I love this enameled cast iron braiser, it is the perfect size to make various dishes, from stews to browning and slow cooking a roast. The glaze is a beautiful muted blue with a darker gradient from the firing, it is a really lovely effect. The pot looks and feels like it is good quality and a great value for the money. I recently made chicken paprika and it dispersed and retained the heat well and the dish was cooked perfectly... then the best part was that clean up was a breeze, all that was needed was warm soapy water and a dish sponge. I cannot wait to use this versatile braiser over and over again in my kitchen, it will likely be stored permanently on my stovetop because it will get used so often.