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Emile Henry Presents Flame-Top in Figue
A rich color and a favorite festive food revered in cultures all over the world
New Castle, DE - February 2008 - Emile Henry presents a Flame-Top tagine , stew pots and a braiser in Figue, a rich Mediterranean purple. Figue, like its namesake fruit, is versatile, serious and festive, old world and modern and it beautifully compliments the Emile Henry Flame-Top Green.
Flame-Top cookware is made of a flameproof ceramic. It is designed to go directly on a heat source; gas flame, an electric or halogen stove, even a barbecue grill. Flame-Top cookware is much lighter, 30%, than comparable metal cookware and yet it is a heavy duty, durable workhorse. It is microwave and dishwasher-safe where metal cookware is not. Its' surface cleans up easily and it is so durable that a cook can cut directly in the cookware - even with an electric knife without fear of scratching, chipping or cracking the surface. Flame-Top goes under the broiler and directly from a freezer or refrigerator into a hot oven.
In terms of cooking performance, Flame-Top is ideal for braising, browning and slow cooking due to the gentle and steady heat distribution properties of Burgundy Clay. Flame-Top pots cook evenly and thoroughly when used on top of the stove, in the oven or even in the microwave. Enhancing this gentle cooking action are raised dots on the underneath side of each lid that evenly distribute evaporated juices directly back into the cooking food. This self-basting technique produces a more thoroughly cooked, tender and moist dish than with traditional lids, which force liquids to run down the sides of the pot, and which contribute to uneven cooking. The thoughtfully simple design of the lid's central knob allows it to sit on the table when inverted.
The pots are light enough so that they can be carried comfortably to the table even when full of food while the heat retention properties of the Burgundy Clay allows the pots to repurpose as serving dishes keeping stews and meats warm for second helpings. The lug handles are easy to grasp, even when using oven gloves.
As well as the new Figue, the Flame-Top line of cookware is also available in green, black and red. The generous depth of the cookware is perfect for slow cooking and braising. The new 2.8-qt. Figue Tagine retails for $115.00, the 9.5-inch round stew pot retails for $150, the 10.5-inch round stew pot retails for $190 and the 11-inch, 3.5-qt braiser retails for $140.
Emile Henry Flame-Top cookware carries a three-year guarantee. The word "Flame-Top" is stamped into the bottom of the pot next to the potter's insignia. Emile Henry, located in the Burgundy town of Marcigny. To find out more about Flame-Top, call the Company at 302-326-4800 or visit www.emilehenryusa.com.
