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Post by cindyupnorth on Jul 12, 2014 3:29:53 GMT
Is there such a thing? We went to buy some for dd for college, and all the cute patterned ones at target are not dishwasher or microwavable? like WTH would you even want them for then? I think we had this same problem with older dd. We had bought some plastic dishes, not even thinking they wouldn't work, and when we got home read the label. She still uses them in the microwave. They haven't melted yet. woops. |
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Post by katybee on Jul 12, 2014 3:46:54 GMT
I don't think they'll melt necessarily, but rather get extremely hot... Like you can get burned hot.
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Post by mama2three on Jul 12, 2014 4:33:57 GMT
I think with plastic, it's not just that they could melt or get hot but that components of the plastic could leach into the food. I'd skip the plastic and just have a few sturdy dishes for use in the microwave -I still use the corning ware I had in college more than 20 yrs ago
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Post by elaine on Jul 12, 2014 4:59:35 GMT
Eeek! If you want them to be used in the microwave, please buy glass or stoneware. Plastic can melt and leach into the food. There are plenty of microwave safe inexpensive stoneware plates and bowls out there, great for dorms.
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Post by cindyupnorth on Jul 12, 2014 15:47:07 GMT
But corning ware is so ugly!! LOL
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Post by AN on Jul 12, 2014 16:02:37 GMT
Why do they have to be plastic? It doesn't have to be corningware... why not just buy some regular dishes? They come in singles.
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Post by caangel on Jul 12, 2014 19:40:53 GMT
I bought some cheap regular dishes at Ikea for my young kids. I think it was $20 for a 4-6 place settings. You can also buy the pieces individually. I could careless if they accidentally break or chip them. I avoid heating up plastic. We have switched over to a glass Tupperware-type system for leftovers.
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Post by akathy on Jul 12, 2014 19:44:28 GMT
But corning ware is so ugly!! LOL I think they make some Corelle that are pretty cute. |
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Post by cindyupnorth on Jul 12, 2014 19:49:18 GMT
We just thought plastic due to all the moving, college, washing dishes in a small sink, etc. Thought it would be easier. Didn't think or even know about all this plastic hate/phobia?!
Kathy! you need to find me some cute corning ware!!
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Post by mikewozowski on Jul 12, 2014 19:54:08 GMT
i would see if i could find some sortof cute corningware plates. i think they have some square ones that would be kinda cute and not like your grandma's dishes.
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Post by elaine on Jul 12, 2014 20:08:14 GMT
We just thought plastic due to all the moving, college, washing dishes in a small sink, etc. Thought it would be easier. Didn't think or even know about all this plastic hate/phobia?! Kathy! you need to find me some cute corning ware!! The dangers of heating food in plastic has been all over the news for years now. We've switched to glass Pyrex and glass Rubbermaid food storage and only use plastic for lunch boxes.
Brief article about plastics from Mayo Clinic |
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Post by gale w on Jul 12, 2014 20:19:38 GMT
I love our corelle dishes even though they are ugly (and after 20 yrs I'm sick of the pattern but they're still in perfect condition). They have plain white ones.
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Post by myshelly on Jul 12, 2014 20:30:33 GMT
You don't microwave plastic.
How can someone not know that in this day and age?
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Post by VanC on Jul 12, 2014 21:02:56 GMT
I don't use the Target melamine plates in the microwave but they ARE dishwasher safe. I've never had a problem with them melting, losing their pattern or anything else. I change sets frequently. I bore easily I guess. I have my Fiesta ware for the microwave, but they are so stinking heavy that for just a sandwich or salad I use the lightweight colourful stuff.
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Post by cmpeter on Jul 12, 2014 21:21:21 GMT
I don't put anything plastic in the microwave.
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Post by krazykatlady on Jul 12, 2014 21:23:56 GMT
But corning ware is so ugly!! LOL I think they make some Corelle that are pretty cute. another vote for Corelle |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2014 21:30:34 GMT
I'm another one that wouldn't buy plastic for the microwave. Since she will be washing in a small dorm sink I'd skip dinner sized plates because they will be hard to wash in a small sink. Get salad sized ones from some place that sells open stock dishware. I use that size in my microwave all the time. Perfect size imo.
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Post by elaine on Jul 12, 2014 22:02:22 GMT
Pfalzgraff Patterns - maybe you guys could find something you like here. Most Pfalzgraff is microwave safe, they just have a few melamine pieces, etc., that aren't. You can easily just buy her some salad plates and bowls for the microwave in a pattern she likes. Some are square even! Again, please don't put plastic in the microwave!
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Post by flanz on Jul 12, 2014 22:33:46 GMT
I think with plastic, it's not just that they could melt or get hot but that components of the plastic could leach into the food. I'd skip the plastic and just have a few sturdy dishes for use in the microwave -I still use the corning ware I had in college more than 20 yrs ago Same here. I never use plastic of any kind in the microwave. Waxed paper on top of a plate or bowl to prevent splatters (no paper towels - same chemical issue). I love using large Pyrex measuring cups to heat almost anything in the microwave. Easy to remove due to the handle. Then you can transfer to a plate, preferably not a plastic one. I don't know if they still make Corelle... it's pretty sturdy, thin so it stacks well, etc. |
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Post by NanaKate on Jul 12, 2014 23:24:37 GMT
I agree with the Corelle. Sturdy and lots of different patterns and colors. WalMart has quite a selection and pieces are sold individually.
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Post by airforcemomof1 on Jul 12, 2014 23:30:30 GMT
QVC has some that can be used in the microwave and are dishwasher safe and they are pretty.
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Post by cindyupnorth on Jul 12, 2014 23:31:40 GMT
I'm mainly talking about the Target melamine plates, that aren't microwavable. Which I was surprised about! It just seems so solid. KWIM?
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Post by cindyupnorth on Jul 12, 2014 23:33:20 GMT
Oh! I think I've seen some cute stuff on QVC too. Off to look. Thanks!!
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