By Greg Mallory
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The color choices are the thing that first grabbed my attention. Throughout the years they have always had varied and excellent color choices. My French oven is Kelly green, a discontinued color. With such a varied selection of colors you can always find one that fits you or your kitchen.
Although I have a Le Creuset kettle that is not a solid tone color, normally I am a fan of that. So while some of the colors I like, I do not really like the dark to light color variation than many of the new pieces have. The enamel coating is what really makes the look of these pots special. The finish is clean, bright and shiny. I am a huge fan of enamel.
I love cooking with cast iron because the heat distribution is excellent. But cast iron is a pain to clean and take care of, that is why enamel covered cast iron, like Le Creuset makes is excellent. I have cooked with cheap pots and there is a huge difference between cheap thin pots and the thick walled cast iron Le Creuset French oven.
It makes cooking such a joy. I guess the only drawback with cast iron cookware is that it is heavy. So, make sure to use two hands!
My grandma had an aqua colored Le Creuset roasting pan when I was little. It is now owned by my mom. I would guess that pan is 60 years old, aside from the design, you would not think it is over five years old. I figure my six Le Creuset pots and pans will last the rest of my life, assuming my son doesn't take them before I am gone…
The size of a 5 ½ quart French oven is perfect. You can cook most soups and stews for a few people, but it is not too large to easily manage.
The price of these can be a bit hard to swallow, but if you consider you won't have to buy another French or Dutch Oven for the rest of your life, the cost is not so bad; or the best thing to do is put it on your wedding wish list.
For more information about Le Creuset French oven go to Culinary School New York.
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