I never thought I’d turn my back on my beloved Le Creuset. Yet, after undergoing surgery in December, I was advised to rest and avoid lifting anything heavy. For the first week of recovery, my fiancé cooked every meal for me, but I was eager to get back into the kitchen as soon as I could. I had been gifted the Tefal Air Light cocotte and rather snobbishly tucked it away in the cupboard. But something told me to give it a go – this could be the lightweight answer to my mobility issues.
I was amazed. It's seriously unbelievably airy and soon became my go-to tool for simmering chicken soup and vegetable stews during my recovery. Each time I used it, I was even more impressed by the cooking performance. The smooth, inner coating is impressively non-stick. To my relief, Tefal state they use a PFOAS-free ceramic coating – which makes it a contender for the best non-toxic kitchen appliances. Plus, it's dishwasher-safe for easy clean up. There's almost nothing I didn't like.
