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NEWS RELEASE
Emile Henry Presents the Covered Casserole -
A Fait Tout - A Dish that Does Everything
New Castle, DE - February 2009 -- The heartland of France is home to good Burgundy wines, fine rustic French cooking and the excellent properties of clay that Emile Henry has been using for over a century and a half to its famous ovenware and cookware. Burgundy clay is known for its superb heat diffusion and retention-two characteristics that ensure culinary success. Emile Henry ovenware transmits an even, steady heat, and retains it sufficiently to keep foods hot at the table. That?s why many French recipes begin: "Take an earthenware dish...!"
In 2009, Emile Henry brings back an old favorite - a covered casserole -- a sturdy and efficient dish called a Fait Tout in French which means, "does everything." This round casserole can be used for any one-pot oven cooked meals or casseroles: beef stew, chicken cacciatore, braised root vegetables...and because all you need to add is a crusty baguette and a green salad to have a complete, delicious meal, the covered casserole makes cooking dinner so much easier. A casserole can be prepared ahead of time in the covered casserole, refrigerated or frozen, placed directly into a preheated oven or in the microwave, and served right at the table. Emile Henry ovenware is not only strong enough to withstand the abrupt temperature changes of freezer-to-oven cooking, but is also beautiful enough to join the dinner party.
Ideal as a housewarming or bridal gift, the covered casserole can become a treasured family heirloom, wearing the patina of a thousand tasty meals with style.
The 3qt, covered casserole is 10inches in diameter. It is available in classic Emile Henry colors: azure, citron, blanc, vert, and cerise. The interior is a beautiful contrasting white. There's a color for every table setting and kitchen style. The casserole is made from all natural materials. Its design is thoughtfully simple--curved handles at the sides are easy to grasp and the lid's central knob allows it to sit on the table when inverted. The casserole is dishwasher safe.
Emile Henry, located in the Burgundy town of Marcigny, is presently run by Jacques Henry, a fifth-generation descendant of the founder. A team of potters makes each piece by hand, maintaining the traditional high quality that French cooks have come to trust in Emile Henry poterie culinaire.
