If you love to cook, this is an indispensible piece of cookware. From stovetop to oven, this is a high level tool. If you can deal with the weight of cast iron, which is considerable and part of the charm, the enamel cooking surface is perfect for browning and braising, among other things. An excellent product that will last forever if you treat it well (like don't ever use metal utensils which scratch off the enamel).