New Pillivuyt porcelain cocottes

A few months ago, in France, I came across a company I didn't know much about thanks to some friends. I had no idea about Pillivuyt because they mainly sold tableware and were very focused on the hospitality industry, so I hadn't paid much attention to it. Well, one day these friends took me to visit Pillivuyt, because we were nearby; "it has a product that you're going to love," they assured me.

Pillivuyt is one of the oldest and most prestigious French porcelain manufacturers in the world. In fact, it has been awarded the "Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant" label by the French government for companies that excel in their traditional manufacturing processes. It was founded in 1818 by Jean Louis Richard Pillivuyt in Mehun sur Yèvre, right in the heart of France, and has managed to evolve to adapt to the criteria of durability and resistance of the hospitality industry, without losing its traditional design and manufacturing.

Pillivyut factory, in the heart of France, Berry region

That product that I should have liked so much, I certainly did! It is one of their latest novelties: some very versatile porcelain containers , in fact they are porcelain cocottes , which we can use to cook on any stove (including induction), and we can even bake cakes, cook or gratinate in the oven. We can use these containers like a cocotte, but with the advantage that they weigh almost nothing and are more resistant than ceramic cocottes. In addition, they are complementary natural and hygienic: they do not react with any type of food and do not absorb fats, odors or bacteria since they are not porous. In addition, food does not stick to their surface, so they are very easy to clean (even in the dishwasher).

I would say that, for me, there are two things that make these utensils really special: first, despite being made of porcelain, thanks to their diffuser base they can also be used on induction; second, despite being a cooking utensil, they are so light, pretty and compact that they can be used a lot on a daily basis! From storing leftover food in the fridge or freezer (with the possibility of reheating them in the microwave, stove or oven in the same container), to cooking bread or a cake in the oven; we can use them to cook everyday dishes or to prepare a delicious stew by browning the meat on the stove and finishing the cooking in the oven. Even that beautiful lid can be used as a serving plate! All this with the peace of mind of using a material as natural and hygienic as porcelain.

Pillivuyt porcelain cocottes are available in these three different formats.

You see, I fell in love with Pillivuyt's cocottes ! I loved their design, their concept and all the possibilities and advantages that porcelain offers us. But since I was at Pillivuyt , I took the opportunity to take a look at everything they have and found a beautiful salad bowl that we have also brought to the store. It is made of porcelain, with a beautiful design and is available in two sizes.

I hope you like Pillivuyt, the cocottes and the salad bowls as much as I do. Let me know what you think!