Thread: Today's Kitchen Woot - Pyrex Bakeware w/Lids

"Sqwertz" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> This one looks more worthwhile than most of them lately.
>
> http://home.woot.com/offers/pyrex-11...bake-store-set
>
> $20, 11-Piece Set includes:
>
> 1 - 8" Square with Plastic Lid
> 1 - 3 Quart Oblong with Plastic Lid
> 1 - 2-1/2 Quart Mixing Bowl with Plastic Lid
> 1 - 1-1/2 Quart Mixing Bowl with Plastic Lid
> 1 - 1 Quart Mixing Bowl with Plastic Lid
> 1 - 9" Pie Plate
>
> I have similar ones that I find very convenient. I have a couple
> extra deep 8x10's (odd size, yes), a 6x9 and an 8" round w/90-degree
> sides that I use fairly often. All with optionally vented lids for
> cooling and storage in fridge. $20 + $5 chipping ain't a bad deal -
> much less than I paid all together. And none of them have exploded.
> Yet.
>
> Not sure how useful the bowls would be for use in the oven, but there
> they are for microwaving and general mixing/storage.
>
> -sw

For what it's worth we have purchased 2 of the bake and store Pyrex sets. I
have been very dissatisfied IIRC one of the shows explained the formula for
Pyrex has changed. I have had to throw away several pieces. The new design
does not nest well and chips easily. (nesting several pieces of the same
size) I now have to place a paper towel between each nesting piece or they
stick.

Dimitri

"Sqwertz" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]..
> This one looks more worthwhile than most of them lately.
>
> http://home.woot.com/offers/pyrex-11...bake-store-set
>
> $20, 11-Piece Set includes:
>
> 1 - 8" Square with Plastic Lid
> 1 - 3 Quart Oblong with Plastic Lid
> 1 - 2-1/2 Quart Mixing Bowl with Plastic Lid
> 1 - 1-1/2 Quart Mixing Bowl with Plastic Lid
> 1 - 1 Quart Mixing Bowl with Plastic Lid
> 1 - 9" Pie Plate
>
> I have similar ones that I find very convenient. I have a couple
> extra deep 8x10's (odd size, yes), a 6x9 and an 8" round w/90-degree
> sides that I use fairly often. All with optionally vented lids for
> cooling and storage in fridge. $20 + $5 chipping ain't a bad deal -
> much less than I paid all together. And none of them have exploded.
> Yet.
>
> Not sure how useful the bowls would be for use in the oven, but there
> they are for microwaving and general mixing/storage.
>
> -sw

That is a good deal but I don't need it.

Dimitri wrote:
>
> "Sqwertz" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]..
> > This one looks more worthwhile than most of them lately.
> >
> > http://home.woot.com/offers/pyrex-11...bake-store-set
> >
> > $20, 11-Piece Set includes:
> >
> > 1 - 8" Square with Plastic Lid
> > 1 - 3 Quart Oblong with Plastic Lid
> > 1 - 2-1/2 Quart Mixing Bowl with Plastic Lid
> > 1 - 1-1/2 Quart Mixing Bowl with Plastic Lid
> > 1 - 1 Quart Mixing Bowl with Plastic Lid
> > 1 - 9" Pie Plate
> >
> > I have similar ones that I find very convenient. I have a couple
> > extra deep 8x10's (odd size, yes), a 6x9 and an 8" round w/90-degree
> > sides that I use fairly often. All with optionally vented lids for
> > cooling and storage in fridge. $20 + $5 chipping ain't a bad deal -
> > much less than I paid all together. And none of them have exploded.
> > Yet.
> >
> > Not sure how useful the bowls would be for use in the oven, but there
> > they are for microwaving and general mixing/storage.
> >
> > -sw
>
> For what it's worth we have purchased 2 of the bake and store Pyrex sets. I
> have been very dissatisfied IIRC one of the shows explained the formula for
> Pyrex has changed. I have had to throw away several pieces. The new design
> does not nest well and chips easily. (nesting several pieces of the same
> size) I now have to place a paper towel between each nesting piece or they
> stick.
>
> Dimitri

Yes, when the Pyrex brand name was sold off, the products were changed
from expensive borosilicate glass to cheap soda-lime glass. Old
borosilicate stuff is really clear, while the new soda-lime stuff has a
greenish tint.

On 2012-09-28, Dimitri <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> "Sqwertz" <[email protected]> wrote in message

>> $20, 11-Piece Set includes:
>>
>> 1 - 8" Square with Plastic Lid
>> 1 - 3 Quart Oblong with Plastic Lid
>> 1 - 2-1/2 Quart Mixing Bowl with Plastic Lid
>> 1 - 1-1/2 Quart Mixing Bowl with Plastic Lid
>> 1 - 1 Quart Mixing Bowl with Plastic Lid
>> 1 - 9" Pie Plate

Oh swell! An entire set of exploding bakeware.

> Pyrex has changed. I have had to throw away several pieces.

I've tried the white opaque Corning stoneware with no probs, so far.

nb

--
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"Eff you! I got mine."
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On 9/28/2012 9:40 AM, Pete C. wrote:

> Yes, when the Pyrex brand name was sold off, the products were changed
> from expensive borosilicate glass to cheap soda-lime glass. Old
> borosilicate stuff is really clear, while the new soda-lime stuff has a
> greenish tint.
>
I have Pyrex stuff with greenish, blueish, and yellowish tints. My
borosilicate stuff is colourless.

On Fri, 28 Sep 2012 00:51:08 -0500, Sqwertz wrote:

> $20 + $5 chipping ain't a bad deal

That's my Puerto Rican accent slipping there.

-sw

On Fri, 28 Sep 2012 00:51:08 -0500, Sqwertz <[email protected]>
wrote:

>This one looks more worthwhile than most of them lately.
>
>http://home.woot.com/offers/pyrex-11...bake-store-set
>
>$20, 11-Piece Set includes:
>
> 1 - 8" Square with Plastic Lid
> 1 - 3 Quart Oblong with Plastic Lid
> 1 - 2-1/2 Quart Mixing Bowl with Plastic Lid
> 1 - 1-1/2 Quart Mixing Bowl with Plastic Lid
> 1 - 1 Quart Mixing Bowl with Plastic Lid
> 1 - 9" Pie Plate
>
>I have similar ones that I find very convenient. I have a couple
>extra deep 8x10's (odd size, yes), a 6x9 and an 8" round w/90-degree
>sides that I use fairly often. All with optionally vented lids for
>cooling and storage in fridge. $20 + $5 chipping ain't a bad deal -
>much less than I paid all together. And none of them have exploded.
>Yet.
>
>Not sure how useful the bowls would be for use in the oven, but there
>they are for microwaving and general mixing/storage.
>
>-sw

I don't think that is such a good deal -- for $5 I can chip them
myself :O))
Janet US

On Fri, 28 Sep 2012 09:21:17 -0600, Janet Bostwick wrote:

> I don't think that is such a good deal -- for $5 I can chip them
> myself :O))

You making fun of my Puerto Rican accent? That ain't cool, main!

-sw

On Fri, 28 Sep 2012 11:06:04 -0500, Sqwertz <[email protected]>
wrote:

>On Fri, 28 Sep 2012 09:21:17 -0600, Janet Bostwick wrote:
>
>> I don't think that is such a good deal -- for $5 I can chip them
>> myself :O))
>
>You making fun of my Puerto Rican accent? That ain't cool, main!
>
>-sw
Oh, no. I think your accent is charming ;o)
Janet US

S Viemeister wrote:
>
> On 9/28/2012 9:40 AM, Pete C. wrote:
>
> > Yes, when the Pyrex brand name was sold off, the products were changed
> > from expensive borosilicate glass to cheap soda-lime glass. Old
> > borosilicate stuff is really clear, while the new soda-lime stuff has a
> > greenish tint.
> >
> I have Pyrex stuff with greenish, blueish, and yellowish tints. My
> borosilicate stuff is colourless.

My old borosilicate Pyrex is quite clear.

On 9/28/2012 1:51 AM, Sqwertz wrote:
> This one looks more worthwhile than most of them lately.
>
> http://home.woot.com/offers/pyrex-11...bake-store-set
>
> $20, 11-Piece Set includes:
>
> 1 - 8" Square with Plastic Lid
> 1 - 3 Quart Oblong with Plastic Lid
> 1 - 2-1/2 Quart Mixing Bowl with Plastic Lid
> 1 - 1-1/2 Quart Mixing Bowl with Plastic Lid
> 1 - 1 Quart Mixing Bowl with Plastic Lid
> 1 - 9" Pie Plate
>
> I have similar ones that I find very convenient. I have a couple
> extra deep 8x10's (odd size, yes), a 6x9 and an 8" round w/90-degree
> sides that I use fairly often. All with optionally vented lids for
> cooling and storage in fridge. $20 + $5 chipping ain't a bad deal -
> much less than I paid all together. And none of them have exploded.
> Yet.
>
> Not sure how useful the bowls would be for use in the oven, but there
> they are for microwaving and general mixing/storage.
>
I have a few individual pieces from that set, like the 13x9 with lid,
and a few bowls with lids. I use the bowls for mixing, and sometimes
for salads that might be lasting in the fridge for a few days. I've
never tried cooking with the bowls.

If I didn't have those, the whole set would be useful and I'd buy it.

"Sqwertz" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]..
> On Fri, 28 Sep 2012 09:21:17 -0600, Janet Bostwick wrote:
>
>> I don't think that is such a good deal -- for $5 I can chip them
>> myself :O))
>
> You making fun of my Puerto Rican accent? That ain't cool, main!
>
> -sw
My Puerto Rican dear friend died recently. Oh how I loved her. My favorite
expression from her was that it was not 'izzy'. Izzy is a word that I'll
always hold close in my heart. Throw in some Puerto Rican here now and then,
Sqwertz. I need it. Polly

On Sat, 29 Sep 2012 00:04:30 -0500, Polly Esther wrote:

> "Sqwertz" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]..
>> On Fri, 28 Sep 2012 09:21:17 -0600, Janet Bostwick wrote:
>>
>>> I don't think that is such a good deal -- for $5 I can chip them
>>> myself :O))
>>
>> You making fun of my Puerto Rican accent? That ain't cool, main!
>>
> My Puerto Rican dear friend died recently. Oh how I loved her. My favorite
> expression from her was that it was not 'izzy'. Izzy is a word that I'll
> always hold close in my heart. Throw in some Puerto Rican here now and then,
> Sqwertz. I need it. Polly

Sorry, the only Puerto Rican I know is from the movie Scarface. And
even that dude was Italian.

-sw