I have been looking at some. On my “awards” for credit card there is a Jamie Oliver Tefal cast iron “Tegame” (whatever that might mean?) casserole dish listed – I have yet to check if it is 18cm or 26cm. Nothing actually described as casserole dish but pictures match. Anyway while researching I came up with an online kitchenware site and wondered if anyone has used any of J O products or an online shopping site for such things?

Next question French Oven Vs Dutch Oven? Is it just oval Vs round – I am familiar with dutch ovens mainly from my earlier camping days.(haven’t googled, obviously but know there are accomplished cooks out there :0)

Oh one place I looked at: http://www.everten.com.au/category/Tefal-Jamie-Oliver-Cookware-Cast-Iron.html/

A while since we had a new topic… They were coming thick and fast a while ago!

I think the awards only have the “Rustic Raspberry”, not the lime green.

Further look at pics – they call both shapes French Oven but to me don’t seem any different to Dutch Oven so now I will check what Google says!

>Next question French Oven Vs Dutch Oven?

The appeal to me of Dutch Ovens has dissipated since my youth….

Continuing talking to myself – this comment from a gardenweb forum probably sums it up pretty well:

“My take is that it’s Le Creuset’s marketing. Can’t have a French company with all its Gallic pride calling its products ‘Dutch’—sacre bleu! Quelle horreur!

A heavy metal (usually cast iron) vessel with a snug-fitting lid that can be used stove top or in the oven—most cooks I know would call that a Dutch oven.

The distinction reminds me of the old legal joke: the law professor asks the student what the difference is between adultery and fornication. (The distinction is that in the former, at least one of the participants is married; in the latter, neither are.)

The law student scratches his head and says, “Well, I don’t know. I’ve tried them both and couldn’t tell much difference between them….” “

On that note I have to go for a while… :) bbl

Hi Collie – Hope all is well with you :)

Your comment wasn’t showing when I last posted…Yes – camp ovens – my camping days are finished I think. So I should think about disposing of my gear – hmm the garage really does need a clear out.

Funny, I never used too link dutch ovens and camping.

And cast iron? A good doona or blanket worked for me.

8^)

I have purchased from Home Couture. Only so so as far as service goes but I have no complaint about the product. (Scanpan frying pan) or the price I payed for it.

Have heard about Peter’s of Kensington but have never bought from them. Lots of people swear by POK.

http://www.petersofkensington.com.au/Home/

colliewa said:

>Next question French Oven Vs Dutch Oven?

The appeal to me of Dutch Ovens has dissipated since my youth….

My SIL is married to a dutchman. She says it gives new meaning to “Dutch Ovens”. LOL

Best kitchen shop in Bris, if it’s any help.

http://taste-online.com.au/

colliewa said:

Funny, I never used too link dutch ovens and camping.

And cast iron? A good doona or blanket worked for me.

8^)

Colliewa …… you rogue …. are the others just being polite ??!! ;-P

Aaaaffffternoooon all …………..

when you get serious about your cookware…it’s hard to beat the likes of “le chaseur” etc.
and never buy non-stick (teflon) no matter what rubbish they tell you.

I thought I was going to be in big trouble with head chef (OH) the other day. I was home sick and he’d left the cast-iron pan filled with treacley stuff, which went rock hard. I was putting a lasagna dish aside to soak so at the same time, squirted some dishwashing liquid and hot water into the cast-iron pan…. OOPS! Not supposed to put dishwashing liquid in there, as the oils in the pan build up to create a non-stick surface (or something like that).

However I have told him before that the only way to make sure i don’t forget and do just that is to clean it after he cooks not leave it lying around.. woohoo I didn’t get in trouble :))

Some time ago I went crazy and bought a Swiss Diamond pan. Soooo much better than your average non-stick pan, I love it!

when you get serious about your cookware…it’s hard to beat the likes of “le chaseur” etc.
and never buy non-stick (teflon) no matter what rubbish they tell you.

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I certainly agree about the non-stick cookwear. I have given it every chance to prove that it is what it says but it’s never really worked. It may be non-stick for a short while but the day comes when stuff sticks and you have to scrub to get it clean. End of non-sticking period. That’s aside from the chemical components involved.

pomolo said:

when you get serious about your cookware…it’s hard to beat the likes of “le chaseur” etc.
and never buy non-stick (teflon) no matter what rubbish they tell you.

————
I certainly agree about the non-stick cookwear. I have given it every chance to prove that it is what it says but it’s never really worked. It may be non-stick for a short while but the day comes when stuff sticks and you have to scrub to get it clean. End of non-sticking period. That’s aside from the chemical components involved.

I agree!

pomolo said:

when you get serious about your cookware…it’s hard to beat the likes of “le chaseur” etc.
and never buy non-stick (teflon) no matter what rubbish they tell you.

————
I certainly agree about the non-stick cookwear. I have given it every chance to prove that it is what it says but it’s never really worked. It may be non-stick for a short while but the day comes when stuff sticks and you have to scrub to get it clean. End of non-sticking period. That’s aside from the chemical components involved.

just slipping in for a quick update…

My method of achieving non-stick is the time-honoured one…cook it so hot the oil bakes on…then just wash in hot soapy water, no scrubbing…after successive uses like this the non-stick works a treat…do not put item in dishwasher as this will remove the non-stick thus achieved, in chunks..

I found this out by accident during my uni days…the kiddywinkles know better than to scrub at my “dirty” fryers and wok…

I’m speaking of home-done “non-stick” as opposed to teflon…never no more any teflon…more trouble than it’s worth…

i cook on low heat, and straight after emptying contents pour in water, quickly so it doesn’t splatter. only takes light scrubbing then to clean.
i got rid of all/any teflon and aluminium pans and pots.
cast iron cookware is great when it has good enamel, so it doesn’t rust. a lot of cast iron cookware is very soft iron, which rusts regardless of proper care with oil etc.
“le chaseur” and similar brands are heavy as hell but, perfect at cooking, and last a very long time. for stainless steel pots (for boiling spuds etc.) i use 18/10 steel base pots. they also last a lifetime or two. saw the Jamie Oliver range a while ago in a shop, and wouldn’t wish it on anybody.