Description

When is a pot more than just a pot? When does it become something treasuredsomething that stirs memories, sparks joy, and earns a place in your home and heart? The answer is simple: when its made by Le Creuset. For over a century, Le Creuset has crafted the worlds most iconic cookwarecoveted by chefs, collectors, and creatives alike.

From its origins in Fresnoy-le-Grand, France, Le Creuset has combined time-honored craftsmanship with design innovation, color, and quality. Each piece of cast iron cookware is shaped by hand, passing through no fewer than fifteen artisans before it earns the Le Creuset name. Whether its the fiery Flame, the soft hue of Meringue, or the bold splash of Azure, every color tells a storyand reflects the personality of its owner.

Beloved by culinary legends like Jacques Ppin, Ina Garten, and admired by tastemakers across the design world, Le Creuset pieces are more than toolstheyre heirlooms in the making. Through vivid original photography and behind-the-scenes access, Assouline Le Creuset: A Century of Colorful Cookware brings readers into the heart of the foundry and into kitchens around the world, where meals become memories.

This book is both a tribute and a time capsulea celebration of the joy that comes from gathering, cooking, and sharing. With select recipes and stories from global celebrations, and an introduction by award-winning journalist Brett Martin, this volume captures the essence of what makes Le Creuset not just cookwarebut a way to connect.

Page count

304 pages

Language

English

Released on

April 2025

Dimensions

W 11 x L 14 x D 1.5 in

Cover materials

Hardcover in a luxury slipcase

ISBN

9781649804464

Weight

9.0 lb

Author

Brett Martin