Glass Cookware

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...

by flourgirl 11 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...

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...

I've been making hot tea in microwave safe glass measuring/pour cups for many years. Usually Pyrex brand. I put in about 3 cups of water, a tea bag, and set it for 4 minutes, finish, take it out,...

by harrism 3 years ago

We're hoping to eat fish more often, and to learn more ways of preparing it. I want to start with baking, braising, or other oven methods. I can't find any sort of consensus on what material is bes...

or does it not stand up to the heat?