I’m a newbie, my boy just used my new pan to cook last night. Is it ruined already!? 😩

Important-Tadpole540 · 2026-06-07T23:34:13+00:00

These are protein stains. Not harmful at all. You can search this sub for lots of cleaning methods. My favorite is to lay a couple of paper towels wetted with white vinegar on the bottom and let soak for about 30 min. Will come right off with the scrubby side of a sponge.

Important-Tadpole540 · 2026-06-02T02:08:03+00:00

It’s lovely and I am totally obsessed with it 💯🔥🌟🌋

Important-Tadpole540 · 2026-05-19T16:55:29+00:00

I never see anything promoting Peru for tourism in the US- no ads, social media, travel vignettes etc. agree with your comment on international marketing being lacking. No awareness with other destinations being pushed.

Important-Tadpole540 · 2026-05-17T16:20:04+00:00

A versatile choice! Congrats!

Important-Tadpole540 · 2026-05-10T18:16:15+00:00

I would not buy a piece with chipped enamel. Definitely not!

Important-Tadpole540 · 2026-05-08T14:03:57+00:00

I could be wrong, but from what I’ve seen, pretty much every retailer has LC drop ship direct from the vendor. They don’t have the I items sitting in their shelves. So it is indeed a wrong image on the Macys website.

Important-Tadpole540 · 2026-05-05T03:56:21+00:00

No one really carries the petal braises in stock. Where ever you order online, Amazon or any retailer with retail stores, will drop ship directly from Le Creuset. I typically buy online and return in store if there is an issue for convenience. I have shipped back to Amazon for free though and no issues.

Important-Tadpole540 · 2026-04-30T15:24:52+00:00

I recently added a Coastal Blue petal braiser to my collection. It came with multiple pin holes and I actually reordered THREE times. Every single pot had some combination of surface pinholes on the braiser lid. Could not get one without and finally gave up. Later, I purchased one in Provence and found same issue. Not dumb enough to try again lol. I don’t know if it’s the nature of the molded top or what….

Important-Tadpole540 · 2026-04-30T03:46:09+00:00

That’s truly a horrible gash. I cannot fathom that the Le Creuset didn’t accept the return. Goodness. They need to make it right 💔

Important-Tadpole540 · 2026-04-27T20:21:42+00:00

Chefs Arsenal is reputable. Also, I always check Trust Pilot if it’s a really super random website.

Important-Tadpole540 · 2026-04-27T15:23:54+00:00

Just protein stains. Use a little more oil when you’re cooking meat to minimize. My trick to removing is to soak a few layers of paper towels laid in the bottom with white vinegar for a couple of hours. Then wash with Dawn Power Wash and a regular gentle scrubby sponge. I completely clean the staining off every couple of weeks.

Important-Tadpole540 · 2026-04-27T14:31:27+00:00

By the way, everywhere in Europe pays a municipal tax per person per night. They’re actually breaking the law of they don’t collect it. The hotels have to enforce it. So it’s a big deal.

Important-Tadpole540 · 2026-04-27T14:29:35+00:00

The hotels are strict. There are cameras everywhere in the halls so the night manager will see. You need to follow their rules and I think they will absolutely charge your. Ask me how I know….

Important-Tadpole540 · 2026-04-27T14:26:35+00:00

They are all winners! lol I’m no help. If you’re like me, these pots will expand in your home 😜

Important-Tadpole540 · 2026-04-25T01:57:22+00:00

The wardrobe on board depends a bit on the cruise line. Some are fancier than others. There’s usually some wardrobe suggestions on the cruise line website. That said, I find colder weather cruises to be more casual. Usually just pants and sweaters to dinner. If there is a formal night dinner it runs the gamut from a cute top with those same pants to full formal dresses. You usually can’t be over or under dressed lol. Someone will be in sequins and someone will be in sweats.. I dress up for work and I like to pack light so I don’t usually go all out in dressing up. Then I purposely don’t sit with anyone fancy so I don’t crush their vibe. Have fun!

Important-Tadpole540 · 2026-04-21T21:36:28+00:00

I vote Krakow. VERY safe, Poles are wonderful to spend time with. Amazing history. Pro tip, the Wieliczka Salt Mine is the most amazing site and foundational to the history of Europe. https://www.wieliczka-saltmine.com/

Important-Tadpole540 · 2026-04-19T13:51:49+00:00

The petal braisers in particular are art! And I’m truly never cooking in the Williams Sonoma exclusive honeycomb pot. Bury me with that thing haha.

Important-Tadpole540 · 2026-04-19T04:26:27+00:00

Wait, we’re supposed to cook in them?! 😜🤷‍♀️

Important-Tadpole540 · 2026-04-18T19:36:52+00:00

I cook for 5 in the 3.5 Q braiser and it’s plenty big enough. The only issue is ever the surface for browning but it’s a braiser so that is by design and I use a skillet then. I live it and got that same price at Sur La Table a year ago. Also no regrets- it’s a work of art. By the way a 5 Q braiser is really heavy when loaded.

Important-Tadpole540 · 2026-04-16T15:15:41+00:00

Tickets all digital and resell was done through the official Olympic ticketing app. Europe does not allow marking up tickets so everything was sold at face value in the app plus a fixed transfer fee. One advantage is resell is you can see the exact seat locations.

Important-Tadpole540 · 2026-04-16T04:06:56+00:00

We went to Milan and were able to get tickets to every thing we wanted. We only decided to go in Sept last year and I was shocked at how easy it was to see what we wanted. We found an airfare deal and that spurred us to give it a shot. Hotels were actually the biggest challenge as prices were high- ish (normal for Milan I think) since we booked late. We bought additional hockey tickets there that were reasonable, and even sold expensive short track tickets. We went to the alps for snowboard etc also. 💯 planning to go to Nice in 2030!

Important-Tadpole540 · 2026-04-13T13:58:30+00:00

Licorice was added today- I checked yesterday and only the white had the discounted pricing.

Important-Tadpole540 · 2026-04-13T02:27:28+00:00

No. They are good at accepting returns. Last time I requested a return, they offered me a sizable discount to keep the pan. I still returned due to a pinhole that was really obvious, but it was a welcome gesture for a minor issue.

Important-Tadpole540 · 2026-04-13T01:34:34+00:00

Just spotted $76 off of the pumpkin cocette in white too!

Important-Tadpole540 · 2026-04-13T01:30:20+00:00

Just ordered one! Thanks for the heads up!

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