaysylvie HayesNicole HazlettJulie HeinbuchLorelei Henryyvette Herritttina HibbsJanna HickeyNikki HladyPenny HughesVerna JantziKimberly Janzenshalan JayeLynne Jenkersonsharon JensenEileen JohnsNadine KamCatherine KennedyCynthia KillamLisa KirkpatrickKim KnappDawn Koopmansshay KortLaurel KosmanIsabelle LamontagneRachelle Landry youngNatacha Landry-godinHolly LangfordLawni LangstaffMartine Laroseterra LarsenLinda LatulippeMelissa LavalleeAntonia LeaskLouise LeblancAdele LepineLeanne Lewistracy Loefflerstacey LumleyZoe MacBeanCraig MacEwenKim MagnussonCheryl MajorPatricia MallonLeanna MastermanLeslie McAvityJanet McClearytina McConneryNicole Millertricia Milleygillian Morrisonsandra Moss
Amanda MummMargo MurrayMichelle NewberryJillian NewcombeJulie NoelCheryl NoxelLeanne olsonManon ouelletteCristina ParolariNadine PartridgeMandy PeacockMae PearsJoyce PeasgoodChantale PelletierJulie PerreaultBecky PerryLisa PrattApril PritchardJoelle Rheault-BaronMarie-Eve RicardMary RichardsonDee RobbPatti RobertsonRachelle RobichaudLindsey RobinsonPatricia RoselliDiane Rowsellshelley schornokim senecalLisa sinichkoAngela skinnerDorleen smeltzerMichelle smithsharon stathamLorna Leigh steevesBonita talstraChristie tilleysandy traverseChristine twardzikRachel unraustephanie Vanderschaaftammie VoisinJill WallMargaret WambekeWendy WellsJuanita WellsJulianna Wellstriston Williamssherry Lynn WilsonCheryl WosleyLucie Zettel
Who’s Succeeding with QSS QSS Month 1 Sales AchieversKeshia ThorpTeryl UnsworthDeanna KatelnikoffDragana DavidovicTammy GosselinMelissa Wilson-BouffardVickie MeloTammy HawryszkoMélanie HaineaultKatee RodrigueJayme LeSauvageKimberly BourrierYvette HerrittKathy DriscollShelly Johnson
Amanda MooreCristina ParolariCorinne DeMerchantChristal LobackPatti RobertsonLouise EnnsLyndsey ShielsMelissa ScalesMarilyn Lebelkarrie kowalykKim JanesBrenda MazurCathy KeetchCathy RideoutLena WillmsJulie MorrisonJulie ChiassonHeather EplettCavell PentonMelissa Rougeau
QSS Month 2 Sales AchieversLisa LenartowichPatricia RobergeDianne BortolonJanna HickeyVicki KlovanskyGinette Vaillancourt Catherine BreaultMelissa BurryBobbi ByrneIsabelle DumontKathie BoltonAlana Campbell
QSS Month 3 Sales AchieversCari ReillyDiane GravelArlene Cole
Diana Lee DesChampsTammi KnappNicole BoweringJanet BurtJennifer GeigelNathalie PaulNadine PartridgeTanya MaletteSheila SaltelBrenda Graham
QSS Month 3 Sponsoring AchieverMegan GreschnerDonna ClellandMélanie Leblanc
Recognition
MAY 2012
WHO’S AT THE TOPOF THEIR GAME
EPICURE HONOURS THE TOP CONSULTANTS OR LEADERS WITH THE HIGHEST SALES AND SPONSORING IN EACH
CATEGORY FOR THE MONTH
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QUICK FACT Make Your Journey Count EPICURE
THE EPICURE FOUNDATION™ WAS FOUNDED IN 2007, FUNDING GRASSROOTS
FOOD SECURITY INITIATIVES IN COMMUNITIES ACROSS
CANADA.
who’s at the
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TOp in TEAM SALES
Top Directors and Above
Dana Nicholson ($90,009.86)Dana Kayal ($67,575.67)Leah Edwards ($51,805.25)
Top Senior Leaders and Business Development Leaders
Carrie Barfoot ($54,640.98)sandy savage ($46,933.94)Denise Hildebrand ($42,328.51)
Top Leaders
sid Amundson ($29,921.83)Isabelle Leblanc ($27,963.11)Anita Fengstad ($26,547.06)Julie gorman ($25,919.41)sherry Lynn Wilson ($25,154.00)
TOp in TEAM SpOnSORinG
Top Directors and Above
Dana Nicholson (7)Denise thibodeau (7)Jacinthe Frenette (7)
Top Senior Leaders and Business Development Leaders
Carrie Barfoot (8)Colette owens (6)sandy savage (6)
Top Leaders
Jen Laurie (6)Isabelle Leblanc (6)Marci McQueen (6)Lisa Fawcett (5)Karen gibson (5)Julie Lasham (5)
TOp in pERSOnAL SALES
Top Leaders and Above
Colette owens ($8,410.59)Dorothy Maxwell ($7,488.67)Melanie sicard ($6,741.44)Cheryl shea ($6,138.01)Julia Loft ($5,774.93)
Top Consultants to Senior Manager
Kathy Renaud ($5,502.24)Janet Wagner ($5,441.46)Cherylyn sheehan ($5,268.64)Danielle Clarke ($4,715.82)Melanie Forrest ($4,704.98)tracy Lock ($4,585.18)Laura thibault ($4,517.78)Jennifer James ($4,158.31)Donna Clark ($4,120.89)Kim Bowles ($4,118.48)
TOp in pERSOnAL SpOnSORinG
Top Leaders and Above
Jacinthe Frenette (5)Marci McQueen (4)Colette owens (4)Wendy Aspin-Curran (3)Carrie Barfoot (3)Charlaine Chapdelaine (3)Josée gagnon (3)Kimberly Janzen (3)Isabelle Leblanc (3)Jacqueline Mcgrath (3)
Top Consultants to Senior Manager
stephanie Bilby (2)Louise Coulombe (2)Janelle Duquette (2)Pauline Farrell (2)
Don Fenwick (2)shalan Jaye (2)Angela Labonte (2)sherry Page (2)Kathy Power (2)Valerie turcotte (2)
TOp in TASTinG pARTY SALES WHO’S pARTYinG THEiR WAY TO SUCCESS
Top Consultants to Senior Manager
Kathy Renaud ($5,502.24) 10 Parties
Cherylyn sheehan ($5,023.85) 5 Parties
Janet Wagner ($4,901.46) 6 Parties
Melanie Forrest ($4,704.98) 9 Parties
Laura thibault ($4,517.78) 5 Parties
tracy Lock ($4,225.18) 8 Parties
Donna Clark ($4,120.89) 6 Parties
tanya Malette ($4,068.68) 6 Parties
Kim Bowles ($3,900.52) 10 Parties
Lyne Prud’homme ($3,786.52) 9 Parties
Recognition
Staying at home with children is something that many working mothers dream of, although many Canadian women just don’t see this as a realistic goal. But Leader Tiffany Schellenberg (and mother of three girls) knows that it’s possible.
“I started with Epicure in September 2007 after my maternity leave with my first daughter. Epicure has enabled me to stay at home and raise my three daughters. What first attracted me to Epicure was the freedom to stay home with my children and work when it worked for me, not when someone else told me I had to.”
Although many Consultants may be hesitant to talk to others about the business opportunity, Tiffany is a firm believer in sharing Epicure freely with just about anyone she comes in contact with. “I have learned that you can’t judge a book by its cover, and you never know what people need when you first meet them. You never know who might be interested in joining. I know that, for myself, I would never have thought about becoming a Consultant if I had not been at a Party where someone started talking about it.”
As summer comes to a close, Tiffany is looking forward to discovering new fall products at National Conference and coming home inspired to hold some fun theme Parties. “During back-to-school season, everyone’s life gets busy. I find that doing Silent Parties with Hostesses is a great start to the month, and then I book
live Tasting Parties toward the end of the month when families are settling into a routine.”
Tiffany gets lots of help from her three daughters and her husband. Her Epicure business is a family affair and a wonderful example of independent entrepreneurship for her children. “My family comes first. I fit my Epicure Parties and meetings in during my spare time. My two older daughters love helping me unpack orders and put the cardboard boxes in the blue box. My husband helps me as well by doing deliveries and helping to carry heavy boxes when I set up at trade shows. My family is very supportive and my daughters love earning money for their piggy banks by helping when mommy goes out to work.”
LE SP●TLIGHTWELL DESERVING GALS WITH AMBITION
Tiffany Schellenberg, Leader Winnipeg, MB
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”Tiffany Schellenberg, Leader, Winnipeg, MB
Recognition
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TO STAY HOME WITH MY CHILDREN AND WORK WHEN IT WORKS FOR ME,
NOT WHEN SOMEONE ELSE TOLD ME I HAD TO.
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Heather’s & cheryl’s suMMEr FAvouritEs
PARty Pull-out Section
EPICURE SELECTIONS® August 2012
I’m super excited about the NEW Collapsible Silicone Strainer. It’s small and easy to store – perfect to wash berries right away for quick eating. You just have to make sure some make it home for pie baking.
My family and I spend a lot of time camping, boating, swimming, and sailing. After a busy day outdoors, it’s so easy to whip up Summer Berry Chocolate Pudding. I love to garnish with summer berries. When friends drop by for an impromptu BBQ, they think I’ve been cooking all day!
Epicure products make entertaining family and friends outdoors easy. Summer Berry Fruit Dip Mix is a favourite. I can make ahead a quick and fabulous fruity dessert, topping it with local berries of all kinds.
The NEW 4-Cup Prep Bowls are ideal for canning and preserving prep. I also love to make pickled beets and dills once we move into the fall – there is much to be said for enjoying the bounty of summer all year long!
Outdoor summer dining is a huge part of my family’s summer routine and I love canning and preserving – strawberry and raspberry jam are the family favourites.
My family loves berry picking. We usually meet up with friends (along with their kids and mine). We keep a special pail in the trunk once blackberries are in season. You never know when you’ll hit a berry goldmine!
Heather McGuireResearch & Development Chef and Product Developer
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Cheryl Warwick Executive Research & Development Chef
12 * August 2012 PARty Pull-out Section
August 2012 SpecialsHOSTESS SPECIAL
CUSTOMER SPECIALS August 1–31, 2012
For promotion details and small print, see individual flyers available online.
Summer Berry COLLECTION
Collect berries and this collection! Perfect for summer berries whether you grow, pick, or buy!
Retail value: $46.96
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Collapsible Silicone StrainerSummer Berry Fruit Dip MixWhat’s for Dessert? Chocolate Pudding in an Instant Mix (2)4-Cup Prep Bowl
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June 1-30, 2012SEPTEMBER HOSTESS SPECIAL september 1–30, 2012
Everything Pan & Cha-Cha Chili (Pack of 3)
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August Recipes
3 Ways with summer Berry Fruit Dip Mix
Summer Berry crème Brûlée
Heat 2 cups (500 ml) whipping cream with 1/3 cup (80 ml) Summer Berry Fruit Dip Mix. In a bowl, whisk 6 large egg yolks with 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla Extract. Gradually whisk in warm cream. Divide between 4 crème brûlée dishes. Drop a few fresh raspberries onto each dish. Place dishes in a roasting pan or deep baking sheet and carefully pour enough boiling water around dishes to come half way up sides. Bake at 300° F (150° C) until set, about 30 minutes. Cool, then sprinkle tops with sugar. Broil or use a crème brûlée blow torch to caramelize sugar.
Summer Berry Yogurt parfaits
Spoon 2 Tbsp (30 ml) prepared Summer Berry Fruit Dip into a glass. Scatter a few blueberries overtop. Dollop with ¼ cup (60 ml) yogurt. Scatter a few raspberries overtop. Finish with 2–3 Tbsp (30–45 ml) prepared Summer Berry Fruit Dip. Garnish with fresh berries and mint.
Summer Berry Bread pudding
In a very large bowl, whisk 3 eggs with 2 1/2 cups (625 ml) milk. Whisk in 1/3 cup (80 ml) Summer Berry Fruit Dip Mix. Lightly butter a casserole dish. Cut 12 slices of bread (crust on) in half diagonally. Working with one piece at a time, dunk in egg mixture, then layer in dish. Pour excess milk mixture overtop. Bake at 325° F (160° C) until set, about 40 minutes. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup (125 ml) fresh raspberries or blueberries.
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School Lunches: All Wrapped upIt’s almost that time of year again. Back to school looms on the horizon as does dreaded lunch box duty. Here are three easy and speedy ideas using leftovers and simple solutions to relieve your lunch prep stress.
cheese Ball Roll Up
Spread tortillas with leftover prepared Epicure’s Tomato & parmesan Cheese Ball.Add chopped tomato, shredded lettuce, and a handful of chickpeas overtop. Roll into a log and cut in half. Wrap it up!
chicken caesar Crunch
Generously spread top and bottom of your favourite bun with Epicure’s prepared Caesar Dressing. Shred Romaine lettuce and scatter half over bottom bun. Cover with strips of leftover grilled or roasted chicken. Top with remaining lettuce. Shake Epicure’s Smoky Bacon Topper overtop. Cover with top bun. Wrap it up!
Fiesta Frittata Slice
Whisk 6 eggs with 2–3 tsp (10–15 ml) Epicure’s poco picante Salsa Mix, 1/2 cup (125 ml) black beans, 1 chopped tomato, and 1/2 cup (125 ml) grated cheddar. Pour into Epicure’s Rectangular Silicone Steamer. Cover with lid and microwave on medium until set, about 10 minutes. Turn out and cut into slices. Wrap it up!
Q: What do you love most about Epicure products?
A: That they’re healthy, and everyone in the family loves them! My Customers love to share ideas and recipes with me, and they tell me about how the whole family gets involved in choosing spices and planning meals together. Kids come up to me to tell me their favourite product. I have teens who purchase Mulling Spices or their favourite dip, all on their own. Husbands send their wish lists to me through their wives, and my client list of single men is growing faster than ever before. I get so excited that more people are looking for healthy choices!
Q: How did you decide to get started with Epicure?
A: Originally, I was just looking to replace onion soup mix with a low-sodium alternative and find other low-sodium products for my new husband. We enjoyed the spices so much that I signed up when we moved to Fort McMurray, just so we could supply ourselves. A friend of mine wanted to do a Party, so I gave it a go. The Party was easier to do than I expected. Before I knew it, Customers were stopping me in the grocery store to give me their Epicure lists!
Q: Any favourite booking tips you’d like to share?
A: I suggest that groups of friends team up and have Parties every three-to-four months, changing the Hostess each time so that each one gets a chance to earn Hostess benefits. This allows them to refill their pantries and try new products.
Q: How are you planning to share the Epicure opportunity through the back-to-school season and beyond? What advice will you give your Team for sponsoring new Consultants?
A: Fort McMurray has many unique economic factors which can reduce the need or want to start a home-based business. Families may have tenants in their homes, spouses on rotating schedules, large numbers of children – things that make it tough to consider adding a business to their already busy schedules. Some of them are so new in town that they don’t know anyone. I present the Epicure opportunity as a way to supply their friends and family with great products, and as a method for meeting new friends. I tell them that once they get their Customer base established, the products will keep selling themselves.
NameMAY 2012
HOT OFF THE MARK WHO’S HAD A QUICK START TO SUCCESS
Cherylyn Sheehan, Leader Fort McMurray, AB
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Who’s Succeeding with QSS QSS Month 1 Sales AchieversKimberly BourrierNicole CampbellElaine ChanJulie ChiassonDragana DavidovicCorinne DeMerchantDarlene DoucetKathy DriscollLouise EnnsHeather EplettAudra GermannTammy GosselinJennifer GregorashMélanie HaineaultTammy HawryszkoLorraine HerkertYvette HerrittAmanda HollowayBrittany Holstein
Paulette JailletKim JanesShelly JohnsonNikki JonesKyra KapachDeanna KatelnikoffCathy KeetchPam KhoberKarrie KowalykKarine LaflècheLouise LalondeMarilyn LebelJayme LeSauvageChristal LobackChantal MassicotteBrenda MazurVickie MeloAmanda MooreJulie MorrisonCristina ParolariCavell PentonTracy PodaimaLynne PollardCathy Rideout
Patti RobertsonKatee RodrigueMelissa RougeauMelissa ScalesLyndsey ShielsYulanda SimmsKerri SteeleKeshia ThorpNathalie TurcotteTeryl UnsworthMonique VanierLena WillmsMelissa Wilson-Bouffard
QSS Month 2 Sales AchieversKathie BoltonDianne BortolonCatherine BreaultMelissa BurryBobbi ByrneAlana CampbellLori Chant
Jenny DayIsabelle DumontTammy GosselinMélanie HaineaultJanna HickeyShelly JohnsonDeanna KatelnikoffCatherine KearleyVicki KlovanskyMelissa LavalleeLisa LenartowichMichelle MonkPatricia RobergePatti RobertsonKatee RodrigueGinette Vaillancourt Claudette Willcott
QSS Month 3 Sales AchieversNicole BoweringJanet BurtArlene Cole
Diana Lee DesChampsJennifer GeigelBrenda GrahamDiane GravelTammi KnappIsabelle LamontagneTanya MaletteNadine PartridgeNathalie PaulCari ReillySheila Saltel
QSS Month 1 Sponsoring AchieverCatherine Breault
QSS Month 3 Sponsoring AchieversDonna ClellandMegan GreschnerMélanie Leblanc
summer Berry Chocolate Puddingprep Time: 10 minutes Makes: 8 servings 1 pkg Epicure’s What’s for Dessert? Chocolate pudding in an instant Mix2 cups (500 ml) cold milk 4 Tbsp (60 ml) Epicure’s Summer Berry Fruit Dip Mix, divided2 cups (500 ml) mixed fresh berries1. In a bowl, blend WFD Chocolate Pudding in an Instant Mix with milk and 2 Tbsp (30 ml) Summer Berry Fruit Dip Mix. Using an electric mixer, beat on medium for 2 minutes.2. Spoon into small bowls and refrigerate until chilled, 10 minutes. Toss berries with 2 Tbsp (30 ml) Summer Berry Fruit Dip Mix. Spoon over puddings. per serving: Calories 110, Fat 1 g (Saturated 0.4g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 65 mg, Carbohydrate 25 g (Fibre 3 g, Sugars 17 g), Protein 3 g
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Q: Tell us a little bit about your experience with Epicure.
A: I started in October 2010, and it has been an amazing experience so far. I’ve met a lot of new people and built relationships with my Team members. I went to Conference in Montreal last year and my business really started to pick up then!
Q: What have you learned from your business so far?
A: I’ve learned a lot, but the thing I really focus on is always to ASK. It doesn’t cost anything to ask, and 90% of the time, if you don’t ask for a booking or ask about the business opportunity, the Customers or Hostesses won’t approach you. Also, picking up the phone and following up is really the key, and building a big list of contacts.
Q: What first attracted you to Epicure?
A: I’ve always been passionate about health and nutrition, so that’s what got me hooked. And the 3 Onion Dip Mix, of course!
Q: How do you get future bookings at your Tasting Parties?
A: I always focus on telling everyone what my Hostess is going to get for free. I talk about the monthly specials, the Hostess Benefits Program, and the $20 Booking Bonus Certificate. I talk about the Multi-Purpose Pot and the Top 6 Collection, and how easy it is to get it all at half price. I have three hot dates for booking at every Party. If they choose one of those dates, they get a little extra prize at their Party. I also use ballots for door prizes and keep them for future reference.
Q: How do you share the Epicure opportunity?
A: Start off by telling a little bit about my story, and how Epicure could help them make extra income at the end of the month. I talk about my upcoming HAWAII trip!
Q: What is your next big goal for your business, and how do you plan to achieve it?
A: I always try to have 8–10 Parties each month and 2–3 new Team members or more! My next goal is obviously to be a Senior Leader by August 2012, a Business Development Leader by October, and a Director by December 2012. I tend to DREAM BIG! But I know that, with hard work and determination, it will happen. I will keep doing what I do and work hard with my Team and potential Leaders!
Isabelle LeBlanc, Leader Bouctouche, NB
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Cheryl’s 101: Deep sponsoring thoughts
Cheryl BrandtDirector, sales & Leadership
Development
Finding prospective new Consultants to help build your business is simple. We are surrounded every day by people who love food, enjoy meeting new people, and are interested in earning a few extra dollars each month. The difficult part can be recognizing that almost everyone can benefit from becoming an Epicure Consultant and sharing the opportunity.
1. Don’t pre-judge. Simply share the facts and let them decide. It’s not up to us to decide for them.
2. Everyone has different qualities. Don’t look for perfect. Nobody is. Acknowledge and embrace the qualities each person has and the rest will come.
3. Share with everyone; don’t try to sponsor everyone. There is a difference.
A focus on sharing considers the needs of others. Never sponsor with the idea “what’s in it for me.” Be willing to help people with what you have to offer just like someone offered it to you.
4. Don’t wait for someone to approach you. Nine times out of 10, they won’t.
5. Sponsoring doesn’t only happen at parties. New Team members are everywhere you go. Just listen!
6. Listen to understand and share how Epicure can fill the need. If someone is in need of extra income or needs to find a job, chances are they won’t be that interested in hearing about lavish trips and diamonds. Listen with your heart!
7. Anytime you find the qualities we look for in a Consultant, tell them how
they would benefit from Epicure.
8. present the opportunity as the business it is and the career they can develop. If you see this opportunity as a business, they will too.
9. Take with you to show them how fun, simple, and profitable a business with Epicure can be.
10. Listen and look out for those who love every product, can’t afford much, are looking for a job, bored, wanting something to do, or want to stay home with their children. Don’t overlook those who have careers already. You never know where someone is at in their life. And remember, if you don’t ask, it’s an automatic “no.”
Education & Development
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Cheryl’s 101: Deep sponsoring thoughts
Education & Development
• Advertiseatuniversities!Offerour opportunity in a student newspaper
• Speaktostudentclubs
• Participateinjobfairsatuniversities
• Registertotakeaclassortwo.Whynot learn while you network?!
• Realestateagentsgivehomebuyers gifts upon closing. They might love to give Epicure products or gift certificates. Ask for the buyer’s information so you can follow up to see how they are enjoying their gift
• Postflyersofferingaspecialat apartment complexes
• OffertoconductaspecialTastingParty for apartment tenants
• Offergiftcertificates.Findout what people love and when they are celebrating a special day. Contact their loved ones and offer your services
• Offertoconductemployee appreciation Tasting Parties during the lunch hour or after work. Book, sell, and share the opportunity with those interested after the event
• Fundraiserswillopenupaworldof networking opportunities. Think of how many people are touched throughout the process of a successful fundraiser. Those individuals should be part of your contact list
• Alwayshaveyourmobileoffice with you. Include catalogues, Hostess envelopes, sponsoring folders, business cards, and opportunity and fundraising brochures
growing Your Business in Your Backyard ideas for increasing results!
When growing your business, think outside the box. How we market our business is changing dramatically and many traditional methods are no longer relevant. Meeting new people and word of mouth are still the most effective ways to promote your business, and with the boom in social media, it is easier then ever before!
Education & Development
Your Professional ImageYour image is your Epicure billboard. Be sure to make conscious choices about the messages your “billboard” is conveying. Make sure it’s in line with your professional goals and desires.
Your appearance is your message to others about who you are and what you stand for. The way you look reflects your attitude, self-image, confidence, and state of mind. A strong, confident presence is the key to an effective image. When you look good, you feel good, and others will be drawn to you. Look in the mirror and ask, “Does this look like someone I would do business with?”
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Talk It UpElegant summer entertaining tip: Instead of logs, press Corn Butters (P. 23) into Prep Bowls, refrigerate, and portion out with Epicure’s Stainless Steel Mini Portion Scoop. Portion control never looked so pretty!
Health Benefit: We tend to slather corn in butter. Instead, try and elevate taste with seasonings and maybe even use a little less. Great taste and lots of flavour!
Epicure’s Toppers + Butter =Make, Take, and Wow ‘Em!
Education & Development
Crystal Macgregor, RDNutrition & Product Training Specialist
Before the party: Prepare 1–3 logs of Epicure’s Summer Toppers Corn Butters (P. 23) – remember, variety is key to tasting! Slice logs into coins, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate. Freeze 1–2 cups (250–500 ml) of frozen corn niblets in Epicure’s Rectangular Silicone Steamer.
At the party: Microwave corn in the Steamer. Divide hot corn between bowls and toss with 1–2 coins of the different corn butters. Portion seasoned corn into sample cups for tasting. If sampling just one butter, toss right in the Steamer!
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Dos & DoN’ts in Life and Business
1. Don’t procrastinate. Just do it! You’ll feel great and be better off in the end.
2. Live now. Set goals, focus on the future, and don’t forget the beauty of today in the process.
3. Face fear. Don’t reinforce walls; tear them down.
4. Break the chain. Stop bad habits by doing something different every day instead.
5. Read 10 pages a day. Feed your mind with the good stuff. Remember, what you put in, you get out.
6. Accept things you can’t change. You will experience much more serenity in life.
7. Be generous. Use your smile, words, and heart to boost others.
8. Have fun. Develop new interests and meet new friends in the process.
9. Keep an agenda. Write down the tasks you need to achieve each day.
10. Get a good start. Rise early, eat breakfast, and exercise.
Inspiration Corner Natalie Vanicek Education & Development Manager
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Education & Development
In the last few months, the new myepicure.com and the Consultant e-commerce websites have made a big splash. To smooth the transition between the old system and the new one, we’re welcoming our National Conference attendees to our eCafé located only at our 15th Anniversary National Conference.
At the eCafé, you’ll be able to receive one-on-one My Epicure training, offer feedback, and learn about new features. Whether you’re an avid user or new to the web, this is a fantastic opportunity to learn the latest and become a My Epicure pro. Web-savvy Home Team Members will be on hand to help you learn more about social media and using the latest technology to communicate.
The eCafé is also a place for you to take a break from the craziness of National Conference. So why not relax on one of our comfy couches and catch up on what’s happening at home and brag to everyone who didn’t come about what a great time you’re having?
We’ll also have computer stations available to Consultants for 15- to 20-minute periods to surf the web, check your email, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and of course…orders!
We can’t wait to see you there.
We’re here to:
•Beofservice
•Collectyourfeedback
•Helpyoulearnaboutyourpersonalizedwebsites
•Teachaboutmyepicure.com
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PRODUCT LAUNCH is like Christmas in September!
It’s time to break out those checklists! Here are a few tips to tick off:
❏ Mark your calendar:
• August 11, 2012 - New product reveal at National Conference
• August 18, 2012 - Fall/Winter new Product Launch
• September 1, 2012 - New products available for sale
❏ Decide where your event will be.
❏ Establish who’s hosting the event.
❏ Make your Epicure Rewards wishlist!
❏ Find someone interested in the business to bring as a guest.
❏ Order extra catalogues.
❏ Decide how you’re going to earn the new incentive trip.
❏ Let your Customers and Hostesses know new and returning products are just around the corner!
❏ Get ready to have a great time!
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100 MILE DIET? Try 50 metres!Epicure’s own Farmer John is back at Home Office selling fresh, locally grown produce to Home Team Members. We know it’s local because we have been watching it grow from our office windows! From home- grown garden lettuce to humungous bulbs of Russian Red garlic, all these veggies are helping HTMs remember their conveniently forgotten New Year’s resolutions to eat healthy.
Fun fact: We use as many locally grown fruits and vegetables in our recipe photos as we can, making the food all the better to eat afterward!
MOVING UP to Feed CanadaDuring the Moving Up Tour, we asked Consultants to bring a food donation to the event for the local food bank. To start things off, we sent 12 packages to food banks across Canada, containing 10 each of Epicure’s Marinara Sauce Mix, Seasoning for Mac & Cheese, French Onion Soup Mix, Cha-Cha Chili Recipe Seasoning Mix, and Taco Seasoning.
That’s nothing compared to the contributions made by our generous Consultants! Together we’ve donated 4,349 lbs (1,973 kgs) of food! Way to make our journey across Canada count for fellow Canadians in need!
Fun fact: The total weight of the food donated is greater than 11,597 jars of our Summer Berry Fruit Dip Mix! Imagine 11,597 bottles of fruit dip stacked on top of one another. The stack would be over twice the height of the CN Tower or just 100 m short of reaching the top of Grouse Mountain in North Vancouver, BC.
August Recipes
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summer toppers Corn ButtersUse our Toppers to make flavoured butter coins to melt over corn on the cob, grilled steaks, pork chops, chicken, fish, or whatever needs a hit of unctuous goodness.
Stir 1/2 cup (125 ml) room temperature butter with 2–3 Tbsp (30–45 ml) Epicure’s Smoky Bacon Topper, Sesame Crunch Topper or Garlicky Dill Topper and 1 Tbsp (15 ml) of lemon or lime juice. On waxed paper or plastic wrap, form butter into a log about 8 inches long. Roll up and seal. Refrigerate until firm, 20 minutes, then slice into thin coins. Butter will keep well up to 1 week in the fridge, or up to 3 months in the freezer.
Try all 3 flavours!
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Today1997
Victorian Epicure Opens for BusinessSylvie Rochette starts selling her 4 spice blends at local markets from her blue station wagon.
Epicure Selections®
Sylvie creates ES to share her “recipe for success” with more mom entrepreneurs across Canada.
1,000 Consultants!Within 4 years, the number of consultants grows by 900!
With over 250 fantastic food products, 200 super-star Home Team Members, and more than 14,000 incredible Consultants, we can’t wait to celebrate 15 amazing years with you at Conference!
What an incredible journey the last fifteen years has been. Epicure Selections® has grown up! In
1991, our President Sylvie Rochette started selling her four unique spice blends: Curry, 3 Onion,
Herb & Garlic and Lemon Dilly. After a smashing success at consumer shows, farmers’ markets,
and trade shows, in 1997 she decided to continue to share Epicure and create opportunities for
entrepreneurs – Epicure Selections® was born! Today, Epicure has over 14,000 Consultants and 250
products.
The Next Fifteen and Beyond…Epicure is all about celebrating food, people, and love. The next stage for Epicure is exciting. We’ll
continue to deliver healthy and delicious food to you and your families. As always, we’re incredibly
grateful to our Consultants for helping us get our products into Canadian kitchens.
We look forward to the future and continuing the journey together!
1998First Consultant ConferenceAttendance reaches 30 Consultants!
CookwareEpicure heats up – Sylvie introduces cookware.
New OrleansEpicure Selections® introduces Consultant incentive trips to global destinations.
1991