"Bonjour mes amis gourmands!”
I hope the holiday season is off to a magical start for everyone. We want to thank our community for the wonderful support on Small Business Saturday. We are so thankful for our foodie followers that even think of coming to Compliments to the Chef to fulfill their culinary needs and to purchase holiday treasures for friends and family. French is such a beautiful language to listen to. Along with the language is the food and cookware that comes from France. We have a line of cookware from a company called De Buyer. Thanks to more than 180 years of experience working with various metals such as steel, stainless steel, copper and aluminum, De Buyer is recognized as a leading brand in the creation of products, expertise and excellence in cooking utensils. De Buyer’s cookware and tools are greatly appreciated by culinary Professionals throughout the world. The company has received awards of distinction by the EPV (Living Heritage Company) and the French government. The De Buyer B Element French Collection version is made with a cast stainless steel riveted handle inspired by the Eiffel Tower. It is a beautiful and ergonomic handle. The pan is an elegant, modern pan, perfect for buffets, outdoor dining or for the table. The thick heavy iron pan is coated in an Organic Bees Wax finish that allows for a natural anti-oxidation protection and facilitates seasoning with improved natural non-stick properties. The pan has enhanced non-stick qualities when used for the first time. The De Buyer B Element cookware is excellent for the caramelization of food. Users tip: preheat using a little fat. Care: Season when first used. Deglaze, rinse with warm water, dry and lightly oil. Store the pan in a dry place. Do not use detergents or put in the dishwasher. The De Buyer B Element cookware can be used on all cook tops including induction. The French Collection is a gorgeous way of getting this cookware into your home. There is also the Mineral B Element with the Riveted handle curved in French-style for easy handling and is ergonomic. As everyone already knows, I am over 16 percent French and that is just enough to get me in trouble with their food and cookware. I love using these pans since they are so easy to use and clean up. Their price is a lot less than you think and if you’re worried, start with a small one.
At Compliments to the Chef located at 33 Railroad Place, we carry this fabulous line of cookware. If you are looking for that new, different, wonderful pan for that “special culinary someone” this holiday season, stop by Compliments to the Chef - your neighborhood kitchen and cutlery store - and take a look at the various assortment of “cool tools” we have for cooks. Julia Childs gave some interesting advice from her book, My Life in France: “This is my invariable advice to people: Learn how to cook- try new recipes, learn from your mistakes, be fearless, and above all have fun!” Have fun cooking with your family and friends this season. Stop by our store this season and find those culinary must haves. Remember; “Life Happens in the Kitchen.”
Take Care,
John & Paula
Save the dates for these upcoming demos at Compliments to the Chef:
• Simple Holiday Appetizers
Thursday, December 6
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
“The Soup Sisters” - Susan Garth (former chef/owner of Dish Bistro) and
Nancy Holzman (former chef/owner of Good Morning Cafe). Hosted by Soups4You.
• Learning the Essentials of Knife Cuts and Stock-Making
Saturday, December 15
1 – 3 p.m.
Demonstrated by Chef Rocco Verrigni.
Master basic knife cuts to be used in stock-making and soups.