I've noticed quite a few vendors on the web that sell inexpensive
"LaCuisine" sets. There's also "Amberware" at http://www.amberware.com/
which looks interesting. Does anyone have experience with these? Any
other recommendations?
Peter
> Any other recommendations?
>
>Peter
>
Any "microwaveable" glass.
Sheldon
````````````
On a recent Night Court rerun, Judge Harry Stone had a wonderful line:
"I try to keep an open mind, but not so open that my brains fall out."
Kesselman <pk...@smartlink.net> wrote...
> I was looking for LittonWare which apparently is no longer available.
I
> can't stand using "microwaveable" plastic containers where the cover
> warps after the first use, and the container starts to melt when
heating
> foods with high oil content. My needs ar mostly for reheating
leftovers
> and canned food.
> Peter
As I recall, the sorts of things that LittonWare sold, are being sold by
Nordic Ware:
http://www.nordicware.com/products/microwave.html
I've got one of their "Tender Cooker" Microwave Pressure cookers, and while
I don't use it a lot, when I do, I think it works great.
-Robert
Kesselman wrote in message <37835F08...@smartlink.net>...
>I was looking for LittonWare which apparently is no longer available. I
>can't stand using "microwaveable" plastic containers where the cover
>warps after the first use, and the container starts to melt when heating
>foods with high oil content. My needs ar mostly for reheating leftovers
>and canned food.
>
Pyrex glass measuring cups/bowls. My 2-quart measuring bowl (spout and
handle) gets a LOT of action in the microwave.
--
Barb
"If you're ever in a jam, here I am."
Oh, you mean the Corningware with the plastic lids? Of course I know
about Corningware (and Pyrex for that matter) but I was trying to avoid
the soft plastic lids. Do the lids not melt/warp?
Peter
>
> Kesselman wrote in message <37835F08...@smartlink.net>...
> >I was looking for LittonWare which apparently is no longer available. I
> >can't stand using "microwaveable" plastic containers where the cover
> >warps after the first use, and the container starts to melt when heating
> >foods with high oil content. My needs ar mostly for reheating leftovers
> >and canned food.
> >
> >I
However, they expand slightly when heated. So, the lid is no longer very
tight once the foodstuff is heated.
I've used these lids for a while now, and really like them.
Either use "CorningWare" (the white glass/ceramic stuff), or Pyrex
glass.
They are relatively inexpensive, (you can get various assortments,
different sizes, with lids,for about $10-20 at Walmart, Linens n Things,
Bed Bath and Beyond, the Corning/Revere outlets...most anywhere) quite
durable, they don't melt from the heat, and they are impermeable to
odors and stains. You can easily get them really clean, unlike most
plastics, which warp, discolor, and trap odors. They hand wash
beautifully, and go into the dishwasher without any complications.
And they are versatile.
Both Pyrex and CorningWare can be used in the oven, refrigerator,
freezer and microwave. Most CorningWare (and some Pyrex, particularly
anything called "Visions") can also go on the stove top.
Always check the bottom of the item before using on the stovetop,
though. Most newer pieces will say right on the bottom whether they are
safe for the stovetop or not.
And they are really the BEST microwave cookware around, IMHO.
Sheryl
***update....update...update....update***
www.geocities.com/Paris/Parc/5284
Agreed, and my favorite Pyrex pieces for nuking are their glass measuring
cups... simply cover with a saucer and the spout automatically becomes a vent,
they have very convenient/safe/stay-cool handles, and their geometry - height
equal to width and slightly tapered - makes them perfect for optimal heat
dispersion with microwave ovens. Plus they're inexpensive and of course they
are marked with easy to read graduations, very handy. Oh yes, they make great
mixing bowls and they nest.