topic Re: Temp-tations Wire Racks in Kitchen

Temp-tations Wire Racks

Hon1 — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 02:10:37 GMT

Does anyone else agree with me that the wire racks included with the Temp-tations cookware are really an unnecessary item? How about lowering the price and eliminating the wire rack. Sure would be much easier to store the cookware without the racks, too.

Rarely do I use the rack with my Temp-tations. I usually just place the container on a nice hot mat. Racks take up too much table space, also.

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salut — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 02:26:10 GMT

I like them bc the kids can carry the dishes to the table with out using pot holders, lol!

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BichonEmma — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 02:30:21 GMT

On 2/22/2015 salut said: I like them bc the kids can carry the dishes to the table with out using pot holders, lol!

that's my #1 use for the racks too. I like not having to find a kitchen towel or trivet too. I put the rack out on the prep table of stove top when I put the dish in the oven so the rack is handy when its coming out

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Tzu4u — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 02:58:42 GMT

I have Temptations that I use daily. I have NEVER had any TT break, crack, or chip, and I believe the reason for this is that I ALWAYS use the wire racks. When taking things out of the oven my TT never get set on a cool counter, or liquid, or anything that may cause a temperature change that causes cracking.

IMHO, the racks are just as important as the bakeware.

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Topaz Gem — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 03:09:51 GMT

I like the racks too, but storing them can be a challenge.

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sunshine45 — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 05:11:01 GMT

i use the racks for my temptations AND have used extras to make gift baskets or to use them in the bathrooms for hand towels.

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debic — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 16:20:21 GMT

I don't use mine ever, they're all in the basement taking up space. I use silicone trivets.

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Happydays — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 16:48:28 GMT

I agree 100%. I don't use them and they take up to much room.

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brii — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 16:49:55 GMT

That's what initially stopped me from buying them. All those racks would drive me crazy.

I don't need another thing to sit around taking up space either.

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Shogirl — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 17:36:58 GMT

I like the wire racks, especially when serving company. I think they look cleaner and nicer than setting the dishes out on potholders or towels. I also like them for moving the hot dishes from one place to another. I agree, they are hard to store.

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Savvysurf — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 17:42:33 GMT

The wire racks & lids are of equal importance to me and what sold me on TT in the first place. Of course, the style and variety of pieces keep me coming back for more. But, LOVE my wire racks.

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vermint — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 17:59:50 GMT

On 2/23/2015 Shogirl said:
I like the wire racks, especially when serving company. I think they look cleaner and nicer than setting the dishes out on potholders or towels. I also like them for moving the hot dishes from one place to another. I agree, they are hard to store.

I agree, Shogirl! I also use them when I carry a dish in the car...that way I don't have to take potholders with me. I store my Temp-tations in their racks, but I don't have a whole lot of pieces---maybe eight, total?

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Fressa — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 21:02:12 GMT

I've changed my opinion about these wire racks. In the beginning I thought they were unnecessary but I repurposed them for other uses in the home. Then the family dinners started for the holiday and I was reaching for them to have everyone carry the food into the dining room. I also kept reading more and more comments about the cracking of the larger dishes and re-thought how I was using the dish. Tara usually always takes the hot dish from the oven to the wire rack. Now, that's how I use them most of the time. I find that it allows the dish to cool enough to store safely in the refrig. Most of the wire racks are universal sizes so I only keep one of each size stored with the dishes. The others I have elsewhere.

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gulf coast girl — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 02:00:58 GMT

I pitched mine to the curb, plus they were just getting dusty. I sit my hot dishes on silicone trivets just like the other person said. Works fine for me.

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Libbylady — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 02:43:22 GMT

I store my TT in the wire racks, just stacked. I always use them for serving.

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Lindaj46 — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 02:53:46 GMT

Totally agree Hon1. I have always thought that. It is hard to find room to store the items with those racks. I was thinking about tossing them. I dont use the racks much anyway. Plus having them gone (clutter) would be a relief. Iam glad Iam not the only one who thought that way, so thank you for that!

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Ibby114 — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:42:38 GMT

I think they're really handy- especially when it's a standard shape wire basket. You can use them with your pyrex and corning dishes also!

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Mominohio — Wed, 25 Feb 2015 15:20:05 GMT

Tara has noticed these complaints because there are now sets without racks and sets that only some pieces have racks.

The real problem for me is that I sometimes order the same set in several patterns/colors, and then I have racks upon racks. I can't store most racks in the kitchen with the sets, as they take up too much room, so I have them hung on pegboard type hooks in the basement, but even that is now out of control. I hate to get rid of them, in case I sell or give away the dishes at some point, but they have to be a big pain for people with very limited storage space.

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gkelly — Wed, 25 Feb 2015 23:34:33 GMT

On 2/22/2015 sunshine45 said:
i use the racks for my temptations AND have used extras to make gift baskets or to use them in the bathrooms for hand towels.

Same here! So many different uses for them besides what they are intended for and they do make a table look so much better, IMO, when used with the baker. I have several pieces that I use just storing them in the cabinet and the others are in a box inside the pantry. Have no problem and they are there when I need them!