You know, I always think of *myself* as the thread stopper. But, since I started this one, I guess it's okay.

I've wondered about small dishware (ramekins or whatnot). On the downside, when I go to the effort of making muffins, I like to do a bunch since the kids go through them so quickly. Usually 3 pans of 12 muffins. Much easier to pop in three pans than 36 ramekins, or to refill 12 of them several times. Although, I guess I could make giant muffins and see if the kids will still eat them.

Thanks for all the info. I did buy a pyrex loaf pan. I need to try it, to see if I like it. I fully understand "investing" in bakeware. I actually own two baking sheets my grandfather used when he owned a bakery. (They're aluminum, of course.) I just have to figure out which way I want to go. I don't want to invest the money and wish I had bought something else. I'd like to find a Pampered Chef party to crash and actually touch and feel stoneware muffin pans.

And thanks for the headsup on parchment paper. I've never used it, and it looks like I won't.