More kitchenware again. And yes, we're still in Asia-town.
Today's item is not Asian-made. It's a French-made glass casserole by Luminarc.
This particular model is called Vitroline. You can use it in the stovetop, oven, microwave, and even the freezer. The best thing about this glass casserole is that it's so clean. There is absolutely no food residue you need to scour off, and no coating to wear out. And it conducts heat really well. Even after you take it off the heat, the liquid bubbles for a good long while.
I guess the French are good at making these stovetop "cocottes," with all the braising they do? I don't know that much about French cooking, but I do like their pots.
So these Luminarc casseroles are fantastic. I've got the 2 liter size, which is a good versatile middle size. The design on mine is the same as the above photo. Although the pot is made in France, the design must be Korean, because it's emblazoned with these delightful bits of Konglish:
I paid $36.99 for mine at Chung's Appliance.
Today's item is not Asian-made. It's a French-made glass casserole by Luminarc.
This particular model is called Vitroline. You can use it in the stovetop, oven, microwave, and even the freezer. The best thing about this glass casserole is that it's so clean. There is absolutely no food residue you need to scour off, and no coating to wear out. And it conducts heat really well. Even after you take it off the heat, the liquid bubbles for a good long while.
I guess the French are good at making these stovetop "cocottes," with all the braising they do? I don't know that much about French cooking, but I do like their pots.
So these Luminarc casseroles are fantastic. I've got the 2 liter size, which is a good versatile middle size. The design on mine is the same as the above photo. Although the pot is made in France, the design must be Korean, because it's emblazoned with these delightful bits of Konglish:
You will surely be satisfied with our Herb garden
When you are tired of other products
Unique and fresh life on the table
Would you mind enjoying your meals
with our creative
and special Herb garden cookwares
When you are tired of other products
Unique and fresh life on the table
Would you mind enjoying your meals
with our creative
and special Herb garden cookwares
How friggin' hilarious is that? Real conversation starter, isn't it?
As of now, I've been unable to find these Luminarc casseroles anywhere outside of Korean houseware shops. I'm not sure why these glass stovetop casseroles aren't more available in the U.S. People seem to like the Visions cookware by Corning, and this is the same thing, but costs much less.
If you like the Visions Corning pots, Luminarc also makes clear amber pots, called Amberline:
I paid $36.99 for mine at Chung's Appliance.
