Kitchens are filled with all sorts of gadgets, decorations and novelties that make cooking more enjoyable — but sometimes those items also make cooking easier, and the results even more delicious. This season, one of Le Creuset’s most collectible accessories is proving that fun and function can go hand in hand. Our Stoneware Pie Birds are made in the tradition of pie funnel designs that date back to the Victorian era and beyond, and are now available in Cherry, Cobalt and White at your favorite Le Creuset retailer.

But these colorful little birds aren’t simply for decoration — their hollow design allows steam to vent during cooking while their sturdy Stoneware construction helps support the top layer of crust to prevent sagging. The result is perfectly crisp pastry crust every time, whether you’re making dessert or preparing a meat pie for a main course.

Our Stoneware Pie Birds are easy to use: simply place the bird in the center of the dish before covering the pie with the top crust, cut a small “X” in the center and gently press the cut edges around the middle of the bird. The bird’s head will poke through and allow the proper amount of steam to escape as the pastry cooks.

So with more colors coming soon and infinite ways to display and cook with your birds, start your collection today and add a little taste of springtime to your kitchen with our Stoneware Pie Birds!

Le Creuset’s latest color is making quite an impression — and we felt it was only appropriate to roll it out in springtime, when everyone is thinking of what’s fresh and new. Fennel marks the next chapter in Le Creuset’s storied tradition of true color and timeless style, and blends some of today’s most sought-after shades of green to create a stylish, sophisticated hue.

Complemented by a wide array of our other signature colors, Fennel is a rich, substantial green that represents the spirit and inspiration of a genuine farm-to-table lifestyle. As more and more chefs and food lovers turn to locally raised, sustainably sourced meats and produce, Fennel is a perfect match for pure, simple recipes that showcase peak flavor and freshness.

You can find Fennel at your local Le Creuset retailer, including our Signature Stores, and we’re proud to announce that our fresh new color is available across our entire product line, including Enameled Cast Iron, Stoneware, Stockpots, Teakettles and Utensils & Accessories.