topic Re: New Temptation Items in Kitchen

New Temptation Items

KatieB — Fri, 15 Nov 2019 17:13:25 GMT

In an email I received today from Temptations, there was an item that I don't remember seeing before. It is a set called 'Dish it Out'. It's two 24 oz bowls with handles on each side and a lid-it. It looks very nice, but what I noticed was a new color (new to me). It was a very pretty shade of grey:

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Re: New Temptation Items

loriqvc — Fri, 15 Nov 2019 17:19:59 GMT

Yes, the grey is new as of the past few months; Tara has said that there will be much more coming in this color next year. I saw that item as well and thought it was a great concept, but you can tell even in the promotional image that the paint work is really sloppy as usual. Very disappointing...

Re: New Temptation Items

suzykee — Fri, 15 Nov 2019 17:49:29 GMT

These do look cute but such an odd size. I'm sure they will market it as a soup bowl or individual crock, and of course with the obligatory "garlic knot" on top. But it is 24oz which is 3 cups OR 3/4 of a quart, a bit big for an individual serving size IMO. I already have enough of these in between containers. I don't purchase TempTations after getting sloppy painted, unglazed or chipped pieces several years ago. Just not worth the return hassle. A nice addition to the Temptations devotees.

Re: New Temptation Items

KatieB — Fri, 15 Nov 2019 17:54:11 GMT

@loriqvc wrote:
Yes, the grey is new as of the past few months; Tara has said that there will be much more coming in this color next year. I saw that item as well and thought it was a great concept, but you can tell even in the promotional image that the paint work is really sloppy as usual. Very disappointing...

I didn't and still do not see any 'sloppy' paint work. They look good to me. So I don't know what you are referring to.

Re: New Temptation Items

loriqvc — Fri, 15 Nov 2019 18:11:31 GMT

@suzykee - This size is great for a two-cup serving of soup or chili because it gives you room to get the soup into the bowl and then scoop it out without making a mess. I have both Corelle bowls and Sistema microwave bowls in this size and use them all the time.

Re: New Temptation Items

loriqvc — Fri, 15 Nov 2019 18:15:23 GMT

@KatieB - In the photo you posted, there is uneven/wobbly painting around the rims of both the top and bottom pieces, and the leaves are not evenly applied. If you go to the Temp-tations website and view the other colors, the issues are even more apparent.

Re: New Temptation Items

ladyann45 — Fri, 15 Nov 2019 18:15:34 GMT

I'm confused by what you are talking about, as you know these items are painted by hand. I don't see any of the things you are referring to, you could have just commented and the ugly remark could have been left out. Perfect people always look for flaws in others when they should look at themselves. I understand your point but I was amazed at your comment.

Re: New Temptation Items

loriqvc — Fri, 15 Nov 2019 18:30:20 GMT

@ladyann45 - I actually collect handpainted stoneware from a number of brands, and my older Temp-tations pieces are some of my favorites because the quality used to be very high. I rarely order TT items now because I've had to send back so many due to problems with painting as well as the quality of the stoneware itself. It's one thing to have a unique, handpainted item, but it's quite another to have pieces that are supposed to be professionally crafted but don't reflect that level of artisanship. It seems likely that the problems that have crept in over the years are due to quality control and/or the speed of manufacturing, but whatever the cause, the lack of consistency and quality has driven away many customers, as other posts throughout the forums confirm.

Re: New Temptation Items

KatieB — Fri, 15 Nov 2019 18:31:33 GMT

@loriqvc wrote:
@KatieB - In the photo you posted, there is uneven/wobbly painting around the rims of both the top and bottom pieces, and the leaves are not evenly applied. If you go to the Temp-tations website and view the other colors, the issues are even more apparent.

@loriqvc I do see the grey paint on the rim of the front bowl. And I do see the leaves.. The OW leaves are painted like they have always been painted. I've never seen a leaf painted in one solid stroke of paint. None of that would make me not order the item if I wanted it. I do have a couple of pieces.

Re: New Temptation Items

LisaMofSLC — Sat, 16 Nov 2019 03:36:06 GMT

I noticed some new pieces/sets recently added for the holidays, but at the Temptations website! No free shipping. No easy pay. Nada! I'd prefer to see new things at QVC.

Re: New Temptation Items

loriqvc — Sat, 16 Nov 2019 03:50:53 GMT

@LisaMofSLC - The Temp-tations website does have its own version of Easy Pay with Monthly Payment Plans; see the FAQs section on the site for details. Other nice things about the site: shipping costs are very reasonable, items are shipped quickly, and there are lots of sales (sign up for the mailing list to get a heads up so you don't have to constantly check the site).

Re: New Temptation Items

LisaMofSLC — Sat, 16 Nov 2019 17:19:54 GMT

I have ordered off the site twice, great deals, coudn't resist. But usually I go through QVC.

Re: New Temptation Items

giddy up — Sun, 17 Nov 2019 03:32:32 GMT

I kinda like these. The 24 oz. is a nice size without getting too big. I have a lot of TT bowls that come with the dinnerware sets and most of them are around 24 oz. capacity. These bowls appear narrower and deeper than the "typical" TT dinnerware bowl though. The lidit is a nice addition. I could see easily microwaving the contents with the lid on it to keep it from splattering all around. The handles should stay cool while heating too.