Cindy in C-ville Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 ... that you were talking on the phone with your mother. When, from the kitchen, you hear the sound of exploding glass. You had been heating up water for the pasta to go with the homemade marinara you had made earlier in the day. But, you turned on the wrong burner, the burner under the Pyrex dish of blondies, made by your son this afternoon. Now, shattered glass is everywhere , including on the stove all around the pot of homemade marinara. So, after you clean up the glass, what do you do for dinner? Hope that the pot was tall enough to keep the glass out of your pasta sauce and start over with the pasta? Make more blondies and call those dinner? Pour a glass of wine and let everyone fend for themselves? Order pizza? Chinese? Or something else? Just wondering, as I sit here with a glass of wine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 You order pizza. Duh. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Grace Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 (edited) YIKES! I'd be ordering pizza. Scary to think of shards of glass in the marinara. Bummer... I bet it was yummy. Glad everyone is okay!!! Edited August 9, 2011 by Janie Grace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freetobeme Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 :iagree: You order pizza.Duh. :D you beat me to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 First of all, CHEERS!!!! Second, I've done that. And, I assumed that everything was a loss. It wasn't worth the risk. I'm so sorry. We ordered out that night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melinda in VT Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 You order pizza.Duh. :D :iagree: (And although I am very sorry about the blondies, can I just say that I find it somewhat comforting that I'm not the only woman in the world who has blown up Pyrex this way?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 If you can afford to, definitely order in. If not I would start over with the pasta AND the sauce. I would not take any chances of a sliver of glass in teh sauce. And then you have a couple more glasses of wine ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Have more wine. Order a pizza. I'm glad no one was hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diana B Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 If there is glass surrounding the pot of marinara, I would probably not take the chance that the sauce was saved. Especially if it is on the opposite side of the pot from the blondies. If there is a high chance that the marinara is contaminated, I'd order pizza (delivery!). Either way I'd drink more wine and make more blondies. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Well, if you are drinking white wine, then you make more blondies and call those dinner. If you are drinking red wine, then you pit the marinara through a sieve and make the pasta for dinner. If cooking is a no-go, then you should know white wine=Chinese and red wine=pizza. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth in WA Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Have more wine. Order a pizza. I'm glad no one was hurt. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoObvious Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 You declare a state of emergency, call the cleaning service, and go out to dinner. P.S. I'm also in this club, although mine blew up in the oven, so it was contained. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 You order pizza for everyone else, then make more blondies to eat later all by yourself with the bottle of wine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Wine + pizza. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo2 Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Pizza. I've also exploded Pyrex by turning on the wrong burner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoVanGogh Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I vote go out for margaritas, but that is our drink of choice after a stressful day. Just wanted to say - thankfully it was *just* a pan of blondies. My mom did that once, but she turned on the burner that had a pyrex pan with grease in it. Started the house on fire. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Well, if you are drinking white wine, then you make more blondies and call those dinner. If you are drinking red wine, then you pit the marinara through a sieve and make the pasta for dinner. If cooking is a no-go, then you should know white wine=Chinese and red wine=pizza. Very good information. Thank you!! :lol: P.S. I'm also in this club, although mine blew up in the oven, so it was contained. Mine was ON the stove and the oven was open. Glass was EVERYWHERE!!! IN the oven, IN the bread and pizza crusts I'd JUST baked, IN the pasta sauce I'd just cooked (two months' worth!!!), etc, etc, etc. It was HORRIBLE!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Inna* Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Oh, my... :grouphug: I think it call for pizza and an extra glass of wine for mom. My SIL once was baking a birthday cake and homemade frosting. She bumped the Pyrex pan and it shattered all over the counter. After the cleanup, she went ahead with her cake preparations. The next day at the party the guests were finding shards of glass in their cake... :eek: I guess the frosting was not as far away from the accident as she thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rjmakmom Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Pizza. I've also exploded Pyrex by turning on the wrong burner. :iagree::iagree::iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in C-ville Posted August 10, 2011 Author Share Posted August 10, 2011 Either way I'd drink more wine and make more blondies. :lol: Did this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2cents Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Delivery Pizza! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in C-ville Posted August 10, 2011 Author Share Posted August 10, 2011 Well, if you are drinking white wine, then you make more blondies and call those dinner. If you are drinking red wine, then you pit the marinara through a sieve and make the pasta for dinner. If cooking is a no-go, then you should know white wine=Chinese and red wine=pizza. Appreciate the pairings! Red wine, and did run the marinara through a sieve, but only b/c we don't have a disposal. It went into the trash. :( While Josiah made the blondies, I heated up a jar of sauce, boiled pasta, and called it dinner. I passed on dinner and just enjoyed another glass of wine. I hadn't realized that pyrex is such a hazard! Does everyone have a story? So, why does pyrex do this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeannpal Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 That happened to me once only it was a pan of enchiladas. I feel for you! Oh, and order pizza. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chepyl Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 We have done this as well - once with a pyrex dish and once with my stonewear pizza stone :( We have caused 2 of those to explode. One with a frozen pizza on it in the oven and one sitting on the stove. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Appreciate the pairings! Red wine, and did run the marinara through a sieve, but only b/c we don't have a disposal. It went into the trash. :( While Josiah made the blondies, I heated up a jar of sauce, boiled pasta, and called it dinner. I passed on dinner and just enjoyed another glass of wine. I hadn't realized that pyrex is such a hazard! Does everyone have a story? So, why does pyrex do this? Sorry about the sauce, but I'd have tossed it too. I wouldn't take the risk. At least you have more wine. And blondies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in C-ville Posted August 10, 2011 Author Share Posted August 10, 2011 Out of wine. See other post related to Toothless... But seriously, why does pyrex do this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BamaTanya Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 :grouphug: And I knew you'd have the perfect solution. You've made me so hungry for blondies I just sent dd to fetch the cookbook. Wonder if we have the ingredients here? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Pour a glass of wine (or rum in my case) and call for pizza. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Hey, where is everyone's priorities? We need the recipe for blondies!! :bigear: (sorry about your predicament!) Hope your evening goes better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 pizza :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Wine + pizza. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlifemom Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I'm sorry. First, that it happened. Second, that you are out of wine. :D And well, can we all give a round of applause to Mrs. Mungo. Where would we be without you and you culinary expertise? :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 pizza, wine, and more blondies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LidiyaDawn Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 But seriously, why does pyrex do this? I have no idea but I refuse to own any of it. I bake/cook/etc in metal pans only…I've never seen it explode, but I've always been afraid of it happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LidiyaDawn Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Okay, here you go… Why Pyrex Bowls Explode Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Chinese. And wine. Man, that sucks. Be very careful in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlifemom Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Thanks LidiyaDawn! Something new everyday. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalicoKat Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Chinese. And wine. Man, that sucks. Be very careful in there. Chinese! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caterpiller Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I did that. A ruined a quick bread I made for a church gathering and our dinner. I realized that I had turned on the wrong burner, and went and picked it up (with a dish towel) got it sat down on an off burner and it shattered as I let go. The glass flew every where. It was in my hair and clear on the other side of the kitchen, some actually landed in my shirt. It was all shards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReader Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Well, if you are drinking white wine, then you make more blondies and call those dinner. If you are drinking red wine, then you pit the marinara through a sieve and make the pasta for dinner. If cooking is a no-go, then you should know white wine=Chinese and red wine=pizza. Stopping right here to say Thank You, Mrs. Mungo, for filling us in :D This sounds like the best advice possible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in C-ville Posted August 10, 2011 Author Share Posted August 10, 2011 I did that. A ruined a quick bread I made for a church gathering and our dinner. I realized that I had turned on the wrong burner, and went and picked it up (with a dish towel) got it sat down on an off burner and it shattered as I let go. The glass flew every where. It was in my hair and clear on the other side of the kitchen, some actually landed in my shirt. It was all shards. Yikes!!! That is SUPER scary! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WishboneDawn Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I've killed more then one Pyrex dish by turning on the wrong burner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Note to Self: Never buy pyrex, your luck you'll blow it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntieM Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Well, if you are drinking white wine, then you make more blondies and call those dinner. If you are drinking red wine, then you pit the marinara through a sieve and make the pasta for dinner. If cooking is a no-go, then you should know white wine=Chinese and red wine=pizza. I applaud your extraordinary logic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntieM Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I've killed more then one Pyrex dish by turning on the wrong burner. Ya know what's worse? I've killed two (not cheap:glare:) pieces of Pampered Chef stoneware with that little trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Anne Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 You order pizza for everyone else, then make more blondies to eat later all by yourself with the bottle of wine. I second this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawana Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 But seriously, why does pyrex do this? The short answer is thermal shock. When a brittle material changes temperature at a rapid rate, and depending on its thermal expansion coefficient, it can explode. If you prowl around on the internet, you can find lots of accounts of exploding Pyrex. The problem seems to have occured after the manufacturing of Pyrex ware was sold from Corning to World Kitchen in 1998. There are claims that Pyrex had previously been manufacturered from borosilicate glass, which is more resistant to breakage due to thermal shock, but had been changed to tempered soda lime glass. The manufacturer states that the glassware is tempered, which would result in breakage pattern of smallish cubes, (think car windshields) rather than large sharp shards. Many instances of the latter breakage have been reported, indicating that the glass was inadequately tempered to begin with, or tempering has been lost after many heating/cooling cycles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gailmegan Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I killed a Pyrex baking dish too by turning on the wrong burner. We should start a club. I feel so much better knowing I'm not the only one. I was busy chopping veggies and I smelled something burning. When I turned around the empty Pyrex was black and smoking. I shut off the burner and gently moved the Pyrex into the sink (with oven mitts of course). But it was so hot I was afraid of someone getting burned, so I ran the water (in the other - separate - side of the sink until it got as hot as it gets, then turned the faucet to the side with the Pyrex. I ran the hot water for a while, then figured I was probably safe and turned it off and went back to my cooking. About 5 minutes later I heard a big "POP!" and it had exploded. Thankfully it was completely contained in my sink, so the clean-up wasn't too bad. I guess once I stopped running the hot water it cooled too quickly. I suppose I should have run it for longer, or maybe filled the sink with hot water. Hopefully I won't have another chance to try again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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