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Emile Henry Shell Dishes

Written by Mark Jala

The Emile Henry shell dish design is one of their classics, and perfect for appetizers. What sets Emile Henry shell dish appetizer ceramics apart from all other like products is the rich color of their glazes, their exclusive “Ceradon” manufacturing process, and the ability to take them from oven-to-table, or even freezer-to-oven. The 2 ½ inch miniature high glazed dishes have the appearance of the bottom half of an open clam shell. Their glossy surfaces are available in red, white, yellow, green or blue. They are available in matching sets, or in a variety of colors for an equally stunning presentation.

The fired Burgundy clay provides a slow conductivity that takes approximately ten minutes longer to cook than metal cookware, but also retains heat sitting at your table for much longer than other forms of bakeware, cookware, and serveware. The Emile Henry extremely hard glazed shell dishes are easy to clean by hand or in the dishwasher. They are chip, crack, and stain resistant. They can withstand daily use although they are decorative enough to be appropriate for the most special occasions. Popular uses for the shell dishes include appetizers to start a meal, preparing ingredients for your meal, or for condiments and sauces.

They're oven, broiler, microwave, freezer, and refrigerator safe. These products are guaranteed against defects for three years.

Emile Henry has been making ceramics in Marcigny in Burgundy, France since 1850. The company's two hundred potters use their traditional practices passed down over the generations to hand make every piece from the local Burgundy clay. The clay—like the artisans-- is known the world over. It's mineral rich, lead free, and has a special refractory property that makes it ideal for cooking and sitting at a table retaining heat. Emile Henry ceramics are shipped to fifty different countries.

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