Reply, David, thank you for the tour of the le Creuset factory! And thanks for sharing. Kate T: Yes, we talked a bit about that. Mine was only about 15 years old. I had tried to contact Le Creuset but perhaps they never received my inquiry because I never heard from them. When rifling through a random box at a flea market in France, a hint of one of their trademark colors may catch my eye. You lucky dog! I still use them, and have added several others. I bought my first piece in a House of Fraser sale in the UK and had to put it in the pushchair to wheel it home it was so heavy (my daughter had to walk). I recognized the old rail immediately in the melting pots! I made a gorgeous spinach and sorrel soup in it last night, in fact. More factory posts please! Some 40+ years ago, I purchased a 12 inch covered casserole and a 3 quart saucepan with a saute pan as the lid. The processes are remarkably similar. This part of the factory is where it all starts, and it’s not exactly an elegant showroom. Colin: He is indeed, South African. Reply, Hi Sara and Sheryl: I’m sorry you had an issue with their pots. The popular no-knead bread that gets baked in a Dutch oven, and the recipe calls for a very hot oven temperature. Same with Longchamp. Reply, I got my first LeCrueset pans 35 years ago as wedding gifts. One question – I have a long le creuset grill (unenamelled) but try as hard as I might, I can never get it clean so I have stopped using it. Have fun and write about it! No matter what I do, mine are stained and eventurally lose their non-sticking surface. :) Reply, Thanks for a wonderful post! Reply, Fascinating! After reading your article I can also appreciate why they’re so expensive. Enjoyed this very much. I have added pieces over the years including a couple of frying pans in green and an enormous stock pot in red. (But be sure to wash it thoroughly afterward.) I would more than happily pay to have this done mind but they won’t do it. They explained that each was actually coated, which you can’t see, but seals the metal so you don’t need to worry. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Visit Le Creuset for cast iron and stainless cookware, bakeware, pots, pans and kitchen & bar tools. I love your posts David – you are an inspiration… Reply, thank you for a wonderful article. Oh lucky day! My Le Creuset pan is one of my most treasured kitchen tools. Thanks so much, especially for the videos! What an interesting process and so well documented. Visual always helps. I sent the old one and they sent me a new one, after 40 years! The original foundry was started in 1925 in the North of France, in Fresnoy-le-Grand, and is still making cookware today the same way they’ve been doing it for nearly a hundred years. The same enquiry team also explained why some Le Creuset pans I had got in France were *not* no-stick, but had to be seasoned before use. I’ll bet someone with some time, and drive, (and good searching skills!) You can shop the fan-favorite brand's limited-edition cookware online right now. These are heated at the surface temperature, higher than the average cooking temperature of the food. Williams Sonoma had a special issue of a few of the older pieces in the harvest gold color about 2 years ago — that’s the only time I’ve seen that pan in a long time. I’m also especially interested in things that are culturally exclusive to France, which has taken a few knocks over the few years for not keeping up. Then I got my late mother’s brown 5Qt round Dutch oven that she bought new about 35 years ago, as part of a set. Some pieces look similar to what they are making today. I had to stop myself doing a little dance of joy. Subscribe and receive David's free guide to the best pastry shops in Paris, La Brocalou le Titoustock – French Antique Store, http://www.seriouseats.com/2014/11/the-truth-about-cast-iron.html, How to remove stains for enameled cast iron Dutch Ovens, http://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1017465-chicken-tagine-with-rhubarb. Sometimes, bargains are just too good to pass up. Reply, Very interesting post, David – I had no idea that these iconic pieces of cookware recycled old metal! That number is listed on their website. We were in the room with antique guns and a big flower arrangement. OMG, the fried chicken and mashed potatoes, so yummy, big, cold cocktails and pie made by a local woman, a small caterer, delicious. Only 1925 pots will be made, which is the year that Le Creuset was founded, and I considered burnishing my clean criminal record with swiping one, but will just have to wait like everyone else. Round Wide Dutch Oven, 3 1/2 qt. Reply, Two lovely things transpired this weekend thanks to your post: Having it on my mind and feeling empowered, I gave my niece a Le Creuset dutch oven for her bridal shower in Chicago last Sunday. Who doesn’t love Le Creuset cookware? It’s nice to see a very popular company keep their original ways in how they make it. And now I don’t have to figure out how to get invited for that tour since you have documented it so well. Close to double that birthday, I still adore and use that gorgeous big, orange pot. Right now, the company is offering special discounts (up to 50 percent) on a large selection of its products across all categories, including cast iron, stoneware, enamel on steel, and … Others are left to a machine to do the work, like this oval baking dish. My others are in better shape, but a photographer who recently was in my kitchen was fascinated by the inside of my pot and even though it doesn’t look pristine, it’s the working pot of a cook. It looks as if something burned and popped off a piece of the enamel exposing the cast iron. Reply, Do you have the booklet, Elizabeth David Cooking with Le Creuset? Usually price is its biggest drawback, which is why snagging one at the Le Creuset factory sale is extra exciting. The best would be to call their customer service number and speak to them. They replied they use a special technique when its manufactured & can not be reenameled. They said “send them back.” Voila! Categories: David's Favorite Posts Dining & Travel France, Tags: color cookware Dutch oven enamel fonte foundry France iron Le Creuset pan pot Raymond Loewy spatula, That was fascinating. Much as I love these old faithfuls, am sadly beginning to find them mighty heavy in a way that did not worry me once. I still use it very regularly. You can buy best budget le creuset in bulk or cooperate with some ideal ones of these credible suppliers for your import/export business on our b2b portal Made-in-China.com. And I was beyond thrilled to be invited. I love how functional and beatiful and long lasting they are. Truc on a budget: sometimes you can pick up “seconds” that are really fine at places like Home Goods (here in the NY Metro area.). If I can’t own every piece, perhaps I could at least own every colored “pearl.” Oh dear, the march of time! One French-English dictionary translated to a “melting pot,” which seems very appropriate. They are experienced China exporting manufacturers offering tens of thousands of high-quality, competitive pricing products to distributors, wholesalers, resellers, and buyers. They have been very helpful on our trip here. M Reply. Reply. Thanks David. I treasure the array of Le Creuset pieces that I have accumulated over the years. Reply, They had a room with glass showcases filled with some great vintage pieces, but never compiled an archive. Reply, What a fascinating post. That’s what I call Livetime warranty!! I have several vintage pieces myself, the first 4 vessels are quite old, in the Elise Yellow with the ribbed enameled bottoms. She suggested I contact Le Creuset. Get recipes and blog posts sent right to your Inbox! Colorful, interesting and informative! could make a great museum of their pieces since they are a part of French history in some ways. Every time I make Julia Child’s Boeuf Bourguignon, I happily pull out that pan. Karen H: The factory outlet stores are listed on their website in the U.S. “Flash shopping” websites like Rue La La often run specials on Le Creuset as well. I just keep cleaning my black one bought in Nantes many years ago. Go behind the scenes of our innovative foundry in Fresnoy Le Grand France to see how our iconic enamelled cast iron is made. Reply, I don’t know if you dropped a piece if they can fix the glaze. Thank you for this wonderful post! Do you know if there’s a way to identify the factory/foundry of origin when considering a Le Creuset purchase? Basically double the price to ship to the US, but looks very reasonable for France: If you go to a factory store you used to be able to join their mailing list… Thar gave you occassional coupons and sale notices. Le Creuset fonte cookware (fonte émaillée means “enameled cast iron”) begins in a dark, dusky building. Reply, Loved seeing the photos and videos of how the pieces are cast. Reply. Black is popular in Japan and purple is popular in France: One pot they were testing in 3 various shades of purple, to be released next year in France. My last baking dish however cracked the first time I used it. , Group Corporation, Smart Watch , Smart Bracelet , Bluetooth Headset , Earphone , Customized Metal Crafts, Badges/Lapel Pins/Coins/Medals , Keychain/Belt Buckle/Tie Bar/Cuff Link , Button/Button Badges/Embroidery & Woven Patches , Lanyard/Ribbon/Dog Leash , Silicone Bracelet/Smart Bracelet/Smart Watch, Manufacturer/Factory I’ve been doing this for many,many years and the pots are still great and great looking. What kind of pan do you think is best for browning butter? Reply. in the summer of 2010, went to an estate sale and they had a bunch of pieces of the older turquoise set, similar to mine and a complete 11 Cup Cuisinart, model DLC 8, with owner’s manual and cookbook, with a date of 1982, so it is a made in Japan model at that. Each piece is individually cast in a sand mold made specifically for that piece. I’m not affiliated with them in any way, except as a visitor to their factory (so I don’t speak for them), but other readers mentioned they have a lifetime guarantee and “…free from defects in material and workmanship.” If you have not done so, I would call their customer service line and let them know if there is a problem with your cookware, as other’s here mentioned they had satisfactory experiences with their customer service. Today, Le Creuset remains a popular brand, not just in France, but around the world, including across Europe, in the United States, and in Japan. Just recently bought my first piece of Le Creuset-a small grilling pan-it is the traditional orange. And they give you your own cocktail shaker of the strongest, biggest side car I have ever had! Because space is always an issue, I evaluate it for a number of factors: If it’d be a good addition to my batterie de cuisine, if the price is right, and how much use it’s had. I could use another piece, for sure. And they are heavy! My small stew pot has lost some of it’s enamel at the bottom of the pan. No other pans make me smile when using them! What a great article! Of course, I considered a smash-‘n-run for several of them, but it was a few hours back to Paris and I didn’t think I’d make it, especially considering the heft of some of the pieces. Our favorite way to use it is to make carnitas (big chunks in a single layer) cooked slowly in the oven..divine! A non-enameled (plain) cast iron pan does become somewhat non-stick due to oils which penetrate into microscopic pores in the iron. Forever a fan of LC. I like them, especially for high-temperature frying. This post just made me appreciate Le Creuset that much more. Reply, My dutch oven (dk. Reply, Would be worth another trip to France if there were perchance an outlet store where the scratched and not so perfect pots go to.. Each one was replaced with the same or similar piece. Reply, Great write up and expose. So interesting as I have long been a fan of La Creuset. They are in great shape and I use them often. Reply, Great post, and I too hoard Le Creuset spatulas. You don’t need fancy or expensive cookware to cook well, but as someone who has spent most of his life cooking, I know that well-made, sturdy cookware does do the job better (thin, flimsy cookware tends to burn things), it’s easier to handle and use, and it lasts a lot longer than cheaper cookware. Reply, I have a 26cm Le Creuset skillet with a wooden handle that was secondhand when I purchased it over 30 years ago. Your writing transports me right back to Paris, my favorite city in the world…thank you! Sounds like a great piece for the Food section! Le Creuset's Big Online Factory Sale Is Back Snag up to 50% off some of our favorite cookware from Le Creuset! I now call the cat Popeye…. I did a wonderful trip to wine country too, stayed in the guest house on an estate, ate breakfast in the big house with the family. The signature flame (orange) color that’s my favorite was modeled after the intense orange glow that comes out of the cauldron that they use to melt the iron. And, is it available in the states? What a joy to see something still mostly handmade, with the love and attention so obvious! Reply, How they differ? Doug Wagner I actually love seeing the well-used pieces at the flea markets in France, because many people have kept their Le Creuset pots and pans in their families, handing them down from generation to generation. I really loved this post, it is so special to see how these classics are made and to really understand how much time and love goes into making sure that each piece is perfect. I am a long time lover of Le Creuset but have never owned my own piece… can you believe it? We had a second meal out of the fried chicken, so it’s a bargain too. Ningbo Yinzhou MI International Trading Co., Ltd. Jiangmen Xinhui Hprise Commercial Trading Co., Ltd. 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Some of the pieces had wood handles which were replaced with some regularity until I got tired of doing that and gave them to a friend. Since Le Creuset changes their colors often, they would put pieces there that were discontinued. Fortunately, a friend told me I was crazy, and now my pot has pride of place under my bed ready to be pulled out for all kinds of wonderful dishes. I find factories fascinating, in general. These pieces can get a bit pricey, but Le Creuset is currently running their fall factory to table sale, meaning some of their most iconic cast iron cookware is up to 70 percent off. Thanks. It was at a restaurant called Bistrotters. Well, other than actually owning more Le Creuset. I did not know about the replacement knobs, I had been diligently taking off the knob for bread baking and filing up the hole with tinfoil. (You should arrange for a tour next time you’re in NY. Thanks for the recommendation David. I had recently moved to San Francisco where I soon developed a full-fledged love of great food, cooking, and all things culinary. so interesting since I own quite a few pieces. I was able to buy several beautiful pieces from MS website at 1/2 price when she went to jail. I wish I would have been at that department store for the extra 40% … I would have needed a truck to get home. Reply. I’m a random collector of Le Creuset. Some colors are made exclusively for stores, like Williams-Sonoma. Reply, Thank you so much for this great insight in the manufacture of the most wonderful pots in the world. That blue was one of the joys of that kitchen. I have been too cheap to buy the enameled versions. If a magnet sticks to the pot or pan is should work on an induction stove. Loved the Tour behind-the-scenes!!! :) Reply. Thanks for the great pictures, as it is not likely we will ever get in to see the creation process. Raymond Loewy also designed a streamlined steam locomotive-it is a real beauty! The dish was so good my husband suggested I leave my Le Creuset at the beach and get a second large one for the house (yes, I sometimes lug it back and forth, and no, my husband does NOT usually suggest I spend). I have gotten my own small collection at garage sales…for ridiculously cheap prices…my fav was a huge orange casserole dish for 50 cents. Le Creuset’s famous factory-to-table sale has returned and will run for just two weeks, or while supplies last. I, too, found them on a deep discounted sale. At farmers markets, we get to know the people who grow our food, but I don’t think I’ve ever met the people who’ve crafted my kitchen equipment. Reply, http://www.seriouseats.com/2014/11/the-truth-about-cast-iron.html Reply, Really enjoyed this peek behind the curtain!! When they come out of the molds, the pots and pans bear just a little resemblance to the finished product and are rough around the edges. This works over and over. It contained the 5.5Qt Dutch oven with lid (even the inside of the lid was yellow), a 1.5Qt sauce pot with the hollow cast iron handle and no spout with lid, though I did replace the original handle with one that is easier to grasp than the original almost beehive shaped one, and two skillets, a 6″, and the 8″ versions, again with the enamel across the bottoms. And, you can put the pan over a flame on the stove to start the cooking before putting the dish into the oven to finish cooking. But still faithful to my non-enamelled cast iron skillet, very non-stick with all that oily goo in its pores! Welcome to one of the largest China B2B marketplace. LOTS of L C came home with me. Thanks. that did not bother me in the least and i am still cooking in it. Le Creuset products that are not cast-iron may be made in other countries, such as China (accessories or silicone products), Thailand (kettles and ceramics), England (enamel cleaner), Portugal (stainless steel), [ citation needed ] and Swaziland (clay pots). Lucky escape! It’s mixed up in batches from various pigments and the recipes are closely guarded secrets. Would you consider publishing a photograph of your collection? now the cast iron is exposed and more sadly it seems common amongst these lovely pots! About 10 yrs ago I contacted LeCreuset USA in NJ asking where I could have it re-enameled. I’ve been coveting their paella pan lately and can’t wait to get my hands on it. Of course, if you have vintage pots like I do, you may want to continue to hand dry them as that finish may have worn off over time. I just recently acquired {via hoarded-for-years American Express reward points} a beautiful, dark green Le Creuset pot. (Later blue & then yellow appeared). Creuset is French for crucible, which refers to the molds used to cast the cookware, which are made from sand and used only once in the case of Le Creuset, even to this day. You can email Le Creuset customer care at cservice@lecreuset.com. I had the foie gras, skate wing in coconut milk and then a delicious lemon tart with anise sorbet for dessert. I contacted Le Creuset here in England, and they said it would be OK but dry throughly as it could rust at that point. I have only a few pieces, but I love them all so dearly and look forward to keeping them in our family for a long time! thank you! Hearts Collection (New! The first pan I ever bought (and it was a stretch on the budget back in 1971) was a Le Creuset skillet. But they are able to manage it and continue to make the pots and pans the traditional way. I treasure mine. Be the first to receive our personalised newsletters based on your interests and behaviour. Gift cards and taxes do not count toward the minimum purchase requirement. I’ll pull out the pot, inspect it (never with too much excitement because if I plan to bargain for it, I need to keep my cards close to my chest), then either make an offer or put it back. What an awesome experience! Thank-you David for sharing your stories. The company was started by two Belgian men – one was an enameling expert, the other, a metal caster. Unfortunately, I’ve just finished the worst customer service experience of my life with LeCreuset, so they will not be getting any more of my money. Reply, A fabulous tour, such detailed info. I regularly drool over the new colors released each season. I believe he bought the company during a difficult time (and many outside investors, I am told, are wary of buying French companies as the labor laws are more challenging than elsewhere), but he was able to turn the company around and it remains a vibrant French company that still manufactures the core of their business in France. Duds get tossed back into that fiery inferno, melted down, and cast again. And because people were melting their knobs (there were reports that people were swiping knobs off new pots from stores, which they laughed when I asked them about that), Le Creuset modernized the knob to an all-metal design, which is also easier to lift, and they also sell replacement knobs, so bakers can keep their criminal records clean. Occasionally I will find one. Reply, An impressive photolog of such an involved process, thanks for doing this and for sharing it! As saute pans and casseroles every day tray that is, what a pleasure see... 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