Making and care
Material
Natural clay - unglazed stoneware exterior - glazed interior ensuring every food-contact surface is fully watertight
Food-safe glaze, guaranteed free of heavy metals
Making
The first Canadian Cuicuis were handmade in earthenware by creator Carole Briet in her Rudimenterre studio in Montréal. European Cuicuis will be made by hand in the workshops of a European manufacturer with a long-standing craft tradition, to meet Cuicui’s quality standards.
Warranty
When the use and care instructions below are followed, Rudimenterre Cuicuis are covered by the manufacturer’s warranties.
Use and care
Dishwasher · conventional oven · indirect cooking over a pot of water · refrigerator
Use while following these principles
Avoid thermal shock
Earthenware is sensitive to sudden temperature changes.
In a conventional oven, never preheat the oven. Do not place your vessel over a pot of water that is already boiling. Let vessels return to room temperature before chilling or cooking again. Do not put hot vessels under cold water, or the reverse.
Avoid mechanical impact
Choose wooden utensils and avoid hard knocks. Metal utensils may leave grey marks; these are not scratches.
Easy care
Interior
Water, soap and a non-scratch scrubber. For stubborn stuck-on food, soak overnight. Grey marks left by metal utensils can be removed by scrubbing firmly with vinegar.
Exterior
Brush and clean water; use Marseille soap for stubborn marks. Treat the outside like a chalkboard: you can write on it with regular chalk.