Customer Reviews

CorningWare French White 7-Piece Bake and Serve Set

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The original "French White" Corningware was made of Corning's famous pyroceramic glass, which could be used on the gas stove, put directly in the freezer, put under the broiler right from the freezer, and oh yes, also used in a microwave. And it was very unlikely to shatter if dropped. If you pounded on it with a hammer and nail you might have gotten it to break.

When World Kitchens bought the license from Corning, they decided to halt production of a line of cookware that would take anything and last forever, and dupe customers, especially brides, into thinking the stoneware "French White" was the same thing as the wonderful French White pyroceramic cookware previously available to their mothers and sisters.

The pattern is very attractive and can be used with any decor, and they do offer many sizes, but this stuff is not, repeat, really not, what people mean when they say "Corningware."

Le Creuset can do most of the above mentioned, but it being metal you cannot use it in the microwave. Stoneware cannot go on top of the stove, and repeated trips from the freezer to the oven will eventually cause it to craze and crack. And stoneware will also chip, and break if dropped, etc. Pyrex glassware cannot go on the gas stove although you can take it from the freezer to the oven, and also microwave it.

The only product which could do anything was pyroceramic, and World Kitchens has chosen to remove it from the market because it is "too good."

They have recently brought back a few of the old square shapes, with the Cornflower, or plain white, calling it "vintage," but the French White shape is not making an appearance yet. If you want it, email them and ask for it!

Meanwhile, don't buy this stuff. Get Le Creuset for cooking and roasting (yes it is expensive but it lasts forever and cooks beautifully), and reheat things in Pyrex in the microwave.

I've had my set for years and use it regularly. This set has a nice sophisticated look at a great price and I'm an advocate of baking with glass and ceramic. Made in practical sizes that can be used for most any recipe or occassion. Glass top lids during bakding and plastic lids to store what is left make this set an all round good choice. As a gift the recipient has greatly enjoyed having the set as well.

These pieces are versatile and beautiful. The set arrived unbroken and on time. I would recommend these to anyone!

The glass lids had chips and flaws. They were quickly replaced by a phone call to the supplied 800 customer service phone number. Very satisfied with the purchase.

This was a great purchase and so much easier to buy through Amazon than going to Walmart or Target. Packaging was perfect and came when expected.

My mother has used corningware for years now and I kept saying that I was going to purchase some of it. I am so happy that I have finally committed myself to this promise. This is a fantastic bramd of cookware and I would reccommend it to anyone.

I ordered this item on 11/09/2011 along with one other item. The other item has been delivered and the status on this item is "Shipping Soon".

I sent my daughter these casserole dishes when she told me she had nothing other than cookie sheets to put into the oven. She said they were just what she needed.

showed up broken, so that was a waste of time. packers should have put more padding in the box, but amazon was good about the return.

The first shipment arrived with a broken piece. When this was reported to Amazon.com, a new order was placed immediately. I was impressed with the free shipping on the replacement order as well as the free shipping on the return of the damaged shipment. The second shipment arrived quickly and was intact.