topic Re: Temptations in Kitchen

Temptations

Jo1313 — Sun, 28 Jul 2024 15:34:38 GMT

Do temptations bakeware wear out?

I have had new temptations crack while in the oven..I have an older 9x12 roasting pan that I have used quite a bit...Yesterday I put a small turkey breast that was room temp. at 325...after about 45 minutes..I heard the roaster crack!...Turkey juices all over the oven..Threw away the turkey..I was afraid of shards of the pan in the turkey..What a mess!

I'll never buy another piece..

Re: Temptations

Kachina624 — Sun, 28 Jul 2024 15:48:57 GMT

@Jo1313. I don't think they wear out. They just generally seem to be very poor quality. I don't care for their colors and patterns but if I did, I'd never bake in Temptations. I've heard too many horror stories, like yours.

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LindaSal — Sun, 28 Jul 2024 16:13:00 GMT

Another victim here of a pan cracking in the oven! Absolute disaster. I agree with @Kachina624 , poor quality! I only use the ones I own for cold food and would not purchase another piece. My mishap was many years ago but I doubt it's improved at all.

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SharkE — Sun, 28 Jul 2024 16:19:18 GMT

Yikes, only stainless steel and aluminum for me.

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luvmybeetle — Sun, 28 Jul 2024 17:20:10 GMT

That's interesting. I have had Temp-tations for years and bake in it all the time. I have never had anything crack or break from the heat in the oven. Maybe I'm just lucky, but I love it.

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loriqvc — Sun, 28 Jul 2024 17:35:09 GMT

I have lots of Temp-tations pieces from the beginning and from recent purchases and have had no problems whatsoever with cracking, crazing, or anything else. I'm sure it's frustrating for those who do have issues, but my experience has been great overall.

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PA Mom-mom — Sun, 28 Jul 2024 18:10:14 GMT

@Jo1313 I love Temp-tations for my casseroles and baking fish and chicken. Clean-up is a breeze, and I have the bakers with plastic lids for wonderful refrigerator storage. Fortunately, I have never had a casserole dish crack on me, but I know it happens. The only thing I've seen in one of my bakers (have been using them for about 20 years), is crazing. That is the little spider cracks that occur on many stoneware bakers over the years. I agree that Temp-tations may not be reliable, because I've heard any number of horror stories. I just don't have a bad story to share.

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Roscoe the Rascal — Sun, 28 Jul 2024 21:13:33 GMT

@PA Mom-mom wrote:
@Jo1313 I love Temp-tations for my casseroles and baking fish and chicken. Clean-up is a breeze, and I have the bakers with plastic lids for wonderful refrigerator storage. Fortunately, I have never had a casserole dish crack on me, but I know it happens. The only thing I've seen in one of my bakers (have been using them for about 20 years), is crazing. That is the little spider cracks that occur on many stoneware bakers over the years. I agree that Temp-tations may not be reliable, because I've heard any number of horror stories. I just don't have a bad story to share.

Same here.

Re: Temptations

Haoo — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 15:04:35 GMT

I think you are lucky indeed. All of my pieces cracked (just fine lines) even during the first time I use them in the oven. Temptations CS said it was still safe to bake if the cracks were superficial. However, I just keep them on my shelves and may only use them for chill/cold items. I don't want to take the risk of breaking while cooking a meal. I rather have regular Pyrex baking or aluminum pans.

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lynnie61 — Sun, 04 Aug 2024 13:55:30 GMT

Sorry this happened. I have one floral lace piece that crazed and I use it under a plant now. Firework floral lace. But I usually bake in my 9x13 polka dot, so you know how old that is. I have ALOT that I only serve in. (Ramkins, mugs, platters. Use the same 9x13 baker and lid it a lot. I do always make sure the he baker is near room temp. I don't take from freezer or fridge directly to oven.

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Tissyanne — Sun, 04 Aug 2024 15:14:21 GMT

I had an older gingham 9x13 to crack in the oven a few years ago. I never bake with Temptations after that.

I also stopped buying from Tara. The pieces are heavy, and are difficult to store for me.

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frannylou — Sun, 04 Aug 2024 15:53:21 GMT

I’ve had Temptations for years— no issues. Would love this item to be brought back—a rooster with measuring spoons. This won’t allow me to paste a picture of it!