My husband purchased a Le Crueset enamel coated cast iron dutch oven last year.  I try to cook with it as often as I can; stews, soups, and sauces.  I honestly believe that the food not only cooks better and faster but tastes that much better than when I made it in a stainless steel pot.  It retains heat and browns meats and vegetables wonderfully.  The food I have cooked in it cooks much faster.  Several of my family members own some Le Crueset and they love all their pieces.  — There are two concerns people may have. The price and the care… read full review »