Thursday, March 11, 2010

Pyrex and Fire-King


Recently, I found some cute Pyrex and Fire-King at my local thrift shops. 

I love the practicality and durability of these dishes, but it's always fun to notice that simple baking dishes have been dressed up with designs. Let's make cooking pretty and fun! A great way for a cook to get through the monotony of everyday meal preparation.


When I first saw the yellow dish on the bottom there, I thought it had cooking residue buildup until I looked it up online and saw that it is supposed to have a brownish speckle finish.


I like the divided dish above. How handy! You don't have to mix your peas and carrots!



Until I browsed the internet to find out more about these items, I had no idea there were so many different styles and patterns! I don't have the room to keep on collecting them, but I enjoy what I have and plan to use them for cooking.

I am linking this post to Vintage Thingie Thursday. Click on the icon below to see many beautiful vintage items!


20 comments:

Jocelyn said...

I also love the Pyrex dishes. Like you I don't have room to collect them, but I enjoy the pieces that I have.

CC said...

I love,love,love...looooooooove vintage Pyrex. Did I happen to mention that I loved Pyrex????
Yours is beautiful...I really like the patterns,but the yellow speckeled might be my favorite.. I always want every piece that I see.
Happy VTT..have a lovely weekend.

Paulette said...

I am like CC--I too want every piece I see (but don't have room). These are great pieces. I've never seen the painted ones like the first pic. I've been wanting a divided dish for some time but every time I see one at a thrift store, I somehow talk myself out of it. Now I want one again! :)

concretenprimroses said...

Pyrex is wonderuf. I really like those red ones.
Kathy

LV said...

You cannot beat good old Pyrex dishes. They will endure and last a lot longer than some of the facny stuff. Nice post for toay.

Sarah said...

Beautiful pieces and a great picture!

Gwendolen Elaine said...

Oh my gosh!My mom had that divided dish and she used it for PEAS AND CARROTS! How funny!

Linda said...

i also collect vintage pyrex and have accumulated more than enough to last my life time. they are so pretty and hard to resist.

the one with the lime yellow flower is my favorite in your bunch. what brand is it?

Maureen said...

Wow - good finds!

Anonymous said...

Great Pyrex! I have a huge collection - I don't really have room for it either but I just love it. And I figure, since I use it - at least it's a useful collection!

Anonymous said...

pyrex is always fun. I like the yellow one and the one in the same photo...

Debbie said...

The red ones are beautiful and I have never seen the design of the top dishes. Great finds.

Coloradolady said...

Wow...that first set is amazing!!! Loved that! I tend to see pieces around here but lately, the prices are a bit steep. Thank you for the card, very sweet of you!! Have a great VTT!

Jess said...

The ones in that second pic are my favorite! Very cute. I am starting a Mclinky party Favorite Things Friday the 19th and would love you to come join in if you are interested! Thanks for the comment on my blog!

Tammy said...

Hi, Great pyrex dishes. They are so pretty and very practical, especially with microwaves. I like the wheat set the best.

Danylle McLain said...

I love vintage pyrex dishes. I have never seen the pear pattern on the first photo before. It's lovely! I will be on the look out for it now.
Happy VTT!
Danylle

Anonymous said...

Sue,

Those casserole dishes are beautiful. I especially like the deep red ones.

Stephanie said...

It sure is great to have vintage cooking ware, I like all the different patterns from throughout the years...makes it so much more interesting than having all new stuff!! Peace, Stephanie

Troy said...

I love the divided dish, you could put plain M&M's on one side, and peanut M&M's on the other side!

Pyrex is so cool. and it sems to last forever. Great finds!

Stacey said...

What lovely pieces you've collected- The yellow one is my favorite- So bright and happy!

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