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Quality of Temptations cookware

Cathyshopper — Sun, 06 Nov 2022 16:27:31 GMT

I ordered the recent five piece set that was available in multiple patterns and colors. I got the red doodle Doo and it's very pretty to look at, however since then I've seen multiple reviews saying how these products crack and fade etc.

I currently use very old corningware in white with a spice pattern on it and it's held up for decades. I really would like to have some new variety at this time and I don't want solid white corningware.

Has anyone here had any very positive or negative experiences with Tara's cookware? I'm still debating whether to return or keep. TIA!

Re: Quality of Temptations cookware

RedTop — Sun, 06 Nov 2022 16:43:47 GMT

Based on reviews, I will not buy anything in this line for cooking or baking. I have been gifted several Temptations baking dishes and use them only for serve ware; they have never been in the oven or microwave.

I do not trust the quality of this line.

Re: Quality of Temptations cookware

homedecor1 — Sun, 06 Nov 2022 17:24:55 GMT

I'm not sure but the "stoneware" seems thinner than the pieces I have from 15-20 years ago which were thicker & heavier. (Could just be my observation).

In all the years I've used them I've had a few "craze" and became trash. As @RedTop said I cook my food in corning, etc yet serve in my pretty Temptations. The table always looks so nice.

I haven't looked at my set same as your referring to I just received it. I ordered it for my friend as she loves her Temptations and has had no problems and she's a new collector. I ordered her taupe.

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vermint — Sun, 06 Nov 2022 17:28:00 GMT

@Cathyshopper I've read a LOT of negative reviews...but I have several Temptations casseroles that I've used many times with no problems.

One thing I do that may help--I don't put casseroles straight from the fridge into the oven or microwave. I let them sit for a half hour or so to come closer to room temp. Then, per the instructions that come with each piece, I put them in the oven while it's preheating. That allows the pieces to warm up slowly. I still cook for the same amount of time after the oven reaches full temperature.

Never run water into a very hot or cold dish, either. Let the dish come to room temp before washing.

I can't speak to "freezer to oven" as I've never done that.

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PA Mom-mom — Sun, 06 Nov 2022 17:51:33 GMT

@Cathyshopper I have many TT bakeware pieces and use them on a weekly basis. I have given them to my DD, DIL and DS, and they use them weekly as well. The only time a crack has happened to me is when I put one of the lid-it trays in the oven at 450. One of my oldest pieces, a brownie pan) has a lot of crazing, so I use it for a napkin holder. My issue with TT bakeware is QC, as in when I receive defective pieces. I always plan on sending it back at least once and sometimes 2 or more times until I get a piece that is painted and glazed properly. I'm also not happy with Tara right now because she changed the Poinsettia pattern. It no longer matches my collection. I have sent her emails and asked during various "chats" if the original pattern is coming back. Crickets. Tara has also been known to up prices when a free shipping day arrives.

All that being said, nothing cleans up like stoneware. I have the muffin pans and many casseroles. They are rediculously easy to clean. This week I did a cauliflower macaroni and cheese casserole. It came out of the oven with blackened burnt-on cheese all along the edge. Came off immediately under warm running water and soap.

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ValuSkr — Sun, 06 Nov 2022 17:59:01 GMT

I don't have any Temp-tations but there seem to be fewer "cracking" complaints than there were a few years ago. Maybe quality has improved.

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luvmybeetle — Sun, 06 Nov 2022 18:00:55 GMT

I have had my Temp-tations for a very long time. I have never had a problem with any of them. As a matter of fact I have given some of my old to my children. There is one specific piece (deep baking) that I use at least twice a week. I put it in my convection oven, after it warms up, and have had no problem. As said before this I let them get to room temperature before I clean them. The only thing I can say is you cannot bake in them without using a cooking spray. I have tried to bake without anything and it always sticks. That's where I think Tara fibs. I always use Pam to spray in my cupcake dish or when I'm baking something like cakes or bisquits.

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Othereeeen — Sun, 06 Nov 2022 18:01:59 GMT

I'm sure MOST of it lasts and is durable enough to cook/bake in....BUT...

If you have peices that craze or change color a little and you no longer want to use them for food, use the bowl shaped pieces to hold flowerpots in the summer!! ( the utilitarian pot that your plant comes in from the nursery...just set it on a few stones in the Temp. bowl).

I've gotten a LOT of compliments on my "flower pots"!! I use them outdoors until I break it. You may have to take the flowerpot out if the Temptations bowl fills with rainwater after a storm, but no biggie.

I use the lid-its under plants that I winter over in the house. Prettier than plain plastic, and they catch water if you overwater something....!

Waste not Want not!!

I have not bought new TT for years because of the reviews, and because I will never have to buy another plate, bowl, tureen, platter or utensil since inheriting all my Mom's "Good China" which I am now using.

And that's on TOP of my own china!!!

It matters not if it breaks, but so far, it has not. That fine china is a LOT more resilient than people think. Anyway, there's no one to leave it to, so I plan to use it up over the rest of my life. I'm 66 now, I figure it'll take 20-30 years at the rate I'm using it.

(Mom passed at 95).

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beach-mom — Sun, 06 Nov 2022 18:04:08 GMT

@Cathyshopper - I haven't been buying it that long, but I have some of the old seasonal patterns in serving and baking pieces, mostly the "old" harvest and the "old" firework patterns. I'm not crazy about the "new" ones.

I have served and baked in them with no problems

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skatting44 — Sun, 06 Nov 2022 21:16:37 GMT

@Cathyshopper

From reading reviews , I was aware to check anything that I buy in Temptations .

My last order had a big page of do's and Don'ts , even mentions do not leave in a sink full of water when washing by hand as the ceramic will absorb the water and cause issues.

I bought a dinner ware set as a gift . I checked it and one salad plate has a big crack in it and one dinner plate has imperfections in the seal, so am sending back and will reorder as the person I bought it for loves the black/white pattern .

Re: Quality of Temptations cookware

Cathyshopper — Sun, 06 Nov 2022 19:12:04 GMT

Thank you everyone for all the input! I love the look of this doodle Doo and enjoy red in the kitchen. The info about bringing it to room temperature and putting it in the oven as it heats up is very helpful.
I'm not the best cook, but I am currently laid off/anticipating possible retirement, so I'm trying to use some of this time and new cookware to improve my skills.

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grandma petes — Sun, 06 Nov 2022 20:26:27 GMT

Sadly, I bought a large set years ago...every piece has crazed. Some were never put in the oven....just used for cold salads, ect. The 13x9 was in the oven with a casserole in it....heard this cracking sound....took the casserole out of the oven and it had cracked across the entire bottom.
Because of that, I consider them a safety hazard and have not used them since.

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Blueridge Liz — Sun, 06 Nov 2022 20:35:41 GMT

I used to order a lot of temptation cookware. Every piece has eventually cracked which I've had to throw away. I'm still using my old Corning ware without a single problem. I look for Corning ware in antique shops because I'm done buying the junk from China.

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Othereeeen — Sun, 06 Nov 2022 21:17:17 GMT

@grandma petes @Blueridge Liz

I always hold my breath when Tara walks across the QVC floor between the oven and the display table, holding a 9X13 full of boiling hot lasagna...

If that thing ever cracked in half, she'd be spending the afternoon in the burn unit.

Too risky.

Re: Quality of Temptations cookware

Cathyshopper — Sun, 06 Nov 2022 21:34:38 GMT

Again thank you all for the input. Even though I love the look of these, I'm not sure I want to keep them just as serving dishes and I can't afford to waste money on cookware that may likely crack. Still deciding....

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loriqvc — Mon, 07 Nov 2022 03:20:06 GMT

@Cathyshopper - I hope your set serves you well! I've had many sets in many designs for many years, and I've never experienced a single crack or problem and have no crazing at all. As has been noted earlier, you have to take care of any stoneware to avoid extremes in temperatures, and I never put stoneware pieces from any brand in the dishwasher to make sure to avoid water getting into any minute holes or unfinished areas. Fortunately, as advertised, glazed stoneware is essentially nonstick and really easy to clean. I love its beauty, durability, and reliability. Good luck!

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Blueridge Liz — Mon, 07 Nov 2022 03:57:40 GMT

I have had Polish Stonewaer for many years and never a single problem. The same for Corningware. I never put stoneware in the dishwasher or freezer. I always put in a cold over and preheat. Temptation stoneware is not the same quality as Polish Stoneware or Corning.

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SandySparkles — Mon, 07 Nov 2022 04:21:38 GMT

I am a huge fan of Temptations and have acquired many sets and individual pieces over the years; some with matching mitts, dish towels etc... The holiday collections are my favorite. A few pieces had crazing over time and were promptly discarded.😊 My experiences are so much more positive than negative, so my advice is, take a chance.😉

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

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RollTide2008 — Mon, 07 Nov 2022 13:25:10 GMT

I use Temp-tations in my oven on a regular basis and have for 10 years. I've only ever had 2 pieces crack, both times I did something the specifically say not to do. My mother has been using it longer than I have and has never lost a piece.

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Grace729 — Mon, 07 Nov 2022 16:16:01 GMT

Do not have a lot of the issues discussed here and have been buying for years. I use them as decor not as functional and receive compliments often. I enjoy surrounding myself with lovely things and collect all patterns in taupe at present