topic Re: Temptations in Kitchen

Temptations

Justshop — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 00:53:04 GMT

Lots of nice pieces and good pricing. Haven't watched in awhile. Is Tara pregnant? Wearing a very full top. I know she was recently (2 years) married.

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SandySparkles — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 01:00:02 GMT

I like everything that has been presented so far. I have the gingerbread dish towels and a set of the 4 mini loaf pans already, and am eyeing the platter.

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

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PA Mom-mom — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 01:19:21 GMT

@Justshop I really like Temp-tations! I collect Poinsettia. Recently, I've purchased the mini loaf pans for Christmas presents. I like to get them "as is" and on free shipping. Like today!! I doubt Tara is prego.

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LisaMofSLC — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 03:57:57 GMT

Free shipping and 6 EZ pay, and I couldn't find one thing to buy. Guess I have all I need.

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haddon9 — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 04:12:52 GMT

I ordered the holiday snowman teapot for a gift. It's adorable and my friend will love it! It doesn't scream Christmas so it will look good to use all winter.

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homedecor1 — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 04:34:25 GMT

@haddon9

your friend will love it! My good friend is a tea drinker & bday is December so I ordered for her.

It is adorable I got her the snowman.

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haddon9 — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 14:52:01 GMT

@homedecor1 I plan on getting some tea & hot chocolate to go with it!

ETA: OMG! I just noticed that there will be a Temptations TSV on the 20th! They are mugs with gift boxes and one set is a holiday theme. One of those mugs is the same snowman as on the teapot...now I have to get the set & give my friend the snowman mug too! I'll gift the other mugs.

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okaywitheasypay — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 15:20:06 GMT

I thought the small bakers were very cute. I LOVE polka dots and finally they have some plaid. I didn't orrder because I spent my $s on a couple of L&L sets for
Christmas presents and me. Also I already have enough of the small bakers and find them very helpful .

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Mominohio — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 20:46:22 GMT

I have tons of Temp-tation collected over the years, full sets in at least 8 different patterns/colors, and I'm maxed out for the most part. I rarely see anything I want, especially in her seasonal lines now.

She used to do such nice seasonals like Cardinal

and the Holly pattern that complimented it

and the original Old World Holiday

but everything she has released in the last several years looks like it is made for a day care atmosphere. I just don't do whimsy and cutesy at this stage in my life.

I do have a nice selection of the Old World Poinsettia for serving pieces at Christmas, but even that pattern seems to have fallen off, and very few things are offered in it now.

I also am finding it hard to spend money on anymore of her line because every year as I rotate my bake and serveware out for the various seasons and holidays, I end up having to throw away at least three or four pieces that have crazed, some that have never even been used, just displayed.

They cost too much now to just be so disposable.

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homedecor1 — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 21:54:55 GMT

@Mominohio

I agree! I have a lot of pieces with the cardinal on tops. So pretty and goes thru the winter months as part of my decor.

I have toooooooo much Temptations collected since day one. Every year, I go thru what I haven't used and sell at annual community sale.

I'm tempted but I 🙈 when it's shown. Just so much I can store but yesterday on free s/h day & great sale $49.98 almost ordered the FL spice dinnerware thank goodness I came to my senses🤔😉.

I don't think I ever saw the holly pieces but have OW red pattern shown in your pics.

With your beautiful new kitchen I'm sure you're enjoying the extra storage.

homedecor1

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loriqvc — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 23:00:05 GMT

@Mominohio - I was hoping to collect lots of items in that classic, lovely holly pattern, but once it became clear that no new pieces were coming, I sold what I had. I do still have multiples of everything that was made available in the red snowflake pattern (which also coordinates nicely with all my discontinued TT red polka dot entertaining pieces) and use them every year; I wish this pattern would make a comeback...

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homedecor1 — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 03:52:44 GMT

@loriqvc

@Mominohio

I love these pieces wish I had seen these! I'm with you hope Tara will bring back the older patterns for those of us who have been collecting for years!

Just saw this while browsing but don't really need anymore (of course, I lie to myself😉🙈) sorry here's the item #: H219272 (seasonal) or H219271 (FL)...just in case you'd like to check it out

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giddy up — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 15:55:48 GMT

@loriqvc wrote:
@Mominohio - I was hoping to collect lots of items in that classic, lovely holly pattern, but once it became clear that no new pieces were coming, I sold what I had. I do still have multiples of everything that was made available in the red snowflake pattern (which also coordinates nicely with all my discontinued TT red polka dot entertaining pieces) and use them every year; I wish this pattern would make a comeback...

I have everything shown in your post too. I still use and keep the tote in my vehicle for hot and cold items.

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Pooky1 — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 23:03:41 GMT

my wife has been wanting to get temptation mugs for a long time. i just ordered them in classic. 16 once is a good size mug.

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PA Mom-mom — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 23:27:31 GMT

@Mominohio I'm interested in finding out why you throw away the crazed TT. Many of my Old World Green are crazed from age and use, but they still work well. Are they a health hazard? My grandmother's ironstone was crazed, but she continued using them. I've told my DD it's fine to use the crazed bakeware. Sincerely interested in what you think.

BTW, I just love those pieces you posted!!

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Mominohio — Thu, 21 Nov 2019 20:31:16 GMT

@PA Mom-mom wrote:
@Mominohio I'm interested in finding out why you throw away the crazed TT. Many of my Old World Green are crazed from age and use, but they still work well. Are they a health hazard? My grandmother's ironstone was crazed, but she continued using them. I've told my DD it's fine to use the crazed bakeware. Sincerely interested in what you think.

BTW, I just love those pieces you posted!!

@PA Mom-mom

I throw them out for a couple of reasons.

First, I've read that when the glaze on a dish crazes, it will allow water, juice and bacteria to enter into those tiny cracks and be retained.

A couple of things can happen. First bacteria that is trapped on something used for food can be a health issue. Second, the continued cracking of the glaze, and taking on water can weaken the ceramic and open the possibility to the ceramic itself cracking in use, causing harm if someone is removing it from an oven or something similar. And once the crazing starts, it gets worse every time the piece is heated or is gotten wet in washing.

Also, I have a strict rule in my house. I simply cannot stand to have things that are broken or damaged. It's just a personal quirk, but I don't like to keep anything that is not working (I'm not one to think we could fix it later,,,,,it has to be fixed and usable right now, or it's out!). I will not keep a chipped or cracked dish, baker, knick knack, anything. It has driven me nuts to clear out the homes of older relatives after they have passed, and most of what they own is chipped and broken and reguled. I know that for the most part, any antique value isn't there, and even if it has some sentimental value, I just can't stand to have it around.

And I just don't like the look of things that we are eating from to be crazed. I know a lot of newer things are made with a crackle finish or a crazed look, to make them look aged. Everything from furniture finishes to ceramic decor pieces. That I don't mind. But when I set a table or buffet I want the dishes and serveware to look nice and new, even if they are very old antiques.

I have owned several patterns of Pfaltzgraff, all made in the USA, and one pattern in particular Village, has always been notorious for crazing, more so than many other of their patterns. I have a pretty big set of that, the base of which was my mom's back when we were in our teens, and I have expanded the set greatly over the years. Even those pieces, when they craze, just have to go.

I just don't like the look of dish and serveware that is crazed and full of brown lines and cracks. I know a lot of people still use it for years like that with no real issues. I just have a "thing". Probably need therapy! LOL

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May5 — Thu, 21 Nov 2019 20:39:37 GMT

I agree. Tara sure looks in the family way. Good luck to her and her family.

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PA Mom-mom — Thu, 21 Nov 2019 22:39:55 GMT

@Mominohio Thanks for your explanation! I get what you are saying. Maybe it doesn't bother me because of my grandmother's stoneware. However, some of those OW pieces will be needed at Thanksgiving. Hopefully the time spent in the oven will not break them! smileyfrustratedd: