Our Pillivuyt platters can be found in fine restaurants throughout France a culinary country where cooking is taken very seriously. The Pillivuyt platters and plates are for the presentation of meat fish vegetables and desserts at the table. These platters make the perfect palette for your culinary artwork. Clean-up is a breeze. The Pillivuyt all-white finish and timeless design is robust and durable enough for everyday use.

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Paring & Peeling Knives - Once you experience the razor-sharp precision and complete cutting control of the Shun Premier 4" Paring Knife, you'll rely on this Japanese handcrafted parer just about every time you cook. Indispensible for peeling, trimming and making decorative cuts in vegetables and fruits, the Shun Premier paring knife quickly chops and dices smaller foods like shallots, chives and garlic. The Shun proprietary VG-MAX core blade with 68 outer layers (34 per side) of stainless-steel holds an incredibly sharp edge longer. The hammered tsuchime finish features a hollow-ground pattern that reduces drag and prevents foods from sticking to the blade. Shun Premier knives are stain- and rust-resistant with a razor-sharp beveled edge for superior cutting performance. The walnut PakkaWood handle is infused with a water-resistant resin and contours to comfortably nestle in the hand. Beautiful Shun paring knives take at least 100 handcrafted steps to complete and resemble hand-forged knives of ancient J - Specifications Material: Proprietary VG-MAX steel, walnut PakkaWood Model: TDM0700 Size: 4"L blade (8 1/2"L w/handle) x 1"W blade Weight: 2.6 oz. Made in Japan Use and Care Your Shun Premier paring knife should be hand washed. Simply wipe clean with a wet cloth and dishwashing detergent. Rinse thoroughly and dry immediately. Dry from the knife handle toward the blade. To prevent slight tarnishing, be sure to remove acidic foods (lemon, mustard, ketchup, etc.) from the blade after use. If blade should show some signs of staining, clean with a nonabrasive metal polish. Occasionally, your Shun Premier paring knife may require professional sharpening to maintain the razor-sharp cutting edge. Shun will sharpen your knife for free, you simply pay for postage. It is best to store Shun Premier knives in a knife block or in-drawer knife tray.

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Our Pillivuyt platters can be found in fine restaurants throughout France a culinary country where cooking is taken very seriously. The Pillivuyt platters and plates are for the presentation of meat fish vegetables and desserts at the table. These platters make the perfect palette for your culinary artwork. Clean-up is a breeze. The Pillivuyt all-white finish and timeless design is robust and durable enough for everyday use.

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Add sizzlin' color to your fajitas at home with Lodge Logic Cast-Iron Fajita Griddle Set. Set includes an oval Lodge cast iron fajita griddle, a chili pepper red stained 1/2inch routed wooden underliner to set griddle on, a matching chili pepper red hot handle mitt for safe handling, and a recipe card. Griddle measures 10inch x 7inch. Handle mitt measures 6-1/2inchL x 3inchW. Wooden underliner is 11-3/4inchL x 9-1/4inchW. Made in USA. Everything you need to cook and serve fajita meat10" x 7" oval cast iron Fajita griddle Ready-to-use, seasoned cast iron construction Comes with chili pepper red wooden underliner to set hot griddle onSet also includes hot handle mitt and recipe card Introducing Lodge Logic: Ready-to-use cast-iron cookware, pre-seasoned for consistent performance! For more than 100 years, Lodge has been perfecting the process of making cast-iron cookware, formulating the perfect metal chemistry to create durable cookware with incredible heat retention and distribution. In the past, the seasoning process was never complete until someone cooked countless batches of fried chicken, catfish and cornbread in the pan or pot to burnish it to a black patina, creating a piece of cookware that could be handed down like an heirloom. Lodge Logic removes the waiting, thanks to a newly-developed seasoning process. Lodge's electrostatic spray system applies a proprietary vegetable oil combination to deeply penetrate the pores of the iron. The result? Seasoned cast-iron cookware from Lodge you can use it right out of the box.

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In the whirlwind of life with three young sons, an active member in her tight-knit community, Ruth Rakoff felt in supreme control of her wide world. But when a routine mammogram revealed a tumor, that world rapidly shrunk down to the size of one breast. And so begins the journey of biopsy, surgery, chemotherapy, all accompanied by tidal waves of anxiety and grief: how to tell the children? Should she consider having a healthy breast removed, in case the cancer returns? Will food ever taste good again? Amid all the worry and change, there is also overwhelming gratitude for a stalwart network of family and friends who strive to help and support, to comfort and delight - even as everyone longs for the old normal of daily life. Through stories, confessions and anecdotes, Ruth Rakoff shows just what is at stake when cancer shows up at the party uninvited. There is no sugarcoating of either the physical or emotional pain of dealing with the disease or the effects of the poisons used to combat it. But for Rakoff, a life without laughter is not worth living. Brazen and irreverent, Ruth tells us that socks, no matter how luxurious, are not a cancer present. That no number of crystal-waving shamans can beat the healing power of good food, good friends and a raucous night on the town. And that just because you have cancer, you don't have to be a better person. Far more than just a recounting of disease and recovery, When My World Was Very Small is an intimate, colorful, one-of-a-kind memoir that celebrates life, love and family. From the Hardcover edition.

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I am not an athlete, a professional or a nutritionist.I'm not one of those genetically lucky people who can eat whatever they want and not put on an ounce of weight and then annoy you with their fitness advices. I'm not a 'gym-rat' either, although I like exercising every once in a while. I am an artist; an ordinary person who USED TO have weight issues. To be honest I enjoy writing fiction more than information books; however, when you've lived and learned, a lot, and you know that it takes years to get to that point for an average person you don't want to keep it all to yourself. Life is too short for spending on something that was so easy to achieve if you had only known a few key points. That's one of the reasons I've written this book and several others where I share my experiences. Having said that I'm not trying to tell anyone what to do and I'm definitely not going to take responsibility for others' actions. It's not my place. I just want to show what's worked for me and that it CAN be done. When it comes to weight loss in a healthy way I have two main factors; "secrets", if you will. They are way too simple. Both are going to be at the end of the book somewhere. Mind you, all the rest has been incredibly useful too. But those two factors seemed to have made everything else very easy for me to deal with and inspired me showing me quick results. Let me explain it with numbers. In the good old days, when I didn't apply those two factors, here's how it went: If I ate normal portions of reasonably healthy food my weight stayed at 70 to 75 kg (approx. 140 to 150 lbs.).If I ate a bit too much my weight went up to 75 to 80 kg (approx. 150 to 160 lbs.).If I ate very much unhealthy food my weight went up to 80 to 85 kg (approx. 160 to 170 lbs.) possibly more, although thankfully I never got there. After I've realized those two factors, here's how it goes nowadays: If I eat normal portions without being too careful, my weight is around 68 to 70 kg (approx. 136 lbs. to 140 l

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1. The Characteristics of a Alaskan Malamute Puppy or Dog 2. How to Stop Your Alaskan Malamute From Jumping Up On People 3. Some Helpful Tips for Raising Your Alaskan Malamute Puppy 4. What You Should Know About Puppy Teeth 5. How to Crate Train Your Alaskan Malamute 6. When Your Alaskan Malamute Makes Potty Mistakes 7. Some Items You Should Never Let Your Puppy or Dog Eat 8. Make it Easier and Healthier for Feeding Your Alaskan Malamute 9. When Your Alaskan Malamute Has Separation Anxiety, and How to Deal With It 10. When Your Alaskan Malamute Is Afraid of Loud Noises 11. How to Build A Whelping Box for an Alaskan Malamute or Any Other Breed of Dog 12. Are Rawhide Treats Good for Your Alaskan Malamute? 13. How to Stop Your Alaskan Malamute From Eating Their Own Stools 14. Why Your Alaskan Malamute Needs a Good Soft Bed to Sleep In 15. How to Stop Your Alaskan Malamute From Running Away or Bolting Out the Door 16. Some Helpful Tips for Raising Your Alaskan Malamute Puppy 17. How to Socialize Your Alaskan Malamute Puppy 18. How to Stop Your Alaskan Malamute Dog From Excessive Barking 19. When Your Alaskan Malamute Has Dog Food or Toy Aggression Tendencies 20. How to Stop Your Alaskan Malamute Puppy or Dog From Biting 21. What to Expect Before and During your Dog Having Puppies 22. What the Benefits of Micro-chipping Your Dog Are to You 23. How to Get Something Out of a Puppy or Dog's Belly without Surgery 24. How Invisible Fencing Typically Works to Train and Protect Your Dog 25. How to Make Sure Your Dog is Eating A Healthy Amount of Food 26. Make it Easier and Healthier for Feeding Your Alaskan Malamute 27. How to Clean and Groom your Alaskan Malamute 28. How to Trim a Puppy or Dogs Nails Properly 29. The five Different Kinds of Worms that can Harm your Dog 30. How to Deworm your Alaskan Malamute for Good Health.

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Ive heard from many people who are interested in reading books about anarchism (allthough i think the term anarchism is incorrect) that most books about anarchy are heavy and difficult to get through much less understand because they aim their content to readers that have a good backround of political understanding (its terminologies, its schools of thought, its currents and so forth.). If this happens to be your problem then this book will be ideal if you want to discover what this political philosophy stands for and what its issues are and, indeed, have been for a long time. Emma Goldman, a woman with as fiery a personality as they come, has put together here a number of essays about anarchy that are easy to comprehend and definately thought inspiring. Despite this book having been first published in 1917 it loses nothing of its importance in the current state affairs as all of the issues Goldman deals with not only remain unsolved but they have -in the meantime- become a social burden or a social disaster much worse than back in her time. Oh, and back in her time things already looked bad enough. What you get here is, summarily, the following: -anarchy, what is it and what does it stand for? Beyond the mainstream media cliches anarchy stands for personal and societal freedom of the highest conceivable order. A freedom, anarchists insist, that is not a utopia. Its basically a hard lesson in crushing your illusions and opening unthought of doors of perception of what freedom really means. That would be then something other than being in a cage and having food thrown in. Even if the cage is invisible. -Hard punching essays about the prison system and the everself-destructing notion of patriotism. Funny how every line one reads in there couldve been written yesterday. Not much has changed. After decades and decades of the imprisonment system has society become more law-abiding? That would be a thundering no. Why is that? As for patriotism, the incredible notion

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When a serious heart problem caused Don Gazzaniga to give up his career in communications, he was warned to keep to a diet with very little salt or other sodium. Undaunted, he discovered a way to continue enjoying the meals he loved and still keep his sodium level far below what most cardiologists feel they can expect from their patients. The idea has led to three published books found on the kitchen shelves of thousands of grateful families dealing with congestive heart failure. First came a large general cookbook. It was followed by a baking book, and then a book of recipes for light meals and snacks. What could be next? Before Don's illness, he and his wife, Maureen, traveled a lot. Don's job took him all over the globe. And wherever they went, they sought out that country's traditional dishes. When the light-meals book was finished, Don was looking for yet another low-sodium cookbook idea. He and Maureen pulled out their collection of recipes, did their magic of making them very low on sodium, and voilĂ ! The No-Salt, Losest-Sodium International Cookbook is a delicious and healthy treat for the entire family.

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Griddles & Grill Pans - Durable cast-iron Staub square grill pan lets you enjoy authentic grilled flavor and healthier entrees, without firing up the grill. The natural heat-retentive properties of cast iron ensure food cooks evenly. Grill steaks, pork cutlets, seafood or hamburgers indoors, while draining away excess grease. This 10-inch grill pan elevates bacon, ensuring strips fry uniformly, without cooking in grease. With the black matte, slightly-textured enameled interior, this cast-iron stove top grill pan provides exceptional browning. The even-heating base, sidewalls and solid weight of this indoor grill pan allows searing at high temperatures to seal in moistness, flavor and add light-crisp texture. The Staub square grill pan makes restaurant-style panini sandwiches, Ruebens or grilled cheese sandwiches. Smooth enameled exterior in combination with the natural heat-retentive qualities of cast-iron creates durable, maintenance-free cookware, that does not require seasoning. The Staub 10-inch grill pan - Specifications Models: 1202923 (black), 1202987 (grenadine), 1202991 (dark blue), 1202906 (cherry), 1202918 (graphite) Material: enameled cast-iron 10" Sq. (16 3/4"L w/handles) x 1 3/4"H Base: 8 1/2" Sq. Weight: 7-lb, 6-oz. Made in France Care and Use Dishwasher-safe Oven-safe to 500 F and broiler-safe Suitable for gas, electric, glass, halogen and induction stove tops

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This 6.5-qt. Stew Pan with Lid and Cast Iron Handles can be used as a stockpot or a casserole. You can use it to braise, roast, make soups or giant batches of sauces! It's also great for boiling water or making a large batch of chili. It is also ideal to use for recipes that require high-heat sauteing and sustained simmering. It's crafted from copper and has a stainless steel interior that won't interact with foods and makes for easy cleaning. Copper is a terrific choice for cookware because it is twice more conductive than aluminum and ten times more conductive than stainless steel. No wonder copper is the most preferred material of cookware by popular chefs and avid home cooks; its ability to heat up evenly and rapidly and to cool down just as quick allows for maximum control and excellent cooking results. Please handwash with mild dish soap. Made in France. The Cuprinox cookware line features an extra-thick 2.5mm copper exterior and includes a thin layer of stainless steel on the interior of the line's pots and pans. The stainless interior resists sticking, doesn't react with acidic foods, and cleans easily with a sponge. The cookware also offers durable handles anchored with rivets that hold up to heavy use. Mauviel, a French family business established in 1830 and located in the Normandy town of Villedieu-les-Poeles, is the foremost manufacturer of professional copper cookware in the world today. Highly regarded in the professional world, with over 170 years of experience, Mauviel offers several different lines of copper cookware to professional chefs and home cooks that appreciate the benefits of their high quality products.

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Professionals of all trades from drywall to flooring, industrial and automotive look to Mercer Abrasives for its full line of technologically advanced, superior quality and long-lasting bonded and coated abrasives, and diamond blades as well as its laminate and industrial files. To round out the vast product line, Mercer also carries NIOSH, OSHA and ANSI approved safety products, making it the professionals one-stop source for all their project needs. Today, these five words Quality, Performance, Delivery, Service, and Price are the core values for this third generation family business which now includes a worldwide presence in also the culinary trade with its award-winning knives and accessories for the professional chef. Mercer - a company name highly regarded in the culinary trade - is synonymous with quality professional cutlery. Building on 30 years of innovation Mercer provides culinary tools that put ease into kitchen prep. Our products are for the creative professionals culinary educators and students and now - the cooking enthusiast. World Famous Chefs say: The knives supplied by Mercer Cutlery are outstanding and the selection is great. It s great to see a company whose people care not only about their products but care just as much about their customers. Also known as nakiri this Asian-style knife with a classic rectangular shape is designed to quickly slice produce paper-thin especially vegetables without hard seeds.

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Saucepans, stockpot, skillets, saute pan, lids, tools Aluminum construction with a satin ivory interior Contoured, dual riveted handles Cookware is oven safe up to 350 degrees FDishwasher safe for easy cleaning Limited lifetime warranty. The charm and grace of the South are captured in the eye-pleasing lines, scalloped exteriors, and brilliant red of the Paula Deen Aluminum Savannah Collection 17 pc. Cookware Set - Red. Every piece you need for your kitchen is included. Crafted from durable aluminum construction that heats quickly and evenly, the nonstick satin ivory finish on the interior provides excellent food release. Make breakfast in the skillets, cook up Paula's Onion Relish in one of the saucepans, and use the large stockpot for your family's favorite soups and stews. Contoured handles are dual riveted for additional strength and comfort, and shatterproof glass lids allow cooking to be monitored without heat or moisture loss. This set also includes a trio of essential Paula Deen Signature Tools in durable nylon, and a pair of her signature nonstick carbon steel cookie pans. The cookware is oven safe to 350 degrees and the bakeware is oven safe to 500 degrees. Additional Features Aluminum construction heats up evenly and quickly Long lasting nonstick interiors for easy food release Dual riveted handles are strong and comfortable Set includes 2 nonstick carbon steel cookie pans Bakeware oven safe up to 500 degrees F Beautiful porcelain enamel scalloped exteriors Brilliant red color adds warmth to your kitchen Shatterproof glass lids form a tight seal Lids lock in heat and moisture Set Includes:1-Quart Covered Saucepan 1.5-Quart Covered Saucepan 2-Quart Covered Saucepan 6-Quart Covered Stockpot 3-Quart Covered Saute Pan 8-Inch Skillet 10-Inch Skillet Paula Deen Nylon Slotted Turner Paula Deen Nylon Slotted Spoon Paula Deen Solid Spoon 2 10 x 15 inch Savannah Collection Cookie PansAbout Paula DeenSouthern cooking queen Paula Deen is known to millions as a popular TV show cooking host on the Food Network, as well as a bestselling author. The Georgia native parlayed a home-based meal delivery service into her successful Lady and Sons restaurant in Savannah, Ga. In 2008, Deen partnered with Meyer Corporation to launch a line of signature cookware, bakeware, kitchen tools, and accessories, which are used by home cooks everywhere.

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Steak Knives - Ultra-sharp steak knives effortlessly slice through thick cuts of meats and even vegetarian entrees. Introduced in 1976, the Four Star line is today's most popular upscale knife series. Celebrated professional chefs helped design the Four Star knives that blend a classic design and precision forging with a comfortably safe grip. This German-made 4-Piece set features high-carbon, no-stain steel blades, ice-hardened for superior strength and sharpness. Since 1731, the famous TWIN logo has represented superior quality for professional chefs and serious cooks worldwide. Product Features One-piece precision forging ensures higher blade stability and lasting sharpness Friodur ice-hardened knife blades offer greater resistance to corrosion and pitting Hand-honed, high-carbon stain-steel knife blades protect against rust and stains Laser-controlled knife edges stay sharp longer with a more consistent blade angle Ergonomically designed knife handles offer a smooth, comfortable grip Seamless poly - Specifications Model: 39190-000 Length: blade 4 1/2", overall 8 3/4" Weight: 2 oz. each Material: ice-hardened high-carbon stainless-steel blades with polypropylene handles Use and Care Henckels knives are dishwasher-safe but hand washing is recommended. In the dishwasher, your Henckels knives may bang against other cutlery or pots and pans and knick the blades. Wipe the knives clean with a wet cloth and dishwashing detergent. Dry immediately. Dry from the back of each piece toward the blade tip. No metal is completely stain-free. To prevent slight tarnishing, be sure to remove acidic foods (lemon, mustard, ketchup, etc.) from the blades after use. If blades should show some signs of staining, clean with a non-abrasive metal polish. To prevent irreparable blade damage, it is best to store knives in a knife block.

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This book provides the first comprehensive, overview and guide to forensic isotope analysis, an exciting new application of stable isotope analytical techniques. Topics are introduced using examples and real-life case studies such as food quality control where isotope analysis has already had a major impact, in terms of consumer protection, These examples illustrate the underlying principles of isotope profiling or fingerprinting. A section comprising actual criminal case work is used to build a bridge between the introduction and the technical section to encourage students to engage with this novel departure for analytical sciences while at the same time providing hands-on examples for the experienced researcher and forensic practitioner to match problems and success stories encountered with the topics discussed in the technical section. What little information is available on the subject in book form so far, has been published as individual chapters in books dealing either with mass spectrometry, forensic geoscience or environmental forensics, this is the first book to focus on the entire spectrum of forensic isotope analysis and will be an invaluable reference to both researchers in the field and forensic practitioners.

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This book contains an assorted collection of poems that deal with life in its various forms. Spanning two different continents, it celebrates the rich cultural diversity of life in both countries - Ethiopia with its unique and rich Old Testament culture, and India with its rich mix of ancient rituals, traditions and spicy food. It is about all the complex emotions that affect us - joy, sadness, bitterness, acceptance and ultimately and understanding that comes from experience. The collection contains poems that deal with profound themes and also poems that reflect the memories of childhood. You don't read the book at one go, but go through each poem savoring each one with its distinct flavor.

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Mammals aims to present separate accounts of the means by which each of the major groups of animals regulates its body temperature, heat production, and heat loss. Readers who wish to obtain information on thermoregulatory processes in different species will welcome this as a convenient reference work. It is hoped that the treatise will have more than convenience value. This volume comprises five chapters, with the first focusing on rodents. It discusses the thermal environment of rodents, thermal behavior, and precision of homeothermy. Chapter 2 focuses on carnivores and discusses general thermal defenses, protection against hypothermia and hyperthermia, and cold acclimation. Chapter 3 deals with body temperature, behavioral thermoregulation, and food and water intake of ungulates. Chapter 4 focuses on primates and discusses normal thermoregulation in the monkey, fever and other responses to pyrogens, and neurochemical control mechanisms in the hypothalamus. Finally, Chapter 5 discusses man's energy exchanges related to temperature and work, behavioral versus physiological temperature regulation, and a mathematical model of man's thermoregulatory system. This book will be of interest to practitioners in the fields of physiology, epidemiology, biology, neuropsychology, and public health.

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Written by one of the world's leading authorities and hailed by American Brewer as "brilliant" and "by a wide margin the best reference now available," Beer offers an amusing and informative account of the art and science of brewing, examining the history of brewing and how the brewing process has evolved through the ages. The third edition features more information concerning the history of beer especially in the United States; British, Japanese, and Egyptian beer; beer in the context of health and nutrition; and the various styles of beer. Author Charles Bamforth has also added detailed sidebars on prohibition, Sierra Nevada, life as a maltster, hopgrowing in the Northwestern U.S, and how cans and bottle are made. Finally, the book includes new sections on beer in relation to food, contrasting attitudes towards beer in Europe and America, how beer is marketed, distributed, and retailed in the US, and modern ways of dealing with yeast.

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Finally, a book specifically for over eaters that digs deep into the heart and soul of what this behavior is about. Sophie does an excellent job of offering hope and providing practical how-to's on overcoming something that seems hopeless to many." -Dr. Stephanie May, licensed psychologist Specializing in the treatment of eating disorders Have you ever found yourself mindlessly shoving food into your mouth after a bad day? Life is supposed to feel wonderful, but when you are controlled by the fridge, pantry, or overpowering food cravings, your life can become depressing and dreadful to live. The Continuous Appetite will show you how to stop running to food when life presents a challenge, by taking you on an interactive journey that helps you understand and heal the imbalance in your body, emotions, mind, and spirit. The result is having a harmonious relationship with food where you're able to eat to fuel your body, and taste the pleasure along the way. "Sophie clearly defines the distinction between hunger and cravings and how to deal with them both. I know this book can be a source of help for so many who turn to food for comfort." -Jeannette Graf, MD FAAD, author of Stop Aging, Start Living "Sophie's approach makes us feel unified, empowered, and ready to face the world from a place of acceptance and love." -Kathryn Budig, author of The BIG Book of Yoga

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Ramekins & Ceramic Bakeware - For ceramic bakeware finely crafted with durable resistance to thermal changes and impact, the 6 1/2" Staub Oval Dish cooks beyond its reputation. Beautifully porcelain glazed, the PTFE- and PFOA-free Staub baking dish evenly distributes and holds heat for your meats, vegetables, pasta dishes and desserts. Microwave- and oven-safe to 572 F, broiler-safe and freezer-safe. Secure-grip loop ergonomic handles make carrying easy for beautiful oven-to-table presentation. Dishwasher safe, but hand washing recommended.A benchmark for artisan quality and durability, Staub is the preferred bakeware of choice, used in restaurants around the world. Product Features Crafted of 100% ecological ceramic and porcelain glazed finish Thermal shock and impact-resistant Tolerates temperature fluctuations from freezer to oven or microwave to table Fine polished base will not scratch surfaces Secure-grip loop ergonomic handles make carrying easy PTFE- and PFOA-free Microwave- and oven-safe to 572 - Specifications Material: ceramic, porcelain glazed finish Model: 40511-148 (cherry), 40511-149 (dark blue), 40511-151 (white) Capacity: 1/2 qt. / .45 L Size: 6 1/2"L (8 3/4" with handles) x 4 1/2"W x 1 3/4"H Weight: 1 lb. Made in China Use and Care Microwave- and oven-safe to 572 F and broiler-safe. Freezer-safe. Dishwasher-safe, but hand washing recommended.

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