It’s rare that I covet a kitchen item that I don’t actually let myself have, but I have a special affinity for Le Creuset Dutch ovens that I am trying to keep a lid on (pun intended). Right now, I have three – all round – a small one in aubergine (I believe it’s call the “risotto pot”), a green one that can hold a chicken or a medium amount of stew, and a large red braiser with lower sides. I use them all the time. They also weigh about 1 ton each, and every time I need to get one out I have to sit on the floor and try not to drop them on my toes as I unstack and restack and protect myself from avalanching lids.
