Kitchen

[Stone]

I had the square 2 quart split down the middle. I only used it once and was in the cabinet with the rest of the set nesting. Was very upset that it broke. The warranty has expired so there is nothing that cn be done.

[RV Girl]

I have the old world pieces and I love it. However, I had a loaf pan crack in the oven during the Christmas holidays. The oven was set on 350 and was in the oven for 30 minutes. I have also had a problem with the oven dishes sticking. If I don't spray them with a nonstick spray, the item will stick. I have the muffin (6 muffins) pan and it always sticks if I don't spray the pan.

[shoekitty]

i don't use TT, I use another ceramic brand. But, I wonder if the cracking has anything to do with with not tempering the bakeware? I know this time of year I pull out my Fiesta and it is stone, iceberg cold, I mean freezing cold. Ceramics really hold the heat and the cold. I always rinse my bakeware in warm, then hot water for a while until it is warm. THEN I fill it and put it in oven. I know TT like other ceramic ware is suppose to be freezer to oven, but sometimes I think that isn't the case. I think people should try tempering the bakeware and see how that goes. It also could be a weak part in the clay

I had a glass baker crack in the oven once, and I lost the cassarole I was cooking. It was scary and very frustrating. You are always thinking, will this happen again?

[lovetoshop56]

I have used Pyrex and could not stand it. Threw mine away. I like the idea of trying to temer it I had not thought of that. Both pieces that broke was around Christmas time and it was very cold. Will remember this and try with other pieces. Love the way temptations cooks and will continue to use it, things happen with any product you buy.

[JennPari]

On 1/8/2014 Alsee said: It doesn't sound safe to me. With all the problems I wonder why people keep buying it . And the lead ...............

STOP WITH THE LEAD ISSUE!! Unless you have a BONIFIED article regarding such claim, anyone who claims it is setting a dangerous precendent. I've had absolutely no problems with my Temp-tations. I'm sorry the OP had problems with hers. I've found customer service at Temp-tations to be extremely helpful. Maybe it's just one person that keeps giving others issues that I haven't talked to.

[JennPari]

Shoekitty, I think you may be on to something. When I bake with my Temp-tations, with the exception of muffins and bread most everything is at a warmer temperature than room temp.

[A Jersey Girl]

Thank you, ShoeKitty. Your idea of tempering bakeware is a hot tip, no matter the brand or material. Tempering seems to be a best practice!

[champagnepoodle]

Pyrex is the best thing for baking!

[suzyQ3]

On 1/18/2014 champagnepoodle said:

Pyrex is the best thing for baking!

Only if it's vintage.

The modern Pyrex and Anchor Hocking are manufactured in a cheaper way using soda lime glass instead of the stronger borosilicate glass.

The January 2011 edition of Consumer Reports featured a five-page in-depth article about the problem, including lab test results. Many people have been injured by shattering glass.

I had heard about this for years, but CR confirmed it. We got rid of the last of our "modern" Pyrex and Anchor Hocking.

We use high-quality stoneware (Emile Henry, Le Creuset, Polish stoneware, and French porcelain) and have never experienced crazing or cracking. We just buy the sizes and shapes we need, not big sets.

[dlb in fl]

My 9x13 backer developed numerous spiderweb cracks all over it also. Called customer service at temptations. The person I spoke to had a bad attitude but did send another baker. The second baker also developed the same numerous spider web cracks. I don't feel comfortable using this dish because I feel it would have the same properties as a wooden cutting board harboring bacteria in the little cracks. To me its a very attractive dish but not a well made product. These dishes were well cared for.