Q: I've been looking for these fabulous metal French pots, with no results, ever since I saw them at Blue Ribbon Bar. Then today I'm watching The French Chef's cheese soufflé episode and lo and behold, this beautiful pot emerges. Leave it to Julia to know what would last not only in function but style!
I was hoping you could help me locate the source. I would contact BR Bar but I thought your readers might appreciate this info. — Sent by Jeannie
Editor: Jeannie, you're in luck, because we just noticed these same pots at Sur La Table the other day. They are actually charlotte molds, used for making molded gelatin and ice cream desserts. These particular versions are made from tinned steel by de Buyer, and they have carry rather hefty price tags for such little items! But they are what you're looking for; shop around and you may be able to find them cheaper elsewhere.
• Find them! de Buyer Charlotte Molds, $18-$36, depending on size, at Sur La Table
Readers, do you use charlotte molds?
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(Images: PBS; Sur La Table)
that style of pan is called a "charlotte mold".
One place I found them is Sur La Table
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Fantes Kitchen Wares is a great source for materials like this:
Here is their selection of Charlotte molds.
cheers!
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It's a charlotte mold--you can find them at any good quality kitchen supply store.
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wow. i never knew that was a cooking pot. my mother had a medium sized one she could keep jewelry, hair pins and combs, safety pins, etc. in. the one from sur la table looks like it's made from a heavier, shinier metal than the one my mom had.
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I'm pretty sure they sell them at Williams Sonoma, too.
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Those are great! Could you use them for stovetop cooking as well?
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Yes, it is a Charlotte mold, so I get a commission on every single one that is sold. (I wish)
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I've also seen them at William-Sonoma.
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