I have said before that I am not a big fan of TempTations, and I have seen many posts that cited broken items due to poor packaging, as well as orders (for any type of item, not just TempTations..) that arrive with no return slip.
Last week there was a 9x12 baker with a lid presented on ITKWD. They have a pattern called Woodland which is about as close to a plain solid color design as I could hope for.
There was also a Taupe color, which is straight up my alley. It was kind of a "You had me at hello" sort of thing. I ordered it, along with a 10" Green Pan I liked.
These things arrived within 5 days, and the TempTations was packaged about as safely and securely as could be. Styrofoam and heavy plastic bag in a thick cardboard box, and with a very detailed return slip! The Green Pan was in the same box and was also well packaged.
Other than the fact that the stoneware baker weighs about 2 and 1/2 ounces less than a Steinway concert grand piano, I really love both items, and look forward to using them often. Kudos QVC for swift service, careful and thorough packaging, and 2 very nice products.
I think that Tara is missing out on a sales opportunity, though. As part of the annual
January fitness "New Year, New You" campaign, they could show this baker building great pecs with repeated use. Watch for my new show "The Buff Old Geezer" on the Food Channel this Fall.