Le Creuset - Page 5

debic · ‎09-02-2010

On 10/19/2014 Sharke said:
yeah, like those pricey hand bags that's another irk for me. I carry a bag for one yr. I'm not paying 400 and up for one. I couldn't justify it and my husband would make sure it never happened again. ROFL

LOL, hey I have one of those bags, I kept my last purse for over 15 years.

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*Off The Deep End~A very short trip for some!*

champagnepoodle · ‎09-26-2011

On 10/19/2014 Sharke said:
To each his own, but, my soup can sit in my Rachel pot as good as it can in a French one. LOL

Not True! If you are making Beef Bourguignon you would not make it in a Rachael Ray. You may want to try it in a Le Creuset. If you are making a canned Campbell soup then any cheap pot will do.

I_shop_Q · ‎11-15-2011

On 10/19/2014 Yahooey said:
I don't own any pieces- just wondering about the quality at TJ Maxx and other discounted places. I have seen their iconic orange color on the shelves. Since it doesn't go out of style, why is it discounted at TJ Maxx. I could understand if it was last year's color or style. Pls enlightened me. I have seen their bakeware marked made in China.

I have read that the ones at tj max,etc... Are factory seconds. It might mean that the paint job has slight imperfections or the lid may not fit as well as le creuset would like. Still a quality piece but doesn't meet the strict standards to be sold as first quality. I think these are a good investment piece because if you take care of them they will last you forever. What I have read is the cheaper brands enamel will chip easier than le creuset or staub. I have a staub and I like it and use it a lot. It is also made in France but has a dark interior as opposed to le creuset white, and is slightly less expensive. I don't know anything about the rachael ray but I think tramontina tested well as a cheaper option.

sphynxlvr · ‎03-10-2010

I have one Le Creuset pot. I am getting older and have a medical condition that precludes me from lifting my pot. It is very very heavy cookware! It is a fabulous pot! Goes into the oven and everything. I also have a smaller RR pot. I like the Le Creuset better. It is better made and heavier. RR is still a decent pot! I am giving both to my son in law. Time for the next gen to reap the benefits of good cookware!!!!

Sooner · ‎03-10-2010

On 10/19/2014 I_shop_Q said:
On 10/19/2014 Yahooey said:
I don't own any pieces- just wondering about the quality at TJ Maxx and other discounted places. I have seen their iconic orange color on the shelves. Since it doesn't go out of style, why is it discounted at TJ Maxx. I could understand if it was last year's color or style. Pls enlightened me. I have seen their bakeware marked made in China.

I have read that the ones at tj max,etc... Are factory seconds. It might mean that the paint job has slight imperfections or the lid may not fit as well as le creuset would like. Still a quality piece but doesn't meet the strict standards to be sold as first quality. I think these are a good investment piece because if you take care of them they will last you forever. What I have read is the cheaper brands enamel will chip easier than le creuset or staub. I have a staub and I like it and use it a lot. It is also made in France but has a dark interior as opposed to le creuset white, and is slightly less expensive. I don't know anything about the rachael ray but I think tramontina tested well as a cheaper option.

Try the lids on the seconds. Make sure they fit and don't rock. Sometimes you'll have to try several lids on several pots to find a fit, but you want them to sit tight! That is a common reason a pot will be a second. Also, being a slightly off color is VERY common. You see some that are supposed to have the ombre dark to light and don't, etc. Make sure the lid sits flat, the pot sits flat, no big chips on the edges, and you should be good to go if you like the color! I have a few seconds, and I can't tell them from the others now.

Sooner · ‎03-10-2010

On 10/19/2014 kushii said:
I have one Le Creuset pot. I am getting older and have a medical condition that precludes me from lifting my pot. It is very very heavy cookware! It is a fabulous pot! Goes into the oven and everything. I also have a smaller RR pot. I like the Le Creuset better. It is better made and heavier. RR is still a decent pot! I am giving both to my son in law. Time for the next gen to reap the benefits of good cookware!!!!

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That is so nice of you! You all are blessed to have that closeness in your family! Now he has to cook for you too! LOL!!! Be sure to show him how to use it or he may over heat it the first time he cooks! I had to learn the hard way and LC replaced a pot for me about 25 years ago. ${#emotions_dlg.blushing}$ Maybe get him a copy of the LC book How to Cook in Cast Iron. Amazon has them cheap in good used ones and they really are good to get you started off right. They have a lot of information about how to cook and care for the pieces, and some basic recipes.

DiAnne · ‎09-22-2010

I have an 8 qt Le Creuset pot I have had for over 20 years (it was a Christmas gift). The only down side I have it that it is white and had discolored at little inside. It is wonderful pot.

Ellabella · ‎03-19-2010

I don't have anything from the RR line, but I did get a Martha Stewart Dutch oven as a gift a few years ago. It did not cook well, it was hard to clean, and chipped like crazy. It ended up being recalled for some reason. I vowed not to buy anymore cheap stuff and just save my money for a Le Creuset. I have a smaller one that is perfect for making sauces and small amounts of soup. Last year I lucked out and got a huge LC Dutch oven on clearance for under $100 at Williams Sonoma ( the specific size/shape had been discontinued). I LOVE that pot! If someone's happy with a RR pot, that's great for them, but I doubt the quality can compare.

Reba055 · ‎06-23-2014

I wanted a LC forever and when I finally decided to bite the bullet and buy one I realized I'd never be able to lift that thing and would probably never use it.. They are so nice tho.