Absolutely in love with my first kitchen accessory in my new home. I will never place it in the cupboard, as it is a work of art. I could not wait to try it, so threw in all of my favorite ingredients for a delicious pork and 16-bean with kale casserole. My Epicurious worked unaided to produce a culinary delight and cleaned as in a dream. If this Dutch oven were a man, I'd marry it. Purchase this product!