Brand: Lodge
Product: Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven and Casserole
A few weeks ago I was flipping through the pages of a design magazine (can’t remember which) that featured Tim McGraw’s kitchen. Tim McGraw is FINE. He is the ONLY man alive who can make a ten gallon hat look not only not ridiculous, but pretty damn sexy. Anyhoo, once I got through drooling over Tim, I began to drool over his fabulous collection of cherry red Le Creuset cookware. Turns out Tim is not only smoking hot, but a great cook too! Tim- gorgeous. Le Creuset cherry red cookware – gorgeous. Alas, I will never have either. Both Tim and I are happily married to others, and the Le Crueset is to pricey for my wallet.
For years I’ve wanted a Le Crueset Dutch oven and casserole. I visited them often at Sur la Table. I told myself “someday”. But, someday just never seemed to arrive. Then, one evening I popped onto Amazon.com to fantasy cookware shop, and when I searched “Dutch oven”, Amazon suggested Lodge enameled cast Iron. Every foody knows the Lodge name. They make the best cast iron cookware on the market, and have for over a century. I had no idea they made enameled cast iron products. Their 3.5 court casserole and 6 quart Dutch oven in Island Spice red especially caught my eye because they look just like Le Creuset. The price tags on each intrigued me. Each piece retailed for just under $50. A Le Creuset casserole retails for almost $200, a Dutch oven, for about $250. I investigated some more.
Reviews for the Lodge pieces were stellar. Many experts as well as amateur chefs felt that the Lodge pieces performed just as well as Le Creuset and were equally as beautiful. I placed my order. I am in love.
My Island Spice pieces are so stunning, I display them on a shelf in my kitchen. The lids fit tight, they cook evenly, and they clean up easily. Their weight is substantial, and the enamel is quality. I was concerned when I read that they were made in China, but a call to their customer service line put me at ease. Lodge staunchly guards its reputation, and all of their products are rigorously tested and held to lofty production standards. I was even surprised to learn that their pieces are individually cast, just like their Le Crueset counterparts.
Decorate with quality cookware! Inject some color into your kitchen. Bypass Le Creuset and snap up Lodge in Island Spice red or Caribbean blue. At those prices, you can’t go wrong.
Cut Costs Cuties!
Gemma
