The Rachael Ray cast iron dutch oven is great. I like how my food doesn't stick because it's pre- seasoned already and that I don't have to worry about it rusting so easily. This Dutch Oven cooks nicely and evenly in my oven. I'm glad that you can use all kinds of utensils as my kids like to use whatever they have available and don't remember some products scratch easily. This cast iron is very easy to clean and take care of. Keeps my food nice and warm for a good amount of time when needed. After time if needed its very easy to re- season your cast iron and also tells you how to do this specifically. I love cooking my chicken and stews in this dutch oven, very nicely made and a good value to last a long time. Can use in oven and stove top so multi usage and can withstand high temperatures. Very satisfied with the rachael ray cast iron dutch oven.