glass cookware?

n said:

Anyone know where I can get glass cookeware---pots and pans?

I remember the Vision's Cookware by CorningWare from 15 or so years
ago. It fell by the wayside somewhat quickly. Most people who have
any of the pieces left that I know of use their pans to make tea in.

You don't like stainless steel, cast iron, non-stick, etc.?
Maybe someone here may know of a source or you could check out eBay.

One time on Usenet said:

Anyone know where I can get glass cookeware---pots and pans?

Princess House sells glass cookware:

http://www.princesshouse.com/EN/products/product.
asp?sessionid=&ctd=&parentCat_id=4&cat_id=27&page=1&prod_id=283

or

http://tinyurl.com/3qlup

But I have to say, I hate the stuff -- I have an entire set and
am wishing I hadn't been talked into getting it, as it scorches
very easily. As soon as I can afford it, I'm going back to good
old metal Revereware...

--
J.J. in WA ~ mom, vid gamer, novice cook ~
"I rule you!" - Travis of the Cosmos, ATHF

n said:

Anyone know where I can get glass cookeware---pots and pans?

I found this site that sells amber coloured glassware.

http://www.cyberattic.com/stores/JAKGUY/items/361551/item361551cyberattic.html

Gal Called J.J. said:

One time on Usenet said:

Anyone know where I can get glass cookeware---pots and pans?

Princess House sells glass cookware:
As soon as I can afford it, I'm going back to good
old metal Revereware...

I love my 25 year old Revere... and my mom still uses hers from 50+ years
ago. Great stuff!

Jill

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Anyone know where I can get glass cookeware---pots and pans?

Flea markets and eBay.

I recently broke my Visions Dutch oven and found a replacement at a flea
market. Cheap.

Yeah, they have their limitations, but they can go from stovetop to oven to
microwave to fridge. And they hold their heat. And they're nonreactive. And
I can see what the water level is at a glance if I'm cooking something
long-term.

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Anyone know where I can get glass cookeware---pots and pans?

Flea markets and eBay.

I recently broke my Visions Dutch oven and found a replacement at a flea
market. Cheap.

Yeah, they have their limitations, but they can go from stovetop to oven
to microwave to fridge. And they hold their heat. And they're nonreactive.
And I can see what the water level is at a glance if I'm cooking something
long-term. ===============

I love mine and have been using them for about 20 years!
Cyndi

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Anyone know where I can get glass cookeware---pots and pans?

Flea markets and eBay.

I recently broke my Visions Dutch oven and found a replacement at a flea
market. Cheap.

Yeah, they have their limitations, but they can go from stovetop to oven
to microwave to fridge. And they hold their heat. And they're
nonreactive. And I can see what the water level is at a glance if I'm
cooking something long-term. ===============

I love mine and have been using them for about 20 years!
Cyndi

Mine have probably been in use for at least that long, too. The Dutch oven
was the one that got used most though. I was really annoyed when I broke it.
Good thing I found another one in a flea market.

The lazy me really likes that I can put some stock makin's in there and
leave it simmer, and whenever I pass by I can see what the water level is.

The other thing I always liked it for was mashed potatoes. The pot stays hot
enough to keep 'em warm, and if they cool off too much before I serve I can
pop the whole thing in the microwave for a minute.

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> Anyone know where I can get glass cookeware---pots and pans?
>

Flea markets and eBay.

I recently broke my Visions Dutch oven and found a replacement at a flea
market. Cheap.

Yeah, they have their limitations, but they can go from stovetop to oven
to microwave to fridge. And they hold their heat. And they're
nonreactive. And I can see what the water level is at a glance if I'm
cooking something long-term. ===============

I love mine and have been using them for about 20 years!
Cyndi

Mine have probably been in use for at least that long, too. The Dutch oven
was the one that got used most though. I was really annoyed when I broke it.
Good thing I found another one in a flea market.

The lazy me really likes that I can put some stock makin's in there and
leave it simmer, and whenever I pass by I can see what the water level is.

The other thing I always liked it for was mashed potatoes. The pot stays hot
enough to keep 'em warm, and if they cool off too much before I serve I can
pop the whole thing in the microwave for a minute.

i had a set of Visions, a gift from my aunt, and lord, did I hate using
them!
They took forever to boil water. Everything stuck in them. Ick, I hated
using them.

They were useful for microwaving and oven use, though. But I have plenty of
Corningware that does that.

About the only thing I agree with is that they do retain their heat very
well, so yeah, I suppose for mashed potatoes, they could be useful. But it
takes SO long for the water to come to a boil to actually cook the potatoes.
I think glass retains heat very well, but I think where it falls down is in
the transfer of heat to the food. I like baking in glass though. And that
goes for casseroles, meat loaf and other savories, as well as cakes and
pies. I find the results are much more even in glass than in metal.

But to cook on the stovetop? No thanks.
I gave my Visions to a friend who wanted them. She's happy with them. and
that's fine. Different Strokes, as they say.

Give me my over 40 year old, made in da Bronx, Farberware any day!

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> "n" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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>> Anyone know where I can get glass cookeware---pots and pans?
>>
>
> Flea markets and eBay.
>
> I recently broke my Visions Dutch oven and found a replacement at a
> flea
> market. Cheap.
>
> Yeah, they have their limitations, but they can go from stovetop to
> oven
> to microwave to fridge. And they hold their heat. And they're
> nonreactive. And I can see what the water level is at a glance if I'm
> cooking something long-term. ===============

I love mine and have been using them for about 20 years!
Cyndi

Mine have probably been in use for at least that long, too. The Dutch
oven
was the one that got used most though. I was really annoyed when I broke
it.
Good thing I found another one in a flea market.

The lazy me really likes that I can put some stock makin's in there and
leave it simmer, and whenever I pass by I can see what the water level
is.

The other thing I always liked it for was mashed potatoes. The pot stays
hot
enough to keep 'em warm, and if they cool off too much before I serve I
can
pop the whole thing in the microwave for a minute.

i had a set of Visions, a gift from my aunt, and lord, did I hate using
them!
They took forever to boil water. Everything stuck in them. Ick, I hated
using them.

Hmmm. interesting. I never noticed that water took longer to boil. Then
again, I'm usually not in that much of a hurry that it would make a
difference. I noticed a difference when I moved to higher altitude, though.
Now I just cover the pot, and it takes however long it takes.

As far as sticking, I don't find them all that hard to clean. A little soak,
and everything comes up.

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They were useful for microwaving and oven use, though. But I have plenty
of
Corningware that does that.

Me, too, but the Dutch oven is a good size for a lot of what I cook. My
other dutch oven is cast iron and that's not going to make it in the
microwave or for anything reactive. The corning stuff I have is all
low-sided, though, so that limits what I can put in there. Unless I'm
cooking for a small army, I don't have to worry about the Dutch oven boiling
over in the oven.

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About the only thing I agree with is that they do retain their heat very
well, so yeah, I suppose for mashed potatoes, they could be useful. But it
takes SO long for the water to come to a boil to actually cook the
potatoes.
I think glass retains heat very well, but I think where it falls down is
in
the transfer of heat to the food. I like baking in glass though. And that
goes for casseroles, meat loaf and other savories, as well as cakes and
pies. I find the results are much more even in glass than in metal.

I guess casseroles and similar dishes are where I'm most likely to use the
Visions, but often I'll start things on the stovetop and then they go into
the oven. Stews too. I'll brown the meat, get everything started on the
stovetop, then put it in the oven for the duration.

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But to cook on the stovetop? No thanks.
I gave my Visions to a friend who wanted them. She's happy with them. and
that's fine. Different Strokes, as they say.

Give me my over 40 year old, made in da Bronx, Farberware any day!

Well, I've got other pots that I use for other things, but Visions fits in a
niche that the others just don't. I guess it depends a lot on what you cook,
too. I never thought I'd use a pressure cooker until I moved "up" and now I
it's one of those things I wouldn't be without. Well, unless I move back to
sea level, maybe.