Kitchen

[Lacey1]

On 4/12/2014 debc said:

I'm a moderator on a board with at least 4000 people on at any given time. Right now there's over 8000. I'm pretty sure there's not a lot that can be said to hurt my feelings enough to stalk their posts and try and bait them. You could follow your own advice and put her on ignore.

Then maybe you should put me on 'ignore', and you'll have more time to moderate! Just for the record: I do not 'stalk' anyone, but when someone posts as much as HH does, it's hard to miss her.

[maryebrown_1]

I'm ""getting"" the irony here...the moderator is a master at baiting.

[voyager1980]

On 4/12/2014 BooBoo2 said:

I never understand why someone would want to post negative words on or about an OP's thread. Threads are for discussions about the ideas of an OP. I can see maybe a debate, pro/cons etc. but name calling and trashing is rude. Maybe some people do start threads to get a rise out of some or to start a thread to trash a person or product, but most of the time I think things are posted out of frustration with products or hosts getting on the nerves of people etc.

With that being said, I will mention something that I said about Temptations on another thread about the cracking of some pieces. My first set included a 9x13 baker. It is the piece I used most often. I did like it because nothing stuck to it and I never used a spray or oil. However, after many uses I did start noticing craze lines. I kept using it though and while I finally tossed it, I worried about other pieces possibly doing the same.

Then I purchased another brand and just happened to read the enclosed papers that came in the set. The instructions said to never soak a piece of cookware that has unglazed surfaces, which is usually the bottom that is not glazed. The reason is that the unglazed area will absorb water. Then even though you think it is dry, the next time it is used, the water expands and contracts therefore "cracking" the dish.

Now, I said nothing sticks so why soak? Not on purpose, just happened to put it in the sink of water and forgot about it. So now I make sure to let it cool, wash immediately and let dry without it sitting in water. I have had zero cracking since.

Wow. Thanks for posting that about not soaking if part is unglazed.Never knew that

[debic]

On 4/12/2014 maryebrown said:

I'm ""getting"" the irony here...the moderator is a master at baiting.

Well I am trying to make a point.

[BooBoo2]

To everyone thanking me for the soaking info, you are welcome! Like I stated, I didn't know until I just happened to read the enclosed info from another company.

I think if you let it dry enough between using, such as someone else said by turning upside down, it is ok if you soak. I found myself leaving another piece in the sink the other night, forgot it was in there but I know which piece it is and I won't use it for a while.

Also, I used another 9x13 TT last night and turned it over. Most of the underside is now glazed with the exception of a trim.

My one piece I have from Ireland is all glazed on the bottom ( I am finding myself turning over every ceramic piece I have now!!). It probably is more expensive to do. Not sure why other companies would leave it unglazed.