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 […]
A Collector's Guide to Jadeite Dishes
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 […]
Fire-King Grill Caesar Salad Recipe
This Caesar salad dressing recipe is similar to one you’d find at a Steakhouse, and is best served on a Jadeite Shell Swirl Bowl as pictured. Ingredients 2-3 garlic cloves 1/2 tsp raw or dijon mustard 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 large egg […]
Where to Buy Jadeite Dishes
Can You Still Find Jadeite Dishes at Thrift Stores and Garage Sales? The days of finding thrift store shelves regularly stocked with cheaply priced Jadeite are pretty much history. At least that’s the case in our area. And garage sales? Forget them. There still seems to be plenty of Pyrex around, but Jadeite in the […]
Fresh Finds: Batter Bowls & Jadeite Fever
Bargain hunting for Jadeite is usually a lot of fun. Finding an underpriced piece can bring a rush of excitement, and keep you on the hunt for more. However, my most recent purchase, a Fire-King Jadeite batter bowl was anything but a bargain. In fact, I generously and willingly overpaid for it. I had succumbed […]
