Ceramic Cookware - Sell Me on Why

[srwadsworth]

My director said that one big selling point is for people who are trying to ear healthier, ex, people with high cholesterol, because you are supposed to be able to cook without butter or oils.

 

[srwadsworth]

My director told us that the big sell on the ceramic is that you can cook virtually oil free in these pans. She cooked eggs without any oil or butter and they slid right out. Great for people who are watching fats and cholesterol!

 

[monicag]

I cooked my daughter an omelet this morning and it did not slide right out.....we had to work to get it to fold in half. I've done it with oil and without and both times I had issues with it. I have an electric stove and cooked it on about 4.

 

[scottcooks]

Proteins are tricky. If the pan is hot when you add the protein, you get a better result than if you put it in cold. Also, the Use & Care says to include butter or oil and NOT to use non-stick sprays. It says sticking food is caused by overheating the oil/fat or by using non-stick spray. A spritz from the oil spritzer is another option! (GREAT add-on sale!)And to reply to an earlier post, rather than say these are cheaper, or have a 3-year guarantee, I'd say these have "a lower price point" to make great cookware accessible to every conceivable cook. Here is what Le Creuset suggests, some common sense and most apply to our line...
Select low to medium heat for best results.
Select the size of your heat source so that it is as close as possible to the base size of your pan. This will prevent energy loss and overheating of the handle.
Gently pre-heat utensil on low setting for 2-3 minutes then add oil or liquid to the pan.
Use only wooden, plastic, or heat resistant nylon tools, to avoid scratching the enamel.
Use a potholder or oven glove to lift metal handled pans from the stovetop or oven.
Stand hot pans on a trivet, board or cloth, not directly on unprotected counter tops.
When using pans on ceramic or halogen stovetops, always lift them (do not slide) to move.
If a pan is banged against a hard surface or is dropped, it may chip or break.
Pans with metal or heat resistant plastic handles may be used in the oven. The maximum temperature that should be used is 450F.
Cool pans before washing in hot soapy water, rinse, and dry thoroughly.
Remove stubborn food residues with a plastic or sponge scourer onlydo not use metal scourers or abrasive cleaners of any kind.
Hand-dry pans thoroughly after washing. Do not leave to drain or put away while still damp.

 

[Brenda.the.chef]

is anyone having difficulty keeping these ceramic cookware pieces clean? I've used a baking soda scrub and I can't get the stains off. I'm so disappointed since I have only used the saute pan maybe 7 times. I've made scrambled eggs and grilled cheese sandwiches in there too. Nothing extravagant.

 

[Chef Gilles]

They don't mention in the catalog that you should only use them on low to medium heat...just on the use and care card. Since I know this, I do advise my potential customers of this. I am not interested in selling pots ans pans that you can't even boil water in. I tell my customers that I will sell it to them but it does not come with my recommendation! I'd rather be honest than have a sale. I'm in this business to help my customers pamper themselves, not create an attitude of "why did I buy this product?"...just had to put my two cents in.

 

[esavvymom]

They don't mention in the catalog that you should only use them on low to medium heat...just on the use and care card. Since I know this, I do advise my potential customers of this. I am not interested in selling pots ans pans that you can't even boil water in. I tell my customers that I will sell it to them but it does not come with my recommendation! I'd rather be honest than have a sale. I'm in this business to help my customers pamper themselves, not create an attitude of "why did I buy this product?"...just had to put my two cents in.

Have you tried to boil water in them? They are for low to medium because they heat up differently than other pans. That does not mean they wont boil water.By the way...I'm actually asking the question, not being snarky. I have not, yet.

 

[DebPC]

Any lovers of the ceramic cookware?