We have an exclusive! (And from Le Creuset)

I'm excited! I think it's the best way to describe how I feel after having the mini oval cocottes Le Creuset exclusively in Spain! And I think it's no wonder, since we are a very small company, but they have given us this vote of confidence, and it makes us very happy.

As you well know, we already had the 10cm round mini cocottes in diameter. But the thing is that a couple of customers had asked us for the oval ones, which they had seen in France. We ordered them for them, and while we were at it we requested to have the product for ourselves. Wish granted!

What we love about the oval? To begin with, its design—it’s the most traditional casserole shape—; followed by its capacity, which is greater than that of the round mini-casseroles (0,3ml for the oval ones versus 0,2ml for the round ones); and to top it off, the price: The same as the round ones despite being a bit larger!

Some wonder what to use the mini cocottes for. I think the answer is so broad that Le Creuset even made a book.

Mini cocottes are excellent for serving individual dishes, achieving an excellent presentation. They are ceramic, so we can put them in the oven and microwave. They are described as “from oven to table to refrigerator” (del horno a la mesa y a la nevera), and they are excellent for serving first courses or desserts, and they also serve to store leftovers. Some also use them to store spices or other ingredients.

And what dishes can I serve in a mini-casserole? Appetizers, individually baked lasagnas, soups or creams, salads, prawn cocktails, egg-based recipes… Anything that tradition or creativity invites you to make. We could also talk about desserts, but I think you can already picture it, right?

I wouldn't want to finish this piece without emphasizing the quality and elegance of this Le Creuset product. You win over diners just by serving the food or dinner in these mini-wonders!