So, it was like being a child all over again waiting for Santa Claus to come and visit, leaving presents that you have asked for...begged for...since visiting him at the mall. At first, the estimated delivery was March 24th, then it changed to March 26th and finally, it arrived on April 3rd!

Carefully opening the well-packaged Straub Dutch Oven, noticing it was shipped from NYC, upon looking inside I saw the most beautiful dutch oven I have ever seen! With there just being myself & DH, I had looked high and low for a dutch oven that wasn't huge and not so small...the Goldilocks of dutch ovens. This one has completely fit the bill at 3.75 quarts. 

Yes, it is pricey...pretty gosh darn expensive, but for my needs and for the years I am hoping it will last, it was an indulgence of the decade for me. It is almost too beautiful to use...a piece of art to be admired...but has the functionality of a true workhorse. 

Very pleased with this purchase!