Glass Cookware

or does it not stand up to the heat?

by flourgirl 12 years ago

Well, it happened. I had meatballs baking in the oven in a pyrex pan and I heard the sound of glass smashing. It was a pretty loud explosion and really startled me. I opened the oven and sure enoug...

A 3rd generation Pyrex user from childhood, I decided in 2008 to try out Anchor Hocking so I bought 2 different-sized mixing bowls. I reheated some soup in the microwav because Anchor Hocking liter...

Chowhounds, I'm considering switching to induction, but I'm worried about not being able to use some of my pots and pans that I've collected over the years. What are some good suggestions for subs...

by MplsM ary 11 years ago

Not realizing when I purchased my latest set, that Pyrex is no longer borosilicate glass but rather lime-soda glass and having read the 'explosion' stories scattered around the 'net I'm a little wa...

My name is Shelly and new to this site. My husband suffered a major breakout after doctor implanted metal devices in leg, 3 of them. Hives proved highly allergic to "nickel" had to be removed. Loo...

Hi, I'm interested in purchasing a stovetop cookware and I'm little confused between Pyroceram and Visions. Both seem to be old brands which was reintroduced recently. They bot...

This might be a longshot, but does anyone have a good source for a glass lid to place on top of those standard US-market 1 and 2 cup Pyrex glass measure cups? The manufacturer makes only those red ...

I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for fairly cheap casserole dishes? So far I have only been using the aluminum tins every time I make a casserole (once or twice a week) and im starting...

Has anybody here had a glass cooking/baking dish shatter or "explode" (through no fault of your own!)? I'm researching possible defects in glass cookware -- there seems to be a huge increase in ...

Anybody knows what is up with quality of Mauviel tea kettles? Looked inside one at Williams-Sonoma store today - bottom half-inch was hard-core rust belt (real flaking rust, not yellow/reddish spo...

I'm trying to save dinner preparation time by assembling a casserole the night before and then baking it when I get home. After reading stories of Pyrex explosions with rapid temperature changes, ...

by JuliaG 9 years ago

All my pyrex dishes have hard-core baked on food stains that I cannot get off. I have tried scrubbing with baking soda and also with bar keepers friend - to no avail. Does anyone have a suggestion ...

Okay, seeing if I can start a new post for Fall now.... Not a deal, but kim chi lovers take note, I made kimchi for the first time and it was heavenly, and I am happy to report that this contain...

I am looking to invest in borosilicate baking dishes. I have read a number of positive reviews about Arcuisine baking dishes and have decided to give them a try. However I have noticed some places ...

After reading through a couple of threads about electric kettles, I am still unsure as to which brand to buy. I have an aversion to plastic touching my food. I notice that some of the ones I've s...

I have gotten a few pieces of Falk copper cookware, but not lids, as they are expensive and not included on any sales I have seen. Since I do not cook on lids, I have decided to look for heat insu...