You can order online `Aga enamel repair kit` at http://www.woodstockfires.co.uk/. The kit is specially designed for cookware, so is non-toxic once dry and is heat-resistant. They offer a few color options, hopefully you can find the right color. Hope this helps, Roland
Yes, cast iron enamel cookware is dishwasher safe! Cast Iron is extremely tough andd very durable!
Cast iron enamel cookware can handle very high temperatures but the enamel layer can be delicate and susceptible to scratching. So, after washing, make sure you gently hand dry with a soft towel and avoid scratching it on the prongs of the dish washer. Also, when cooking in the enamel cookware, use a wooden or plastic spatula instead of a metal spoon to avoid scratching or damaging the enamel layer.
In June 2008, Staub Cookware became one of the prestige cookware brands in the ZWILLING J.A. HENKEL Group and is known for their enameled cast iron cookware. You may purchase Staube cookware at Amazon.
If it's a name brand, send it back to the manufacturer. If not... if it's just a chip in the enamel, you might be able to use the Aga enamel repair kit (I have not tried this). If it's a hole through the cast iron, I don't know of a way to repair it, although a blacksmith might be able to do it!
Lodge seasoned cast iron cookware can be purchased from a few places on the internet. The first is directly from the manufacturer while the second is on Amazon.
You can find the cookware online at many retailers including amazon.com, macys.com, & overstock.com. Ebay is a great place to find new & used items for really good prices as well.
Yes, they are. The heat is distributed evenly, something usually associated with cast iron. And then, they are easy to clean, because nothing sticks on enamel. The enamel is a nonreactive surface, so it would not react with your food, changing its chemical or nutritional characteristics. And furthermost, if you take good care of your cookware you can have it for ages to come.
On August 18, 2011, a recall was issued for the Martha Stewart Collection Enamel Cast Iron Casserole. The recall was a result of potential laceration or burn hazard.
Cast Iron cookware is the most durable cookware available.
If you washed your cast iron skillet in the dishwasher you should be able to re-season it. Here's a link to a blog about caring for cast iron cookware: http://www.missionrs.com/blog/?p=20
Cast Iron cookware is better for camping. The reason being is that cast iron are of a higher quality of stainless steal and are more durable. They will last longer in camping conditions then non stick cookware.
Le Creuset cookware was originally made in northern France. It is still made in France but in 1974 Le Creuset of America, Inc. was setup in South Carolina as well and has been producing cookware as well.