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Cooks essentials temptation like bake/serveware

mariamama — Sun, 26 Mar 2017 17:53:12 GMT

So cooks essentials now makes these ceramic serveware and cookware pieces.

I have many pieces of temptations but I do think the on air presentation of the blue jean chef's pieces are pretty. I think they're pretty expensive though and not many color options.

Maybe they're just getting their feet wet so to speak.

The dinnerware sets are pretty too.

they just ripped off temptations though.

If you look at what's available there are very few options in temptations left in term s of rectangular pieces like lasagna trays etc.

anyone else notice this!? I was looking for sets for my daughter and that's how I noticed. 😟

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chickenbutt — Sun, 26 Mar 2017 17:57:16 GMT

It is certainly less unattractive than the Temptations, but it's still Chinese-made stoneware so I'd keep that in mind.

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De Anna — Sun, 26 Mar 2017 18:03:55 GMT

My husband had me come and look at the set, take off of Temptations. I have noticed this on a few different items on the Q lately. Like Click and Click, hmm. I will stick with Lock & Lock and Temptations. To many items being copied. If I were Temptations and Lock & Lock, I would not be happy.

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luvdoodles — Sun, 26 Mar 2017 18:09:10 GMT

I saw them aired today. A little competition for Temptations. I have one set of the Temptations, so don't need anymore and I have never had a problem with any piece and I use them constantly. I agree Temptations does a better color selection and patterns. It will be interesting to read the reviews and comparisons.

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jpie — Sun, 26 Mar 2017 18:13:46 GMT

@De Anna wrote:
My husband had me come and look at the set, take off of Temptations. I have noticed this on a few different items on the Q lately. Like Click and Click, hmm. I will stick with Lock & Lock and Temptations. To many items being copied. If I were Temptations and Lock & Lock, I would not be happy.

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I agree with the majority of posts stating that the CE's seems to be a Temptation copy. I've have not seen the Click and Click, but I have plenty of L n' L and I'm very happpy with all of the sets that I have.

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jpie — Sun, 26 Mar 2017 18:17:27 GMT

It will be interesting to see the reviews on this. It appears to look a bit more sturdy with it's construction (lid) then the L n' L.

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Mominohio — Sun, 26 Mar 2017 18:19:45 GMT

Every so often Q brings in a new line (usually very briefly) of something just like one of their bigger, more popular brands. Think Lida Bastianich stoneware and the Blue Jean Chef stoneware that were out awhile back. Also the new locking containers (and it seems the crab cakes and steaks are being replaced with new brands(.

I think they do this for a couple of reasons. First they get people who don't like the staple brand (like the Temp-tations haters) and they want to offer something to get their sales.

Also, I think they get a good buy on something and just run with it, knowing it won't last but will be profitable.

I thought today's bakeware was not very attractive, but it did look well made. The sizes in the set were perfect for a starter set or for a one time purchase, as they were three of the most used sizes. I didn't think the price was bad at all. Temp-tations cost has gotten pretty high for the quality.

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mariamama — Sun, 26 Mar 2017 18:20:00 GMT

I'm very happy with lock and lock too. I have two sets. I wouldn't change.

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mariamama — Sun, 26 Mar 2017 18:23:31 GMT

I didn't think the set of rectangular bakeware that the blue jean chef presented was cost conscious. They said it was four pieces and there were only three piece of ceramic. One of the pices was the 13 x 9 black holder.

they could have just said 7 pieces which would have included the lids.😂😂😂

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terrier3 — Sun, 26 Mar 2017 19:22:02 GMT

@Mominohio wrote:
Every so often Q brings in a new line (usually very briefly) of something just like one of their bigger, more popular brands. Think Lida Bastianich stoneware and the Blue Jean Chef stoneware that were out awhile back. Also the new locking containers (and it seems the crab cakes and steaks are being replaced with new brands(.

I think they do this for a couple of reasons. First they get people who don't like the staple brand (like the Temp-tations haters) and they want to offer something to get their sales.

Also, I think they get a good buy on something and just run with it, knowing it won't last but will be profitable.

I thought today's bakeware was not very attractive, but it did look well made. The sizes in the set were perfect for a starter set or for a one time purchase, as they were three of the most used sizes. I didn't think the price was bad at all. Temp-tations cost has gotten pretty high for the quality.

Every piece of TT I owned cracked crazed or outright broke.

My Lidia set is still 100% in perfect condition. I also have the pasta set and love them all.

If this new CE set is like Lidia's, it should do well.

I'll pay more for something that will last.

I still use my mom's Fiestaware from the 50s...and older Harker pieces that I collect.

Quality over quantity!

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WORKING GAL — Sun, 26 Mar 2017 21:46:32 GMT

Temptations is coming out with many new products Tara has said recently so you might see new sets containing rectangles.

As far as the Cook's Essential set shown today, the dinnerware patterns are so busy, I can't imagine food looking good on them.

It would give me a headache. I think solid centers with the pattern around the edges would be prettier IMO. The bakeware set was okay but the loaf pan (1 qt.) is very small. Temptations loaf pan is a 1.7 qt. which is a standard size. I wonder how Tara feels about CE competing with her. I also think some of Temptations prices are a little high for the quality. I do have a few sets that I ordered quite a while ago and have not had any issues. The first set I bought was in Old World Yellow (tells you how long ago it was). It has (1) 9X13 with lid it, (1) 7X11 with trivet, (2) 1.7 qt. loaf pans with trivets and (4) 10 oz. easy holds.

Racks and plastic lids included - I paid $49.95 as a TSV.

You couldn't touch that price today for all those pieces. If I had known she was discontinuing the yellow, I would have ordered the blue as that is what I switched to. Tara said long ago that yellow was going to be a seasonal color, but that never happened.

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missy1 — Mon, 27 Mar 2017 00:40:55 GMT

Maybe both brands are made by the same bakeware company. They are the Q's brand.

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De Anna — Mon, 27 Mar 2017 03:17:19 GMT

Thanks for the correction, it is Click & Close. I knew it was Click somrthing.

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homedecor1 — Mon, 27 Mar 2017 03:45:26 GMT

Evine showed a configuration like Temptations & CE stoneware.

I think it was a "set" also. Didn't pay much attention to the details.

As for Tara being annoyed she's probably is doing the "happy dance" and sold her concept (whatever it's called) to Q as CE for big $! I seriously feel Temptations is being phased out - on a all day show they would have been on a lot more. I also see the 1 hr shows have been "replaced".

Q is looking for the next "big" kitchen item - and Le Crueset isn't "affordable" to all consumers even though it's a wonderful product even if they offer 10 ez pays!!!! Plus, it's very heavy w/o food in it!!

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Daysdee — Sat, 01 Apr 2017 22:26:58 GMT

I have many, many TT sets but haven't bought any recently since I don't need them and I question their quality now. The CE bakeware/serveware seemed "too busy" to me and I usually like patterns/florals.