COOKING WITH HERBS AND SPICES IS AN ART AND AN ACT AS UNIVERSAL AND ALMOST AS ANCIENT AS FIRE. CRAIG CLAIBORNE

{HISTORY}

A baking staple in kitchens around the world, Corning Glass Works has made heating food in the oven easy since 1915. They first started with Pyrex oven-proof glass dishes in the early 1900s eventually graduating to their beloved Corning Ware brand in the 1950s when they debuted their popular blue cornflower pattern.

Available in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, these blue and white bakeware dishes became indispensable for home cooks. Fulfilling three purposes in one dish - baking, storing, and serving, Corning Ware made a big impact on the midcentury kitchen scene. With their easy stacking abilities, variety of shapes and sizes, multi-function design, and affordable price range, they instantly became treasured kitchen helpers.

In 1972, Corning Ware introduced the Spice of Life pattern, also known as French Spice, which was in production until the late 1980s. This pattern was a slightly improved version of the Cornflower pattern, with larger glass knobs on the lid and straighter, more square-like bodies with wider handles. Just like the Cornflower series, Spice of Life was an instant favorite becoming the second most popular pattern to collect. 

This 3-quart casserole was made between 1979-1986 and features the wider lid knob and handle style for easy transport from oven to table.

{SPECIAL FEATURES}

- Large 3 quart size casserole with glass Pyrex lid

- Stamped with makers marks and date codes on the underside of the handle signifying that this dish was made between 1979-1986

- Bright and clear graphics

- Contains the following colors: tomato red, avocado green, mustard yellow, and walnut brown

{CONDITION}

In very good vintage condition. There are no crips or cracks on the the dish or the  lid. This casserole is very clean on the interior and exterior. Please note, there is a very, very light discoloration in one spot on the interior near the top rim by the handle. It is so light it is difficult to photograph, but please see a detailed image in the photo section. The lid fit securely on the base and contains no scratches on the glass. 

{SIZE}

This dish measures 8.5" inches (width) x 10.5" inches (length handle to handle)  x 5.5" inches (height with lid) and weighs just under 5 lbs.