Art Culinaire French Ranges

I'm thinking that I'll probably want some new heavier cookware when we finally fire up the Lacanche. I'm considering picking up a couple different sizes of Le Creuset french ovens to start with. What cookware do all of you fellow Lacanchers use and like best?

Susan

We purchased some Bourgeat Copper pans with stainless steel interiors and cast iron handles. They are very heavy pieces but there is nothing better for getting the job done on a gas cooktop.
In the oven we use Staub cocettes, enamel coated cast iron. These are great for roasting and braising.

I think I need to get some heavier-bottomed pans. Mine are pretty heavy, but not enough it seems. I think I'll try one of the Bourgeat Copper pans. What do others have? Thanks. Deb

Hi Deb,

Your response leads me to wonder if you've adjusted your simmer flame. Each burner is factory preset a little high to anticipate the fluctuating norms in pressure and gas composition (combustibility) throughout North America. This process takes about five minutes with a flathead screwdriver. For instructions, view the 3-minute video "Burner Flame Adjustment" online at http://www.frenchranges.com/support.

As an interesting aside, I've been amazed several times witnessing the bond a chef has with his stove. Often, they prefer to tinker with their stoves personally to become more familiar with its secrets, rather than intrust this to an outsider. As a new Lacanche owner, I'm enjoying all facets of ownership, including the discovery of "what's under the hood".

Stan

ps... I found an incredible set of Italian-made stainless cookware with copper core at Costco for $199. This was recommended to us by Mike Duppenthaler of the Blue Ribbon Cooking School in Seattle. Visit http://www.blueribboncooking.com to learn about their excellent programs.

Susan,

I will second the owner who recommended Staub cast iron from France. They have been kind enough to provide cookware for my TV show. I have been familiarizing myself with their products and must say, they are great!!
Quality and performance is the best I have ever seen. I have just about every brand out there, but Staub is certainly my preference after getting to know them.

I would like to own a real, made in France, set of copper pots and pans with stainless interior. Some day.......

keith snow
www.myfamilytable.com
keith@myfamilytable.com

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