This iconic Le Creuset color is being discontinued, but it's 20% off while stocks last
When it comes to Le Creuset, aside from the premium cast-iron cookware being great for whipping up meals in the kitchen, it's also a collector's dream.
Building a curated set from your favorite colors is surely top of every wedding registry or 30-something's birthday wishlist, but this cookware can also be really expensive.
Picking which color(s) you want can also become increasingly complicated when Le Creuset introduces brand new sets, like the matte black Gourmand Collection, and, in turn, retires old ones. And right now, it's retiring one seriously iconic color.
While it's sad, that does mean you can pick up a bargain and complete your set, or build an entirely new one, for a discount price.
isThe iconic color Le Creuset are in the process of retiring is Caribbean, a wonderful gradient of blues.
As Le Creuset describes it: "Tropical. Vibrant. Cool. Caribbean is a sun-bleached splash of turquoise waters."
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Launched as a calming collection, Caribbean brings in shades of deeper and lighter blues alongside white to mix in with other pieces in your Le Creuset collection or general kitchen cookware.
Fortunately, other blue collections are steering clear of retirement (for now), including Marseille, Agave and Sage.
But, while you can start a new collection or bring in accompaniments, now is the time to strike if you want to grab a bargain on the Caribbean, before it's gone.
The 10.25 in. Signature Skillet will become your go-to for searing, sauteing, stir-frying and more. It's designed to deal with high temperatures and as a cast iron piece, it doesn't require any seasoning. At time of writing though, the 9 in. and 11.75 in. were already sold out. So, you'll have to be quick.
One of the most iconic pieces you can own in any Le Creuset collection is the Signature Dutch Oven, and right now, it's almost $100 off. Why is it so popular? Well, it's super versatile, putting in the hard work for any slow-cooking, braising, roasting, baking or even frying in your home.
Two pieces for the price of one as the rectangular dish with platter lid means you can use this set in the oven or at the table, together or apart. You can marinate and cook your food in the dish and serve it up on the lid, presenting anything from vegetables to desserts.
If your Caribbean collection is lacking accessories, this butter dish is an affordable piece that's now even more affordable. Perfectly sized for a stick of butter and housed in the tranquil blue of the Caribbean, this iconic piece will be a staple in your kitchen set.
Le Creuset really do cover all the angles with this kitchen essential as an accompaniment to all your cook, bake and serveware. Heat-resistant and hygienic, the silicone bristles are perfect to use for basting sauces and marinades in this eye-catching color.
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