tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2276608745809098353.post4437400920798299461..comments2023-10-17T02:03:42.276-07:00Comments on CorningWare 411: Up For Grabs! - First Ever Vintage Corningware GiveawayShane T. Wingerdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16888895986379282058noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2276608745809098353.post-53687012311567227352013-09-25T02:44:15.933-07:002013-09-25T02:44:15.933-07:00That is AWESOME, Denise. What a stroke of luck to...That is AWESOME, Denise. What a stroke of luck to find that 24oz grab-a-meal bowl... and of course, those snack-it plates are great... You can never have too many of those. <br /><br />Thank you for sharing your finds... :-)Shane T. Wingerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16888895986379282058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2276608745809098353.post-34562986002252555192013-09-24T05:24:53.859-07:002013-09-24T05:24:53.859-07:00Hi Shane: Yesterday, while out treasure hunting, ...Hi Shane: Yesterday, while out treasure hunting, I found a 24 oz. grab it bowl to go with that oversized lid that I discovered last month! Never thought i would find the mate! Also in the same sweep, a small grab-it bowl and another square plate like above! I am in grab-it heaven. Just had to share. Denise K. <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2276608745809098353.post-43104015288195891842013-09-18T22:51:33.922-07:002013-09-18T22:51:33.922-07:00Whew! I am so glad they arrived safely. Congratu...Whew! I am so glad they arrived safely. Congratulations again!! Shane T. Wingerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16888895986379282058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2276608745809098353.post-73701300721400546762013-09-14T18:39:27.184-07:002013-09-14T18:39:27.184-07:00Hi Shane:
Just arrived home a short while ago and...Hi Shane:<br /><br />Just arrived home a short while ago and there waiting or me was the package! The dishes arrived safe, sound and beautiful. Thanks so much for hosting the contest. So much fun! <br /><br />Denise K.Denise Kappahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08039363173575792135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2276608745809098353.post-66171112293187421042013-08-29T10:48:26.700-07:002013-08-29T10:48:26.700-07:00I had a post planned, but sadly life stuff sometim...I had a post planned, but sadly life stuff sometimes gets in the way of the best laid plans... <br /><br />I would like to announce the winner of the first Corningware411 Giveaway... <br /><br />Congratulations to Denise K!!!!!!!!<br /><br />You will be receiving an email from Punch Tab to announce your prize.<br /><br />Congratulations again!<br /><br />I would like to thank all who entered and fought valiantly with the widget that kept malfunctioning. I will be running another giveaway starting the 14th of September, trying out rafflecopter to see how well that works.Shane T. Wingerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16888895986379282058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2276608745809098353.post-3157204866217317212013-08-29T10:41:29.513-07:002013-08-29T10:41:29.513-07:00Congratulations on your find Denise! I have one th...Congratulations on your find Denise! I have one that I found last year. I was completely perplexed when I found it. It basically looks like a large grab-it bowl, but the it has a small handle opposite the large one (even though the lid doesn't have the extra little handle on it) <br />Shane T. Wingerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16888895986379282058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2276608745809098353.post-60720191744434549722013-08-28T16:47:44.521-07:002013-08-28T16:47:44.521-07:00Glad the feedback was helpful. Looking forward to...Glad the feedback was helpful. Looking forward to next month's contest<br /><br />Today I found a grab-it 24oz. size clear lid. Didn't know they made a bowl that large. Now to find the bowl to go with my lid. <br /><br />Cheers,<br />Denise K.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2276608745809098353.post-87701255825869594902013-08-28T13:24:28.055-07:002013-08-28T13:24:28.055-07:00Hi KayZee, Thanks for finding us and stoppign in. ...Hi KayZee, Thanks for finding us and stoppign in. <br /><br />Sadly, the giveaway has ended. PunchTab already sent me an email at 9:30 this morning. I set the giveaway to run till the 28th, but evidently, to PunchTab, that does not mean 11:59pm PDT on the 28th. :( <br /><br />I think I am going to try RaffleCopter for the September giveaway.Shane T. Wingerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16888895986379282058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2276608745809098353.post-82860072795366884342013-08-28T12:50:42.694-07:002013-08-28T12:50:42.694-07:00ooo...I hope it isn't too late to enter to win...ooo...I hope it isn't too late to enter to win the grab-it plates! I have two and would love to own more,. Thanks for this terrific site. I am a Corningware fan too!KayZeenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2276608745809098353.post-4697235409270137382013-08-28T12:12:01.771-07:002013-08-28T12:12:01.771-07:00Thanks for letting me know about the problems... ...Thanks for letting me know about the problems... It looks like I will need to find another mechanism for running give-aways, cause PunchTab is having too many problems and not functioning the way it was promised. <br /><br />I am sorry for the inconveniences caused by the widget. Shane T. Wingerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16888895986379282058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2276608745809098353.post-65103635192582269912013-08-28T08:25:35.116-07:002013-08-28T08:25:35.116-07:00Hi Shane:
Fun contest, but I also encountered pro...Hi Shane:<br /><br />Fun contest, but I also encountered problems entering. I entered everyday starting the second day by email. For some reason, it only showed 4 entries in total, day after day. Maybe there were more in reality' not sure, but I continued to enter each day in spite of the glitch. Just thought that you would be interested in feedback in case of future contests.<br /><br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2276608745809098353.post-58279706531600589172013-08-27T17:34:52.900-07:002013-08-27T17:34:52.900-07:00I have not been able to enter each day. The descr...I have not been able to enter each day. The description says you can enter once each day, once for each way, but the rules say you can only enter once, each way, during the giveaway.<br /><br />I don't know if others are having the same problem.<br /><br />I tried to enter "my favorite piece" for the contest, but it would not let me type anything so I just hit enter and it said thank you for my entry.<br /><br />I use the petite pans ALL of the time. We use them as cereal bowls, dessert dishes and to store leftovers! I have both size petite pans along with the clear plastic raised lids!<br /><br />I love all the info that you have on the blue cornflower corning ware. I have learned a lot more about all the pieces. I too look at thrift stores. I have also found some at antique stores at really reasonable prices...which surprised me. I had to pick and choose because some pieces were priced way more than I wanted to pay.<br /><br />Thank you for having this contest and thank you for this most informative website. I love all the pictures too!<br /><br />D Anne Lucas<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2276608745809098353.post-9207436602323893992013-08-19T06:32:25.886-07:002013-08-19T06:32:25.886-07:00Gosh, I have the black trefoil dish with flat bott...Gosh, I have the black trefoil dish with flat bottom - no lid. I wondered why it was made so differently. Learning something everyday from your blog Shane. I would be willing to sell, but shipping could get expensive from Cleveland. Let me know if you are interested and what you feel is a fair offer. <br /><br />Denise K.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2276608745809098353.post-80745547547072069592013-08-19T06:04:48.859-07:002013-08-19T06:04:48.859-07:00HA HA, THAT is the same skillet that I found for 3...HA HA, THAT is the same skillet that I found for 3 dollars.. The Black Trefoil one. I wonder if that base on Classic Kitchens in the -N version of the P-12-ES? HmmmmmmShane T. Wingerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16888895986379282058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2276608745809098353.post-8995472968930829622013-08-19T04:36:59.985-07:002013-08-19T04:36:59.985-07:00Thanks for the information.
I'll give the p...Thanks for the information. <br /><br />I'll give the purchase some thought...it still seems like a lot.<br /><br />It would be great to find the original dish to go with it. Maybe if I call, I'll ask if they have it and are willing to sell. <br /><br />I fell in love with this set at Classic Kitchens http://www.classickitchensandmore.com/corning-ware-black-scroll-electromatic-skillet-casserole-3pc-set-p-4004.html <br /><br />The contrast of black and white is stunning.Vickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17827778726866558949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2276608745809098353.post-50230176481909612502013-08-18T21:18:33.490-07:002013-08-18T21:18:33.490-07:00I have only ever found two of these square grab-it...I have only ever found two of these square grab-its to go with my collection of grab-it bowls. I use one constantly as a spoon rest on my stove. Nice size and keeps the stovetop nice and clean. Great contest....thanks!<br /><br />Denise K. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2276608745809098353.post-36914699078012978802013-08-17T20:11:45.421-07:002013-08-17T20:11:45.421-07:00Vickie - I will admit that it looks like it's ...Vickie - I will admit that it looks like it's in REALLY good shape. If your not going to have to pay for shipping, I would say go for it! Cause by the time you figure shipping from some someplace like eBay they can get quite expensive. I was looking at a newer one and even though it was only 12.99, the shipping was an additional 18.00. It's always possible that you can find a skillet. I found one, though it is from the wrong version of the base, and doesn't quite fit, being slightly larger. But I have the wood grain base as well, so I use it on that one. I was only 3 dollars. Shane T. Wingerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16888895986379282058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2276608745809098353.post-16811705817627824532013-08-17T16:31:56.464-07:002013-08-17T16:31:56.464-07:00Thanks for the welcome, Shane.
The piece is only ...Thanks for the welcome, Shane.<br /><br />The piece is only for the electromatic skillet. I believe the earlier model. Nothing else is included. My instinct told me it was probably over priced and I appreciate your councel. Here's the link if you want to take a look http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/app/3998074098.htmlVickienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2276608745809098353.post-21747858543364693112013-08-16T22:10:41.022-07:002013-08-16T22:10:41.022-07:00Shane, it does say Canadians are eligible. But, gi...Shane, it does say Canadians are eligible. But, given that Canada customs and border are such a pain, I'm not sure how things would pan out in that regard. Plus, even if I won by chance, shipping would be prohibitively expensive for you. <br /><br />I'll live vicariously through the winner and enjoy the snack plates from afar. It's still such an awesome offer from you, and I'm excited to see who wins them. daeiranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2276608745809098353.post-79378607960333531912013-08-16T14:00:07.162-07:002013-08-16T14:00:07.162-07:00Anonymous - I have been looking for one of those e...Anonymous - I have been looking for one of those elusive 3 quart saucepans for years. My largest is the 2 1/2 quart saucepan... . OK, and the 4 quart on that I just received in pieces in the mail (Poor packing). Shane T. Wingerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16888895986379282058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2276608745809098353.post-64193879833639510832013-08-16T13:57:23.224-07:002013-08-16T13:57:23.224-07:00Vicki - Welcome! Glad you found Corningware411 an...Vicki - Welcome! Glad you found Corningware411 and glad you rediscovered your love for Corningware. <br /><br />As far as the electromatic skillet is concerned, does it include the actual Corningware dish, or is it just the hot plate? If it's both pieces (3 including the lid), then $20 is a really good price. If it doesn't include the actual skillet, then it's is a little on the high side. They came with special skillets (the SK series) that had flatter ground bottoms similar to the "Cookmates" that were sold with the actual Corning top ranges (The counter that cooks) so they would make full contact with the cooking surface. <br /><br />Technically, you can use any piece of Corningware on them, it's just nice to have the original specially ground skillet. I almost forgot to ask, is it the older version with the black bakelite legs on each side, or the newer one with the narrow strip of wood grain down 1 side? <br /><br />You know what, I will do a quick post on the 2 different models and post it really quick.Shane T. Wingerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16888895986379282058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2276608745809098353.post-21283785919186536912013-08-15T21:03:06.865-07:002013-08-15T21:03:06.865-07:00My most used Corning pieces are my corning 3 qt ca...My most used Corning pieces are my corning 3 qt casserole, my pyrex craisy daisy coffee cups, and my golden butterfly butter dish. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2276608745809098353.post-1364633875402035102013-08-15T08:31:14.030-07:002013-08-15T08:31:14.030-07:00Hi, Shane. I came across your blog from a thread ...Hi, Shane. I came across your blog from a thread on Chowhound and spent the other evening reading all your posts. <br /><br />I share your enthusiasm and love for Corning Ware and it's great to see a blog dedicated to it.<br /><br />I grew up in a household that relied primarily on cast iron, the original multipurpose cookware, for cooking and didn't get my first piece of Corning Ware until I was on my own. I can't say that I feel in love with it immediately, but it didn't weigh a ton like the cast iron and I could put it in the fridge with whatever left overs remained. How awesome that was to be able to do! I wan't in love yet, but I was well on my way to being 'in like.' It was multipurpose and I was a lazy young adult. <br /><br />Over the ensuing years, I picked up a piece or two; some were purchased and some were freebies, French White, no less, offered as premiums. Somewhere in the 80's my local grocery store started offering pieces for a small amount with so many stamps accumulated through grocery purchases. I was able to get 2 casserole sets that way. One set was Shadow Iris and the other set was Peach Floral. I must have gotten those pieces for a song, because I was pretty broke back then. <br /><br />Fast forward and I'd say the years were pretty good to me. I love to cook and amassed a nice collection of high end cookware. My Corning Ware was given away or boxed and stored.<br /><br />A few years ago, I woke up to a power outage and that meant no morning coffee! No coffee is not a good thing! I drove over to my local Dunkin' Donut shop and they were closed because of the same outage. Five miles later, sitting in Starbuck's I swore I wouldn't be in this predicament again, and started looking for a vintage glass Pyrex or Corning Ware stove top percolator. My hunt for a percolator renewed my respect for Corning Ware and I fell in love all over again.<br /><br />My search expanded beyond the coffee pots (which I found) and I pick up pieces when I see them and occasionally will hit ebay if it's something I really want, like the 4qt French White roaster I bought not long before I started reading your blog.<br /><br />Most of the pieces I see these days are at garage sale. Thrift stores around here don't seem to have them too often. hmmm... maybe someone is buying everything and selling it on ebay!<br /><br />Anyway, these days, my fancy cookware for the most part is boxed and stored, and I'm back to basics with Corning Ware and bare cast iron. <br /><br />Right now, I have my eye on a like new electromatic skillet for $20 that's being offered through Craig's list. Any thoughts as to the price?<br /><br />Sorry that I've rambled on with my Corning Ware story.<br /><br />I love your blog and look forward to new posts.<br /><br /><br /><br />Vickienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2276608745809098353.post-57349727646492047492013-08-14T21:20:30.057-07:002013-08-14T21:20:30.057-07:00and by the way.... Congratulations on your 7x11 ba...and by the way.... Congratulations on your 7x11 baking dish!! That is the 1 size I don't have because all the ones I have been running across are chipped rims. I hope you can find your 8x8 cake pan soon. I love mine for Pineapple Upside down cake and Lemon pudding cake (although it works just as well in the P-321 8 inch cake dish)Shane T. Wingerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16888895986379282058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2276608745809098353.post-73841335170633297552013-08-14T21:17:12.393-07:002013-08-14T21:17:12.393-07:00Patti - I think I know which platter you are talki...Patti - I think I know which platter you are talking about... Is it the P-811 that is 8 1/2 by 11 1/2?<br /><br />daeria - You can enter even if you are in Canada. Maybe I didn't read the official rules well enough. I thought it mentions non-US persons are eligible unless prohibited by law. Shane T. Wingerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16888895986379282058noreply@blogger.com