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Temptations, my two cents

wildcherry — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 23:42:06 GMT

I have a few very nice pieces of Temptations including the knives and canisters. They are pretty for display, especially the Cucina design, which I've never seen again on the shows. I would continue buying pieces to put already cooked food in to serve, but I won't chance baking in them. My latest is the bread basket which is heavy and large. I use it for a fruit bowl on my kitchen table. It is gorgeous. That will never see the oven either. I do love the spice color which I'm sure I will buy next. I have been lucky that all my pieces have never arrived damaged.

I would also like to add that Tara doesn't have to have a rack for every piece. It is unnecessary. You can only store so many racks/baskets. The trivets or tempered glass pieces or enough.

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ilovedaisies — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 23:45:21 GMT

Why don't you bake in them?

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wildcherry — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 23:57:22 GMT

Don't want to take the chance and bake after all these discussions about cracking, breaking, etc. here. There is a thread every time I come here on that subject. I will not put my Cucina in the oven, forget it. I am perfectly happy using them for display and serving pieces. I don't have a ton of pieces anyway. I still have my bakeware from years back and won't throw them away.

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luvdoodles — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 01:20:03 GMT

Mine go in the oven all the time, never had a problem. I would not buy them if they were just for display. I would buy more but just don't need any, I bought a large set when it was a TSV and have been very happy with them.

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Daysdee — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 01:37:44 GMT

I bake in them all the time and put them in the dishwasher. Wouldn't have bought TT if I could only use them for serving and had to hand wash them. I know the newer items are of lesser quality in the painting and colors. I no longer take a chance on gifting any.

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haddon9 — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 01:45:12 GMT

I have the Cucina two piece bowl set and I use it mostly in the summer when serving guacamole & salsa. I love the festive design and is great when sitting out on the patio with some Margaritas or sangria! I also haven't used it in the oven but I do have a polka dot set that I use for making casseroles frequently and have not had any problems with cracking (knocks on wood!)

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hsawaknow — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 02:07:20 GMT

I bought tt when Tara first came to qvc and only had solid colors. I have the deep dark green and it has never chipped or cracked and it has gone from freezer to microwave and oven. It is also thicker then the tt I have now which is the old world in green. The tt that is sold now is not the same quality. My 9×13 pan cracked and my brownie pan is chipped. I no longer buy tt.

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Azcowgirl — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 03:19:22 GMT

I don't blame you for not wanting to take any chances, the cucina pattern was darling, and I sure wish it would come back again.

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wildcherry — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 03:44:56 GMT

My decorating theme is Tuscan and the Cucina looks so pretty in my breakfront. Maybe Tara will bring that design back.

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kidznpupz — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 03:46:52 GMT

I love my Temp-tations and I bake in them all the time. I've never had a problem. You always read stories about people having problems but I bet if you took a poll of EVERYONE who has used them the vast majority have no complaints or else they wouldn't sell so many.

I just bought a starter set for my married daughter

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wildcherry — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 03:50:39 GMT

kidznpupz: You make a good point. I might try some pieces in spice and bake in them, but the Cucina stays out of the oven.

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Arley1210 — Sat, 08 Feb 2014 18:41:08 GMT

I LOVE my temptations and bake in the casserole dishes with no problem. BUT the cookie sheets BREAK in half in the oven after only a couple of months. I have had this happen to me twice and last week I heard the pop and had cookies in my oven. I called and they want it back but have yet to receive a label to send them. Beware of the cracking with the sheets and I am a long time baker and doing nothing wrong to make them crack. I am only writing this to be sure you don't get hurt so PLEASE don't blast me as I don't really like posting on these boards!!!!

Arley

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gkelly — Sun, 09 Feb 2014 15:16:29 GMT

wildcherry, am glad to hear how much you enjoy your TT!! No where have I heard or seen that you have to bake in them..lol. Having them out for display or using them as serving dishes is great!! whatever way you decide to use them if you like the look!

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KLevineFan — Sun, 09 Feb 2014 16:11:10 GMT

Can someone post a photo of the Cucina pattern pieces? I have never heard of it & searched eBay & there was none. Thanks.

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gkelly — Sun, 09 Feb 2014 16:57:09 GMT

Found this on eBay....copy & paste. You can also type in the eBay search engine Cucina pattern Temptation and it should bring up what is being offered...HTH

http://www.ebay.com/itm/8-Piece-Retired-Cucina-Pattern-Two-Round-Bakers-2-Trivets-2-Baskets-2-Lids-/261391523223?pt=Bakeware&hash=item3cdc261d97

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SnuggleBunny — Sun, 09 Feb 2014 19:06:29 GMT

Totally agree about the wire baskets - tossing out a lot of mine! Why do we need to pay for those when we don't want them!!

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Daysdee — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 01:35:43 GMT

Cucina is a pattern Antonella loved. I think it should have stayed available longer. A lot of people liked it.

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julies — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 02:00:41 GMT

I have some bowls that I only serve in-- look beautiful, always get compliments!

I have some mugs -- all have cracks inside from microwaving my tea.

I would never put my bowls in the oven either, wildcherry.

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GCR18 — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 02:25:47 GMT

I have a couple pieces from when the line first came out. One is a set of single serve rectangular baking dishes with wicker baskets. They are really thick and heavy. They only came in solid colors. I use them in the oven. The other is a big oval bowl with a lid. It has a pattern and is fragile looking. I don't put it in the oven.

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wildcherry — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 05:30:30 GMT

Thanks for all the opinions ladies. I enjoyed the read.