"Poele" means a frying pan in French. And, this is exactly how it is supposed to be used. Versatile: this heat resistant and open fire safe earthenware pan can be used as a smaller dinner plate or to cook a wide range of dishes such as aqua pazza or hamburgers well as Spanish omelette or ham and eggs. It can be used on the gas stove and in the oven. The unique clay used for the "Poele" pan is known for its moisture and heat retention properties as well as the far-infrared heating effect, which enables food to be heated from the inside of the food itself as well as regular heating from the outside, which leads to long-lasting "Umami" or savoriness. The two flat handles in cute yet thoughtful design are functional when you are holding or carrying a hot pan and eating meat with a knife and fork. Enjoy piping hot deliciousness resulting from the "oven to table" or "kitchen stove to table". Available in Brown, Beige and White. All three versions have a semi-matte and smooth finish, but you can still enjoy the texture of rough clay and rustic iron in