jadestrada t1_jcl60o4 wrote on March 17, 2023 at 5:02 PM

I have been very happy with Fiesta. They are even safe to put in the oven! I have found them to be very durable, and they come in many beautiful colors (some might be limited edition, but I think many are permanent). I believe they’re made in America.

aiden_asphyxia OP t1_jcl6wnf wrote on March 17, 2023 at 5:07 PM

They look wonderful! Much better than they used to back in the 80s and 90s. Definitely going to give them some thought!

veryabnormal t1_jclf3rp wrote on March 17, 2023 at 5:59 PM

I’ve got 1 radioactive fiesta plate. I really want the radioactive coffee pot though. They used a uranium salt for the glaze in the good old days.

jadestrada t1_jclg4e6 wrote on March 17, 2023 at 6:06 PM

I had no idea they did that! Fascinating. I also didn’t realize they’ve been around that long. I knew a few decades but not almost 100 years. Wow.

My dishes are “only” ~15 years old (and they basically look brand new), so unfortunately mine aren’t radioactive lol

FabulousLastWords t1_jclrlg3 wrote on March 17, 2023 at 7:20 PM

Seconding fiestaware, Le Creuset plates and bowls are made very similarly if you're wanting a different style. Neither are particularly cheap but they're the ones I grab first out of the cabinet.

ccc342 t1_jcml5r2 wrote on March 17, 2023 at 10:41 PM

YES! Fiesta dishes are beautiful and so so sturdy. Had our set for fifteen years and I don't think we've chipped or broken a single one. I really like the plates that are almost a bowl/plate combo - a plate with the curved sides. Great for things like spaghetti or anything with lots of sauce. Super highly recommend the brand overall.