Kitchen Aid Cookware: Chantal Pure Make-and-Take 8-by-8-Inch Square Baker Review

I like the size, shape, color and finish of this product, but there are a few details I wish had been considered.First, the underside of the dish is not glazed so that it stains easily; just putting it into the oven left marks that will not come off.Second, the curve of the lid's handle makes it so that if you put too much pressure on one side, it acts like a lever & lifts off.Third, because of the "natural" clay, each of the pieces I purchased from this line were slightly different shades.Most were a darker, more yellow shade of vanilla than the picture.

That said, this is a really nice baker; food bakes evenly and the glazed surfaces clean easily.

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Product Description:
Calm, practical, and progressive, Chantal's Pure ceramic line offers an appealing way to align dishware with environmental prudence. Typical ceramic manufacturing processes rely on heavy metals, polluting dyes, and special protective equipment. The result is air pollution, groundwater runoff, and extensive use of resources. In contrast, Pure's use of clear glaze minimizes pollutants, while conserving fuel by firing quickly at lower temperatures. Chantal estimates that the overall conservation is as high as 50 percent. Plus, thanks to warm and welcoming aesthetics, Pure requires no sacrifice of design. Crafted with accommodating side handles and smooth rims, the pieces have a soothing, natural vanilla color with a slight gloss. Subtle imperfections add to the dishes' natural feel.
A useful piece amongst the Pure collection, this 8-inch square baker offers make-and-take convenience--use it for transporting lasagna to a potluck dinner with friends or chocolate brownies to the neighborhood block party. Microwave-safe and oven-safe up to 425 degrees F, the unit's stay-put lid features a removable BPA-free silicone gasket that creates an air-tight seal, which allows for marinating, baking, or storing left-overs in the refrigerator for later. Best of all, the unit's glazed surfaces can be written on with a permanent marker. Drop it off at the neighbor's house with "Get well soon!" or store it in the refrigerator with instructions for the babysitter: "Heat at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes". The ink won't come off on hands, but it will effortlessly wash off with warm, soapy water. Measuring approximately 11-1/2 by 9 by 3 inches, the container cleans up quickly by hand or in the dishwasher.

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