Mysteries | January 9, 2020
Solved: Who or what was F. Ekhart in Vienna?An update: Reader Arndt has helped me figure this out.
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Mysteries | January 9, 2020
Solved: Who or what was F. Ekhart in Vienna?An update: Reader Arndt has helped me figure this out.
Gallery | January 8, 2020
Guest showcase: L. Jean, Legry, and Jacquotot saucepansA reader has given us an opportunity to see the work of three rare French makers side by side.
Gallery | December 13, 2019
34cm H. Pommier stewpot, “ML”This beautiful piece puts me in mind of the story of why I started cooking with copper.
Gallery | December 2, 2019
42cm Wagons-Lits sauté, “OC”This pan watched the turn of the 20th century from the kitchens of one of the most glamorous rail routes in Europe.
Gallery | November 30, 2019
40cm J. Gaillard 4mm rondeauI think there was a sweet spot in Gaillard production during the first two decades of the 20th century.
Gallery | October 27, 2019
36cm rondeaux “Omnium Hotelier” and “The Bailey’s Hotel”These two pans present an opportunity to compare 19th and 20th century construction side-by-side.
Gallery | October 17, 2019
23cm braisière “Alfonso & Victoria Eugenie”This beautiful piece served in the Spanish royal court.
Gallery | October 6, 2019
41cm sauté with helper handle, “Waldorf Hotel”This beautiful pan has served in one of the finest restaurants in the world — and I think I know which one.
Gallery | February 19, 2019
22cm, 24cm, and 28cm Dehillerin and Mauviel saucepansThese three saucepans represent three generations of French copper craftsmanship and I think it’s worth considering them together.
Gallery | February 17, 2019
22cm soup pot and cul de pouleSeeing these two together reminds me of an old Grace Jones song: I’m not perfect, but I’m perfect for you.
Gallery | January 12, 2019
38cm Lefèvre for Wagons-Lits rondeauThis gorgeous rondeau traveled the glamorous railways of Europe.
Gallery | December 4, 2018
30cm saucepan “BG”There are no makers’ marks on this hefty saucepan, but I suspect it’s Gaillard.
Gallery | December 3, 2018
50cm no-stamp rondeauThis magnificent no-stamp rondeau is the largest I have.
Gallery | December 2, 2018
50cm jambonnière ovaleThis pot type was intended to braise something as big as an entire ham, and I believe this one could do it.