Pyrex 10 piece storage container set $14.62 @ Amazon + eligible for FSSS didn't see it posted so here goes. LINK good for those who are wary of plastic containers due to chemicals...
Product Features
* Set includes two 2-cup round, one 3-1/2-cup rectangular, one 4-cup round, and one 6-cup rectangular storage containers; five blue plastic lids * Made of nonporous glass that won't warp, stain, or absorb odors * Seal-tight lids ideal for secure food storage; stackable design * Bowls safe for use in oven, microwave, refrigerator, freezer, and dishwasher * Lids dishwasher safe on top rack; 2-year warranty on glass; made in the USA
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maybe OK deal if you need it now, target had a much larger set (came with 13x9, 8x8 and pie dish as well as a bunch of the round ones) for $18 all last month.
Warning: these sets are made from thin glass. While the description says they are oven-safe, I would not trust that. There are lots of reports on the internet about these dishes cracking or even exploding in people's ovens.
Pyrex also sells a "Deluxe" product line that is made from thicker glass. The Deluxe dishes also have vented lids for microwave use.
johnny98 said:Warning: these sets are made from thin glass. While the description says they are oven-safe, I would not trust that. There are lots of reports on the internet about these dishes cracking or even exploding in people's ovens.
Pyrex also sells a "Deluxe" product line that is made from thicker glass. The Deluxe dishes also have vented lids for microwave use.
a lot could be from mis-use, pyrex explicitly says the pyrex must be placed in a pre-heated oven. If you have a radiant or some other fancy oven that blasts heat on the glass, this pyrex might not be up to snuff for it.
johnny98 said:Warning: these sets are made from thin glass. While the description says they are oven-safe, I would not trust that. There are lots of reports on the internet about these dishes cracking or even exploding in people's ovens. Pyrex also sells a "Deluxe" product line that is made from thicker glass. The Deluxe dishes also have vented lids for microwave use.
Thin glass? Do you have these? I ordered 3 sets last time and the ones I have definitely aren't "thin". I saw the same warnings last time and almost didn't buy them due to the scare. I've had these for a couple years now, and they've been amazing. I've had them in the oven a bunch of times (w/o the lids of course).
The only negative I have is that you can't stack the little bowls w/o getting them a bit stuck, which chips the glass. We just always put the lids on and stack them like that.
These are great, highly recommended. Much better than using plastic tupperware stuff. I'm getting some for (jealous) family for christmas, and I wouldn't mind having more. But thin glass? Not really.
I got 8 sets back in 2007 mostly for Xmas gifts and ended up keeping them all. These are great for freezer storage for when you make a big pot of something like Chili to freeze it in 1-2 serving size. I use the rectangular one to bake cake mixes or brownies so I can freeze them after so I don't eat the whole box at once. I can't imagine not having them.
johnny98 said:Warning: these sets are made from thin glass. While the description says they are oven-safe, I would not trust that. There are lots of reports on the internet about these dishes cracking or even exploding in people's ovens.
Pyrex also sells a "Deluxe" product line that is made from thicker glass. The Deluxe dishes also have vented lids for microwave use.
I agree that glass is a healthier option for heating foods in a microwave due to the toxins that leech into foods from plastics, which is amplified when heated. Shattering is a risk inherent in all glass bake ware, even from other top brands such as Anchor Hocking. This is especially true when there are extreme temperature changes, imperfections in the glass, or rough handling causing stress fractures. Here are some tips from Consumer Affairs to improve safety:
Wear oven gloves; you won't burn yourself and if the dish blows up, you're less likely to be cut;
Wear shoes. Being pregnant is fine but being barefoot in the kitchen is out;
Keep the dish away from your face. You avert your face when connecting jumper cables to your battery don't you? (You don't? You should.)
Keep kids and dogs away from the cooking area;
Set bakeware dishes down gently. Banging them around greatly increases the chances of trouble;
Preheat your oven before putting anything in it. Some ovens use the top heating elements (the "broil" elements) during the preheat cycle, which can cause trouble if you put a cold bakeware dish in there;
Don't put objects on the top of the stove unless you intend to cook them. Even if the burners aren't on, heat can be vented from the oven. And, most important ...
Don't let your kids undertake big baking, roasting or frying projects unsupervised. The kitchen is a dangerous place.
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