All about Le Creuset and cast iron cooking

[schweppes]

spikey:

I am going to change to a induction hob. I am currently using WMF cookware that can be used for induction - is there any benefits to changing to Le Creuset as compared to retaining the WMF cookware?

I can't compare WMF and LC as I've not used WMF before.

LC is very heavy. So, if you have a helper...must really, really remind them to treat the LC with Tender Loving Care. Dh is my dishwasher so he's not too pleased with the weight. But after all the meals cooked with the LC, he's not complaining!! :boogie:

The other thing about the LC is that it retains heat very well. I like how I can cook it briefly over the flame and then put it in the oven to roast or cook. No need to transfer to other pots and baking dishes.

Have always wanted to make the \"perfect\" beef stew for my family but find it very hard to achieve. Tried slow cooking over fire, slow cooker, thermal pot but can't achieve that tender beef texture. Then, I heard abt castiron cookware and just must try it out.

So, have made my beef stew and it's by no means perfect :oops: , but my girls think it is :love: :love: and that's good enough for me. I happy now :dancing:

For info, I bought the 29cm oval casserole pot. Find the size just nice for cooking for 4-10pax.

[QuiteKSMum]

Robinsons Cardmembers' Preview 11 - 12 May 2011 :


Le Creuset :

1. 29cm Round French Oven UP $726, Now $363

2. 26cm Marmite UP $649, Now $339

3. 18cm Round French Oven UP $396, Now $199

4. 23cm Square Dish UP $76, Now $43

Cardmember Additional 10% off.

P.S Brochure also indicates $5 shopping vouchers redeemable with $30 nett spent

[QuiteKSMum]

Hi schweppes,


For 3 - 4 pple, do u think the 18cm round french oven is too small?

[schweppes]

QuiteKSMum:

Hi schweppes,


For 3 - 4 pple, do u think the 18cm round french oven is too small?

Personally, I think the 18cm dish is too small. Does not give ample space to roast a chicken if need be.

Can get either the 26cm or 29cm. Spoke to the salesperson and she recommended 29cm as can cook for up to 10pax and can roast a small turkey or whole chicken.

I got the 29cm dish as I wanted a bigger one, especially useful if I'm entertaining and have guests. Even when cooking for 4 pax, the contents in the dish do not look \"crowded\", unlike if u cook it in a 18cm pot. The pot is so rustic and pretty-looking, U can serve your meals directly from the pot. I bought the \"ang ang\" one. Everytime, I serve from the pot, I feel like I'm in Tuscany

Got mine at Isetan about 1 month ago - it was selling at $338 after 50% discount (and during the Istan promo, there was another 20% discount for members' promo). Find that it's better deal than Robinsons members' sale. The el cheapo me got some Isetan vouchers, so in the end, I think I only paid $100 for my casserole dish. :dancing:

Cooked coq au vin (chicken in white wine) last nite. Yumz :drool:

[Funz]

Was at Taka with my mum yesterday and she too was attracted to the LCs, until she tried lifting one of them. Haha. Then she started scolding, literally, scolding but no one in general lah. Went on and on, say so impractical, empty pot oredi so heavy, with food in it even heavier, …


Had to pull her away from that area to stop her from her ranting.

[schweppes]

haha... ya, agree that the pot is h-e-a-v-y. And with all the contents in the dish, lagi heavier. but for Tuscany-feel ambience and setting :boogie: small (\"heavy\"??) price to pay lah

[tree nymph]

schweppes:

Got mine at Isetan about 1 month ago - it was selling at $338 after 50% discount (and during the Istan promo, there was another 20% discount for members' promo). Find that it's better deal than Robinsons members' sale. The el cheapo me got some Isetan vouchers, so in the end, I think I only paid $100 for my casserole dish. :dancing:

Cooked coq au vin (chicken in white wine) last nite. Yumz :drool:

Hi schweppes,
you mean on top of $338, you got another 20% discount?

that is a very good deal!

I am also interested to get the 29cm, but was put off by the price...

[QuiteKSMum]

Hi schweppes,


Thanks for yr feedback .... this need thinking thru ... will go down to see & feel 1st ...

[schweppes]

tree nymph:

schweppes:

Got mine at Isetan about 1 month ago - it was selling at $338 after 50% discount (and during the Istan promo, there was another 20% discount for members' promo). Find that it's better deal than Robinsons members' sale. The el cheapo me got some Isetan vouchers, so in the end, I think I only paid $100 for my casserole dish. :dancing:

Cooked coq au vin (chicken in white wine) last nite. Yumz :drool:

Hi schweppes,
you mean on top of $338, you got another 20% discount?

that is a very good deal!

I am also interested to get the 29cm, but was put off by the price...

Yess... yess.. the 50% discount promo price was $338, got another 20% discount for Isetan members (during their members' promo sale) and another 5% for the Isetan card rebate. So, in the end, the selling price after all the discounts was $257. Really a good deal

Agree that the original selling price was a turn-off :razz: but with the discounts and my vouchers... just cd not resist. Decided to succumb to temptation :oops:

Uh... i also justify that it wd last a lifetime and felt less guilty after that. Ya.. right!! :razz:

[QuiteKSMum]

Hi schweppes,


Went down to Robinsons today to see & feel the LC pans. They certainly look pretty ...did u notice those small masak masak looking ones?
You're right, the 18 cm is too small - not even a spring chicken could be put inside... The 29 cm looks ideal, not that big. Weight wise, I'm ok with it.
I didn't get one today .... :oops: have splurged on somethings on myself :oops:. BUT will definitely keep this pan as one of the things in my Kitchen Wishlist.