Anchor Hocking - Affordable and Quality Glassware

Anchor Hocking has been producing quality glassware products in the USA since 1905.  My favorite product from Anchor Hocking are the Bake 'N' Store containers because they are so versatile.  They are oven safe (up to 425 F), you can put them in the freezer, use them in the microwave, or for food storage.  I appreciate a product that can be utilized for so many different functions.  Also, if you are concerned about the safety of storing foods in plastic then Anchor Hocking's Bake 'N' Store is a wonderful product for food storage.  (You can read more about plastic toxicity and plastic chemicals from containers leached into food here: http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/magazine-archive/december-2009/food/bpa/overview/bisphenol-a-ov.htm )

Here are some pictures of the Bake 'N' Store containers:



I make my own chicken stock and use the 2 cup containers to put the stock in my freezer, this way I always have pre-measured portions of chicken stock available when I need it:

More information on Anchor Hocking from their website:

http://www.anchorhocking.com/prod_300_bake_n_store.html

"Since 1905, Anchor Hocking has produced quality glassware in the United States of America. The majority of the products are manufactured at the original site in Lancaster, Ohio.  A second manufacturing facility is located in Monaca, Pennsylvania. The company employs over 1,500 associates nationwide.
Anchor Hocking is proud to be a leading glass manufacturer here in America. We strive to maintain high standards to provide the finest quality products in the marketplace today. Our "Made in the U.S.A." logo is featured on our packaging and our website to bring awareness to the consumer of the products manufactured in the U.S. Currently Anchor Home Collection™, Anchor Signature™ and Stölzle products are sourced worldwide.

Thank you for your support throughout the years, we appreciate your business."

Hartstone Pottery Dinnerware of Zanesville Ohio

I love the products made by Hartstone Pottery in Zanesville Ohio.  Their dinnerware is durable and has a substantial feel to it.  Their designs are whimsical, hand crafted, and hand painted.  I highly recommend Hartstone Pottery pieces because their products are of high quality and made in the USA.  You can find their products here:
http://www.hartstonepottery.com/

"The Hartstone product is fully vitrified stoneware produced from the finest raw materials in North America, our stoneware clay body is fired to 2200° Fahrenheit and is bright ivory in color. All body, glaze, and paint raw materials are lead and cadmium free. Our product is California Proposition 65 compliant.
All of our ceramic products are handcrafted and decorated in Zanesville, Ohio.
All Hartstone Pottery is freezer and dishwasher safe, and may be used in both the microwave and conventional ovens."

I own several pieces from the Wild Blueberry collection:

Some other beautiful designs they carry are the Winter White and Autumn Leaves: