The Treasures of Morocco site says that their tagines are handmade and, therefore, have areas that are NOT glazed. Is this true for this item?
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Yes , but just a small spot maybe. I have one that is not glazed and prefer it over the glazed one.
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Another consideration. The tagines are handmade, i.e., each one is unique and will have minor differences one from another. Also when fired in a kiln, the pots are stacked and the stacks placed very close next to one another and when they are separated this can result in the surface of one pot pulling off a bit of glaze from one touching it. When purchasing hand-made items one cannot expect perfection; the minor differences or defects are part of the charm. As someone else says, any such glazing defects will not affect the performance of the pot. Originally tagines were not glazed; perhaps you would be happier with one of these. Another consideration. The tagines are handmade, i.e., each one is unique and will have minor differences one from another. Also when fired in a kiln, the pots are stacked and the stacks placed very close next to one another and when they are separated this can result in the surface of one pot pulling off a bit of glaze from one touching it. When purchasing hand-made items one cannot expect perfection; the minor differences or defects are part of the charm. As someone else says, any such glazing defects will not affect the performance of the pot. Originally tagines were not glazed; perhaps... » Read More Another consideration. The tagines are handmade, i.e., each one is unique and will have minor differences one from another. Also when fired in a kiln, the pots are stacked and the stacks placed very close next to one another and when they are separated this can result in the surface of one pot pulling off a bit of glaze from one touching it. When purchasing hand-made items one cannot expect perfection; the minor differences or defects are part of the charm. As someone else says, any such glazing defects will not affect the performance of the pot. Originally tagines were not glazed; perhaps you would be happier with one of these. « Show Less
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I think that the entire thing was glazed if I recall. I returned the tagine. It was not a true tagine and could not be cooked on a stove top and should not be glazed at all. It was also not as decorated as shown in the pic. The shipping to return it was expensive and the company would not cover it. I was very disappointed with my purchase.
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Yes. The base is unglazed. It must be oiled first to season it. I always use a flame tamer if i cook in it on the electric stove...it distributes the heat evenly & helps keep it from breaking. Follow the directions on soaking & seasoning. Have several tagines & they work well.
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Correct, the base is not glazed. A Moroccan friend told me that you should oil it first and put on a charcoal fire to season it. According to him it will break if put the first time on a gas fired stove. Regards, Roy
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Hello - mine is completely glazed and has worked beautifully. However, I seasoned it properly (oiling it and placing it in a hot oven and then turning the oven off). Also - I have only used it with a charcoal stand (purchased elsewhere). I hope this helps you.
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Pam, there is a debate amongst cooks as to which is better glazed or unglazed, hand-made or factory made. So there are hand-made tagines (indeed I would suspect most are, given the cost of labor). I personally have always used a glazed tagine (although, as Roy answered, the bottom is unglazed). I would think that if there are unglazed spots on your tagine, other than on the bottom, (a) they won't do any harm, but (b) show poor crafts work. I haven't heard the advice Roy got about oiling and seasoning it over charcoal, but I have had a tagine split the first time I put it on the stove.
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Hi Pam,Except for the part that sits on the diffuser, mine is not missing any glaze. I hope this helps. - Kim
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Yes. They all have a tag with the type of cloth and care instructions. They all have very different textures depending on the job they were designed for. The only ones without tags are the two turquoise window cloths. Still loving the ecloths!
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In theory they are the same though (traditionally) the tagine is intended for stovetop cooking not for oven cooking However... you could use a tagine for a oven as I have done in the past as long as you have room to spare (height wise). What I do find that is different depending on the Tagine you have is the moisture level, we do have a French oven and other similar Japanese cook nabe's. With the conical top, depending on the food you are cooking, I find the dishes we make a bit more juicer and more moisture, possibly from the larger surface area for water to evaporate and then remix with the food. Again it all depends on what you are preparing. Hope this helps. In theory they are the same though (traditionally) the tagine is intended for stovetop cooking not for oven cooking However... you could use a tagine for a oven as I have done in the past as long as you have room to spare (height wise). What I do find that is different depending on the Tagine you have is the moisture level, we do have a French oven and other similar Japanese cook nabe's. With the conical top, depending on the food you are cooking, I find the dishes we make a bit more juicer and more moisture, possibly from the larger surface area for water to evaporate and then remix with... » Read More In theory they are the same though (traditionally) the tagine is intended for stovetop cooking not for oven cooking However... you could use a tagine for a oven as I have done in the past as long as you have room to spare (height wise). What I do find that is different depending on the Tagine you have is the moisture level, we do have a French oven and other similar Japanese cook nabe's. With the conical top, depending on the food you are cooking, I find the dishes we make a bit more juicer and more moisture, possibly from the larger surface area for water to evaporate and then remix with the food. Again it all depends on what you are preparing. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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The tag that came attached to the items states "Natural All Maple Muddler", "rub with vegetable oil if needed", and "Made in Maine" but it does not state or imply anything about varnish or finish. But I'm pretty sure it is not finished or varnished based on its appearance and smell. I showed it to a friend and he also said it looks unfinished and varnished. I'm glad I took a chance and bought this item because I too do not want any kind finish or varnish in my food.
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I think most of the ones produced these days are lead free. I think you need to worry more about antique pieces. For the money, this looks and feels amazing. You will def be happy!
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The older ones that I bought do have the floral design painted on them, I see the newer ones do not.I also see the newer version comes with the lid which I purchased separately. The lid is very nice quality, great buy now. I see Klee who commented here felt the pan lost it's non-stick, shame, I'm sure the company would replace any defects if that were the case.We've never had any of those issues, several months old and stick non-stick. We do however never over cook items and always use spray oil or olive/coconut oil.Hope this helps.
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I have several stoneware products all from Pampered Chef. However there is no real difference or advantage of glazed or un-glazed they all cook wonderfully if treated right. I do prefer the glazed as I can display these as a serving dish
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Thanks! for confirming what I thought, It really does not make sense to put tagine in the oven with conical top. At best you will end up getting food that is stewed, braised or steamed but certainly not Tagined (?), the way it should be cooked traditionally.
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Stoneware is notorious for having glazes that have lead. That being said, there are many glazes that do NOT have lead in them. I bought one of these pots at Walmart and it occurred to me that it was glazed differently from the one shown here. Then I got to thinking about lead in the glaze. I ended up here trying to find out if the pot was lead free. So far no answers to that question.
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My dinnerware has shown no dark silverware marks so far. I ordered both a set of green and gold dinnerware. I use the dinnerware on a daily basis and have had no problems. I am still very happy with my purchase.
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I am not a geologist, but I can say that it is heavier than it looks, and that the bowl and pestle are each one solid piece. There are grooves from rough milling around the outside of the bowl (as there were on the inside before it was seasoned), and the saw marks are clearly visible where the feet were carved out. It's obviously not some type of cast material. That is all I can say for certain, but I'd bet money it's genuine. Oh yeah, the bottoms of the feet are also polished smooth to lessen damage to countertops and things, and it shows a transition from the rough surface to the polished with no extra coating of any kind. Hopefully this is enough information for you. I am not a geologist, but I can say that it is heavier than it looks, and that the bowl and pestle are each one solid piece. There are grooves from rough milling around the outside of the bowl (as there were on the inside before it was seasoned), and the saw marks are clearly visible where the feet were carved out. It's obviously not some type of cast material. That is all I can say for certain, but I'd bet money it's genuine. Oh yeah, the bottoms of the feet are also polished smooth to lessen damage to countertops and things, and it shows a transition from the rough surface to the polished... » Read More I am not a geologist, but I can say that it is heavier than it looks, and that the bowl and pestle are each one solid piece. There are grooves from rough milling around the outside of the bowl (as there were on the inside before it was seasoned), and the saw marks are clearly visible where the feet were carved out. It's obviously not some type of cast material. That is all I can say for certain, but I'd bet money it's genuine. Oh yeah, the bottoms of the feet are also polished smooth to lessen damage to countertops and things, and it shows a transition from the rough surface to the polished with no extra coating of any kind. Hopefully this is enough information for you. « Show Less
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There is a rim around the bottom that the dishes sit on which is not glazed and seems rough. I would not use these dishes on a surface that you would be concerned about getting scratched. I've been using this set on placemats only.
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No, the interior is not glazed. It is red clay. I have used the vessel several times and it has worked perfectly. There is a slight lingering of spices, but it hasn't affected the taste of the different dishes. I am going to buy a smaller one for veggies.
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This seems to be glazed cookware. As a rule glazed ware is not glazed on the bottom.
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that it is not correct. they are actually painted. the scratch easily! they didnt make it through my first dishwashing. they should tell you that they are not made of blue/cobalt glass but paint. lead free? i dont know but if they are made in china, you can count on it!
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I bought these as a gift for a friend. Although I don't use them, I SEE them at his home all the time. I have never seen marks from any utensils or flatware. He likes the dishes and has never said anything about marks.
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I gave as a gift and can't remember. But my original oven brick is not glazed, I have had for years and clean and the color doesn't worry me I know it is clean! I use vinegar and water. For some reason I thought the one I just purchased had a glazed bottom! But no one else thinks so!