I wanted to repost this article I wrote
back in November of 2011 when I first started this blog. It is still very much relevant. I really do love my Pyrex. J
I have had a long time love affair with vintage Pyrex. I just love it! I have some modern pieces too but my
favorite, by far, is my vintage collection of refrigerator jars, casseroles,
baking pans and pie plates in various shapes and sizes.
I collect mostly the blue Amish Butterprint and pink Gooseberry
patterns. I also love the flamingo pink
from the late forties and early fifties which complements the Gooseberry
pattern very nicely.
It is wonderful if you are able to collect something you love but
if you can use it to enhance your life on a daily basis then that makes it a
truly worthy collectible. I really do
use my vintage collection every day. I
bake, serve and store leftovers in it and as a result I am able to thoroughly
enjoy it.
I gave up on plastic storage containers for a variety of
reasons. Mostly because they stain, hold
flavors and odors and don’t reheat well in the microwave. They don’t last long either, the lids warp
and then you end up contributing to the landfill.
I do use plastic Glad and Ziploc containers for freezing because
they are flexible for expansion and contraction, you can write on them, they
stack nice and you can recycle them when they wear out.
For everyday use I go for my Pyrex. It is pretty and practical. I also like that I am buying and re-using
items from the past as opposed to regularly purchasing new. I find great pieces at thrift stores, yard
sales, antique shops and my favorite place - eBay.
Do you have a favorite piece (or pieces) you love to use in your
kitchen?
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I really like these Pyrex patterns! I love my Pyrex pieces too- I don't know what I'd do without them! I use them for everything! The next time I go to the flea market I am going to make it a point to look for the pink and blue ones you have- they would be my favorites if they were in my cupboard! :)
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