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April 1, 2008
I really need to invest in some new tea towels/placemats!
I should have mentioned this weeks ago, but Amazon are doing a 40% off Le Creuset’s satin blue range. I ordered my 18cm one and am super happy with it (the only problem is that I think I should have shelled out for the next size up – it’s perfect for cooking for myself – posts to follow about what I made with it! – but not for more than one hungry person!), and I adore the colour. Thank god it’s not 40% off Le Creuset’s blinding orange range, which just isn’t my cup of tea… I love how Amazon just sent me a dedicated email announcing the sale; I really must have been clicking around on the homeware section more often than normal!
If anyone has some good tips or recipes using their Le Creusets, please do share them.
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Also, the booking period for London Restaurant Week (London Restaurant Fortnight, really!) began today. You can get two courses for £15 at lunch, or three courses at £25, at some pretty spiffy restaurants. I’ve got my eye on Nahm, David Thompson’s acclaimed Michelin-starred Thai restaurant. Get booking if you so desire!
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R.W.Apple Wannabe | April 2, 2008 at 5:10 pm
In addition to using it for braises, I love using my “dutch oven” for baking that “no-knead bread” recipe popularized by Mark Bittman. http://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/08/dining/081mrex.html?_r=1&oref=slogin
I’d read on some chatboards that you should unscrew the handle, though, in case the extremely-high oven heat melts the handle. I’m not sure that’s really necessary, but I figure better safe than sorry when talking about a pricey Le Creuset item.
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Minny | April 4, 2008 at 5:58 pm
I want one of those Le Creuset! May just have to invest in one, how long did it for take to get delivered?
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foodieguide | April 4, 2008 at 7:19 pm
Thanks for reminding me about London Restaurant Week! I’ve always wanted to go to Nahm, but can’t find anyone to go with me for lunch. Boohoo…Let me know what it’s like!
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Charmaine | April 5, 2008 at 1:04 pm
Alice – Darn, I always forget my NY Times login…! Anyways, I just read the manual and it says those with the black handles should only be used up to temperatures of 190C.
Minny – Amazon is super, it doesn’t take that long. I opted for free delivery so I think it took 5-7 working days.
Helen – Yeah, I just realised the bookings are only for Monday through Friday! I’d go with you!
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foodieguide | April 5, 2008 at 4:10 pm
Hi Charmaine
It sounds like you can only do weekends from your comment?
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Charmaine | April 5, 2008 at 4:12 pm
Helen – Oh no, I meant because all MY friends can’t go with me on a weekday because they’re all working. I, however, am relatively flexible! How about it?
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Minny | April 5, 2008 at 7:19 pm
Hi again, I think I might order a 20cm one as you said your 18cm is perfect for cooking for one.
mmm… thinking about it 20cm is quite small… I don’t know…
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foodieguide | April 5, 2008 at 9:02 pm
Hi Charmaine
I’ll email you!
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Charmaine | April 8, 2008 at 10:19 am
Minny – I’d say go for maybe the 24cm? I found my 18cm a bit cramped when I tried to make a stew for two… it fit, but just barely!
Helen – Can’t wait for our meal! :D