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Real Simple recently included our Cherry & Olive Pitter in it's round up for items that will make preparing your favorite foods easier and more sustainable! "Pit cherries in a flash with this handy little kitchen tool, sans the mess. This pitter can do four cherries at once—perfect for making pies—has a tray to catch the pits and juice below, and is dishwasher safe. Use it to prep olives for a charcuterie board too." 

"Sixty-five percent of Americans say they are spending more time in their kitchens than in years past, according to new research. The findings are part of a new nationwide Kitchen Confidence study from Pampered Chef and demonstrates how Americans are seeking better mealtime solutions and cooking alternatives when they are in a pinch." Read more here. 

"A recent Pampered Chef Kitchen Confidence Index looked at Americans’ habits in the kitchen, how much time they invested in the cooking process and their feelings toward meal preparation and cleanup. While the study revealed that 65% of Americans report spending more time in the kitchen than in previous years, it also showed that their feelings of overwhelm increase at least once or twice a week because of their responsibilities and burdens."

As Simply Recipes says, nonstick pans are essential to a well stocked kitchen! And, we're thrilled to be included in their list of best nonstick pans in 2021. Read more! 

Our new Donut Hole Pan was recently included in the Food Network's round up of products perfect for kids who love to cook! "Kids love mini-everything, and this sheet pan will help them create the perfect golf ball-sized treats. Use it to make mini-donuts, bagel bites, meatballs, cake pops and more. It’ll also teach them how to portion things uniformly for even cooking." 

Thrillist asked professional pizzaiolos around the country about their favorite at-home tools and what you need to easily make pizzeria-caliber, and our Pizza Peel made the list! “Not only is it beautiful and durable, but it’s thinner at the tip to enable easier launching onto your Baking Steel or pizza stone."

Give yourself some love! People.com included our Coated Knife Set in a recent round up for gifts to treat yourself with! "Practical gifts are their own form of romance, and an excellent knife set is a cut above the rest. With all the extra time spent at home and in the kitchen this year, having a high-quality knife can make all the difference. This colorful coated set from Pampered Chef is perfect for new cooks." 

People.com recently named our Stackable Cooling Racks as its top baking tool for cake decorating and more! "Even if you don’t have a small Brooklyn kitchen like me, you can always benefit from some extra counter space. Stack these baking racks on top of each other for double the room, then collapse their legs to store them."

Looking for a gift for the teen who has everything? Women's Day listed our Soft Pretzel-Making Set in it's recently Easter roundup! "For a teen who's just getting into cooking, get them something fun to use in the kitchen like this easy-to-use soft pretzel making kit. Sure, it might not be as practical as a chef's knife, but it has the whimsy and excitement that will carry your teen along to even more kitchen creations."

Our founder, Doris Christopher, was recently interviewed by Forbes and shares how she built Pampered Chef, various challenges over the years and her vision for the companies future. "Over the past 40 years, Pampered Chef has revolutionized home cooking through a line of kitchen tools, cooking parties and much more while continuing to staying true to Christopher’s mission of enriching lives through food." Read more here.