Who doesn’t like reflecting back on the good ol’ days? Days when pieces of Jadeite and other types of Depression glass were often given away with everything from oatmeal, to flour sacks, to cans of coffee. Fire King Jadeite Cereal or Chili Bowl Given Away With Package Of Albers Oats 22 Oct 1948, Fri Arizona […]
Spooky Stuff! These Jadeite Dishes Glow Under a Black Light
Jadeite dishes are timeless with their beautiful green color in broad daylight, but did you know, some of them actually contain uranium and glow under a black light? Their spooky glow is perfect for Halloween, and are an interesting piece of American history. Let’s take a closer look at why these dishes glow, why they […]
Do Jadeite Dishes Contain Lead and are they Safe to Use?
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Dear Diary: Confessions of a Jadeite Hoarder
Jadeite Obsessed Hi, my name’s Connie and I’m guilty of being wayyyy too obsessed with Jadeite. After many years of collecting, I still get genuinely excited when I see it. Especially if it’s a good deal, and especially when I stumble across some of the more rare pieces. You would think that after a lifetime […]
5 Tips for Entertaining with Vintage Pyrex & Jadeite Dishes
Introduction There’s nothing better than a meal made entirely from scratch to serve to your guests. But often there’s just no time for that. How many of us have the time to devote hours and sometimes days preparing elaborate meals in order to entertain? I used to be completely committed to only serving homemade food […]
