Celebrate a hundred years of the colorful cookware that has inspired countless cooks with this book devoted to Le Creuset. An introduction by award-winning journalist Brett Martin traces the company's history and ongoing influence. Fully illustrated with photographs, drawings and paintings, the volume offers readers a behind-the-scenes look at the company's time-honored manufacturing process, from casting to molding to applying the cookware's signature colorful enamel finishes. The book also celebrates the connections formed around this iconic brand with images of gatherings across the globe and inspirational recipes for memorable meals.