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[fluffysmom]

blackhole99

You are correct . Not the same person. I really like the chicken casserole here.

[NanaS]

QVC kind of pushed out the authentic Polish stoneware and brought in Tara with her knock offs of Temptations.......supposedly her own idea....?   not so .....

[suzyQ3]

@NanaS, I'm not sure which line came first, but I know that they coexisted for quite some time.

No one other than QVC and Gloria know exactly why she left.

[SuesCat]

I also love the Polish Stoneware.  My Mom has collected over the years and the dinner table is always beautiful at holiday get-togethers.

I think it's been at least a couple of years now since Gloria announced her retirement.  Here is a portion of the note she posted at the time:

From Gloria

Celebrating 30 Years in Business! I have made the decision to retire and close my business after 30 glorious years, 28 of those years importing Polish stoneware from Ceramika Artystyczna in Boleslawiec, Poland. It has been an amazing journey and I am most grateful to have had this opportunity to introduce Polish stoneware to the US in the late 80's, prior to the end of Communism...

...I know if I gathered all the collectors of Polish stoneware, from Ceramika Artystyczna, we would all agree "we love our Polish stoneware." It brings joy to everyone. Each of you has touched my heart through your love and appreciation for Polish stoneware. Thank you so very kindly for loyal support throughout my years in business. I have met so many lovely women and men who have felt a deep connection to this art. We have shared personal stories about life, family, love, and our dreams. We shall dance through life knowing friends never say "goodbye," but rather "until we meet again." With sincere gratitude, Gloria

The note in its entirety can be found on the Zanger Company website.  hth

[Q4u]

I believe I remember the Temptations being presented without Tarainitially because I remember buying the first Temptation TSV and Tara was not part of it.  I received the set and was really disappointed in it (painting was horrible, the "feel" of the baker was not right to me).  But I used it until the thing cracked in the middle while baking a dish at 350 degrees.  After that, which could have hurt me but ended up only making a huge mess.... I searched for (and researched) the clays and firings and how these pieces are made.... and that's how I got into Gloria's Polish Stoneware.  I've never, ever, ever had a problem with any of the pieces and have never broken or chipped even one in 20 years of collecting.

BTW, there is a reason why bakers like the ones being presented by Tara are so much cheaper.... it's built into the item by virtue of the clay used, the firing of the piece and even the glaze.  It's quite interesting to read about....  

[chickenbutt]

For Polish Stoneware fans:

Today (6/12/17) I see that Polish Stoneware is coming up on Evine at 2pm Pacific Time.  

I have no idea if it's the same PS that QVC used to have, but FYI.  

[leeleeda]

@scoop There is a warehouse in Enfield, over the bridge from Suffield that also sells Polish Pottery called Janelle's Imports.   It is very nice and I have gotten a lot there.