Le Creuset Iron Handle Skillet 9" 1-3/8 Quart Blue L2024-23-09 Each piece is cast in a unique mold and expertly coated with two layers of enamel, giving it beauty and durability Cooking with acidic foods, such as marinara sauce, is no longer a problem, the vitreous enamel cooking surface on our cookware is completely hygienic and impervious to flavors and odors No more 'hot spots'! Le Creuset enameled cast iron spreads heat more evenly, and because the base, sidewalls and lid, are all of the same quality and thickness, there are no areas where heat can be lost rapidly Energy efficient ~ only a low to medium heat is needed for maintaining an excellent cooking performance. Plus, when removed from the heat source, cast iron retains heat well, keeping food hot longer than other cookware materials Le Creuset enameled cast iron cookware is backed by a Lifetime Warranty, good for the lifetime of the original owner, whether a self purchase or received as a gift