topic Re: What's The Difference Rachaels B&B and Temptations in Kitchen

What's The Difference Rachaels B&B and Temptations

luvdoodles — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 13:33:58 GMT

I own a 15 piece set of TT in various sizes. Love the set and have not had any problems with is so far, at least two years. I don't have any pieces of Rachaels B&B. What is the difference, does one set cook or bake better than the other. I probably could use a few of the pieces and would gift the others. Opinions please. Thanks

Re: What's The Difference Rachaels B&B and Temptations

Perkup — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 13:40:34 GMT

The main difference I see is that you can buy it in solid colors (and of course the shapes). I am really tired of the Old World stuff and the other patterns I don't find appealing. Also I don't recall anyone on this board having trouble with Rachel's items, whereas many have mentioned cracking TT.

Re: What's The Difference Rachaels B&B and Temptations

terrier3 — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 13:41:41 GMT

I have had both - and have given both as presents...and Rachael Ray's bakeware is MUCH better quality.

I'm not into mid-century modern designs like her bubble & brown pieces, but her cucina sets are fantastic.

There is absolutely NO COMPARISON in terms of quality - Rachael wins in a landslide!

My TT has cracked and crazed...with minimal use and handwashing. RR's items last and last.

Re: What's The Difference Rachaels B&B and Temptations

Pickwickpapers — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 14:04:24 GMT

On 8/27/2014 terrier3 said:
I have had both - and have given both as presents...and Rachael Ray's bakeware is MUCH better quality.

I'm not into mid-century modern designs like her bubble & brown pieces, but her cucina sets are fantastic.

There is absolutely NO COMPARISON in terms of quality - Rachael wins in a landslide!

My TT has cracked and crazed...with minimal use and handwashing. RR's items last and last.

I agree with you......it seems that RR is better......I own many if the Temptation pieces in OW brown and also RR in the bright green. My house is more french country style so both patterns work but I wish that Temptations would have more solid color pieces.......although I really have more of both than I need so I shouldn't need to buy anyway!

Re: What's The Difference Rachaels B&B and Temptations

151949 — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 15:06:35 GMT

I think , clearly, in style they would be unlikely to appeal to the same people. One is cutesy/kitschy and one is sleek and modern. As with almost everything in life - you get what you pay for - the RR pieces are more expensive so they are better quality. It is all a matter of personal choice. Why do so many women on this BB think that what they chose is the one and only choice for everyone? If you want Fiesta - buy fiesta - if you want corelle - buy corelle. If you want TT buy TT. It is no one else's place to tell you that you are wrong because your choice (or your budget) is different than theirs.

Re: What's The Difference Rachaels B&B and Temptations

gkelly — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 15:30:36 GMT

On 8/27/2014 terrier3 said:
I have had both - and have given both as presents...and Rachael Ray's bakeware is MUCH better quality.

I'm not into mid-century modern designs like her bubble & brown pieces, but her cucina sets are fantastic.

There is absolutely NO COMPARISON in terms of quality - Rachael wins in a landslide!

My TT has cracked and crazed...with minimal use and handwashing. RR's items last and last.

I also have both--RR's was a Christmas gift

Both are Made in China

Both have cracking/breaking problems per reviews (look for yourself & not what someone else says)

Both have great reviews & bad reviews

I agree with hh, both are different styles, it's just what you like and doesn't mean you can only have one type of bake ware. I personally don't ike the "sloping" sides, just doesn't look right to me but that doesn't mean that someone else likes that bout RR's things.

Re: What's The Difference Rachaels B&B and Temptations

gkelly — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 15:32:28 GMT

On 8/27/2014 happy housewife said:
the RR pieces are more expensive so they are better quality. It is all a matter of personal choice. Why do so many women on this BB think that what they chose is the one and only choice for everyone? If you want Fiesta - buy fiesta - if you want corelle - buy corelle. If you want TT buy TT. It is no one else's place to tell you that you are wrong because your choice (or your budget) is different than theirs.

Just because pieces are more expensive doesn't mean that they are better quality but the rest of your post I agree with hh!

Re: What's The Difference Rachaels B&B and Temptations

Mominohio — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 15:39:12 GMT

RR stoneware is overall better quality than TT. I have both (as well as quite a few other manufacturers) and while I have had numerous failures in the TT (cracking, crazing), I've never experienced that with the RR. There is a difference in the "feel" as well. There is more "heft" to RR than to most of the TT pieces (occasionally there is a TT set that is more substantial than the others).

I never really cared for the modern look of the RR sets, but once the Cucina line arrived, I was hooked.

Many of the RR colors compliment TT very nicely, and I mix them together for serving, with a very nice result in the looks of the table.

Re: What's The Difference Rachaels B&B and Temptations

Mominohio — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 15:42:49 GMT

On 8/27/2014 gkelly5744 said:
On 8/27/2014 terrier3 said:
I have had both - and have given both as presents...and Rachael Ray's bakeware is MUCH better quality.

I'm not into mid-century modern designs like her bubble & brown pieces, but her cucina sets are fantastic.

There is absolutely NO COMPARISON in terms of quality - Rachael wins in a landslide!

My TT has cracked and crazed...with minimal use and handwashing. RR's items last and last.

I also have both--RR's was a Christmas gift

Both are Made in China

Both have cracking/breaking problems per reviews (look for yourself & not what someone else says)

Both have great reviews & bad reviews

I agree with hh, both are different styles, it's just what you like and doesn't mean you can only have one type of bake ware. I personally don't ike the "sloping" sides, just doesn't look right to me but that doesn't mean that someone else likes that bout RR's things.

I went to respond to this post, and it appears the gkelly's response was edited, yet I can't see where it shows edited on the screen. When I first saw this post the first line of her reply was "Educate yourself". Then it was gone when I clicked in to quote the post.

I really don't know much about how this works, but if someone edits their post, doesn't it say so?

I really don't like how with this particular poster, strange things keep happening, and things keep disappearing. What is up with that?

Re: What's The Difference Rachaels B&B and Temptations

kittymomNC — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 15:49:18 GMT

On 8/27/2014 mominohio said:
On 8/27/2014 gkelly5744 said:
On 8/27/2014 terrier3 said:
I have had both - and have given both as presents...and Rachael Ray's bakeware is MUCH better quality.

I'm not into mid-century modern designs like her bubble & brown pieces, but her cucina sets are fantastic.

There is absolutely NO COMPARISON in terms of quality - Rachael wins in a landslide!

My TT has cracked and crazed...with minimal use and handwashing. RR's items last and last.

I also have both--RR's was a Christmas gift

Both are Made in China

Both have cracking/breaking problems per reviews (look for yourself & not what someone else says)

Both have great reviews & bad reviews

I agree with hh, both are different styles, it's just what you like and doesn't mean you can only have one type of bake ware. I personally don't ike the "sloping" sides, just doesn't look right to me but that doesn't mean that someone else likes that bout RR's things.

I went to respond to this post, and it appears the gkelly's response was edited, yet I can't see where it shows edited on the screen. When I first saw this post the first line of her reply was "Educate yourself". Then it was gone when I clicked in to quote the post.

I really don't know much about how this works, but if someone edits their post, doesn't it say so?

I really don't like how with this particular poster, strange things keep happening, and things keep disappearing. What is up with that?

Hi mom...it used to say Edited and a date - but it doesn't show it anymore. You can go back and edit anytime and it won't show. Some posters do that a lot.....

I'm editing now, but it won't show that I did it. I wonder if someone was admonished for something...things have been very quiet for a couple of days.

Re: What's The Difference Rachaels B&B and Temptations

Mominohio — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 15:55:52 GMT

On 8/27/2014 kittymomNC said:
On 8/27/2014 mominohio said:
On 8/27/2014 gkelly5744 said:
On 8/27/2014 terrier3 said:
I have had both - and have given both as presents...and Rachael Ray's bakeware is MUCH better quality.

I'm not into mid-century modern designs like her bubble & brown pieces, but her cucina sets are fantastic.

There is absolutely NO COMPARISON in terms of quality - Rachael wins in a landslide!

My TT has cracked and crazed...with minimal use and handwashing. RR's items last and last.

I also have both--RR's was a Christmas gift

Both are Made in China

Both have cracking/breaking problems per reviews (look for yourself & not what someone else says)

Both have great reviews & bad reviews

I agree with hh, both are different styles, it's just what you like and doesn't mean you can only have one type of bake ware. I personally don't ike the "sloping" sides, just doesn't look right to me but that doesn't mean that someone else likes that bout RR's things.

I went to respond to this post, and it appears the gkelly's response was edited, yet I can't see where it shows edited on the screen. When I first saw this post the first line of her reply was "Educate yourself". Then it was gone when I clicked in to quote the post.

I really don't know much about how this works, but if someone edits their post, doesn't it say so?

I really don't like how with this particular poster, strange things keep happening, and things keep disappearing. What is up with that?

Hi mom...it used to say Edited and a date - but it doesn't show it anymore. You can go back and edit anytime and it won't show. Some posters do that a lot.....

I'm editing now, but it won't show that I did it. I wonder if someone was admonished for something...things have been very quiet for a couple of days.

I really don't like that an edit isn't being shown now. I don't mind when people edit their own work, as it is usually spelling or adding an afterthought, but how goofy is it to read a post, enter a response, and by the time you get yours posted, the post to which you are referring no longer has the same context. That is a way to bait people to responding in a way that comes off looking like they are stupid or confrontational.

I am beginning to wonder if it is worth posting on Q anymore, we either can't speak our minds (think viewpoints forum) or everything gets poofed when someone cries. Sigh.

Re: What's The Difference Rachaels B&B and Temptations

kittymomNC — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 15:58:33 GMT

On 8/27/2014 mominohio said:
On 8/27/2014 kittymomNC said:
On 8/27/2014 mominohio said:
On 8/27/2014 gkelly5744 said:
On 8/27/2014 terrier3 said:
I have had both - and have given both as presents...and Rachael Ray's bakeware is MUCH better quality.

I'm not into mid-century modern designs like her bubble & brown pieces, but her cucina sets are fantastic.

There is absolutely NO COMPARISON in terms of quality - Rachael wins in a landslide!

My TT has cracked and crazed...with minimal use and handwashing. RR's items last and last.

I also have both--RR's was a Christmas gift

Both are Made in China

Both have cracking/breaking problems per reviews (look for yourself & not what someone else says)

Both have great reviews & bad reviews

I agree with hh, both are different styles, it's just what you like and doesn't mean you can only have one type of bake ware. I personally don't ike the "sloping" sides, just doesn't look right to me but that doesn't mean that someone else likes that bout RR's things.

I went to respond to this post, and it appears the gkelly's response was edited, yet I can't see where it shows edited on the screen. When I first saw this post the first line of her reply was "Educate yourself". Then it was gone when I clicked in to quote the post.

I really don't know much about how this works, but if someone edits their post, doesn't it say so?

I really don't like how with this particular poster, strange things keep happening, and things keep disappearing. What is up with that?

Hi mom...it used to say Edited and a date - but it doesn't show it anymore. You can go back and edit anytime and it won't show. Some posters do that a lot.....

I'm editing now, but it won't show that I did it. I wonder if someone was admonished for something...things have been very quiet for a couple of days.

I really don't like that an edit isn't being shown now. I don't mind when people edit their own work, as it is usually spelling or adding an afterthought, but how goofy is it to read a post, enter a response, and by the time you get yours posted, the post to which you are referring no longer has the same context. That is a way to bait people to responding in a way that comes off looking like they are stupid or confrontational.

I am beginning to wonder if it is worth posting on Q anymore, we either can't speak our minds (think viewpoints forum) or everything gets poofed when someone cries. Sigh.

I think you made a very valid point -- as we have seen recently..... Also, it's interesting how when you respond sometimes with appropriate remarks which happen to be negative, then someone else responds by twisting your words. Then your post disappears, and only theirs remains, which can make you look bad....interesting. (and I'm editing again...)

Re: What's The Difference Rachaels B&B and Temptations

Mominohio — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 16:12:45 GMT

On 8/27/2014 MJ 12 said:
Another difference is only TT has a full-time dedicated defense attorney posting here.

Now that is too funny! Now she has a title!

Re: What's The Difference Rachaels B&B and Temptations

kittymomNC — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 16:16:30 GMT

On 8/27/2014 mominohio said:
On 8/27/2014 MJ 12 said:
Another difference is only TT has a full-time dedicated defense attorney posting here.

Now that is too funny! Now she has a title!

Actually, three titles...remember Suzy's "sentinel" and "guardian"....?

How about "the Gatekeeper"???

Re: What's The Difference Rachaels B&B and Temptations

terrier3 — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 16:17:35 GMT

On 8/27/2014 gkelly5744 said:

I also have both--RR's was a Christmas gift

Both are Made in China

Both have cracking/breaking problems per reviews (look for yourself & not what someone else says)

Both have great reviews & bad reviews

I agree with hh, both are different styles, it's just what you like and doesn't mean you can only have one type of bake ware. I personally don't ike the "sloping" sides, just doesn't look right to me but that doesn't mean that someone else likes that bout RR's things.

If you don't like the sloping side pieces (like the TSV) you can always buy the cucina line. Those have a solid weight and heft that TT lacks, and they are stylish and quality.

Yes, unlike Fiesta, that are made in China like TT. But Lidia's pieces were made in China too.

There are degrees of quality in Chinese stoneware, just like any other country.

TT would be cheap and prone to cracking even if it was made in the USA. They cut corners to save money & keep down weight (and shipping charges).

Cheap is cheap...no matter where it originates.

Re: What's The Difference Rachaels B&B and Temptations

gkelly — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 16:30:15 GMT

On 8/27/2014 terrier3 said:
On 8/27/2014 gkelly5744 said:
I also have both--RR's was a Christmas gift

Both are Made in China

Both have cracking/breaking problems per reviews (look for yourself & not what someone else says)

Both have great reviews & bad reviews

I agree with hh, both are different styles, it's just what you like and doesn't mean you can only have one type of bake ware. I personally don't ike the "sloping" sides, just doesn't look right to me but that doesn't mean that someone else likes that bout RR's things.

If you don't like the sloping side pieces (like the TSV) you can always buy the cucina line. Those have a solid weight and heft that TT lacks, and they are stylish and quality.

Yes, unlike Fiesta, that are made in China like TT. But Lidia's pieces were made in China too.

There are degrees of quality in Chinese stoneware, just like any other country.

TT would be cheap and prone to cracking even if it was made in the USA. They cut corners to save money & keep down weight (and shipping charges).

Cheap is cheap...no matter where it originates.

The OP's question was about the "differences" between TT & RR. I was only stating facts...BOTH have reviews stating breakage/cracking. I was only trying to answer the OP's question NOT argue.. but there is no reason for me to look at RR cucina pieces & if I was, it would be TT, since I am not in the market for any bake ware right now but thanks for the heads up!

if you like RR's bake ware..fantastic, if you like Lidia's..great...everyone enjoys what they enjoy!!

Re: What's The Difference Rachaels B&B and Temptations

kittymomNC — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 16:31:00 GMT

I wonder if she's going to restock or add to the Cucina line...I really like that, and I'm strongly considering trying a couple of pieces. I just can't decide which color!

Re: What's The Difference Rachaels B&B and Temptations

lork — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 16:44:30 GMT

To each his own. . .I have a large collection of TT OW cranberry serving pieces. I am very happy with the way it looks/cooks. I have given even more TT, RR and VPH pieces as gifts. I think the trick is to purchase what you like and USE/ENJOY it every day

Re: What's The Difference Rachaels B&B and Temptations

Mj12 — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 16:57:45 GMT

On 8/27/2014 kittymomNC said:
On 8/27/2014 mominohio said:
On 8/27/2014 MJ 12 said:
Another difference is only TT has a full-time dedicated defense attorney posting here.

Now that is too funny! Now she has a title!

Actually, three titles...remember Suzy's "sentinel" and "guardian"....?

How about "the Gatekeeper"???

The Gatekeeper!

Re: What's The Difference Rachaels B&B and Temptations

kittymomNC — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 17:00:18 GMT

Check out the On Sale post on TT......