Current sales, deals, and bargains (Part 2)

[blue_dolphin]

Duralex USA is having a 50% off sale on their glass storage containers until Jan 1.  
Some items are out of stock and shipping is on the high side unless you hit the free shipping target of $120 but I thought I’d mention it here in case anyone is interested. 
 

I’m a big fan of the little 4 3/8”, 10 oz square glass bowls. I use them for everything from mis en place to bringing dips to parties. The lids snap on very securely and they’re attractive enough to put on the table.  
One of the items in that Duralex sale is a “Baby” set with 4 of my 10 oz square bowls, 4 smaller 5 oz square bowls and 2 larger 13 oz rectangular containers for $25. 

For comparison, Amazon has a set of 6 of the 10 oz size for $73

They also have some larger 2 qt square bowls @ $40 for a set of 4 but unfortunately nothing in the 2 cup - 1 qt range. 
 

Here’s the $25 “Baby” set:

 

 

 

[TdeV]

3 hours ago, blue_dolphin said:

Duralex USA is having a 50% off sale on their glass storage containers until Jan 1.  
Some items are out of stock and shipping is on the high side unless you hit the free shipping target of $120 but I thought I’d mention it here in case anyone is interested. 
 

I’m a big fan of the little 4 3/8”, 10 oz square glass bowls. I use them for everything from mis en place to bringing dips to parties. The lids snap on very securely and they’re attractive enough to put on the table.  
One of the items in that Duralex sale is a “Baby” set with 4 of my 10 oz square bowls, 4 smaller 5 oz square bowls and 2 larger 13 oz rectangular containers for $25. 

For comparison, Amazon has a set of 6 of the 10 oz size for $73

They also have some larger 2 qt square bowls @ $40 for a set of 4 but unfortunately nothing in the 2 cup - 1 qt range. 
 

Here’s the $25 “Baby” set:

 

 

Sadly these containers can't go in the oven. According to Duralex's AI bot, only the glassware from the OVENCHEF® collection can be put in the oven. And the vessels from the OVENCHEF® collection don't have any lids. ☹️

[blue_dolphin]

22 minutes ago, TdeV said:

 

Sadly these containers can't go in the oven. According to Duralex's AI bot, only the glassware from the OVENCHEF® collection can be put in the oven. And the vessels from the OVENCHEF® collection don't have any lids. ☹️

Correct.  They are freezer and microwave safe.  I use them routinely to reheat leftovers in the CSO at 275°F but they are absolutely NOT baking dishes.

[TdeV]

1 minute ago, blue_dolphin said:

Correct.  They are freezer and microwave safe.  I use them routinely to reheat leftovers in the CSO at 275°F but they are absolutely NOT baking dishes.

 

Hmmm. I routinely do leftovers at 265ºF in the Anova steam oven.

 

. . . and now I've cancelled my order ☹️

[TdeV]

I asked Duralex this question:

"I don't need to cancel the order if I can put the Duralex into a low oven. A friend puts her (defrosted meal) in a Duralex into a Cuisinart Steam Oven at 275ºF for half to full hour. And has done so for years, apparently.
Can I do that? (I'd like to have an official okay)."

 

Duralex has responded:

To answer your question, Duralex glassware is specifically designed for durability and versatility.

Our products are shock resistant, meaning they are manufactured to withstand sudden temperature changes ranging from -4°F to 266°F. This makes them perfectly suitable for both hot and cold liquids.

 

For your convenience, they are also:

    Microwave and Freezer Safe: You can take them directly from the freezer to the microwave without any issues.
    Dishwasher Safe: Designed for easy cleaning and daily use.

 

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AND they decided to ship me my containers!

[TdeV]

@Maison Rustique, I asked them over and over if I could put the Duralex in the oven, and while they never said Duralex was oven-worthy, you'll see above that they came as close to saying the Duralex could be put in the oven as possible. Some corporate rule, probably. 😂

[blue_dolphin]

1 hour ago, TdeV said:

Microwave and Freezer Safe: You can take them directly from the freezer to the microwave without any issues.

It was statements like this that convinced me that a low oven was probably OK. I do avoid as much thermal shock as possible, usually putting the dishes in a cold oven (my CSO doesn’t have a preheat function on Steam Bake anyway) and placing hot dishes on a rack or insulated pad rather than directly on a cold countertop. 
 

I think a lot of people assume that “oven-safe” means anything up to baking and broiling at 500°F so manufacturers may want to avoid the term. 
 

They really are a high quality product and I hope you’ll get as much use out of them as I have!