There are the brand's best-sellers like Cerise Red, Flame Orange, or Azure Blue, or the more muted (but still chic) hues like white, Thyme Gray, or Rhone Brown.
As eternal as its name, our most iconic color of all. Inspired by the pour of molten iron, Flame is a glowing, confident orange, ready to fire up your kitchen and appetite.
Le Creuset recently announced that it was retiring one of its fan-favorite colors—meringue. The pretty hue is soft and chic, blending beautifully into any existing cookware collection. But the good news is that you can still purchase pieces in this neutral color—for now—and at a generous discount to boot.
Best-selling Dutch oven size
Well, it is no secret that our 5 1/2 quart Round Dutch Oven and 6 3/4 quart Oval Dutch Oven are Le Creuset's most popular sizes for a reason. These two sizes offer the most flexibility for most people, with the ability to scale up or down to accommodate whatever you are cooking.
Perfect for long braises, they were obviously well-suited to America's favorite stews and roasts. The original Le Creuset pots were all flame-red; this true red one, with its odd handles, belonged to Julia Child.
Inspired by the fiery orange colour of molten cast iron inside the foundry moulds, our founders' first enamel colour — volcanic — has become our signature hue. Vivid and unmistakable, it instantly says 'Le Creuset' to those in the know.
In his New York Times best-selling book, Dearie: The Remarkable Life of Julia Child, author Bob Spitz stated that Child was diagnosed with breast cancer in the mid-60s. She had a mastectomy on February 28, 1968.
Now, in 2024, Le Creuset's remarkable resurgence is arguably down to social media and what I'm going to dub “Generation Aspiration”. The brand has a jaw-dropping 1.2 million Instagram followers, who drool over its rainbow-coloured products.
Le Creuset products that are not cast-iron may be made in other countries, such as China (accessories or silicone products), Thailand (kettles and ceramics), England (enamel cleaner), Portugal (stainless steel), and Eswatini (clay pots).
Expensive — the cost for a 5 1/2-quart pot is $420 when it's not on sale. The light interior can be easily scratched by metal tools and stained by food (although you can eliminate some stains with a bit of elbow grease).
“I like to mix and match,” she says. “We have so many different colors.” A few friends and colleagues had passionate thoughts about a more specific color. Classic red got many votes, while the neutral dark green color came a close second. “Nothing too bright that you'll get sick of,” said my friend Mosha.
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you've been saving up to deck out your kitchen in shimmering deep teal Le Creuset, now's the time. The beloved hue is being discontinued soon, the chain announced via Instagram on July 18.
Le Creuset is ending the year on a high note with its final color until 2025: Nuit, which is its deepest blue yet. Inspired by the “mystery of the night” and echoing the surface of a moonlit ocean, Nuit is absolutely dreamy.
And right now, it's saying goodbye to two favorites: deep teal and ganache. Both are shades of perfection for many. One is a deep, multi-shaded hue of blue, the other a velvety chocolate brown.
Dark interior Dutch ovens are going to hide crazing, scuffs, and scratches much better than a lighter interior over time. The dark interior will keep your dutch oven looking new and pristine even after heavy use and constant stirring.
No French kitchen is complete without a Le Creuset Dutch Oven. This big, classic pot is amazing for stews, soups, and pretty much anything you want to simmer. It can go from stovetop to oven, so it's great for braising chicken or steak before putting it in the oven.
Why is Le Creuset cookware so expensive? The short answer is: because you get what you pay for. Le Creuset makes some of the best cast iron cookware on the market, including the best Dutch oven money can buy.
A creuset is the French term for 'crucible' or 'cauldron' and serves as the inspiration behind the Le Creuset name. A crucible is typically a ceramic or metal container in which chemical compounds or metals are subjected to extremely high temperatures and eventually melted.
Flame. Introduced in 1925, Flame is Le Creuset's trademark hue. As eternal as its name, it is our most iconic color of all.
They will last forever (okay, maybe not 1,000 years, but still). We stock our kitchens with Le Creuset dutch ovens, braising pans, woks and frying pans, and they take a pretty heavy beating.
All Le Creuset pans with integral cast iron, phenolic handles or stainless-steel knobs are dishwasher safe although constant dishwashing may leave to some dulling of the enamel finish. Please ensure that the cookware is thoroughly dry before storing.
When Child passed away in 2004, she left no heirs and put the foundation in charge of granting the right to user her name and likeness. Though the Santa Barbara resident was in many ways the dean of American gastronomy, she famously never endorsed any products, a policy her foundation continues.
She was a heavy smoker, even between courses, not quitting until a medical scare in 1968.
Because of Meryl Streep's height (5'6") several camera/set/costume tricks had to be employed to mimic Julia Child's height (6'2"). Countertops were lowered, Streep wore extra high heels, and forced perspective camera angles were used.