Le Creuset Casserole

In answer to the question of who is Le Creuset, it is a brand of enameled cookware that is manufactured in Fresnoy-le-grand, in Northern France and often called the French Oven. In 1925 two Belgian industrialists made the first enameled pots and the birth of the Le Creuset casserole was revealed to the cooking world.  The casserole was immediately a success and remains their most popular pot, as well as their signature pot. As for who is Le Creuset, there is no Mr Le Creuset it is the name of a brand of cookware.

Rather than asking who is Le Creuset one should ask what is LeCreuset and the answer from most users of the products would be an enthusiastic “…the best cook ware on the market today….” Not often do we see a brand from the twenties still as popular today as it was in its heyday.

Le Creuset cookware comes in many vibrant colors. The La Cresuset casserole was the first to debut, in 1934, in a bright orange color which became the signature color and was called Flame. It remains their signature color today. It was discovered that the colors at the red end contained cadmium which can be toxic. In 1990 the company quickly changed the formula for the red colored pots to bind the color to the enamel to avoid toxicity. The cream color in the interior of the pot is safe.

It is recommended that the Le Creuset French Oven, or casserole, not be used for deep frying foods as the oils often become hot enough to ruin the pot.  The best thing about Le Creuset pots and pans is that they can be used on any cooking surface be it gas, electric, or induction ovens. You can use them in the oven for baking and store your foods, left over or freshly cooked, safely in the refrigerator. The standard Le Creuset French Oven remains staunch but there are a lot of new designs of different and interesting shapes.

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