Kitchen Beauty
Kitchens and kitchen work have often been associated with chores and drudgery. As one of the busiest parts of the house, it is quite a challenge to see beyond the things that needed to be done – the dishes to wash, the vegetables to prepare, the menu to plan. For anyone who has the daunting task of keeping the kitchen in good working order every day, a bright spot to lend an air of cheer and inspiration will certainly be most welcome. Such is the nature of a Le Creuset Casserole dish.
Since 1925, the Le Creuset cookware has been handcrafted in the northern part of France. Until today it is considered as one of the best in enameled cast iron and stoneware cookware. More than a reliable and versatile piece of cooking equipment, the beautiful pieces have also been loved through generations by the beauty it brings to the kitchen.
The stunning doufeu was introduced in color in 1934, starting off with what became its signature color – a bright orange called Flame. Eventually it launched other pretty bright hues that certainly created excitement among homemakers and cooking enthusiasts. With color names as tempting as Cherry Red or as evocative as Dijon and Caribbean, it is quite difficult to resist wanting more than one.
As gifts, no one can go wrong with a casserole dish from the famous company whether it’s a single piece of a 2 or 3.5 quart, or a couple or more of the petite 8 or 12-ounce variety which comes in delightful shapes of fruits or vegetables. Such a gift will be deeply appreciated and will perfectly reflect one’s discrimination, as well as one’s sense of very good taste.
As personal possessions, any piece of this quality cookware earns a place of honor in the kitchen, like a bright lighthouse or a beacon in the midst of a daily kitchen storm. Most owners will not even keep a clean cookware piece in the shelf for it is too pleasing to the eyes to hide away. It is often displayed prominently on the stove although it is such a useful piece of cookery that more often than not it would be simmering the next meal.
But inside the beauty of French oven is a tough and hardworking heart. Enameled cast iron has long been considered a superior cooking material because of its even heating. Food retains its flavors, moisture and tenderness. The casserole is also available in stoneware, which can handle extreme changes in temperature. Thus, it can easily travel from freezer to oven without trouble. The high quality enamel is also very tough and hygienic, effectively protecting from food stains, scratches and odors making it easy to clean.
Kitchen work is a labor of love and it is manifested in the goodness of the meals served from it. What is more satisfying than seeing the delight of family and friends when one comes out to serve a heartwarming stew? And what more if it is served from a flame-colored casserole that reflects heat of one’s own effort? Simply beautiful.