Emile Henry Tagine 35cmFounded in 1850, and located in Marcigny, a small town in the province of Burgundy, France, Emile Henry has established a worldwide reputation for manufacturing the finest quality ceramic ovenware, gourmet cooking products, and bakeware products. Still owned and operated by the Henry family, the company today manufactures all of their new cooking products from Burgundy clay using their proprietary Ceradon® state-of-the-art manufacturing process.A tagine is a special dish designed for foods like chicken that benefit from both a clay dish that insulates and slowly cooks and is made tender by steam. The lid, shaped like a pointed hat, allows the steam to circulate above and around the conents while cooking, thus infusing the dish with flavor and tenderness.The Advantages of the "Flame®" Line A new ceramic technology for cooking on the stove or in the oven All types of stove tops: gas, electricity, halogen. With Emile Henry's special induction disk, can be used for induction stove tops All types of ovens: traditional, convection, and microwave safe. Can be used on gas or charcoal grills and open fire Keeps hot longer Easy to clean, dishwasher-safe Provides gently even heat distribution; coaxes out the natural flavors of the food and maintains natural textures and colors, results in better tasting dishes Light, easy to handle - 30% Lighter than all Cast Iron Footed base for heat diffusion Can be heated to extremely high temperatures for searing Manufactured in France from Burgundy Clay and other natural products