Irons Reviews

it took 3 refills to steam one skirt,
and what is with having to hold the
button down ?
Black and Decker...for shame

Good lord. I wish I had read the reviews for this before buying it locally. Now my shirt is WET and wrinkled. Hooray! Does not steam. Does not... do... anything worthwhile. I am taking it straight back to the store. Does not perform how I expected it to.

Works excellently! But, a bit ocmplicated to figure out! Well worth the money but use it on a day you have time to play around with it first! I tried to rush and get ready and it was not a turn on and go thing.....you need to give yourself time to see how it works. Once one and figured out great!

I love this griddle. I set it on my stovetop over 2 burners and have very even heat distribution. The grooved side is great for steaks, burgers, and chicken, and the flat side makes perfect pancakes, eggs, etc.

Cast iron is a great surface to cook on. For many people they are hesitant to use cast iron because they believe food sticks too much. If the griddle is seasoned properly, and not scrubbed clean with a scouring pad and soap, food rarely sticks. To season the pan simply lightly oil the pan surfaces and bake for half an hour. When I make pancakes I do a quick re-seasoning by making sure the griddle is hot before I put any oil or food on it. Then, prior to making my first pancake, I spread a light coat of batter on the cooking surface and let it brown up good. I then scrape it off with my thinnest steel spatula. Now I'm ready to cook perfect pancakes that turn easily, without sticking. If you still have a sticking problem, try making smaller cakes--they're easier to handle.

Anyway, I highly recommend this product. I also use mine on camping trips and do not hesitate to throw it on top of hot coals. The thing is indestructible, and the more you use it, the better it gets.

I got this as a gift back in November. Since then I have used it several times. While I have mostly positive things to say about it I don't think it deserves five stars for reasons I will mention.
First the positives:
It's Attractive
It's heavy weight
It's got a heavy, tight fitting lid which won't let moisture escape
Easy to Clean
Retains alot of heat
Goes in the Oven
Non-Reactive cooking surface
Le Creuset is a Reputable manufacturer with great customer service
I make delicious Pot Roast, Chile, braised Cabbage

Negatives:

The Handle on the lid broke on the first day. They Sent me a new one very fast with no hassle.
The new lid handle won't stay perfectly tight, but it works.
They should use a riveted metal handle
I think the bottom cooking surface is becoming slightly roughened from use.
Doesn't brown meats evenly, especially at the recomended medium heat.
Some people might not like the heavy weight.
I have nothing to compare it to, so I don't know for sure if it's better

This pot is wonderful for everything from a roast to a home- cooked soup. A little heavy to carry but well worth it.

We were reluctant to spend the money on this french oven but it was worth every penny. It heats up evenly and browns meat beautifully. We use this 5qt. french oven to make great one pot meals (4 servings). Just last night we made braised short ribs that were mouthwatering. We often use this pan on the stove for browning or searing and then transfer the dish to the oven for further cooking. Other times we use it for slow cooking on the stove. Clean up with the pan is super easy. Everything just wipes right out. The pan is really heavy but that's what makes it cook so well. My wife used to hate to cook (I used to be the only cooking enthusiast in the family) but she loves this french oven because all her recipes come out tasting so good.

Le Creuset's 2-Quart Multi 2-in-1 Pan with 8-Inch Omelet Cover, known as a marmitout, is a triple delight, and worth its weight in gold. Of course it's heavy! It is made from porcelain enamel-covered cast iron, which conducts heat evenly and prevents hot spots. Each piece of Le Creuset cast iron cookware is handcast, polished, double enamel-coated and then fired, resulting in some of the finest quality cookware available. Cast iron is one of the best materials for distributing heat gently and thoroughly and is ideal for induction ranges. The strong enamel coating will not absorb odors or flavors, and is easy to clean.

A triple delight?? You get a 2 quart pot which is perfect for sauces, rice, potatoes, hot chocolate, puddings, heating and reheating food, etc.. The pot comes with an air tight lid. And the lid turns into the best omelet pan I have ever owned.

As extra bonuses - there's a lifetime warranty on all Le Creuset cookware. I have been using Le Creuset for 30+ years now, and have never had to replace anything. Still, it's good to know the company is confident enough to guarantee their superb products for-almost-ever! And aesthetically, Le Creuset is beautiful. Their colors are vibrant and the consumer can mix and match, as I do - my kitchen is in the primary colors, so I use red, blue and yellow - or you can purchase the cookware in just one color. It's perfect for bringing to the table, too.

Since 1925, artisans have been crafting Le Creuset in the French village of Fresnoy Le Grand. It is so durable, that you'll be able to pass it on to the next generation. My grandmother gave me her own 7 quart French (Dutch) Oven, when I got married. I still have it and it's in great shape! Le Creuset is expensive, but it is THE BEST and is well worth every penny! Highest recommendations!
JANA

If you're a single or couple or have to make do in a small kitchen, this should be on your short list of things to get first--it won't leave your stove. The ability of this ceramic-covered cast iron to cook at low-to-medium temperatures is virtually unmatched. Plus it cleans amazingly easily, at most requiring a short soak. No fear of making oatmeal or rice in this baby. It's also the perfect casserole. And the omelet-pan lid is my all-time favorite for fried eggs and toasted cheese (although it's not large enough for eggs for a crowd or more than one sandwich at a time).

Couple this with Scanpan's 3.25-qt stock pot, which is a highly useful, very-high-quality, easy-to-handle multi-use pot (including boiling pasta for 1 or 2 people), and you've got a great glass lid that fits perfectly on this omelet pan. Then you can turn this omelet pan into a saute pan, say for braising tender boneless chicken breasts with lime butter. Mmmm.....

If you need something bigger, get the 3-qt/9.5" LeCreuset multifunction pan and couple it with the 4-qt/9.25" Scanpan stock pot. But I like the handiness of this size combo.

I am in love with these two pieces, my first Le Creuset (but not my last!) I love the versatility and the utility of making the lid a pan in its own right. This is a perfect starting set for anyone wanting to explore the Le Creuset brand.

Even after thorough cleaning, leaves a terrible metal taste to the food. I must've washed this 5 or 6 times in my attempt to remove the metal odor. I also noticed some rust colored powder on parts of the surface after washing. Yuck!