Le Creuset cookware

[spidey07]

This stuff is so wonderful and easy. It's essentially cast iron cookware with an enamel coating. I thought it was overpriced until she/we started cooking with it a few years ago.

I've already given her a large oval dutch oven (enough for a chicken or 2 bone prime rib) and a smaller one (for big batch stews). What else?

 

[theblackbox]

how about a saucier?

 

[Howard]

Originally posted by: theblackbox
how about a saucier?

A cast iron saucier? Are you for real?

Enameled cast iron may be easier to clean up (may be, not is), but it isn't as durable as plain cast iron. I'll stick with plain for my entire life.

 

[xSauronx]

i was going to get one of the oval ovens this year until i had to go to the dentist :-/

maybe a saucier or a braiser?

 

[brxndxn]

Teapot!

I love my Le Creuset teapot..

 

[theblackbox]

Originally posted by: Howard

Originally posted by: theblackbox
how about a saucier?

A cast iron saucier? Are you for real?

Enameled cast iron may be easier to clean up (may be, not is), but it isn't as durable as plain cast iron. I'll stick with plain for my entire life.

well, he likes the le creuset. personally i wouldnt do it but how many dutch ovens er... french ovens can you have or do you need?

they do make a nice 7 1/4 doufeu.
and a pate terrine...... probably double as a kick ass meatloaf pan..(haha)

 

[zinfamous]

Originally posted by: spidey07
This stuff is so wonderful and easy. It's essentially cast iron cookware with an enamel coating. I thought it was overpriced until she/we started cooking with it a few years ago.

I've already given her a large oval dutch oven (enough for a chicken or 2 bone prime rib) and a smaller one (for big batch stews). What else?

lulz. gave you GF a dutch oven!

I kid, I kid. I've been wanting one of those for YEARS. just never had the space to keep it.

I agree with the saucier suggestion.

 

[JulesMaximus]

I have their largest dutch oven, one big enough to cook a small turkey in actually. It really is great stuff.

 

[TheInternet1980]

Cookware? Terrible gift.

 

[spidey07]

Well I'm looking over the offerings and I'm not impressed. We've got the basics covered with the two we have and we have a smaller 2 qt knock off.

Thanks for the guidance. I'm trying to keep a tradition going here.

The braisers are a good idea.

 

[spidey07]

Originally posted by: TheInternet1980
Cookware? Terrible gift.

I've got a good girl. She would want this more than anything.

I get her cookware/cleaning stuff. She gives me knifes.

 

[TheInternet1980]

Originally posted by: spidey07

Originally posted by: TheInternet1980
Cookware? Terrible gift.

I've got a good girl. She would want this more than anything.

That's cool. It just sounds hilarious. HERE'S A SKILLET, YOU COOK ME BACON NOW. :laugh:

 

[Howard]

I don't understand the advantages of using a cast iron saucier (enameled or not). A saucier is basically a sauce pan which can semi-emulate several sizes, since the inside diameter varies with height. It also allows the use of a balloon whisk in its corners. Yes, cast iron has nothing to do with this, but cast iron is greatly inferior to clad alloys when it comes to temperature control which is crucial for sauce pans and sauciers.

 

[xSauronx]

Originally posted by: Howard
I don't understand the advantages of using a cast iron saucier (enameled or not). A saucier is basically a sauce pan which can semi-emulate several sizes, since the inside diameter varies with height. It also allows the use of a balloon whisk in its corners. Yes, cast iron has nothing to do with this, but cast iron is greatly inferior to clad alloys when it comes to temperature control which is crucial for sauce pans and sauciers.

cant really argue that. he just asked for le creuset stuff.

outisde of the dutch ovens, theres not anything id personally care for.

maybe a soufflé dish from elsewhere? soufflé is delicious..and easy, and besides, the dish can be used for other things anyway.

 

[spidey07]

Originally posted by: Howard
I don't understand the advantages of using a cast iron saucier (enameled or not). A saucier is basically a sauce pan which can semi-emulate several sizes, since the inside diameter varies with height. It also allows the use of a balloon whisk in its corners. Yes, cast iron has nothing to do with this, but cast iron is greatly inferior to clad alloys when it comes to temperature control which is crucial for sauce pans and sauciers.

Agreed. Cast iron isn't the right place for that IMHO. Quick heat control is NOT something you will get from cast iron.

 

[theblackbox]

they also make enamel coated steel, what a waste of a steel pan.

 

[Howard]

Originally posted by: xSauronx

Originally posted by: Howard
I don't understand the advantages of using a cast iron saucier (enameled or not). A saucier is basically a sauce pan which can semi-emulate several sizes, since the inside diameter varies with height. It also allows the use of a balloon whisk in its corners. Yes, cast iron has nothing to do with this, but cast iron is greatly inferior to clad alloys when it comes to temperature control which is crucial for sauce pans and sauciers.

cant really argue that. he just asked for le creuset stuff.

I know, but two people mentioned sauciers. Blew my mind.

 

[zinfamous]

Originally posted by: TheInternet1980
Cookware? Terrible gift.

Are you effing kidding me?

 

[zinfamous]

Originally posted by: Howard

Originally posted by: xSauronx

Originally posted by: Howard
I don't understand the advantages of using a cast iron saucier (enameled or not). A saucier is basically a sauce pan which can semi-emulate several sizes, since the inside diameter varies with height. It also allows the use of a balloon whisk in its corners. Yes, cast iron has nothing to do with this, but cast iron is greatly inferior to clad alloys when it comes to temperature control which is crucial for sauce pans and sauciers.

cant really argue that. he just asked for le creuset stuff.

I know, but two people mentioned sauciers. Blew my mind.

true true, just going with the OP

 

[TheInternet1980]

Originally posted by: zinfamous

Originally posted by: TheInternet1980
Cookware? Terrible gift.

Are you effing kidding me?

It just doesn't seem like a lot of fun for a chick. Here's something you can use to cook me food...lol.

Perhaps I'm off base?

 

[theblackbox]

Originally posted by: Howard

Originally posted by: xSauronx

Originally posted by: Howard
I don't understand the advantages of using a cast iron saucier (enameled or not). A saucier is basically a sauce pan which can semi-emulate several sizes, since the inside diameter varies with height. It also allows the use of a balloon whisk in its corners. Yes, cast iron has nothing to do with this, but cast iron is greatly inferior to clad alloys when it comes to temperature control which is crucial for sauce pans and sauciers.

cant really argue that. he just asked for le creuset stuff.

I know, but two people mentioned sauciers. Blew my mind.

just sticking with the theme. plus not everyone is a professional chef and may have likes or dislikes. I know people that won't cook on any type of alloy that contains aluminum because of what they read or someone told them. I know people that only cook on steel, and people who only like copper.
Although not the most suitable, i would still think it function-able even though the tom guy from top chef might have something to say about it.

 

[spidey07]

Originally posted by: TheInternet1980

Originally posted by: zinfamous

Originally posted by: TheInternet1980
Cookware? Terrible gift.

Are you effing kidding me?

It just doesn't seem like a lot of fun for a chick. Here's something you can use to cook me food...lol.

Perhaps I'm off base?

Perhaps she loves cooking me food and nothing brings her more happiness than cooking a good meal that she can enjoy with her honeybun?

I wouldn't say you're off base, just never had a good woman.

To make a comparison to a computer guy, do you not get satisfaction from taking care of her in that respect? Would you not love it if she gave you something along those lines?

 

[Howard]

Originally posted by: theblackbox

Originally posted by: Howard

Originally posted by: xSauronx

Originally posted by: Howard
I don't understand the advantages of using a cast iron saucier (enameled or not). A saucier is basically a sauce pan which can semi-emulate several sizes, since the inside diameter varies with height. It also allows the use of a balloon whisk in its corners. Yes, cast iron has nothing to do with this, but cast iron is greatly inferior to clad alloys when it comes to temperature control which is crucial for sauce pans and sauciers.

cant really argue that. he just asked for le creuset stuff.

I know, but two people mentioned sauciers. Blew my mind.

just sticking with the theme. plus not everyone is a professional chef and may have likes or dislikes. I know people that won't cook on any type of alloy that contains aluminum because of what they read or someone told them. I know people that only cook on steel, and people who only like copper.
Although not the most suitable, i would still think it function-able even though the tom guy from top chef might have something to say about it.

Theme?

I don't really want to get into an argument but I thought it was helpful only to recommend things that work with the advantages of enameled cast iron... Sure, somebody might like using an enameled cast iron saucier, but it definitely isn't the best item for the job.

 

[theblackbox]

Originally posted by: Howard

Originally posted by: theblackbox

Originally posted by: Howard

Originally posted by: xSauronx

Originally posted by: Howard
I don't understand the advantages of using a cast iron saucier (enameled or not). A saucier is basically a sauce pan which can semi-emulate several sizes, since the inside diameter varies with height. It also allows the use of a balloon whisk in its corners. Yes, cast iron has nothing to do with this, but cast iron is greatly inferior to clad alloys when it comes to temperature control which is crucial for sauce pans and sauciers.

cant really argue that. he just asked for le creuset stuff.

I know, but two people mentioned sauciers. Blew my mind.

just sticking with the theme. plus not everyone is a professional chef and may have likes or dislikes. I know people that won't cook on any type of alloy that contains aluminum because of what they read or someone told them. I know people that only cook on steel, and people who only like copper.
Although not the most suitable, i would still think it function-able even though the tom guy from top chef might have something to say about it.

Theme?

I don't really want to get into an argument but I thought it was helpful only to recommend things that work with the advantages of enameled cast iron... Sure, somebody might like using an enameled cast iron saucier, but it definitely isn't the best item for the job.

i'm certainly not arguing that, just offering a little more.

 

[zinfamous]

Originally posted by: spidey07

Originally posted by: TheInternet1980

Originally posted by: zinfamous

Originally posted by: TheInternet1980
Cookware? Terrible gift.

Are you effing kidding me?

It just doesn't seem like a lot of fun for a chick. Here's something you can use to cook me food...lol.

Perhaps I'm off base?

Perhaps she loves cooking me food and nothing brings her more happiness than cooking a good meal that she can enjoy with her honeybun?

I wouldn't say you're off base, just never had a good woman.

To make a comparison to a computer guy, do you not get satisfaction from taking care of her in that respect? Would you not love it if she gave you something along those lines?

Hell, I'd effing love to have a chick buy me some good cookware. If you love to cook, you like cookware, simple as that.

My GF doesn't like cooking as much, so it would be wasted on her.