Stoneware Bubble & Brown Baker Set (2-pc.): Orange by Rachael Ray

Unfortunately, the clay and/or glaze on these pieces is inconsistent - typical of 'cheap' pottery in the early 1900's it has many imperfections. The unglazed bottom soaked up an overspill the first time I used it and I cannot get it clean, not that anyone but me sees it! Functionally, it is good, as intended. But for $40 for the set, made in China, I would have expected more from Rachael Ray product line.

I love my Bubble and Brown set. My kitchen is cobalt and white and my dining room is cobalt and yellow so it looks beautiful on the table. That's not the best part they work wonderfully with every recipe I have used them for. The food can be served right in the baking dish and food stays warm longer being served in a 'hot' serving dish.
I use them in the winter to make individual chicken or beef pot pies.
I'm glad I watched Rachel the day she introduced them on the show.

The best thing about these baking dishes is the handles! The meal presentation is wonderful! Food doesn't really stick to the dish - I did not even have to grease the pan before making tuna noodle casserole.

THE RED COLOR IS NICE I WILL SAY THAT. THE SIDES ON ALL THE PEICES ARE TRULY TOO LOW TO PUT ANYTHING IN TO BAKE WITHOUT POSSIBLY RUNNING OVER, YOU HAVE TO BE VERY SELECTIVE! MY HUSBAND HAS COLORECTAL CANCER, FROM CHEMO TREATMENTS HE HAS NEUROPATHY IN BOTH HANDS. I PURCHASED THESE FOR EASE OF LIFTING WITH HIS HANDS SINCE THERE ARE HOLES ON THE SIDE. I THOUGHT FROM THE PHOTO'S ALL THE STONEWARE PAN HOLES WOULD FIT HIS HANDS. THEY CERTAINLY LOOK LARGER IN THE PHOTO! THE LASAGNA LOVER AND ONE LARGER OVAL DISH HAVE LARGE ENOUGH HANDLES, BUT THE BREAD LOAF PAN HAS TINY OPENINGS. I AM CONCERNED, TOO, ABOUT THE LIGHTNESS OF THE STONEWARE AS IT SEEMS IT WOULD EASILY CRACK AND BREAK. I CAN SEE THEY WILL SCRATCH UP EASILY ALREADY I'M SORRY TO SAY, ONE OF THE FOUR PIECES ORDERED ALREADY HAS A SCRATCH ON IT RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX. THESE ARE PRETTY COLORS TO BE SURE, I BOUGHT THE RED. NOW IN HINDSIGHT, I REALIZE THE COLORS ARE WHAT DRAWS US IN. I LOVE RACHEL RAY'S PRODUCTS, I HAVE ALL THE COLORS IN THE GARBAGE BOWLS AS WELL AS SOME OF THE OTHER GREAT ITEMS SHE HAS HER NAME ON. HOWEVER, FOR WHAT THIS STONEWARE COSTS, IT IS TOO LIGHT AND POROUS FOR THE MONEY. ALSO, IT BECOMES EASILY STAINED ON THE BOTTOM QUICKLY. THERE IS NO GLAZED FINISH TO KEEP OILS AND SAUCES FROM SEEPING IN. BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU SET IT DOWN! I DO TRY TO DESCRIBE ALL ACCURATELY, NO SOUR GRAPES, JUST WANT MY REVIEW TO BE OF WORTH TO A PERSON RESEARCHING BEFORE THEY BUY. MY PIECES CAME WITH MOST OF THEM HAVING A BAD BURST SPOT ON THE BOTTOMS IN DIFFERENT PLACES ON EACH PIECE, AS WELL. THEY ARE LIKE BURST CRACKS FROM A KILN. SHOULD THEY BE LIKE THAT? I CANNOT GO TO A UPS STORE TO RETURN AS IT IS NOT CONVENIENT. YOU DO NOT PICK UP. I FRANKLY DO NOT HAVE THE TIME AND ENERGY TO BOTHER WITH THAT. THAT IS WHY I ORDER ON LINE. JUDITH

The bottom of the baker stained with red sauce when I put in the sink to soak and I cannot get stain off white bottom. Only used it once so far. Looks so cool when Rachel uses, but I don't care for staining.