I broke down and ordered the 7.25qt round DO, despite not needing any more cookware.
I was hoping for something a bit more fancy, but the understated metallic look is quite elegant.
Anyone else considering this color?
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I don’t like their reds, but this one is pretty. One of the network tv morning shows had a tour of their factory and showed your DO being made. I wonder if the factory has an outlet store better than the US outlets.
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Holy cannoli! That’s about as much as my puny SSI cmonthly check!
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I don’t know if the factory has an outlet, but they do Factory-to-Table sales a few times a year in different parts of the US. I’ve been to one and got a few lovely pieces at great prices.
This was the first piece I’ve ever bought at full price and honestly I don’t love it. For such a big anniversary, it’s underwhelming.
Well I came to my senses and requested a return. I always buy LC at outlets, TJ Maxx/Home Goods, and at the FTT events at a discount.
I guess I got caught up in the 100th anniversary hype. But it’s just not special enough to keep at that price.
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What was the price if I may ask? The website is directing me to a local website instead. Personally, not a big fan of the orange colour. My fave colour is white/cream, but then I wanted a low 28 cm which was only available in red, which I have started to like/tolerate. Still one of my favourite pieces of cookware! I have 5 Le Creuset dutch ovens… 
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It was $525 plus tax.
I have about a dozen assorted CI pieces (Dutch Ovens, braiser, Doufeu, cassadou, roasting pan, trivets etc.) in a variety of colors. They are gorgeous and I love cooking in them.
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I use a Dutch oven (not LC) for braising. Pardon my ignorance, but in this application what would a braiser do for me that a Dutch oven would not?
A braiser is more shallow and wide than a Dutch oven. I use mine for making meatballs, roasting chicken and sometimes for quick pasta sauces. Think of it as more of a skillet alternative or an “everyday” type of pan.
A DO is much better for braising large cuts or making stews in my experience.
No need to apologize for not knowing something… we learn new things everyday.
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If you can switch to Satub, they have a good sale on now, with 5.2 qt DO’s with rounded bottoms (those look interesting to me) at $199 in several colors.
Amazon has a few as well.
This is from today’s NYTimes:
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Thanks.
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I had a few pieces from Staub in the past. They are lovely and cook well. But I’ve never been a fan of the dark interiors, and they are a bit heavier than LC. I happily let the ex have them in the divorce LOL.
I fully expect the LC I have to be passed down to my nieces, and one has already put in her request for 2 of the CI pieces. Mind you, I’m nowhere close to leaving this earth
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I wish you many years of successful cooking in that heirloom piece.
I did not know that Staub was heavier than LC.
I admit that I overdid the buying of both brands; I used to pass the outlet off I-95 in South Carolina and could never manage to walk out empty handed.
What I do not love are there LC utensils, and the non-cast-iron pieces, most of which are made in Asia, I think. ( Like spatulas and other utensils and their ss cookware… I think you can buy better stoneware items (baking dishes, etc) from other brands for far less $$$)
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I do like the LC coffee mugs.
