? re: Earthenware at Target

[dlwt]

Ok, I was going to put on my Christmas list Provence Dinnerware which is earthenware from Target.
It says it is Dishwasher and Microwave safe. However it says nothing about oven safe. My DH likes his dinner plate heated up. I wonder if you can do that?
Has anyone bought this stuff from them?
I go to target.com and then write in Provence in the search and its these awesome plates.
Anyone know??

[teenap]

maybe just heat it up in the microwave?

[Eyore]

If you look at the description of these dishes they refer to France as in decorations. If you look at additional info they are imported but doesn't say where so I will assume France.
I found a site where some dishes are handcrafted in Provence, France. (These do not look like the ones in Target.) Under there customer care there dishes are oven safe. Here is the link so you can go look it over.
http://www.emosaique.com/html/care_faq.asp

I personally would put it in the oven on low heat just to heat the plate. I don't think it would hurt it.

[delSol]

from a PFALTZGRAFF page - could they be that different?

http://www.pfaltzgraff.com/profiles/usecare.asp?CODIV=0107#earthset

PFALTZGRAFF EARTHENWARE:
MAINTENANCE AND CARE
Pfaltzgraff hand painted earthenware is microwave, conventional oven and dishwasher safe.
Earthenware may be used in oven no higher than 350°F.
CAUTION: Do not subject to sudden or extreme temperature changes.
Hot earthenware can break if placed on a wet surface or handled with a wet cloth.
Do not place earthenware on direct heat, or in the broiler.
Use a padded mitt when removing from oven.

[dlwt]

thanks guys, you are great. Those dishes I love, arent they cool!! Thanks again I can ALWAYS depend on you