Emile Henry Reviews

We've had this product for about a month now and it works exactly as promised. It is very nice to have butter you can actually spread. I have already sent this as a gift to other "butter lovers". If you enjoy butter this is a must have. As with all of our Emile Henry products, the quality is top notch.

I like real butter. It's a pain to keep spreadable. The conundrum is that you want it fresh, so you keep it in the fridge, but keeping it there makes it hard and it tears up the bread and is annoying to use. Butter costs enough that I'm sure I've wasted the price of this pot several times over every few months from butter going rancid in a butter dish kept on the kitchen counter.

This pot uses water as a "lid" to keep oxygen away from butter that is left out of the refrigerator. You do have to keep the "bell" filled but this is not a tough job. Now I can keep butter blocks frozen, thawing only enough for the pot (about two sticks) -- and it will keep fresh for at least a week, not a BIT of rancidity creeping in anywhere. You can tell by the smell and color it's totally fresh.

The red color is beautiful, a true scarlet, almost Chinese red. The workmanship is nice, it looks handmade. It's heavier than expected, a real pottery feel. It would make an unusual and appreciated gift for anyone who cooks or enjoys soft butter.

Butter can be better when served in a truly elegant country butter pot. Emile Henry Couleurs does not fail. Buy it, you will love it. And, have something absolutely unique -- no kidding!

These bowls are perfect for everyday use. Infact, I find myself eating atleast 2 meals a day in them! They heat up in the micro and look great on the table. Very durable and heavy enough to provide some gravitas to your next meal, be it oatmeal or pasta!

I have the white bowls. They are great for soup or stew or pasta--large enough for maindish servings. They are very attractive and sturdy. Highly recommended.

These bowls not only add a cheery, appetizing look to our table, but they're perfect for both pasta dishes and salads. The Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad is a favorite, and the red of the bowls makes the lettuce look even crisper.

Whatever your preference in pasta - spaghetti, linguini, ravioli, all are well served (pun intended) with these bowls.

Last but not least the bowls are almost indestructible - microwave them, pop in the dishwasher, keep warm in the oven, or even run them under the broiler. After repeated use the color retains its original bright hue.

...and, believe it or not, the most attractive, too. This platter makes anything presented on it instantly more attractive and, I notice, more likely to be gobbled up. It's great for roasts and other main dishes such as shrimp with a side of fried rice or orzo; it's equally at home as a bed for crudités or even desserts.

After years of hard use (banging around our busy kitchen and lots of unceremonious trips to and from the dishwasher), you would expect to see at least a little nick or some slight scar. But no. The platter looks as lovely as the day I brought it home from Paris. Possibly its heft contributes to its marvelous durability; it is a better platter for serving from than for passing around. That understood, it will make a beautiful and functional contribution to many kitchens.

BEATIFUL PLATTER,NICE SIZE,A 20 PUND HAM FITS NICELY.AND THE COLOR ( COBALT BLUE) BRIGHTENS THE TABLE.

For a country kitchen with flair, Emile Henry does not fail. This serving platter is wonderful to hold and use. It's design is strong with clean, yet, graceful lines. It will work with almost any table setting, but, the wonderful thing is that when you hold it in your hands, you are holding something beauiful. It's substantial: it's wonderful. I gave it to a friend of mine who nearly dropped it because he was so impressed! No kidding!

I hesitate to bring 'Emile' into public settings, because people are always trying to walk off with this favorite pie dish. Originally bought this back in '95 at an exclusive Kitchen boutique (hello $$$) for its good looks and solid feel, but quickly discovered that their 'special Burgundian clay' was not just a marketing gimmick, but really helps maintain a crisp crust, even with the juiciest of fillings - the heat-conducting material also seems to get the filling hotter quicker, so you don't end up with a singed top crust. When they say 'deep dish' they are not kidding: you can really pack it into this dish. The fact that it goes freezer-to-oven-to-dishwasher is no small bonus, either. Previously not much of a pie baker, I have somehow now acquired (along with 2 additional 'Emile' pie dishes, a reputation for my pies. If you take yours into public, just be sure to write your name on the bottom with a PERMANENT marker, or you may never see it again!!

Before I got this dish I baked a couple of pies on thanksgiving, one in a Pyrex dish, the other in one of those disposable things from the supermarket. I bought this because it was so pretty, and it made me feel special to have such a nice piece. I bought the second one because I began making pies more often, and why should only the apple pie look beautiful on Thanksgiving? The pies seemed to cook better, but I wasn't sure if it because they did or I liked the pans so much. Last year I made two pies for some guests to take home in those tins from the supermarket and oh, my what a difference. They are certianly not a kitchen requirement but if you like how they look and want to treat yourself they certainly are nice. Oh, and they clean very easily as well. ...

One of my favorite desserts to make is deep-dish caramel apple pie with streusel topping. I bought this green Emile Henry 9-inch pie dish to make that recipe, and I was so pleased by using the dish that I soon bought more matching pieces. Emile Henry has been manufacturing their individually-crafted pieces for more than 150 years in France, but they've only been available in the United States for about 20 years. This pie dish is their signature piece, with its fluted edge and ribbed exterior. It's hard to see just how beautiful its transparent color glaze is from the picture. It's made of high-fired Burgundy clay, and its glaze is resistant to cracking and crazing when used in a microwave or conventional oven, or under a broiler. It's dishwasher and freezer safe, too. There are a few cautions: use an oven mitt or thick potholder because the dish can get quite hot, even from the microwave; don't put the hot dish on a cold or damp surface; and don't put the dish directly on a stovetop heat source. This pie dish is very durable, chip resistant, and has a one-year warranty against breakage. I also use it to make sweet and savory tarts and fudge pie, which is difficult to bake to a proper consistency in any other pie dish than this one. The earthenware holds the moisture in and ensures that the pie is baked evenly through the center.

To set a unique table, use Emile Henry Le Potier dinner plates.

How many times have you sat at someone's table and looked at the same boring dishes? These dinner plates are wonderful and can work with any table setting. I love them.

Emile Henry Coulours' has given us truly wonderful country French dishes, plates, cups, bowls, whatever one needs to set a beautiful, friendly, happy table. It is lovely and well worth having. You will enjoy it, as will those who sit at your table.

I've bought it and given it: simple, elegant for the table with strong clean lines. For your table, you will have something few ever will. As a gift, you will give someone something they may never find. Buy it: you won't regret it.

We have had this dish set for over three years and are very pleased. The dishes are very durable and are still like new after being used everyday. We like the size of the dishes in the set - the dinner plates, salad plates, bowls and mugs hold large portions. They are very easy to take care of i.e., dishwasher and microwave safe. We also like the fact they can be warmed in the oven. We definitely recommend the Emile Henry line.

These plates are so beautiful, they liven up any dish. They're sturdy, functional ... what more can you ask for? I love them and can't wait for more.

Our family loves these plates. Though heavy, they are beautifully proportioned and add a welcome spark to the dinner table. Some of our "softer" ceramic pieces have nicks and flea bites from being tossed from table to dishwasher to cupboard; not these. I was annoyed when I first saw my husband cut with gusto into a steak he had plopped onto a plate; my annoyance faded when after a turn through the dishwasher it was impossible to tell which plate he had abused (I do NOT recommend this treatment; it is just that I am amazed that he got away with it!).

Any of the Emile Henry colors will be at home in a casual, busy kitchen; food served on them "pops" and looks especially appetizing. Over thirty or so years in my own kitchen, I have collected many different dishes from around the world. These hard-working plates are my favorites.

If you have a red kitchen you simply can't live without this because it's red hot and cool and functional too!

...It holds a stick of butter and looks good on the counter/for parties.I am one of those people who prefer real butter on good food,this was a neat addition to my kitchen.

I use this to serve pasta dishes and all sorts of salads. It is high quality, the perfect size, and cleans very easily. It's attractive too. Worth every penny!

Purchased this as a set with the four small bowls,love it.just the right size for pasta or salads.Wonderful color and of course the quality that comes with Emile Henry.I have also used it for a serving bowl at a buffet for fruit salad,excellent bowl good price.

I have looked at these for years but never bit. What a waste. I absolutely love them. They seem to be the bowls I reach for always now. They are great additions to my Emile Henry collection.

I debated on buying these for 3 weeks was not sure what they would look like,...I very please when they arrived,neat bowls,they look like cerel bowls,handels on the side.I done puddings and oin soup so far,graet clean up and I like the look.A step up from a cerel bowl.

Amazing durability; mine has survived being dropped a number of times and has endured years of harsh scrubbing without losing its finish.

Takes a long time to heat up, but heats evenly and keeps things warm for hours after being removed from the oven. Doesn't become too hot to handle with bare hands when microwaved for short periods of time.

VERY NICE EVERY DAY BAKER,BEATIFUL LIGHT BLUE COLOR,WITH CREAM INSIDE.USE IT ALL THE TIME,HAS NOT CHIPPED OR MARED.I REALLY LIKE EMILY HENRY.QUALITY PIECE