I had always wanted a large Dutch oven. Specifically, I’d always wanted an oversized Le Creuset Dutch oven (I have a small one), but they’re insanely expensive. When I saw this one on Wayfair for such an affordable price, it was so reasonable that I even splurged the extra 10 to get the blue color I liked better. I love this Dutch oven and see it as the “big sister” to my Le Creuset — I can see no difference whatsoever in the experience or result between the two. I love that I can take it off the stove and throw it right into the oven without worrying if there are any meltable parts or if it might bubble over. Nothing’s escaping this thing unless you want it to! Plus, I love its oval shape and I have been using it to make recipes intended for a crock pot in it, as it’s fairly the same shape and size, so recipes translate really well. Highly recommended!