topic Re: PYREX in Kitchen

PYREX

Puzzle Piece — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 20:16:38 GMT

Sorry ro learn that PYREX will no longer be made as it's in chapter 11.

It has been a household staple for as long as I can remember. Originally produced by the French, then America made good use out of the product as it also lent itself to our Space Program with the tiles and the outer bottom shell of the Space Capsules. I've been loyal to the product and care for my items which won't leave my ownership until I pass on.

I am not refering to the pyrex brand (cheap substitute that breaks and chips and is spelled with lower case letters).

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spumoni99 — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 20:24:15 GMT

Chapter 11 is retructuring, did it say they were eliminating pyrex?

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Icegoddess — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 20:37:29 GMT

PYREX is not the same as it used to be. They stopped using bore silica in their products years ago which means it no longer has the "from freezer to oven without breaking" capability.

I picked up some OXO glass storage pieces recently at BBB before they closed and was surprised to learn their glass products do use bore silica as does Lock n Lock glass.

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Shelbelle — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 21:30:18 GMT

I have been very pleased with Anchor Hocking, some very good deals at HSN for sets.

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SilleeMee — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 21:32:43 GMT

Amazon Sells borosilicate Pyrex brand glassware. It's considerably more expensive than their regular glass stuff by about double in price.

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beach-mom — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 21:32:46 GMT

I have my mom's. I've thought about donating it, but I still use it! So I think I'll treasure it a little longer!

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Foxxee — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 21:36:10 GMT

On their website, they say they are restructuring using Chapter 11 and will not be going out of business.

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rockygems123 — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 21:37:19 GMT

@Icegoddess Not sure but Fire-King may still be using borosilicate glass. I purchase a lot of vintage items at estate sales and know the old ones were borosilicate.

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Sooner — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 21:42:57 GMT

I've never been a fan of glass cookware or dinnerware. To me, all of it is hard to clean--far more difficult than good porcelain, ceramic or enameled cast iron.

I love it for storage or serving, but not cooking.

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Mz iMac — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 21:54:09 GMT

@Icegoddess

@Icegoddess wrote:

I picked up some OXO glass storage pieces recently at BBB before they closed and was surprised to learn their glass products do use bore silica as does Lock n Lock glass.

You can never go wrong w/OXO products. Always up to par.

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@Sooner I have a few PYREX pots & baking bowls. I have never had an issue w/cleaning either by hand or diswasher. Food slides right out - never sticks. It could be because all of mine have teflon or some other non-stick material on the bottom.

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Puzzle Piece — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 22:55:53 GMT

Okay. I heard differntly from a a guy on the Consumer Outlook segment on TV. Maybe they will find a way to still be around.

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SilleeMee — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 23:25:00 GMT

I will miss Corelle. That's all I use now.

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RNbynite — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 00:26:23 GMT

@Sooner I agree with you especially the enameled cast iron......the best for lasagna, or any baking for that matter. Food just slides out and clean-up is a breeze. The best part is that breaking is never an issue, and if one cares for it properly, it won't chip.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 01:57:41 GMT

@Shelbelle wrote:
I have been very pleased with Anchor Hocking, some very good deals at HSN for sets.

Me too. I'm converting my kitchen back to all glass storage and my HSN Anchor Hocking sets were my first purchases in this endeavor.

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Donna2019 — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 05:32:05 GMT

@rockygems123 - I also found Fire-King at estate sales, I also find them at thrift stores. I was thrilled because when I was going to bake Amish Friendship bread 2 of my Fire-King loaf pans clanked together and one broke. Unfortunately they don't make bakeware as good as they used to, so anytime I see Fire-King I know it's quality material. I will also pick up the other vintage bakeware when I see it as well.

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Trailrun23 — Sat, 24 Jun 2023 22:48:26 GMT

I have a lot of my grandmother's Pyrex glass refrigerator containers. I now need to find some new Pyrex measuring cups as two have broken. I have checked two thrift stores but so far, no luck. I know I can go to almost any store and buy them, but they are not the same.