Virtually non-porous stoneware is fired at 2156 degrees F.
Won't absorb odors or flavors and resists moisture absorption.
Editorial Review:
Every party, game day, family reunion, shower and neighborhood get-together needs this handsome hors d'oeuvres platter and bowl set. Chips and salsa, veggies, hot wings, fruit and yogurt dip - the uses are endless for this versatile set. Dip bowl easily slips into microwave for reheating foods. Set also stores leftovers in the refrigerator or freezer. Enameled glazed stoneware, with an unglazed base, allows maximum heat absorption and retention so foods stay warmer at the table. Durable non-porous, enameled surfaces are resistant to chips, cracks and scratches, and clean easily, too. The mainstay of French chefs for nearly a century, Le Creuset cookware features bold and bright colors in a variety of shapes and sizes to suit any culinary need. Each cookware piece is skillfully finished by hand. Made in France. 16 oz. bowl. 7 lbs. 14" Dia. x 1 1/2"H platter; 6 1/4" Dia. x 2 1/2"H bowl. Product Features · Lead-free stoneware is fired around 2000 F giving it unmatched strength and durability · Enameled surface is non-porous and resists chips, cracks and scratches · Easy-clean porcelain enamel surface is impermeable to odors and stains · Foods will not react with the enameled finish · Dish beautifully heats and serves food, then goes back to freezer or fridge for storage of leftovers · Versatile for oven, microwave and broiler · Oven-safe to 400 F · Even distribution and retention of heat ensures cookware stays hot longer · Bright color choices coordinate with virtually any home décor · Dishwasher-safe, but hand-washing is recommended