Comments on: Safe Bakeware for Your Family

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 20:00:39 +0000

Glass pyrex or stoneware is your best bet.

By: Elisa

Elisa — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 16:10:31 +0000

I have started baking my own bread. (Your soaked bread actually. We love it!) I am wondering what type of loaf pan you have found to be the best to bake your bread in? Thanks!

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Mon, 31 May 2010 14:07:43 +0000

It absorbs into the stoneware making it more non stick with time…so no, it is not harmful.

By: Angelita Lotinsky

Angelita Lotinsky — Sun, 30 May 2010 18:19:57 +0000

Will the oil/grease that accumulates in the stoneware with time go rancid? Since it’s always there and you can’t wash it with soap I’m wondering if it is safe…

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 15:43:20 +0000

There’s really no secret. I just use them as I would any other container. Grease it well until it becomes non-stick with use.

By: debbie

debbie — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 03:49:51 +0000

I received a 8×8 pampered chef square as a gift and I want to bake brownies in it. Do I grease the stoneware and follow the directions on the box? What’s the secret in baking with this type of stoneware?

By: Michelle

Michelle — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 05:57:40 +0000

I love those Pyrex containers too! I use them for food storage, make ahead meals for the freezer, as well as a handy leftover container when you’re done. I have found I’ve had fewer dishes to do as well since they are so versatile! The plastic lids are made without BPA, and you can recycle the glass containers if they break. I haven’t noticed my lids shrinking – maybe my dishwasher is too old and doesn’t get hot enough!:)

By: Gillian

Gillian — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 01:26:47 +0000

Do you have some sources you could quote showing that Silocone contains latex? I tried looking on-line but was having a hard time finding info. Thank-you!

By: Gail

Gail — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 18:16:30 +0000

I’m disappointed that you did not include cast iron in your article. I bake almost exclusively in cast iron. Many times you can pick these items up in thrift stores or garage sales….my collection includes loaf pans, muffin pans (even some cute shapes), cornbread pan (although a skillet works well for this purpose), bundt pan, pizza pan, etc. I tried stoneware baking and went straight back to my trusty cast iron.

By: christa todd

christa todd — Tue, 05 May 2009 21:11:36 +0000

I would like to insert a word of caution in the use of silicone bakeware. During a surgery about 10 years ago I found out that I am allergic to latex. Over the last ten years I have done a lot of research into the allergy, where latex is found, and the cause of the allergy. Current research is showing that latex is a contact allergy. This means the more you are in contact with it the more likely you are to develop an allergy. Some pediatric hospitals such as Boston children’s Hospital have become completely latex-free for this reason. Silicone contains latex. I would not recommend using them. As someone with the allergy I can tell you how hard it is to live with this allergy. I carry an epi-pen and have to be very careful with everything. On an everyday basis you are exposed to lots of latex items (toothbrush, elastic, non stick coating, just about all plastics….)

There are so many glass, metal, and ceramic options…. please stick to those.. Especially if you are cooking for children.