What is a Menuette pan?

In 1966, Corning released the Menuette set…. Originally only a trio, the set consisted of a 6 1/2 inch skillet, a 1 pint and a 1 1/2 pint pans. At the time, these were a revolution in Corning, for all of these pans had permanent handles sticking out of their sides.

Is CorningWare porcelain or ceramic?

Corning Ware (now CorningWare®) was the original ceramic cookware and was accidentally invented by Donald Stookey in 1953.

What year was CorningWare Spice of Life made?

1972
In 1972, Corning Ware introduced the Spice of Life pattern, also known as French Spice, which was in production until the late 1980s. This pattern was a slightly improved version of the Cornflower pattern, with larger glass knobs on the lid and straighter, more square-like bodies with wider handles.

Are they still making CorningWare?

More than 750 million pieces of CorningWare have been manufactured. In 1998 however, due to slumping sales and retooling of manufacturing plants, Corning sold off the CorningWare and Pyrex lines to World Kitchen, LLC. Under new direction, the CorningWare and Pyrex lines are still pretty strong, although different.

Can old CorningWare go in the oven?

Yes, you can put almost all CorningWare cookware inside the oven. The best type of CorningWare for oven use is glass-ceramic ware. However, you can also place stoneware and other ovenware inside the microwave or a preheated oven.

What is the most sought after Corelle pattern?

Some of the most popular Corelle designs are Country Cottage, Farmstead, Spring Blossom Green and Butterfly Gold.

Do they still make CorningWare?

But production of the original Pyroceram-based CorningWare products ceased in 2000. The brand was relaunched as a line of stoneware-based bakeware in 2001. By 2008, the stovetop line of CorningWare was reintroduced by World Kitchen, with manufacturing done by a French-based subsidiary of Corning, KeraGlass/EuroKera.

Is there lead in old CorningWare?

With some very rare exceptions, the paint on the outside of both vintage Pyrex and vintage Corningware bowls and baking dishes will usually test positive for lead between 15,000 – 100,000 PPM lead.

Can you put old CorningWare in the microwave?

All CorningWare® oven bakeware products (including metallic-banded French White® products) can be used in conventional, convection and microwave ovens as well as in the refrigerator, freezer and dishwasher.

Why is it called CorningWare?

CorningWare was first introduced in 1958 by Corning Glass Works—the same company that manufactured our beloved Pyrex—featuring unique glass-ceramic (Pyroceram) cookware resistant to thermal shock.

Can old CorningWare go on the stove?

Unsafe for Corningware The Corningware company advises against use of its stoneware and ovenware dishes on the stove top. The dishes should also not be used in the oven’s broiler.

How do you clean old CorningWare?

In a large pot, combine 3 cups vinegar, 4 cups water and 2 Tbsp citric acid, and bring to a boil. Set one CorningWare dish into the boiling mixture for five minutes (the water must cover the dish). If necessary, scrub wet CorningWare with an S.O.S pad. Once dry, your dishes will look brand new.

How do you clean burnt CorningWare?

1. Soak the Corningware dish in hot, soapy water, using liquid dish soap.
2. Use your plastic scrubbing pad to remove burnt-on debris and stains, using vigorous, circular strokes.
3. Rinse the dish.
4. Scrub the ceramic stoneware bakeware with your paste and plastic mesh pad until you remove all remaining discoloration.