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Safe Bakeware?

peppermint patty — Mon, 15 Oct 2018 21:27:06 GMT

I am getting really confused about what bakeware to use for casseroles,etc. now-a-days. I have always preferred stoneware, but there are SO MANY complaints about them cracking in the oven , I am afraid to use them. I have searched all over the internet for reviews, not just QVC. I wanted a set of oval shaped dishes. I have the set QVC used to sell by Lucia B. And it is holding up great. I am also using my 40 year old Corning Ware that has held up great. It is a set made before they sold out to China and changed the materials making the newer pieces prone to breakage. Rachel Ray has many complaints about breaking and I am pretty sure here are from China to. I have used Pampered Chef in the past and never had a problem, but there are several complaints about them cracking as well. I am looking at Emile Henry dishes, they are more expensive, but they are made in France and have pretty good reviews. I will pay more to get something I don't have to worry about. I really don't want to bags to go to using metal pans and I can 't deal with cast iron because of the weight. Does anyone have a suggestion for a good brand to get. I would be interested in what others are trusting to use. Thanks!

Re: Safe Bakeware?

chickenbutt — Mon, 15 Oct 2018 21:34:18 GMT

I also use some of the old Pyroceram Corning Ware and it's great. BTW, you can still get more pieces on ebay. Just be sure you know exactly what you're buying. I've purchased some, brand new, there in the past and I made sure they had pics of the bottoms as well because that's how you know what it is. The Chinese stoneware ones have those raw edges and say 'Made in China' and 'stoneware' right on them. The Pyroceram ones have a shiny bottom and no raw edges are needed for this. They last forever.

I filled out my set of the old stuff a number of years ago so I have plenty of that to use. I have the French White and French Black. I think they are beautiful, as I don't like busy designs. They are very classy looking.

Once they changed to Chinese-made stoneware, it's just a totally different product and I would never put Chinese stoneware in the oven, or any heat source.

If I were looking for more baking dishes I really don't know where I would look, besides these older Corning Ware pieces. No doubt I would avoid Temptations, and other poorly made Chinese stoneware products, like the plague. Aside from how they look (yikes!), they are not properly fired and that is one of the reasons you see cracking, crazing, and exploding problems with them.

Re: Safe Bakeware?

Harpa — Mon, 15 Oct 2018 21:39:47 GMT

Good old Anchor Hocking! Or those glass crimped pie plates you can get at Wal-Mart. Always reliable! Not necessarily pretty, but it beats cracking bakeware!

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haddon9 — Mon, 15 Oct 2018 21:41:22 GMT

I have Le Creuset stoneware. I have a covered casserole dish that I use almost every week and I've had no problems.

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fthunt — Mon, 15 Oct 2018 21:42:45 GMT

Hands down............Corning Ware. Has served me well for decades.

Re: Safe Bakeware?

NickNack — Mon, 15 Oct 2018 21:49:25 GMT

I have some polish stoneware pieces that I love. I also have a piece by Fiestaware that's very nice as well as a loaf pan by Emile Henry that I like a lot.

Re: Safe Bakeware?

oceantown — Mon, 15 Oct 2018 21:51:12 GMT

Hi, Peppermint Patty.

I have older corningware and fiesta bakeware (and dinnerware).

Fiesta is made in the USA, and is fully vitrified and will not absorb moisture. Fiesta is very strong!

I have the Fiesta 9-inch square baker, 15-inch baking tray, and several individual casseroles. The individual casserole dishes are my favorites, and have many uses. I happen to know that they make an adorable server for an ice cream sundae!

I also have the pie baker, and 2 small individual pie bakers.

Re: Safe Bakeware?

chickenbutt — Mon, 15 Oct 2018 21:54:12 GMT

@NickNack wrote:
I have some polish stoneware pieces that I love. I also have a piece by Fiestaware that's very nice as well as a loaf pan by Emile Henry that I like a lot.

How could I forget about Fiestaware? That is also a great choice, and I've never heard anything but good about Emile Henry brand.

Fiestaware is also made in the US and is of very good quality. I have a few Fiesta baking pieces also and they stay like new, just like the old Corning Ware.

Re: Safe Bakeware?

Berlybaby — Mon, 15 Oct 2018 22:00:46 GMT

Highly recommend Le Crueset and Polish Pottery. Never had a problem

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Sooner — Mon, 15 Oct 2018 22:02:00 GMT

My favorite is Apilco and Pillivuyt from Williams-Sonoma and others. It is great and bakes evenly, and is sturdy. It cleans up far better than the old Pyrex (which is glass and holds onto burnt on more than the ceamics) and Corningware as well.

It is expensive, but they have 20 percent off often and pieces on sale sometimes. Emile Henry is good and I haven't have touble with Le Creuset, but to me the French white pieces are tops.

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oceantown — Mon, 15 Oct 2018 22:04:22 GMT

I thought I would show you a picture of one of my Fiesta individual casserole dishes. I think they make a great little apple pie.

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chickenbutt — Mon, 15 Oct 2018 22:10:14 GMT

@oceantown wrote:
I thought I would show you a picture of one of my Fiesta individual casserole dishes. I think they make a great little apple pie.

I love those little ovals. I have a few of them. They are great for making individual apple crisps, too.

Re: Safe Bakeware?

loriqvc — Mon, 15 Oct 2018 22:18:31 GMT

I'll add another vote for Fiestaware! Be sure to go to their website and sign up for their mailing list; they frequently have sales and free shipping promotions that make it a no-brainer to stock up on key pieces. Beyond the other great things already mentioned about the company, Fiesta also packages items very securely, so you never have to worry about receiving something broken, and their shipping times are quite short/speedy compared to many other online retailers.

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froggy — Mon, 15 Oct 2018 23:02:16 GMT

When I want to bake in stoneware I use my Polish Stoneware almost exclusively. But I do have some 20 year old Corning Ware and a couple of pyrex glass bakeware. I've never had any crack in the oven.

Just make sure that there is some liquid or moisture in the pan. A dry pan will crack. Not the fault of the pan.

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jannabelle1 — Tue, 16 Oct 2018 00:31:58 GMT

Corning Ware and Pyrex are the only brands I use for baking (both made by the same company). They've been around forever, they're made for oven baking and they're a decent price. Check out their website, and sign up for their sale emails - they have awesome prices for their bakeware and also for their Corelle line of dishes. Yes, I know that Corelle isn't probably fashionable, but they are lightweight, reasonably priced and do not chip.

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Kachina624 — Tue, 16 Oct 2018 00:51:12 GMT

My mother and I were both big fans of hand thrown pottery and we both had a couple of covered casserole dishes. Neither of us ever had a moment's trouble with them. They are original pieces of art and are pretty much indestructible. I also had bakeware to match my Dansk dinnerware and it's still going strong after 30 years.

If you want great bakeware, buy great quality and forget the stuff you order on TV.

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denisemb — Tue, 16 Oct 2018 02:21:11 GMT

I am/was fortunate enough to own/inherit a lot of old Corning and Pyrex.

Besides Ebay, you might want to try Goodwill or other thrift stores for the "oldies but goodies".

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homedecor1 — Tue, 16 Oct 2018 03:07:03 GMT

After my first cracking/crazing with Temptations I never baked in them again😬😬😬. They are beautiful for servingware.

I started replacing with Fiestaware and using my Pyrex & corningware pieces.

I love Fiestaware and I bought the pieces I would use. Everything bakes great in them & clean up a snap! slowly, i've added other pieces, ie, au gratin dishes, casserole dish.

My pyrex& corningware is still going strong after 30+ years. Some pieces were my mom's.

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homedecor1 — Tue, 16 Oct 2018 03:09:28 GMT

@oceantown

what a good idea (and looks yummy!) for the augratin dishes. I just bought 4 of them on sale at Kohls with my 30% off.

Thanks for sharing!

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homedecor1 — Tue, 16 Oct 2018 03:13:31 GMT

@loriqvc

thanks for sharing about signing up for Fiestaware website. I've been building my Fiesta when I find them on sale,but, they never have the cute "seasonal" or selection of pieces I see on their website.

I never thought about signing up for their sales -- one of those "duh" moments🙈😉