Kitchen

[aubnwa01]

A year or so ago, I bought a Cook's Companion 9 qt. Cast Aluminum Oval Proaster when it was on sale from evine & I just love that thing.  I never thought I'd use that large of a vessel, but I use it more than I thought I would have for soups, stews, roasts, etc. & it's not so heavy when filled with food like cast iron would be & it has ceramic non-stick.  I have several pieces of LC, but I seldom use them, due to being heavy even empty & when I add food, forget it!  My proaster is the Cooper color,which is sold out right now

[KingstonsMom]

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@CAcableGirl2 wrote:

Well for those who like to life weights, there is a Le Creuset  Signature 15.5 quart dutch oven over on BB&B. It's about $675!

For that price, it better set the table, cook dinner and do the dishes.  

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@CAcableGirl2

I agree, but I would add that at that price, it should provide me with some champagne and strawberries after dinner and some evening 'entertainment', if you get my drift, LOL!

[homedecor1]

I have a 8 qt. and I can't lift it anymore (even with NO food in it!).  I am going to sell at our community yard sale - used 1x. I get the most use out of my Rachael Ray oval stockpot & my other lightweight pieces. 

I also am selling all my other LeCrueset pieces -

I ordered the Curtis Stone TS from yesterday which is light weight also.  The Braiser I got from Q is great but its heavy too!

[SharkE]

Takes Hoss Cartwright or a front end loader to lift those things.

That line at Jc Penny's is a horror too. Can't imagine folks spending good

money to get a gym workout lifting on those metal things

[wagirl]

I have on small dutch oven that I think I will use to plant something in on my deck. Too flipping heavy. I'd be afraid I'd drop an 8 qt and crack my foot or anything I dropped it on-----

[Zhills]

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@aubnwa01 wrote:

A year or so ago, I bought a Cook's Companion 9 qt. Cast Aluminum Oval Proaster when it was on sale from evine & I just love that thing.  I never thought I'd use that large of a vessel, but I use it more than I thought I would have for soups, stews, roasts, etc. & it's not so heavy when filled with food like cast iron would be & it has ceramic non-stick.  

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I have the 5 qt cast aluminum dutch oven ant it is my "go to" pot!  I also have the skillet and 8" fry pan to match.  I seldom use my SS anymore.

[SharkE]

I'm in market for a 3 qt now. Have to check out some stores pretty soon