Other than being stylish and trendy, Le Creuset cookware is popular because of its safety features. A lot of cookware is the cause of cancer, particularly pots with those black non-stick coating. I thought, I already spent so much buying organic fresh produce, so why not take a step further and purchase the Le Creuset cookware. It is made of cast iron with multi-level enamel coatings that proven to be the safest option for cookware.
Because of its expensive price, Le Creuset is often seen as a status symbol and recognized as luxury cookware. However, the price you are paying is in exchange for good-quality pots/pans. You just need one casserole and it will last you a lifetime or longer. And it is not surprising that people are putting their Le Creuset collection into their will for the next generation.
I did a lot of research before buying my first Le Creuset casserole. For the purpose of this discussion, I'm referring to my Black Satin 26cm Round Cast Iron Casserole. I have other pan and oval casserole, but I find myself using the 26cm round casserole more often.
Here are the things I wish I knew before buying the Le Creuset casserole:
