Ron G.
TVWBB Wizard
I want to get a large (Oval or Round) Enameled Cast Iron Casserole / Roaster / Dutch Oven.
[Large, deep-sided vessel with a lid.]
I have several decent local sources available.
I've seen the Le Creuset & Staub (W-S), Lodge (Variety of Sources), Martha Stewart (Macey's) and several others (BB&B, etc.).
I know that LC is traditional, high-quality (can probably will it to my Great Neices, etc.), but it's usually more than I want to spend on something that I use semi-frequently at best. I kind of prefer the looks of the Staub over this, they seem to be in the same league.
However, I would rather own 1-2 nice pieces, rather than a bunch of cheap junk.
The Lodge stuff seems decent, and I can get it at a reasonable price.
So, if you've purchased this type of item in the not-so-distant past, what are your thoughts / recommendations.
[Large, deep-sided vessel with a lid.]
I have several decent local sources available.
I've seen the Le Creuset & Staub (W-S), Lodge (Variety of Sources), Martha Stewart (Macey's) and several others (BB&B, etc.).
I know that LC is traditional, high-quality (can probably will it to my Great Neices, etc.), but it's usually more than I want to spend on something that I use semi-frequently at best. I kind of prefer the looks of the Staub over this, they seem to be in the same league.
However, I would rather own 1-2 nice pieces, rather than a bunch of cheap junk.
The Lodge stuff seems decent, and I can get it at a reasonable price.
So, if you've purchased this type of item in the not-so-distant past, what are your thoughts / recommendations.