What you should know about your heirloom Pyrex dishes

The stacked Spice O’ Life vintage Pyrex casserole stashed in my mother’s cupboard has seen more meals of scalloped potatoes, lasagna, and chicken with wild rice than either of us can count. These trusty dishes have stood the test of time and are now sought-after collectibles.

With dozens of colors, patterns and shapes, vintage Pyrex is an available, durable and generally affordable passion for retro dish lovers everywhere. A butter dish here, a mixing bowl there, a couple of casseroles and you’re on your way to a collection. So what makes vintage Pyrex so popular?

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