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1930sgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
233 Posts
Joyce
Alberta
Canada
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 Posted - Jul 23 2009 : 2:49:59 PM
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I've been considering purchasing a Le Creuset 5 quart dutch oven and a 10" skillet.
Since they are rather pricey, I would like to be sure before I buy them. Do you have Le Creuset cookware? What do you think of it? Do you think it's worth the price? How is it to cook with compared to other materials? I have stainless steel cookware and have never really cooked with enameled cast iron cookware or cast iron of any kind.
Thanks for your help,
Joyce |
Edited by - 1930sgirl on Jul 23 2009 2:55:15 PM |
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Room To Grow
True Blue Farmgirl
974 Posts
Deborah
Kingston
Georgia
USA
974 Posts |
Posted - Jul 23 2009 : 3:03:11 PM
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Well you know Idna (barefoot contessa) has them and Rachel Ray...I think Paula Dean does too.
we have moved to our farm...and love it |
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electricdunce
True Blue Farmgirl
2544 Posts
Karin
Belmont
ME
USA
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Posted - Jul 23 2009 : 4:02:58 PM
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I have many Le Creuset pieces of cookware. They are wonderful, but getting pretty heavy for me. And when they are full of food, they really weigh a lot! They do distribute the heat well and are really greatl to cppk with. I guess I could convince myself that using them is my weight lifting program...
Karin
Farmgirl Sister #153
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Tanna
True Blue Farmgirl
195 Posts
Tanna
Fort Worth
TX
USA
195 Posts |
Posted - Jul 23 2009 : 4:13:18 PM
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My husband came with a set of Le Creuset. I didn't like them then. I love them now! They are heavy so handle them just like you would when you are cooking before you decide.
For example, mine are sauce pans. They have the spout to pour. You have to pour with your right hand and I usually pour with my left. It took a while to get the hang of it but I did. When I was pregnant with Liam I had problems with my joints in my hands and couldn't use them. But now my hands are fine and I use them all the time.
Of course, I also love my cast iron. So I guess I'm getting some weight lifting in:)
Tanna |
Edited by - Tanna on Jul 23 2009 4:13:54 PM |
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
6418 Posts |
Posted - Jul 23 2009 : 4:13:45 PM
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I have Le Crueset and love it. Yes they are heavy but so is cast iron.They distribute the heat so much better than stainless. I have had mine for 30 years and only the frying pan has it porceleon has cracked and I read where they have changed the lining of only the frying pans. It is caused by too high of heat. Rachel Ray has similar cookwear but it is not Le C. I found a large sauce pan with lid at the thrift and it looked seldom used. I paid 14 dollars for it considering it would be 109 dollars brand new. It is way too pricey for me now and I am thankful I got the orginal set at a very sale price.
The dutch oven and the skillet are the items I use the most. MB
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Edited by - Marybeth on Jul 23 2009 4:14:35 PM |
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1930sgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
233 Posts
Joyce
Alberta
Canada
233 Posts |
Posted - Jul 24 2009 : 07:25:41 AM
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Thanks for the advise and comments, girls!
Now...I just need to save up the money,
Joyce |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Jul 24 2009 : 07:26:52 AM
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I do...I have a covered pot that looks like a pumpkin, and another dutch oven type thing. LOVE it. Love it. I highly recommend it, and it's worth the cost.
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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
4813 Posts
Julie
Russell
AR
USA
4813 Posts |
Posted - Jul 24 2009 : 10:26:40 AM
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I have a RachelRay enameled cast iron pot and a le cruset. I think they are both wonderful and the racehl ray version was a LOT cheaper!
Farmgirl Sister #17
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mrsmoosepants
Farmgirl in Training
21 Posts
Sara
Lackawanna
NY
USA
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Posted - Jul 24 2009 : 10:32:06 AM
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I have 2 pieces, the Risotto pot (6.75 qt round) & a oval dutch oven (3.5 qt).
I love them. I make my risotto in the big one & all my casseroles in the smaller one. |
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JessieMae
True Blue Farmgirl
702 Posts
Jessie
Raleigh
North Carolina
USA
702 Posts |
Posted - Jul 24 2009 : 10:38:52 AM
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I have the 5qt Le Cruset dutch oven and a bread pan. I love the dutch oven and use it a lot. I don't really care for the bread pan; it's really thick, and I think it takes too long to heat up.
Jessie Mae
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Hanalu
True Blue Farmgirl
123 Posts
Hana
Redwood City
California
USA
123 Posts |
Posted - Jul 25 2009 : 5:59:56 PM
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I see them at a discounted price at places like Ross and Marshall's...I don't know if you have any of those stores in your area but it could save you some $.
Hana
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1930sgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
233 Posts
Joyce
Alberta
Canada
233 Posts |
Posted - Jul 26 2009 : 08:24:53 AM
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Thanks, Hana
I wish these stores were in my area. I have shopped at them when I'm visiting the U.S., but my home is in Canada. I'm still looking for a good deal here!
Joyce |
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Hanalu
True Blue Farmgirl
123 Posts
Hana
Redwood City
California
USA
123 Posts |
Posted - Jul 26 2009 : 10:13:55 AM
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I have not checked but what about overstock.com?
Hana
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jinia
True Blue Farmgirl
152 Posts
jinia
mo
USA
152 Posts |
Posted - Jul 26 2009 : 11:11:18 AM
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They have Le Creuset at TJ Maxx all the time - some pieces on the clearance aisle! Good luck |
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vintagediva1
True Blue Farmgirl
1251 Posts
Michele
Brighton
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Jul 27 2009 : 12:44:11 PM
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I love mine and have had most of the pieces for over 25 years. Yes, they are heavy but soups don't burn on the bottom, they are the only pan I would even think of cooking jams and jellies in and they stay at a simmer on low heat so you're saving energy, too.
Michele
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
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KarenP
True Blue Farmgirl
666 Posts
Karen
Chippewa Falls
Wisconsin
USA
666 Posts |
Posted - Jul 27 2009 : 2:52:46 PM
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another one to check out is Dr Mercola's cookware...
http://cookware.mercola.com/
I haven't ordered yet, but probably will before Sept.
Karen P
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1930sgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
233 Posts
Joyce
Alberta
Canada
233 Posts |
Posted - Jul 27 2009 : 3:18:05 PM
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Thanks girls!
Karen, thanks a lot for the link. This cookware sound very interesting. Gee...maybe I will be rethinking my choice.
Joyce |
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