What is Allegro? 

Corelle with blue and grey bands is too frequently misidentified as Allegro.  This may be due to its appearance on the first page alphabetically on pattern ID sites, and with a small photo it looks 'close enough'.  The truth is ...

What's the difference between Apple Bounty and Apple Harvest? 

Apple Bounty and Apple Harvest are examples of the same pattern appearing on two different thicknesses of Corelle.  They have different background colours and plate styles ... 

What’s the difference between Bella Vista and Casa Flora? 

Essentially Bella Vista is the new upscale version of Casa Flora.  In terms of pattern, they are extremely similar, but the most prominent distinction is the plate style.  Bella Vista is rimmed, while Casa Flora is coupe ...

What's the difference between Calico Rose and Rose Trellis?  

It is true that the same design has been produced on both a beige background and a white background, an unusual circumstance.  Yet both patterns were given unique names and ...     

What's the difference between Eve and Berries & Cherries?

Berries & Cherries is the new, multi-coloured version of Eve.  The design of apples, grapes, berries and cherries is exactly the same for both patterns, but their colour schemes are ...  

What’s the difference between Mediterraneo and Oceanview?  What about Bahia?

In a nutshell, Mediterraneo is the new Oceanview.  There is no detectable difference in the pattern on the dinner plates.  The major difference is in the side plates and luncheon plates ...

What's the difference between My Garden and Sun Garden?  What about My Garden Mix-N-Match?              

It seems that all three patterns were introduced in 1999, and were meant to co-ordinate with each other.  Sun Garden has a yellow crackle band on the rim of the plate, while My Garden is ...  

What's the difference between Sea and Sand and Morning Light? 

There are French phrases on Spice O' Life Corning Ware.  What do they mean and which pieces don't have those words at all?

There doesn't seem to be a universal reason why some Spice O' Life items have no French phrases.  At first glance it might seem like an effort to refresh an old favourite with a new uncluttered appearance, but ...

Are there two types of Spring Blossom Green Refrigerator Dishes?

It is true.  For 1977 & 1978, the final years of production, the design on this particular set was altered in a very subtle way.  The changes become apparent with a side-by-side comparison with the original ...

Why name Pyrex mixing bowls after Cinderella? 

"Cinderella bowl" is a well-known term for the type of nesting bowl with a handle on one side and a spout on the other.  The name has become a convenient way to differentiate it from the older style of ...

Which products made by Corning are safe for microwave use?

Many products still in use today were manufactured before the advent of the microwave oven and they bear no warnings or approvals for microwave use.  Even some newer products, like clear Pyrex and Corelle ... 

Which words are used most frequently in Corelle pattern names?  

Who designed the patterns? 

Some of the artists and designers who created Corning's patterns from the 1960s through to the early 1980s are listed here.

What's the difference between a mould number and a model number?

Essentially, model numbers are exceptionally useful for identifying a Pyrex item, and mould numbers are completely useless ...

Which plain white undecorated Pyrex is real Opal?  Or has the original pattern been scrubbed off?  

Is Gemco Ware associated with Westinghouse?

Very often the word 'Westinghouse' is associated with Gemco and this stems from the misinterpretation of the logo on many Gemco items.  But all things considered, the so-called "Westinghouse promotion" is ... 

Aren't some patterns known by 2 or more names, or nicknames?

All Corelle patterns have an official name, and some have gained nicknames over the years.  Nicknames might have been useful at a time when good pattern ID information was non-existent, but now it is fairly easy to find the correct names and the correct spelling too.  Personally, I equate nicknames with misinformation and for that reason, there are no references to specific nicknames on this site.