Buy Le Creuset Signature Enameled Cast-Iron 3-1/2-Quart Oval French Oven

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This purple French Oven was a totally unexpected birthday surprise from my soldier son, who knew how long I'd wanted one and sent it to me for my birthday this year ~ needless to say, I cried buckets!! :) Not only did he remember, he took the time to go and order it from Amazon while in the midst of one of the most dangerous places on earth, Afghanistan. I could not get over it.

Besides the emotional aspect ... this covered French oven has turned out some of the most fantastic, delicious dishes I could ever hope for. I highly recommend it and routinely pack it into the dishwasher for cleaning, so that may be why it hasn't scratched as the previous reviewer stated I don't use any kind of cleaning pads on it, just a cloth to remove any solid bits, and it's come out clean as new every time, very happy about that also I make sure to use the Le Creuset silicone spatulas and spoons with it, which helps as well I'm sure. I cannot say enough good things about this beautiful piece of cookware!! :)

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A few months ago, I was given this fantastic french oven and I still love it. It is a functional statement piece for any kitchen.

This french oven is really a dutch oven. I believe they call it a french oven because it's made by a french company but it performs all of the tasks normally performed by dutch ovens. This product is perfectly suited for soups, chillis, stews, etc. It heats evenly but be careful not to use too much heat because it's easy to burn food since it's made of cast-iron.

The color, Marseille Blue, is gorgeous. The outside of this french oven is covered in the vibrant blue enamel, while the inside is a tan color. The enamel makes it really easy to clean with soap and water (I've really put this to the test as I accidentally burned a lasagna in it).

My complaints about the product are as follows: because it is made out of cast-iron, it is really heavy to pick up, especially when food is in it. Secondly, you have to use oven mittens to hold it because it gets really hot as the handles, which are also made of cast-iron, retain heat just like any other part of the pot. These problems are not such a big deal to me but what really bothers me is that the black knob that comes with the dutch oven is only oven safe up to 375°F whereas the rest of the french oven is safe up to 500°F. The appeal of a french/dutch oven is that you can use it both on the stove and in the oven and this product, as it arrived, was not sufficiently oven safe for many of the meals I intended to use it for. Le creuset markets Le Creuset L9403-45 Stainless-Steel 2-Inch Replacement Knob that is safe for oven use and I purchased it but I like the look of the black knob better so that was a let down.

In the end, I rated this item 4 stars because despite the problems mentioned above, I love it. It's stunning. It cooks amazingly and clean up is a breeze.

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I can't say it's the best French oven made since I haven't used every one made, but I have used Le Creuset cookware for years and I have never been disappointed. This one is a great size for casseroles etc for a family of 4, or fewer if you like leftovers. All Le Creuset enameled cast-iron cookware heats evenly and is a breeze to clean. They are heavy, but as expected for cast-iron. Yes, Le Creuset is expensive, but you get what you pay for. If you get one, likely you'll never be satisfied with another brand, so beware!