topic Re: Temptations Pumpkin in Kitchen

Temptations Pumpkin

Nicnacsmommy — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 01:51:11 GMT

Did anyone order the Temptations Pumpkin? Spice or White? I gave in and ordered it in the spice. I won't bake in it, but can see using it for Halloween candy maybe. I liked Jill's idea about using it as a small punch bowl.

Re: Temptations Pumpkin

sunshine45 — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 02:20:58 GMT

it was cute! i would have bought it but i bought a sage green pumpkin tureen last year from williams sonoma. i have used it for everything from soup to mashed potatoes to salads to candies. hope you love it!

Re: Temptations Pumpkin

Mominohio — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 02:31:26 GMT

I purchased both of them last year. I love them both, and couldn't decide. I have used it to serve soup, but mostly so far, have used them as home decor pieces.

They are part of the Verona pattern, and I hope more pieces from this line come out. I also got the divided servers, and they are very nice too. I know there were some bakers in the past, but I wasn't into the pattern yet, and didn't get those. I think some covered bakers and some more open ones would be great. This pattern in the cream color goes well as a nice solid anchor for the Floral Lace pieces. I like to mix solids with FL, and the various cream color solids in this line go so well with it.

Re: Temptations Pumpkin

gkelly — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 11:30:58 GMT

On 9/17/2014 Nicnacsmommy said:
Did anyone order the Temptations Pumpkin? Spice or White? I gave in and ordered it in the spice. I won't bake in it, but can see using it for Halloween candy maybe. I liked Jill's idea about using it as a small punch bowl.

I almost ordered the punch bowl but decided it wasn't what I "had to have" right now as I'm holding off from buying anymore Temp-tations. I have more than enough sets to do me for a while. I leaned more to the "cream" colored one than the Spice but both looked great! The "bonus" with this set is the platter that comes with it! You can use it as an appetizer tray along side the bowl. I love the way Tara designs her products to be used in multiple ways!! I liked this Verona set even though it is a solid color but it has the detailed design that sets it apart from the boring solid color more of a two-tone effect or "antique" looking, IMO.

Re: Temptations Pumpkin

terrier3 — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 18:04:57 GMT

I think it was too expensive for what it is. I have seen similar tureens for less money & better quality.

I collect pumpkins, and while this LOOKED nice, I have no doubt it would chip or break easily like all the recent TT pieces do.

Re: Temptations Pumpkin

sunshine45 — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 02:00:20 GMT

nicnacsmommy let us know how you like it!

i thought that it was an excellent price.

the one i bought from williams sonoma last year was 2x more than this one and doesnt have the bottom tray.

Re: Temptations Pumpkin

Nicnacsmommy — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 14:13:41 GMT

My pumpkin is out for delivery. It's nice to live in the same state as the warehouse! Looking forward to getting it.

Re: Temptations Pumpkin

gkelly — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 18:16:55 GMT

good to hear Nicnacsmommy! Let us know when you receive it and what you think about it!

Re: Temptations Pumpkin

champagnepoodle — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 19:09:03 GMT

Its cute! I love the Big Ear of Corn bowl. So awesome and everybody that comes to my home remarks how beautiful and unique it is!

Re: Temptations Pumpkin

gkelly — Sat, 20 Sep 2014 00:22:11 GMT

hi champagnepoodle, lots of TT lovers are getting the Big Ear of Corn Bowl along with the Pumpkin Bowl! Tara and if she has anyone is helping her with her designs is doing a great job! Many TT lovers are getting some pieces just for decoration and never intend to use it for baking/serving in!

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busygirl — Sat, 20 Sep 2014 00:42:39 GMT

I got one last year in cream and use it all fall. I love it and a very nice piece. I will be bringing mine out this weekend and using it.

Re: Temptations Pumpkin

gkelly — Sat, 20 Sep 2014 15:57:17 GMT

On 9/19/2014 busygirl said:
I got one last year in cream and use it all fall. I love it and a very nice piece. I will be bringing mine out this weekend and using it.

What do you use your Pumpkin bowl for? soups, punch, candy?? I enjoy hearing how others use their Temp-tations other than just baking in them. There are a lot of good ideas out there especially when you think "outside the box" !

Re: Temptations Pumpkin

champagnepoodle — Sat, 20 Sep 2014 16:13:33 GMT

On 9/20/2014 gkelly5744 said:
On 9/19/2014 busygirl said:
I got one last year in cream and use it all fall. I love it and a very nice piece. I will be bringing mine out this weekend and using it.

What do you use your Pumpkin bowl for? soups, punch, candy?? I enjoy hearing how others use their Temp-tations other than just baking in them. There are a lot of good ideas out there especially when you think "outside the box" !

Not for baking, I like it for candy!

Re: Temptations Pumpkin

151949 — Sat, 20 Sep 2014 18:12:04 GMT

I think it is very pretty but I don't see it as useful enough to be worth the money. I don't like to invest money or closet space in things that are only used infrequently.

Re: Temptations Pumpkin

gkelly — Sun, 21 Sep 2014 15:40:17 GMT

On 9/20/2014 champagnepoodle said:
On 9/20/2014 gkelly5744 said:
On 9/19/2014 busygirl said:
I got one last year in cream and use it all fall. I love it and a very nice piece. I will be bringing mine out this weekend and using it.

What do you use your Pumpkin bowl for? soups, punch, candy?? I enjoy hearing how others use their Temp-tations other than just baking in them. There are a lot of good ideas out there especially when you think "outside the box" !

Not for baking, I like it for candy!

That's probably what I would use it for to as I don't make a lot of soup and/or have punch so fill it up to enjoy!! I can also seeing it out on a shelf all the time for decoration as it is a very nice piece of ceramic!

Re: Temptations Pumpkin

Nicnacsmommy — Sun, 21 Sep 2014 22:23:51 GMT

I just found the time to open my QVC box this afternoon. I've been under the weather. Well, it is beautiful. All three pieces are the same color, the highlighted painting of the raised pattern isn't sloppy and is pretty consistant, nothing chipped, and the lid is a great fit with no gaps. I will say that it looked bigger when Jill presented it, but it is still a very good size. I like that it has a tray with it and can see using it (tray) all year round. Maybe at some time as a base for a Cloche.

Re: Temptations Pumpkin

gkelly — Fri, 26 Sep 2014 12:17:11 GMT

hey Nicnacsmommy, thanks for letting the TT lovers know about the Pumpkin bowl! I am still leaning towards the cream color but the Spice color does look "rich". I have never expected a "perfect" piece from TT since it has always been said they are hand painted and each piece will be different. Thanks again!