On Dec 4, 9:57�am, Tracy > wrote:
> Sheldon wrote:
> > Tracy wrote:
> >> pamjd wrote:
> >>> My friends are going to the Twin Cities this weekend. They are
> >>> looking for a Tagine to purchase for a Christmas gift. Anyone know
> >>> any stores, shops, or markets tht have tagines in stock? They called
> >>> Ikea ( hope that was spelled right) but they do not have any. What
> >>> advice would you share about purchasing a good utilitarian cooking
> >>> tagine?
> >>> Thanks in advance. Pam
> >> I think you will have better luck shopping online. I just googled and
> >> found this site:http://www.tagines.com/
>
> >> A tagine is unnecessary - at least in my opinion. I make them all the
> >> time but I just use an enameled dutch oven.
>
> > An ordinary pot won't cook the same as a tangine.
>
> Well, I will give you that...but most Moroccans (who are still using
> tagines) are using them on a charcoal fire outside.
>
> > You can cook about anything in an old coffee can too... but I'm sure
> > she wants the tangine for the the unique cooking style and the decor
> > effect it offers.
>
> I agree with this too. I am just adding my two cents that you can get
> very similar results with a regular pot and you get a greater capacity.
> Those tagines don't hold much and they aren't very easy to use either.
> They are nice for serving, however.
>
> > Le Creuset offers a tangine, a bit pricey but is food safe and should
> > last a lifetime.
>
> >http://lecreuset.com/en/Product-Rang...rnational-Rang...
>
> I have one similar and they are spectacularly heavy.

I of course also agree with all your points, I'd much rather a large
heavy pot on the stove top for braising.