Monday, January 2, 2012

GIFTS OF CULINARY DELIGHTS

de Buyer Crêpe Pan Kit
$39.95
Whether you wrap them around sweet or savory fillings, crepes transform breakfast into a special occasion. The perfect recipe for successful, delicious crepes, this kit includes our exclusive mix, a turning spoon and the quintessential steel crepe pan, a French-made design that's remained virtually unchanged since the early 17th century.
Kit includes solid steel pan, a 10-oz. package of our Voilà La Crepe mix and a wooden turning spoon.
Sloped sides of steel pan facilitate flipping and removing crepes.
Uptilted handle is designed to help smoothly swirl batter and turn crepes.
Makes an 8" crepe.
Pan requires seasoning.
Ideal for use on any type of cooktop, including induction.
A Williams-Sonoma exclusive.
9 1/2" diam., 1" high.
2 lb.
Made in France.
Use
Ideal for use on any type of cooktop, including induction.
Care
Allow pan to cool before washing.
Hand-wash in hot water without detergent; dry immediately.
Avoid using steel wool, steel scouring pads or harsh detergents.
Season the pan before first use: rub interior with oil and place in hot oven. After each use, hand-wash in hot water without detergent and dry thoroughly. Oil regularly to maintain seasoning.


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My husband surprises me. He got me this French Crepe set. I can't wait to try it out. When I opened the package I was pleasantly surprised. It immediately brought memories of our honeymoon in Montreal to mind. The wonderful creperies we would stop at nightly and the quaint cafes.







Antica Dispensa Olive Oil with White Truffle Essence
$24.95

Northern Italy’s Piedmont region is famous for its white truffles, their rich, earthy flavors lending a singular character to local dishes. This Ligurian extra-virgin olive oil is infused with aromatics that capture the fragrance of white truffles.
Drizzle over everything from risottos, pastas and mashed potatoes to roasted meats and vegetables.
For a luxurious breakfast, drizzle the golden oil over scrambled eggs.
3.38 oz.
Made in Italy.
Made in Italy.



Truffle & Salt
$29.95

Capturing the seductive earthy character of Italian black truffles, this specialty salt from Italy will soon become one of your most frequently used ingredients. Its richly nuanced flavor enhances everything from grilled meats and roasted potatoes to scrambled eggs and buttered popcorn.
Sea salt is blended with a generous amount of Italy's fresh black summer truffles from Abruzzi.
Sprinkle on foods as a finishing touch before serving.
3.5-oz. jar.
Made in Italy.
Sea salt, summer black truffle, truffle flavor.



Butter with Truffle



Manni White Truffle Extra Virgin Olive Oil
$89.50
Armando Manni creates this exceptional extra-virgin olive oil using rare olives from age-old trees found only on the Tuscan slopes of Monte Amiata. Earthy white truffle adds an unmistakable flavor and bouquet, making the oil a perfect choice for finishing soups, salads or pastas.
Intensely flavored white truffle extra-virgin olive oil adds an elegant finishing touch to prepared dishes.
Meets the certified organic farming standard in Italy.
Exclusive “live oil” extraction method produces an oil with extremely low acidity and preserves its valuable antioxidant properties.
2 oz.
A Williams-Sonoma exclusive.






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When I visited Seattle my husbands hometown for the first time. We did a Culinary Tour and visited Pike's Market. It was there that I fell in love with the The Truffle. Its romantic that my husband remembered these little things and all his gifts reminded me of our Travels and adventures. I hope we have many more.



Our Le Creuset family is growing. I got my husband the round dutch oven for Christmas this year and he got me the whistling teapot. The pots are very heavy so they live displayed on the stove top. The cheery red color always makes me happy when I walk into the kitchen. Nothing cooks as well as these pots. There is something magic in them , food takes on a life of its own and reaches culinary perfection when cooked in them.

1 comment:

  1. Oh, I love Le Creuset. I won a set bin a competition 30 years ago and still use them, daily.

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