Amazon.com Review
Individual pot pies, quiches, and tarts cook to perfection in these two Emile Henry pie dishes. Pure white on the inside and azure blue on the outside, each 5-1/2-by-1-1/2-inch baking dish with its fluted rim not only adds panache to the table but conducts and retains heat superbly, gently diffusing heat right into the center of the pie. Even after years of use, the glossy, translucent glaze wont discolor, crackle, or show knife marks. The underside is unglazed to reduce slippage. Amazingly versatile, the dish can go directly from the freezer to hot oven, and is safe for microwave, dishwasher, and even broiler, perfect for making crème brulee. Renowned for their quality and durability, high-fired Emile Henry ceramics have been crafted in the Burgundy region of France since 1850. Each piece is individually inspected and stamped, and comes with a one-year warranty against defects.
--Ann Bieri
Product Description
Marcigny, a small town nestling between the hills of Southern Burgundy, has been home to Emile Henry for the past 150 years. Faithful to its origins, the entire production is carried out here. Thanks to its clay, rich in refractory properties, Burgundy has remained a fertile area for potters, passing on their savoir-faire from generation to generation. Clay, a natural and noble material, has been used since the mists of the time to cook or preserve food. While respecting the traditional techniques, Emile Henry has introduced technological improvements (Ceradon ®) so that the dishes are more resistant to mechanical and thermal shock. Strong, durable, all Emile Henry pieces can be taken directly from the freezer to the hot oven, can go under a broiler and is microwave, freezer and dishwasher safe. The natural clay is unsurpassed for conducting and retaining heat. All pieces are perfect for everyday use and carry a 3 year warranty against defects.