Have I professed my love of Le Creuset yet? I am a total addict! First it was the Roasting Pan and now it's the Square Cake Tin, although I'm using it for everything but cake so far. We'll get there. When I was initially introduced to the Le Creuset range I thought it was an absolute rip off, R3300 (that's 3 THOUSAND 3 hundred ront) for a casserole dish?? Madness! There is no way that can be justified, a pot is a pot after all. Right? Wrong!! That is what I thought before I started cooking, now that I am in this cooking story for the long haul I realise just how good their products are. I have used my Roasting Pan with every meal so far, and the Square Cake Tin is also making a regular appearance.
So what is so amazing about these products? The best part, everything is dishwasher safe, and almost all the products are microwave safe (almost because - go ahead, try put stainless steel in the microwave, I dare you), high five for convenience! Not enough to convince you? All their cast iron, non-stick, and bakeware is guaranteed for life. LIFE! You will only ever need to buy ONE pan, your entire life. Assume the average person lives till 75 and starts cooking at 20 (yes blah blah I'm a late bloomer at 33), the R3300 investment (it is an investment, trust me) will cost you R5 a month, that's 16 cents a day, it's practically free! Shut up bean counters. Oh and assume you will only ever want one pan. You won't. I've been doing this cooking story for less than a week and I have become a regular at Le Creuset in Hyde Park.
Their staff are young ladies, very vibrant and fun, not the old maids you would expect to be working in a pot shop! These girls know their stuff, and boy are they patient. I asked a bajillion questions on what to use and how to use it, they gave me a stack of recipe cards and have since been emailing me new recipes, customer service at it's best!
In a week, I have given a good home to the following:
- the Rectangular Roaster: The perfect shape for oven-roasting of meat, poultry and vegetables. The easy-release non-stick coating is so easy to clean, both inside and outside the tin, even caramelised meat juices come away with ease.
External dimensions (length x width x depth): 39cm x 33cm x 7cm
Guarantee Lifetime
External dimensions (length x width x depth): 29cm x 27cm x 5cm
Guarantee Lifetime
- the Fluted Flan dish: The stoneware construction of the tarte dish is well-suited to baking, and outperforms materials like aluminum to provide steadier and more even heat distribution. Its curving sidewall adds a touch of character to finished pastries while also serving the functional role of helping crusts bake perfectly. These dishes are best suited to preparing savoury or sweet tarts as well as Quiches.
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| Fluted Flan Dish: the squiggly one at the back left |
- the Tea Plates (because how could I possibly serve something out of my Fluted Flan dish and not have matching plates??): Serve all your breakfast and tea delights on these pretty tea plates. Colourful and stylish.
The Le Creuset website (http://lecreusetshop.co.za/online.asp) is user friendly and has lots of recipes. The best part is you can order online and they deliver FREE anywhere in South Africa! Although it's way more fun to stand in the store surrounded by the many colour options, sometimes convenience is key. Their facebook page is very active, they even have a Friday freebie each week (pick me!). Ooh and they have a bridal registry, where is that darn husband-to-be of mine? For now I will settle for a gift voucher, ta.
I have created a wishlist on the website, yes I have added every single product to it. There is always a reason to spoil me - you missed my birthday, my hair curled the right way, Jesus was born, I remembered to wear earrings today, your dog had babies - there will always be some or other reason. I have chosen pink (Romantic, soft and subtleSoft and feminine, this subtle and joyful colour creates a romantic and carefree mood. Paired with the Coastal Blue and dune this colour brings a classic 1950's retro flare to your kitchen. Inspiring granny's best homemade dinners the Strawberry softens its surroundings and is a nostalgic treasure in any kitchen) for all my desserty type items, and Caribbean Blue (Caribbean Blue is a fresh, fun and modern colour. Blended from the vibrant palette of a tropical seascape, Le Creuset's Caribbean combines the calming effects of blue and white to create a fresh, island-inspired hue. Suggesting clear skies and clean water, Caribbean adds an inviting brightness to the kitchen, as well as the unmistakable flavour of summer in any season. This vibrant and exciting colour is brightly contrasted with the Sunny Dijon Yellow and Fresh Kiwi green inspiring an image of sand, sea and palm trees. An ideal island escape in your kitchen) for the rest. Go ahead, click click, pay, send, see the happiness on my face, see me love you forever.
P.S: for those of you thinking I have lost my mind if I expect you to spend R3300 on a gift for me (although we both know I am worth waaaay more and when you win the lotto the first thing you will buy for me is a Le Creuset kitchen), fear not, their products start at less than R100, the most expensive item is R3300. Log on, do it now.
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