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CorningWare French White 9-Piece Bake and Serve Set

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The original "French White" Corningware was made of their 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. Stoneware is pottery, like a flowerpot. It's sturdy, but if dropped it will shatter, and if the edge is knocked with a spoon it is likely to chip. Repeated trips to the freezer from the over will eventually cause the glaze to craze.

The pattern is attractive and can be used with any decor, but this stuff is not, repeat, really not, what people mean when they say "Corningware." Which, btw, was much lighter weight than stoneware.

Le Creuset can do most of the above mentioned, but it being metal you cannot use it in the microwave. And it's really heavy. 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 being stoneware, it 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.

We all know French White. We've all seen it and we all know what it is supposed to do. These dishes are perfect for baking and for serving. It works well and saves on dishes. It is neither the heaviest nor the lightest product on the market, but it is certainly perfectly manageable for the average person.

I am handicapped and I can still use them without difficulty.

The metal holders make it easier to remove from the oven and the covers work well for both certain cooking functions and for storage. I supplement this set with another one and it allows me to bake just about whatever I want easily.

I really like these, easy to clean, nothing sticks!! They do have a few "lines" on the inside bottom already but I think that's just normal. The holders are excellent!!

I have the CorningWare French White Casserole set and love how the pieces keep their shine, cook evenly, etc. I wanted to have more pieces that are used for baking. This set is also oven safe, microwave safe, dishwasher safe. I like the French White line because it is heavier than some of their other products. The stainless steel holders make it easy to carry your bakeware to the table and leave on the table. Nice variety of sizes. Happy Baking.

This set is unique with the metal serving pieces. Also, the sizes are good - none of the pieces are too small for cooking or serving a side dish. I used the entire set this past Thanksgiving and loved it! I love the option of using the plastic lids for instant storage.

Corning is a great product. These are great for baking and also serving. They clean up very easily as well.